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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
April 14, 2018
Serving on behalf of a grateful nation

MANSFIELD, Ohio – The Wright Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB) Honor Guard graduated 10 new members from the Ohio Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve March 23, 2018 at the 200th RED HORSE Squadron, Camp Perry, Ohio.
Feb. 13, 2018
179th Airlift Wing makes history, first female wing commander in Ohio Air Guard

The 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio, makes history Feb. 3 as Col. Allison Miller becomes the first female commander of an Ohio Air National Guard unit.
Feb. 9, 2017
179th Airlift Wing hosts 17th annual chili cook-off

The 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio, hosted their 17th annual chili cook-off Nov. 16 at the base’s dining facility.This event is held each year in order to promote participation in the Combined Federal Campaign in addition to raising funds during the event. Federal employees have the option to