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May 31, 2019
Brothers Serve Together in the Ohio Air National Guard

For members of the National Guard, from the moment you raise your right hand and take the Oath of Enlistment, you gain a family. Brothers and sisters that have your back day and night, through thick and thin, supporting you and working alongside you, creating bonds that last a lifetime. For twins
May 31, 2019
179th Airlift Wing Members Increase Readiness

As the hot sun beat down on them, they stood side by side, taking synchronized steps, meticulously scanning the tall grass for any remains that could be scattered throughout the area. For Services Airmen with the 179th Mission Support Group, Search and Rescue was just one aspect of the two-day
May 30, 2019
Readiness, The Focus for 179th AW

As part of the continuous effort to stay prepared to respond to any situation, members of the 179th Airlift Wing held a readiness exercise during a four day training period in the month of May. During this exercise, members experienced a variety of war-like simulations to test how equipped they were
May 18, 2019
Communications Squadron Participated in Readiness Exercise at 179AW

“My involvement for this exercise was as part of the Unit Control Center,” said Barnett. “Basically, we’re the direct correlation between the communications flight to our higher command and Emergency Operations Center. We help to maintain accountability of every personnel within the flight as well
April 11, 2019
164th Airlift Squadron Trains at Pope Army Airfield

As the sun began to rise over the North Carolina flight line, the aircrew was already hard at work. Preparing themselves and the aircraft by attending early morning briefings and conducting pre-flight inspections hours before the plane was ready for takeoff, to ensure success in completing their
April 4, 2019
200th RHS tip of the spear for year two of Camp Kamassa IRT project in Mississippi

The 200th RED HORSE Squadron (200RHS), an Ohio Air National Guard unit based out of Camp Perry and its Detachment in Mansfield, Ohio, is conducting a Deployment for Training (DFT) to assist in the construction of Mississippi’s first fully accessible year-round camp facility for children and adults
March 28, 2019
Campbell Miller Selected as Military Child of the Year at National Guard Level

MANSFIELD, Ohio- 179th Airlift Wing commander, Col. Allison C. Miller, is a proud, single mother of three children. Her oldest son, Campbell Miller, has given her yet another reason to feel that way. Campbell, a 17-year-old senior at Mansfield Christian High School, was recently selected as the
March 10, 2019
USO Troupe Visits 179th Airlift Wing

The USO Show Troupe performed for members of the 179th Airlift Wing March 9th, 2019, at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield Ohio.
Jan. 29, 2019
179th Airlift Wing Airman and Family Readiness Program Manager named AFA Outstanding AF Civilian Employee of the Year for National Guard

The Air Force Association has announced 179th Airlift Wing Airman and Family Readiness Program Manager, Emily A. Bachman, as the National Guard’s Outstanding Air Force Civilian Employee of the Year Award recipient for 2019. These awards recognize the outstanding achievements made by Air Force
April 14, 2018
Ohio Airman Earns Visionary Leadership Award

MANSFIELD, Ohio – Lt. Col. Clarence “Kenny” Maynus from the 179th Airlift Wing, maintenance group was recognized Feb. 16, 2018 for his contributions to the Ohio National Guard in 2017 by earning the Major. Gen. Wayt Visionary Leadership Award. The award was presented at the Joint Senior Leader

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