F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 180th Fighter Wing and a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 121st Air Refueling Wing, both assigned to the Ohio National Guard, conduct a series of flybys over the Columbus, Ohio area, May 13, 2020 as part of the Department of Defense’s Operation American Resolve. The Salute Ohio flybys were conducted as a small thank you to Ohio’s heroes working on the frontlines to protect residents and keep Ohio running during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Beth Holliker.
F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 180th Fighter Wing and a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 121st Air Refueling Wing, both assigned to the Ohio National Guard, conduct a series of flybys over the Columbus, Ohio area, May 13, 2020 as part of the Department of Defense’s Operation American Resolve. The Salute Ohio flybys were conducted as a small thank you to Ohio’s heroes working on the frontlines to protect residents and keep Ohio running during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Beth Holliker.
F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 180th Fighter Wing and a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 121st Air Refueling Wing, both assigned to the Ohio National Guard, conduct a series of flybys over the Columbus, Ohio area, May 13, 2020 as part of the Department of Defense’s Operation American Resolve. The Salute Ohio flybys were conducted as a small thank you to Ohio’s heroes working on the frontlines to protect residents and keep Ohio running during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Beth Holliker.
F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 180th Fighter Wing and a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 121st Air Refueling Wing, both assigned to the Ohio National Guard, conduct a series of flybys over the Columbus, Ohio area, May 13, 2020 as part of the Department of Defense’s Operation American Resolve. The Salute Ohio flybys were conducted as a small thank you to Ohio’s heroes working on the frontlines to protect residents and keep Ohio running during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Beth Holliker.
F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 180th Fighter Wing and a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 121st Air Refueling Wing, both assigned to the Ohio National Guard, conduct a series of flybys over the Columbus, Ohio area, May 13, 2020 as part of the Department of Defense’s Operation American Resolve. The Salute Ohio flybys were conducted as a small thank you to Ohio’s heroes working on the frontlines to protect residents and keep Ohio running during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Beth Holliker.
F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 180th Fighter Wing and a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 121st Air Refueling Wing, both assigned to the Ohio National Guard, conduct a series of flybys over the Columbus, Ohio area, May 13, 2020 as part of the Department of Defense’s Operation American Resolve. The Salute Ohio flybys were conducted as a small thank you to Ohio’s heroes working on the frontlines to protect residents and keep Ohio running during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Beth Holliker.
F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 180th Fighter Wing and a KC-135 Stratotanker from the 121st Air Refueling Wing, both assigned to the Ohio National Guard, conduct a series of flybys over the Columbus, Ohio area, May 13, 2020 as part of the Department of Defense’s Operation American Resolve. The Salute Ohio flybys were conducted as a small thank you to Ohio’s heroes working on the frontlines to protect residents and keep Ohio running during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Beth Holliker.
F-16 Fighting Falcons, assigned to the Ohio National Guard’s 180th Fighter Wing, conduct a flyby over local-area fire and police departments, May 13, 2020, as part of the Department of Defense’s Operation American Resolve. The 180th Fighter Wing has conducted Salute Ohio flybys across the state of Ohio as a way to thank Ohio’s heroes who working on the frontlines to protect residents and keep Ohio running during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Beth Holliker.
F-16 Fighting Falcons, assigned to the Ohio National Guard’s 180th Fighter Wing, conduct a flyby over local-area fire and police departments, May 13, 2020, as part of the Department of Defense’s Operation American Resolve. The 180th Fighter Wing has conducted Salute Ohio flybys across the state of Ohio as a way to thank Ohio’s heroes who working on the frontlines to protect residents and keep Ohio running during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Beth Holliker.
F-16 Fighting Falcons, assigned to the Ohio National Guard’s 180th Fighter Wing, conduct a flyby over local-area fire and police departments, May 13, 2020, as part of the Department of Defense’s Operation American Resolve. The 180th Fighter Wing has conducted Salute Ohio flybys across the state of Ohio as a way to thank Ohio’s heroes who working on the frontlines to protect residents and keep Ohio running during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Beth Holliker.

