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Lt. Gen. Rice and Chief Anderson Visit

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. L. Scott Rice, director, Air National Guard, and Chief Master Sgt. Ronald Anderson, Command Chief of the Air National Guard, pose for a selfie with Maintenance Group members during a visit to the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio, April 11, 2018. Rice met with leadership and visited Airmen across the wing to learn about their mission and ended the visit with an "All Call" event where several Airmen were recognized for recent achievements. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood\Released)

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Simulated aircraft crash site

Airmen from the 179th Airlift Wing Fire Department, Mansfield, Ohio, conduct aircraft crash recovery training, June 4, 2018, held at the Alpena Combat Readiness Traning Center, Alpena, Michigan. Airmen use fire trucks to circle the simulated aircraft crash site and extinguish the flames created by a controlled propane live fire system. The training is focused on full spectrum readiness preparing the wing to respond to local, state or federal activations at a moments notice. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Capt. Paul Stennett/Released)

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Urban Terrain complex at Alpena Combat Readiness Traning Center

Airmen from the 179th Airlift Wing Security Forces Squadron, Mansfield, Ohio, use Simunition dye-filled non-lethal rounds to provide realistic training June 2, 2018, at the Military Operations in Urban Terrain complex at Alpena Combat Readiness Traning Center, Alpena, Michigan. The training is focused on full spectrum readiness preparing the wing to respond to local, state or federal activations at a moments notice. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood/Released)

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Electrician Journeyman

Airman First Class Felicia Shriver, 200 REDHORSE Squadron Electrician Journeyman Guardsman spends her nights working with the 179th Airlift Wing Security Forces Squadron as an augmentee, Mansfield, Ohio. As an integral part of the Ohio Air National Guard team, she agreed to participate in the '179th AW Women Making History' campaign. The month of March is nationally observed as Women's History Month to recognize the struggles and achievements throughout the history of the United States. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Lisa Francis\Released)

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Personnel Specialist

Staff Sgt. Vanessa Oswalt, Personnel Specialist, stands proud in her office at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio, as part of a '179th AW Women Making History' campaign for the month, Mar. 14, 2018. The month of March is nationally observed as Women's History Month and recognizes the struggles and achievements of women throughout the history of the United States. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood\Released)

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Air Ground Equipment specialist

Airman First Class Samantha Valley and Senior Airman Stephanie Stanard, Air Ground Equipment (AGE) specialist refill coolant in an auxiliary power unit, Feb. 23, 2018, at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio. The 179th Air Ground Equipment (AGE) section specializes working on equipment the C-130H Hercules needs to support all ground maintenance on the flight line providing mission essential light, power and heat to maintainers on the flight line. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood\Released)

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New paint job

A C-130H2 from the 179th Airlift Wing recieves a new paint job July 31, 2019, at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio. This C-130H2 Hercules is designated as the commanders aircraft, given distinctive color markings. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Megan Shepherd)

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Maintenance on the engines

Airmen from the 179th Airlift Wing Maintenance Group, Mansfield, Ohio, conduct maintenance on the engines of a C-130H Hercules May 15, 2019. The 179th Airlift Wing is always on a mission to be the first choice to respond to community, state and federal missions with a trusted team of highly qualified Airmen. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Alexis Wade)

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Ready Airmen and Ready aircraft

Airmen from the 179th Airlift Wing Maintenance Group, Mansfield, Ohio, conduct aircraft maintenance on the C-130H Hercules May 15, 2019. Maintainers conduct regular inspections of the aircraft in order to maintain mission readiness with ready Airmen and ready aircraft. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Alexis Wade)

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A final "fini" flight

Lt Col. Jeffrey C. Siwik, chief pilot from the 164th Airlift Squadron, celebrates his "fini flight" with the 179th Airlift Wing April 3, 2019, at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio. The fini flight is a time-honored military aviation tradition marking the last flight of an aicrew member's time with a unit. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Alexis Wade)

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Skies over Mansfield Guard

Airmen from the 179th Airlift Wing Maintenance Group, Mansfield, Ohio, conduct aircraft maintenance on the C-130H Hercules May 15, 2019. Maintainers conduct regular inspections of the aircraft in order to maintain mission readiness with ready Airmen and ready aircraft. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Alexis Wade)

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First choice to respond to community, state and federal missions

A C-130H Hercules sits on the flightline March 09, 2019 at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio. The 179th Airlift Wing is always on a mission to be the first choice to respond to community, state and federal missions with a trusted team of highly qualified Airmen. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Alexis Wade)

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Jolly Roger's bath time

Airmen from the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio, wash a C-130H Hercules, Mar. 14, 2019. The aircraft known as the "Jolly Roger" returned last week from flying over 500 hours in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)

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Coming Home!

Airmen from the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio, return to their home station in a C-130H Hercules, Mar. 7, 2019. Deployed aircrews completed over 49,000 bundles dropped, 16,500 passengers safely delivered and 3200 hours flown in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)

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Welcome to Ohio Texas Air National Guard

Staff Sgt. Greggory Stanley, a maintainer at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio, hooks chains from anchors in the concrete while working on the landing gear of a C-130H Hercules, Jan. 25, 2019. The C-130 is from the 136th Airlift Wing, Texas Air National Guard, stationed at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Fort Worth, Texas. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood)

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The long standing tradition

Lt. Col. Robert "Zippy" Dunlap is greeted by fellow airmen, friends and family as he finishes his final flight on the C-130H Hercules at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio, Dec. 13, 2018. The long standing tradition amongst parting aircrew on their final flight is to spray them with water and champagne in celebration of their flying service. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Joe Harwood\Released)

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179th Maintainer

Tech. Sgt. Joseph C. Sabo, Maintainer from the 179th Airlift Wing Maintenance Group, cleans the windows on the C-130H Hercules August 30, 2018, at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio. Maintainers perform routine operations on the aircraft to ensure mission readiness at all times. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman Alexis Wade)

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179th Airlift Wing Maintenance Group

Airmen from the 179th Airlift Wing Maintenance Group prepare the C-130H Hercules by completing routine operations August 30, 2018, at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio. Routine operations performed on the C-130H Hercules ensures that the aircraft are mission ready at all times. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman Alexis Wade)

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Routine operations

Airmen from the 179th Airlift Wing Maintenance Group prepare the C-130H Hercules by completing routine operations August 30, 2018, at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio. Routine operations performed on the C-130H Hercules ensures that the aircraft are mission ready at all times. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman Alexis Wade)

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Hercules liquid oxygen

Senior Airman Brandon M. Acks, Crew Chief assigned to the 179th Airlift Wing Maintenance Group, refills the C-130H Hercules with liquid oxygen (LOX) August 30, 2018, at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio. The C-130H Hercules holds 24 liters of LOX and is used to ensure air crew have oxygen when flying at high altitudes. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman Alexis Wade)

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