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Oct. 15, 2012
'Hang 'em High' gives Airmen deployment experience

In August 2012, approximately 80 Airmen from the 180th Fighter Wing participated in a seven-day combat exercise called "Hang 'em High" in Great Falls, Montana. "Our F-16s were flying with the 120 Fighter Wing Montana Air National Guard F-15s, and basically playing war," said Airman 1st Class Erin
June 6, 2012
Ohio Air National Guard Members Assist After Fatal Crash

"When called, we respond with ready units to execute Federal, State and Community Missions." The official mission statement of the Ohio National Guard and a phrase that members of the Ohio Army and Air National Guard strive to live by. In the early evening hours of May 11, 2012, three Air National
March 22, 2012
180th Fighter Wing Receives ACA Unit of the Year Award for 2011

Please congratulate our outstanding ACA team for winning the ACA unit of the year award for the second year in a row!All 180th members, families and friends can take pride in knowing that we were honored by receiving the CONR-AFNORTH First Air Force Aerospace Control Alert Unit of the Year award for
March 6, 2012
Political participation: Do’s and Don’ts

Ohio's Presidential Primary Election is Tuesday, March 6, 2012. The military wants you to participate in our democratic process - within limits. You are encouraged to vote (and may do so in uniform during the duty day) and promote and encourage other people to vote. Just as any other private
March 5, 2012
Airmen receive Chuck Smith ESOH Award

The 180th Fighter Wing has been selected as the first recipients of the Chuck Smith Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Award.The Chuck Smith ESOH award was created to honor the late Chuck Smith, who was the driving force behind the original ANG ECAMPs and was instrumental in creating what
Feb. 16, 2012
History in the making

What do you get when you combine renewable bio-fuel with conventional aircraft fuel sources? History in the making!As the men and women of the 180th Fighter Wing continue leaning forward in the seamless integration of renewable energy sources at the operational level, they are also writing the pages
Jan. 12, 2012
Stingers Fly High with Bio-fuel

The 180th Fighter Wing is known for leaning forward in the research, development and implementation of green energy programs. The wing marked yet another environmentally friendly milestone Tuesday as one of its F-16 CM fighting falcons successfully flew a routine training mission fueled solely on
Dec. 7, 2011
The Triple Nickel: The End of an Era - Air National Guard Band of the Lakes Decommissioned After 90 Years of Service

More commonly known as the Triple Nickel from the days when it was named 555th Air Force Band, the band has been in existence since the 1920s. Existing well before the Air Force became a separate branch of the armed services, the band has gone through several name changes before earning its current
Dec. 5, 2011
DD 214 Increased Social Security Benefits For Vets

Extra Social Security benefits available for those with active duty timebetween January 1957 and December 31, 2001.Military members with active duty service time between January 1957 andDecember 31, 2001. Up to 1,200 dollars per year of earnings may be creditedat the time of application and could
Aug. 29, 2011
The National Guard responds to Hurricane Irene

ARLINGTON, Va. (8/26/11) - As of 11:30 a.m. EST the governors of seven states had declared states of emergency, prompting National Guard adjutants general to upgrade Hurricane Condition levels and relocate assets in preparation for Hurricane Irene, Guard officials said today.Connecticut, Delaware,