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  • Shelby Rotary Club recognizes Shelby 179th Airlift Wing Members

    Pioneer Career & Technology Center hosted The Shelby Rotary Club and members of the 179th Airlift Wing, April 7, 2014.Lynn Friebel, President of The Shelby Rotary Club, joined Shelby Mayor, Marilyn John, in recognizing members of the Shelby community for their service in the Air National Guard at

  • 164th Airlift Squadron survives Water Survival Training

    The 164th Airlift Squadron aircrew has to be trained for every scenario, good or bad. Water survival training is part of that training, and refresher courses are a crucial part of staying sharp for any scenario. This year, the aircrew members accomplished the training at the Galion YMCA pool,

  • 21 Receive Degrees from CCAF in Spring Ceremony

    It was standing-room only as over 100 Airman attended the 179th Airlift Wing's spring Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) commencement ceremony on April 6, 2014. Dr. Dory Dieb, Ph.D., President of North Central State College reflected on the importance of the day in a short key-note speech.

  • Airman recognized for saving an Ohioan's life

    Ohio Air National Guardsman, Staff Sgt. Josh Blankley, with the 200th RED HORSE Squadron, is a shining example of the minuteman spirit. In a split second, he was thrust into a life-saving situation where his ability to quickly react and Air National Guard training came to fruition. On June 22, 2012,

  • 179th Airlift Wing wife recognized nationally

    Through volunteering countless hours in support of the 179th Airlift Wing and selflessly providing philanthropic support for numerous community organizations, Molly A. McCue has earned national recognition by being selected as the Air National Guard nominee for the 2013 Joan Orr Air Force Spouse of

  • Congratulations to the 179th Airlift Wing for "Excellent" CUI Rating

    Despite many uncertainties, the men and women of the 179th Airlift Wing have once again shown their tradition of excellence by receiving an overall Consolidated Unit Inspection (CUI) rating of "Excellent" after undergoing six days of thorough compliance inspection by the Air Mobility Command

  • Unit members win ANG Air Transportation NCO and SNCO of the Year awards

    Recently two members of the 179 Airlift Wing were selected for Air National Guard Transportation awards. Master Sgt. David Shambaugh and Tech. Sgt. Corey Christopher won ANG Transportation Senior Non-commissioned Officer of the Year and ANG Transportation Non-commissioned Officer of the Year

  • 179th Security Forces squads deploy

    On March 28, 2012, 26 members of the 179th Airlift Wing Security Forces Squadron deployed to Afghanistan for a six-month tour. The two squads, led by Master Sgt. Eric Stephens and Master Sgt. Nelson F. Kilgore Jr., will provide perimeter security at Bagram Airfield. They are replacing fellow Ohio

  • Awards Banquet Spotlights Best of the Best

    The annual 179th Airlift Wing Awards Banquet was held at Café on Main in downtown Mansfield on Saturday, Oct. 23. The new location provided a cozy atmosphere and great food.After posting of the Colors by the 179th AW Honor Guard team and 2nd Lt. Joy Ella Bourassa's rendition of the National Anthem,