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May 28, 2026
180FW Enhances Lethality: Ohio Guard Participates in Checkered Flag and WSEP

In a contested environment, air superiority isn’t just a matter of who has the better technologies; it’s also a matter of having the training and experience needed to effectively utilize those technologies; that is why the Ohio National Guard’s 180th Fighter Wing travelled to Tyndall Air Force Base,
April 28, 2026
180th Fighter Wing Deemed Mission Ready

Swanton, Ohio —In a relentless demonstration of speed, skill, and vigilance, approximately 1,000 members of the Ohio Air National Guard’s 180th Fighter Wing successfully completed a six-day Combat Readiness Inspection (CRI), April 20-26, 2026. This intensive exercise tested the wing’s ability to
March 9, 2026
Fed– Fueled – Fit to Fight

Fit to fight - anytime, anywhere, has long since been a motto for the joint force and remains at the forefront of military readiness.
Feb. 24, 2026
Consistency – The Bedrock of Leadership

Leadership: the age-old topic of what makes a good leader that has been researched and debated for centuries.
Sept. 8, 2025
Confidence in Uniform: How Staff Sgt. Carene Became Outstanding Airman of the Year

Staff Sgt. Catherine “Katie” Carene didn’t set out to become a trailblazer. But as the Air National Guard’s 2024 Outstanding Airman of the Year in the noncommissioned officer category, she’s now a role model for all, including women navigating male-dominated military career fields, and a driving
Sept. 6, 2025
Public Health Fuels Air Power

Every year the Ohio National Guard’s 180th Fighter Wing recognizes and awards outstanding Airmen for their exemplary leadership, job performance, individual accomplishments and service to their community. Throughout the year, the winners of these awards show how they represent what it means to serve
Sept. 4, 2025
From Fuel Tanks to First Sergeant

When Master Sgt. David Ondo enlisted in February 1999, his sights were set on the sky. With a passion for aviation and dreams of becoming a pilot, Ondo chose a path that would keep him close to the aircraft, while still allowing him to balance the demands of being in school. He began his career in
May 3, 2025
From Tuba to Tactics: Captain Justin Brinkman’s Unlikely Journey through the Air National Guard

Capt. Justin Brinkman didn’t take the traditional path to becoming a commissioned officer in the Air National Guard. In fact, it all started with a tuba.
Sept. 12, 2024
180FW Airmen Participate in Guard Care

Airmen from the Ohio National Guard’s 180th Fighter Wing, traveled to Xenia, Ohio to participate in Guard Care, an event where medically trained Airmen provide free health care to community members at no cost.
Aug. 22, 2024
180FW Trains for Future Fight

More than 100 Airmen and 10 F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to Ohio National Guard’s 180th Fighter Wing, deployed to Volk Field Air National Guard Base, Wis., in early August to participate in exercise Northern Lightning.