MANSFIELD LAHM AIRPORT, Ohio -- Airmen and their families participated in a variety of activities offered at the "Family Day" event, Sept. 14, 2019, at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio. The 179th Airlift Wing Airman and Family Readiness Program hosted the event with support from multiple community organizations. Without special donations from 501 organizations like “Friends of the 179 th” and “Friends of the 200th”, Family Day Committee, and Resource Organizations, outstanding events wouldn’t be possible.
A special thank you goes out to the visiting A KC-135 Stratotanker and crew from the 121st Air Refueling Wing, Columbus, Ohio, who allowed Airmen and their families to tour through the aircraft. The day also included activities like a fun run, a carnival zone, a Birds of Prey show, painting classes, bungee trampoline, laser tag, putt putt, mechanical shark rides, volleyball, yoga, dunk tanks, equipment displays by Security Forces, RED HORSE Squadron, and a USO Troupe show and so much more.
To end the day, a C-130H Hercules passed over the Wing, bringing deployed Airmen home. It was a great day to welcome the season of Fall, crisp weather, and football. The Wing highlighted suicide prevention and homeland readiness by enjoying families and friends and used the time to make new connections and build special bonds.
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Family's spend time together as part of the 179th Airlift Wing's Family Day on Sept. 14, 2019 Mansfield, Ohio. During Family Day service members had the opportunity to participate in various activities including games, static aircraft displays, food and more. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Gwendalyn Smith)

Airmen and their families gather at a hangar at the 179th Airlift Wing on September 14, 2019, in Mansfield, Ohio. Family day gave Airmen a chance to teach their families and friends about how they contribute to the mission at the 179th AW. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Megan Shepherd)

A KC-135 Stratotanker from the 121st Air Refueling Wing, Columbus, Ohio, arrives as Airmen and their families participate in a variety of activities as part of a "Family Day" event, Sept. 14, 2019, at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio. The 179th Airlift Wing Airman and Family Readiness Program hosted the event with support from multiple community organizations. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)
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