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Aug. 8, 2020
180FW Conducts Water Survival Training

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Brian Cherolis, an F-16 fighter pilot assigned to the Ohio National Guard’s 180th Fighter Wing is dragged through the water during water survival training in Waterville, Ohio, Aug. 8, 2020. The training simulates what a pilot may experience if they eject over water. Training
July 6, 2020
180FW Airman Fixes Courthouse Clock

The historic clock at the Wood County Courthouse is able to start ticking again after an Airman assigned to the 180th Fighter Wing designed and built a gear to replace a broken part that left the clock out of service in November of 2019. After seeing an article about the clock, Staff Sgt. Alex Wynn,
June 11, 2020
Time at Home Means Time to Help: Haskins resident makes masks to help frontline workers during COVID-19 pandemic

Stay at home order? No problem.When Ohio Governor, Mike DeWine, issued the order to stay at home, March 22, 2020, in a state-wide effort to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus currently sweeping the globe, one Ohio resident set out to give back to the community.
June 11, 2020
Healthy Vision Enhances Warfighter Health and Readiness

“Eat your carrots, or your eyes will go bad,” is an age-old myth passed down from generation to generation, as a way to encourage children to eat more vegetables, but is it true?According to the CDC, while carrots are high in vitamin A, a nutrient essential for good vision, increasing your carrot
June 11, 2020
Connecting a Community from the Front Steps: Ohio Airman uses photography to raise spirits and donations for COVID-19 relief

As the new novel coronavirus continues to sweep across the country and stay-at-home orders are extended, many Americans are feeling the stress of isolation as they stay home to stay safe.In Ohio, the story is much the same, with the stay-at-home order in place until May 1, 2020, and schools closed
June 11, 2020
Ohio National Guard on front lines during COVID-19 pandemic: Soldiers, Airmen provide medical assistance at federal prison

From blizzards to hurricanes, from east coast to west coast, and anything in between, members of the National Guard answer the call each time our nation is in need.
June 6, 2020
180th Fighter Wing Conducts Training Flights

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Rylee Harrington, a weapons loader assigned to the Ohio National Guard’s 180th Fighter Wing, tightens a screw on an F-16 fighting falcon before a training flight at the 180FW in Swanton, Ohio, July 30, 2020. The 180FW is the only F-16 wing in the state of Ohio, whose
March 20, 2020
The End of a Generation: 40 Years of Service

Master Sgt. Mark Cramer has been in the Air Force for more than 40 years, enlisting in 1978. Jimmy Carter was in office, a gallon of gas was 63 cents and the first Garfield comic was published.“I am probably the oldest certified weapons crew chief at 59 years old.”Cramer is a weapons loader assigned
March 6, 2020
Locked and Loaded: 180FW Takes Aim at Green Flag-West

An Army convoy is driving though the desert when they run into an ambush. Enemy vehicles and tanks threaten the lives of soldiers on the ground. While taking cover, a Joint Terminal Attack Coordinator grabs his radio and calls for air support. Moments later, the roar of an F-16 fighter jet engine
March 2, 2020
“Communicate. Listen. Empower.”

24 years of service, seven F-16 duty assignments, six states, two countries, three combat tours and 44 combat sorties totaling more than 3,300 flying hours have all played a significant role in leading Col. Michael DiDio to his most current position, Commander of the Ohio National Guard’s 180th