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June 10, 2024
A Future Without Limits

At 21 years old, Senior Airman Nina Van Tassel, an Intelligence Operations Analyst assigned to the Ohio Air National Guard’s 180th Fighter Wing, has propelled her future opportunities with an array of impressive military and civilian achievements in just her first three years in the Ohio Air
June 5, 2024
180FW Deemed Mission Ready

When compared to other F-16 Fighting Falcon units across the Force, the Ohio National Guard’s 180th Fighter Wing continues to set the standard with the dedication from Airmen who raise the bar high.The 180FW received a Mission Effective rating after a Unit Effectiveness Inspection (UEI) in March of
May 21, 2024
180FW Airman Coaches Youth Soccer

Being a member of the Air National Guard is a unique military experience. In the Air National Guard, Airmen can serve their country, while also being able to hold a civilian job, go to school and volunteer in their communities.
May 9, 2024
180FW Nurse Gives Back to Her Community

COVID-19 had a dramatic effect on many. For Senior Master Sgt. Ashley Young, the senior enlisted leader of the Ohio National Guard’s 180th Fighter Wing Medical Group, it infused her with a desire to change careers so she could give more back to her community.
April 11, 2024
Stingers Embrace Multi-Capable Airman Concept During ACE Exercise

Airmen from the Ohio Air National Guard’s 180th Fighter Wing conducted an Agile Combat Employment exercise at the 122nd Fighter Wing, Indiana Air National Guard Base in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Nov. 6 and 7, 2023.
April 5, 2024
Turning Struggles into Strengths

Every year the 180th Fighter Wing recognizes and awards outstanding Airmen for their exemplary leadership, job performance, individual accomplishments and service to their community. Airman of the Year, Noncommissioned Officer of the Year, Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Year, First Sergeant
Feb. 4, 2024
180FW Officer’s Club Hosts Stinger Kids Essay Contest

In December, our Commissioned Officer’s Council hosted an essay contest with the goal of highlighting our outstanding Stinger kids who are dedicated to supporting our community.The short essays needed to be 400-600 words and demonstrate how the author supported our community by volunteering and
Nov. 17, 2023
NDI: Seeing the Unseen

Just as doctors utilize x-rays, MRIs and CT scans to get an internal and closer look at what may be wrong with a patient when it’s not visible to the naked eye, the 180th Fighter Wing mimics the same process, but with its equipment. That’s where the Nondestructive Inspection (NDI) shop and NDI
Nov. 17, 2023
180FW Medical Group Concludes Joint Training at the U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa, Japan

Members from the Ohio Air National Guard’s 180th Fighter Wing, Medical Group, concluded training at Marine Corps Base Camp Foster in Okinawa, Japan as part of Comprehensive Medical Readiness Program (CMRP) training and to assist the permanent party medical team assigned to the U.S. Naval Hospital
Nov. 17, 2023
180FW Medical Group trains in Okinawa, Japan

Members from the Ohio Air National Guard’s 180th Fighter Wing, Medical Group, arrived at Camp Foster in Okinawa, Japan as part of Comprehensive Medical Readiness Program (CMRP) training and to assist the permanent party medical team assigned to the U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa, Japan, July 13, 2023.