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  • Operation Joint Endeavor: Opportunity to Learn

    The 180th Fighter Wing and the Camp Perry Joint Training Center hosted a joint employer event May 21, sponsored by the Ohio Adjutant General's Department, welcoming 20 employers of Ohio Army National Guard and Air National Guard servicemembers.The event gave the employers the opportunity to learn about the Guard mission and experience some of the
  • Under the gun... Getting to know our new Wing commander

    The Public Affairs office asked Col. Steven Nordhaus to answer a list of questions, below are his answers.1. So far, what is one of your most memorable moments at the 180th Fighter Wing? Returning from Iraq after 60 days as Detachment Commander with 100% successful mission accomplishment and with Airmen proud of their service. I was greeted by my
  • ASA members continue to shine

    On Feb. 28, members of the 180th Fighter Wing traveled to Tyndall AFB to attend the CONR-1st Air Force Warrior Air Sovereignty Alert Awards banquet. Tech. Sgt. Jeff Rosebrock and Senior Master Sgt. Paul Martin proudly received two of the four individual CONR-1AF Warrior Awards for 2010 and the 180th Fighter Wing won the overall 2010 CONR-1AF ASA
  • Holy Moses! ASA wins Unit of the Year Award

    The 180th Fighter Wing was awarded the overall ASA Unit of the Year award for 2010, Feb. 28, at the CONR-1st Air Force Warrios Air Sovereignty Alert Awards banquet held at Tyndall AFB. Highlights of the award included 100% ASA sortie effectiveness for all practice, exercise and active air scrambles in support of Operation Noble Eagleand Homeland
  • Outstanding! 180th FW receives Air Force Outstanding Unit Award

    The Chief of the Air National Guard, Lt. Gen. Harry "Bud" Wyatt has announced that the 180th Fighter Wing earned the 2010 Air Force Outstanding Unit Award for its accomplishments from November 1, 2008 to October 31, 2010. The AFOUA was authorized by Department of the Air Force General Order 1, Jan. 6, 1954. It is awarded to units that have
  • Commander's Comments: Pride

    A while back, I wrote an article for the Stinger that talked about our total team here at the 180th (drill status guardsman, AGRs, technicians and state employees) and their importance in supporting the 180th military mission. One team dedicated to the mission and vision of our great Wing. In that article, I stressed that regardless of your pay
  • 180th Fighter Wing Change of Command

    12 February 2011 - Colonel Steven Nordhaus officially took command of the 180th Fighter Wing during a change of command ceremony held at the Swanton Air National Guard base, Ohio, February 5. The ceremony was presided over by Major General Deborah A. Ashenhurst, the Adjutant General for OhioCol. Nordhaus received the 180th guidon from Maj. Gen.
  • Reflections: Brigadier General Mark E. Bartman Reflects on his Greatest Moments as Commander of the 180th Fighter Wing

    On February 12, Brigadier General Mark Bartman relinquished command of the 180th Fighter Wing to Colonel Steven Nordhaus in a ceremony at the 180th Fighter Wing, Swanton, OH. Gen. Bartman, who pinned on his first star February 18, is now the Assistant Adjutant General for Air in Columbus, OH. His new position puts him in charge of more than 5,000
  • Practice Makes Perfect: 180th firefighters train to sharpen their life-saving skills

    Emergency response teams rely on continuous training, education and practice scenarios in order for them to be on top of their game during real-world emergency situations. For the men and women of the 180th Fighter Wing fire department, the fall of 2010 provided an abundance of refresher, new training and certification opportunities all geared
  • Kick Bass

    One of our very own, 112th Fighter Squadron Aircrew Flight Equipment shop members, has recently been highlighted in one of the most well known fishing magazines. Master Sgt. Frank Skellie was recently recognized by Bass Master Magazine.Master Sgt. Skellie is a member of the Glacier Lakes Bass Club, located in Adrian, Michigan. This is the second
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