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  • Airman First Class Kevin Forney of the 164th Airlift Squadron lights a survival flare while performing ground survival training at the Hamilton farm, Butler, OH, July 12, 2014. The 169th Air Support Operations Squadron (ASOS), of the 182nd Airlift Wing, Peoria, IL, assisted the Ohio Air Guard aircrew with the training. Four members of the 169th ASOS Tactical Air Patrol Party (TACP) teamed up to share their expertise in this training. The aircrew members are required to stay current in survival tactics and procedures on both land and water .(U.S. Air National Guard Photo by TSgt Joseph Harwood\Released)

    Not Your Father's Combat Survival Training

    The need for aircrew combat survival refresher training has been around for as long as the AF has been flying aircraft, yet this weekend something noticeably different was happening in the woods of north central Ohio. "I had the opportunity to hear Secretary James discuss the need to embrace diversity of thought. That encouraged us to look for
  • The 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio, particpated in the Mansfield Lahm Airport Day, July 5, 2014. The unit honored the city of Mansfield by designating the "Spirit of Mansfield" name to one of the C-130H Hercules. The event gave the public a chance to tour the new C-130H Hercules belonging to the unit as well as many other aircraft, old warbirds, civillian aircraft and also a car show. The Garden of Heroes was also on display, recognizing historical figures of Mansfield, General Frank P. Lahm, J.R. "Bud" Harrington and Colonel Alan Tappan. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by, Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood/Released)

    179th dedicates C-130 “SPIRIT OF MANSFIELD” at Airport Day

    One of the C-130 Hercules transport plane from Mansfield's 179th Airlift Wing joined about a dozen other aircraft at the Mansfield Airport Day event Saturday, July 5, 2014. The event is dedicated to aviation and aircraft of past and present, as well as chance to showcase a couple hundred classic cars and other vehicles. The day hosted beautiful
  • Major General Mark Bartman, Assistant Adjutant General-Air, Ohio National Guard, visits during the Color Fun 5k at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, OH, June 7, 2014. Maj. Gen. Bartman helped in presenting awards to individuals for involvement in the Airman and Family Readiness Center prior to the start of the 5k run. Prior to the start of the 5k, SSgt Gabriel Almeda played the national anthem on an electric guitar. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by TSgt Joseph Harwood \Released)

    179th AW holds ‘Spring into Summer’ Event

    The 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, OH, hosted a "Spring into Summer" event, June 7, 2014. The event is designed to teach and prepare military families for any emergency that might arise. The event encouraged the base members and their family to come out for a day to get affairs in order and enjoy a day of fun as well. It is vital that members take
  • Chief Master Sgt. James Farriss, 164th Airlift Squadron, guides Civil Air Patrol cadets onto a C-130H2 Hercules for an Orientation Flight. The 179th Airlift Wing is showing support of the 279th Civil Air Patrol (CAP) of Clermont, OH, June 23, 2014. The CAP is the official auxiliary civilian support of the United States Air Force.Their mission is to serve America by developing our nations youth; accomplishing local, state and national emergency/humanitarian missions; and educating our citizens on the impact of aviation and space. ( Photos courtesty of Lieutenant Johnny Shea, Civil Air Patrol Public Affairs.)

    CIVIL AIR PATROL SOARS INTO WILD BLUE YONDER WITH 179TH AIRLIFT WING

    Over the weekend, in the skies over Ohio, the Civil Air Patrol, 279th Composite Squadron, Clermont County, headed into the wild blue yonder with the Ohio Air National Guard's 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield Ohio. The 179th Airlift Wing hosted an Orientation Flight (O-Flight) on a C-130H2 aircraft for 16 Civil Air Patrol (CAP) cadets and 3 senior
  • Major General Mark Bartman, Assistant Adjutant General-Air, Ohio National Guard, visits during the Spring into Summer event at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, OH, June 7, 2014. Maj. Gen. Bartman helped Susan Bogan of the Survivor Outreach Service encourage members to look into everything the program has to offer a family who has lost a service member or a service member who has lost a family member. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by TSgt Joseph Harwood \Released)

