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  • Aiming High: Galat's Story

    For Captain Alex Galat, growing up with his father being a pilot to present day as a pilot in the Ohio Air National Guard himself, aviation has always been a part of his life.“Growing up with my dad being a pilot here at the 179th, I was exposed to aviation at a very young age,” said Galat, C-130

  • Airmen vs. Resiliency: Colton’s Story

    Ask just about any Airman about resiliency, and to some extent they will have experience in overcoming life’s obstacles while remaining ready to serve their country. It’s never easy, they would all agree. The proverbial pitcher known as “life” will throw curve-balls, fastballs, sinkers and sliders

  • Airmen Helping Airmen, Eleanor’s Story

    Ask just about any Airman about resiliency, and to some extent they will have experience in overcoming life’s obstacles while remaining ready to serve their country. It’s never easy, they would all agree. The proverbial pitcher known as “life” will throw curveballs, fastballs, sinkers and sliders at

  • 179th AW Airman Promotes Diversity through Human Resources Role

    For Senior Master Sergeant Kelli Dyer, newly appointed Human Resources Advisor with the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio, diversity and inclusion are some of her top priorities. Dyer expressed that as she steps into this new role, it's important she recognizes how a diverse and inclusive group is

  • Military Equal Opportunity Officer Shares Perspective on Diversity

    Diversity strengthens the Ohio Air National Guard. Diversity can take many forms. Capt. Raymond Bibb, 179th Airlift Wing Director of Military Equal Opportunity, shares what diversity means to him and how he witnesses its effectiveness throughout the unit. From seasoned Chief Master Sergeants to

  • 179th Airman Talks Cultural Humility

    Diversity in an organization can increase creativity and productivity, which ultimately can lead to higher job satisfaction and retention rates.“Recruiting and retaining diverse Airmen cultivates innovation,” said Gen. David L. Goldfein, the Chief of Staff of the Air Force. “Like different aircraft

  • 179 AW Airman Promotes Diversity Through Personal Experiences

    For Master Sergeant Natalie McGhee, member of the Equal Opportunity Office, 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio, she recognizes the importance of diversity within organizations and has seen the correlation between diversity and the success of programs and hopes to spread the word to continue to

  • Prior Soldier Turned Airman Diversifies the 179th AW

    Captain Mary Kauffman, Director of Personnel with the 179th Airlift Wing Force Support Squadron, has seen first-hand in her military career how important diversity is to the success of an organization.“Diversity to me means that you have a workforce with a bunch of different people and with a bunch

  • Ohio Airmen Proud to Support Puerto Rico Earthquake Relief Efforts

    Around 25 Airmen of the Ohio Air National Guard, 200th RED HORSE Squadron, Mansfield, Ohio, departed for Puerto Rico following activation by Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine in response to Puerto Rico earthquake relief efforts, Jan. 17, 2020. Along with personnel, the Ohio National Guard unit is contributing