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Sept. 15, 2016
180th Public Affairs Wins Big

180th Fighter Wing Public Affairs section brought home five awards in annual Air Force media contests, recognizing excellence and professionalism in the print, graphics, photography, broadcast and musician career fields. The accolades include four top-three finishes from the National Guard Bureau
Sept. 15, 2016
Northwest Ohio 9/11 Memorial completes first phase of construction

"Today, our fellow citizens, our way of life, our very freedom came under attack in a series of deliberate and deadly terrorist acts," said President George W. Bush following the attacks on 9/11. "The victims were in airplanes or in their offices: secretaries, business men and women, military and
Aug. 10, 2016
180th Fighter Wing Holds Change of Command

Col. Kevin V. Doyle assumed command of the 180th Fighter Wing from Col. Craig R. Baker during an official U.S. Air Force change of command ceremony Aug. 7 held in the base hangar.A change of command ceremony is a military tradition which transfers authority between commanders and announces to all
June 28, 2016
Preserving History: Retired Ohio Fighter Jet Finds Home at 180th Fighter Wing

A new static aircraft was immortalized in the history of the 180th Fighter - the F-16 Fighting Falcon.Preserving history doesn't happen overnight. 180FW retiree Senior Master Sgt. George Brubaker began the process to acquire the jet more than five years ago."To begin the process I was in contact
June 28, 2016
Taking Care of Airmen

Military life is often stressful. As a result, there are a vast number of resources to assist Airman during a time of need. The most important resource however, is those to the left and right - fellow Airmen.On February 27, 2016, at 9:30 p.m., Maj. Peter Drury, a chaplain with the 180th Fighter Wing
June 27, 2016
Stingers Travel to Alpena to Train

Airmen with the 180th Fighter Wing in Swanton, Ohio embarked on a simulated deployment to Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center in Alpena, Michigan June 19, through June 25, 2016.The purpose of this deployment is to simulate and assess the ability of the 180FW to prepare and generate aircraft, fly
June 27, 2016
Last Call: Commander's Final Comments

I want to start the same way that I will end by saying that it has been my indescribable honor to be your Commander. In fact, I would not be the leader I am today without my experiences and relationships with you, the 180FW Airmen. Being the 180FW Commander has been both a privilege and an honor. A
May 27, 2016
180th Fighter Wing names a Pilot for a Day

Ashleigh Hunt, a 22 year-old Ohio resident diagnosed with osteosarcoma, was commissioned as an honorary 2nd Lt. in the Ohio Air National Guard during the first-ever Pilot for a Day event May 26, at the 180th Fighter Wing.The Pilot for a Day program is a way for the 180FW to support the local
May 19, 2016
180th Fighter Wing Tests Airmen Response During Active Shooter Exercise

No one debates that active shooter tragedies happen all too often and Airmen must be prepared to survive, but there are many differing opinions on why it happens and just as many arguments about how to keep it from happening.In response to this now, ever-present, threat of violence, the 180th
May 19, 2016
180th Fighter Wing Candidate for F-35A Mission

The 180th Fighter Wing, Ohio National Guard, has been placed on a short-list as a candidate installation to receive the F-35A Joint Strike Fighter, the U.S. Air Force announced in a release, April 12, 2016.The 180FW is one of 18 Air National Guard installations across the country being considered as