    SURVIVOR OUTREACH SERVICES

    On Saturday, June 7th, Major General Mark E. Bartman introduced the men and women of the 179th Airlift Wing to Mrs. Susan Bogan, Ohio's Survivor Outreach Services (SOS) Program Coordinator.SOS is an Ohio Army National Guard program that provides long-term care and case management for the families of fallen warriors; regardless of how that death
  • Master Sgt. Douglas Nebergall instructs Josh Bays, Boy Scouts Assistant Councellor, in cardiopulmonary resuscitation as members of the 179th Airlift Wing Medical Group give CPR/Heartsaver and First Aid training at the Firelands Scout Reservation, Wakeman, OH, June 11,2014. Camp Wyandot Director, Len Sipe, is a retired Lt. Col. from the 179th Airlift Wing and helped to arrange the training. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by TSgt Joseph Harwood \Released)

    179th Airlift Wing Medical Group trains Boy Scouts in CPR/First Aid

    The 179th Airlift Wing Medical Group travelled to Firelands Scout Reservation, Camp Wyandot, June 11, 2014. The day was centered on medical emergencies; the scouts were trained with video and hands on training in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid. The Airmen showed basic life-saving skills and Heartsaver training to both Camp
  • The Ohio National Guard is holding the Chaplains quarterly gathering at the 179th Airlift Wing, May 3, 2014, Mansfield, OH. Chaplains and Chaplains Assistants from both the Ohio Army National Guard and Ohio Air National Guard are attending.(U.S. Air National Guard Photo by TSgt Joseph Harwood \Released)

    JOINT IN FAITH AND IN SERVICE:Ohio’s Chaplains Train and Work Together

    Nearly two dozen chaplains and chaplain assistants from all around Ohio gathered in the 179th Airlift Wing's Operations building to discuss common needs, concerns, and issues during the Wing's May unit training assembly. It is a quarterly gathering that has been happening since 2007; bringing soldiers and Airmen together in faith and service as
  • 269th Combat Communications Squadron control the radios and network capability at the 200th RED HORSE Detachment 1, Mansfield, OH, is hosting a Homeland Emergency Response Force exercise May 3, 2014. Ohio Army National Guard 73rd Troop Command out of Rickenbacker, Columbus, form most of the H.E.R.F team with support from the 179th Airlift Wing, 269th Combat Communications Squadron and the 125th Intelligence Squadron out of Springfield. The joint forces exercise prepares FEMA Region 5 for a quick response to any regional emergency that arises. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by TSgt Joseph Harwood \Released)

    200th RED HORSE Det. 1 host Homeland Response Force Exercise

    The 200th RED HORSE Det. 1, Mansfield, OH, hosted the 73rd Troop Command Brigade Homeland Response Force in an exercise by the Homeland Response Force, FEMA Region 5, May 3, 2014. The 200th RHS set the stage by creating the tent city for the exercise, while supporting Air National Guard members from the 179th Airlift Wing of Mansfield, 125th
  • The 179th Airlift Wing’s Medical Dental Group (MDG) Mudders worked together to complete a challenging Tough Mudder course, May, 2014. Pictured left to right Tech. Sgt. Sandi Gurnsey, Maj. Terry Walker, Tech. Sgt. Joeleen Mellars, Lt. Col. Sherri Campbell, Staff Sgt. Natasha Grau, and Capt. Ryan Bogart.(Courtesy Photo by Maj Terry Walker\Released)

    ‘MDG MUDDERS’ TACKLE OBSTACLE RACE AS A TEAM

    On a cold and rainy day in May, six members of the 179th Airlift Wing's Medical Dental Group (MDG) met the challenge of the Tough Mudder obstacle race through thickly wooded grounds. For them, it was an exercise in teamwork, fitness and fun.Staff Sgt. Natasha Grau, 179MDG medical technician, credited Tech. Sgt. Joeleen Mellars with the idea to
  • Members of the 179th Airlift Wing and various local media outlets welcome Capt. Mark Gongol into Mansfield, OH, June 5, 2014. Capt. Gongol has made international headlines for his heroic actions Dec. 30, 2013, when he helped to land a commercial 747 that he and his wife were travelling on when the pilot suffered a medical emergency. Capt. Gongol is transferring to the Ohio Air National Guard and will fly the C-130H Hercules with the 164th Airlift Squadron. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by TSgt Joseph Harwood \Released)

    Local USAF pilot helps in Airline Emergency

    Most people think that during an emergency they would step up to the plate, act heroically and do what is necessary to save lives. Thinking one might rescue the day is a noble thought, but acting on those thoughts is what sets the nation's heroes above noble thinkers."Every pilot thinks 'what would I do if this all goes wrong' on any aircraft,"
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