Features

July 15, 2008
The Last Salute

Not many of us in the service today can say we were in the military during the Persian Gulf War in 1991. But how many of us can say we served our country during the Vietnam War? The 180th Fighter Wing has two less servicemembers who could boast such longevity. Master Sgt. Robert Carrisalez, Ground
July 15, 2008
Serbian Air Force Visit: Exchange of Experiences

Five Serbian Air Force aviators came to Ohio on a seven-day whirlwind tour under the State Partnership Program. In September of 2006, the Ohio National Guard entered into a partnership with the Republic of Serbia, fostering greater communication and providing resources for the purpose of training
July 15, 2008
Airmen to Have More Choices for Death Gratuity Benefit

Airmen will be able to select one or more persons of their choosing to receive death gratuity benefits beginning July 1. "This is a significant change to the (death gratuity) benefits election option for all Airmen," said Steven Kelley, the director of Air and Space Expeditionary Force Operations at
July 15, 2008
Ohio Guard Members Support Special Olympics Summer Games

This year marks the 35th anniversary of the 179th Airlift Wing Medical Squadron hosting medical care at the Ohio Special Olympic Summer Games. A total of 97 volunteers were ready to provide first aid for the June 27-29 event at Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. Participating volunteers came
July 15, 2008
It Takes A Village (Wing)

We are all familiar with the saying "It takes a village to raise a child," here at the 180th Fighter Wing let's change that phrase to "It takes a Wing to raise an airman!" It is truly the responsibility of each and every member of the 180th FW to successfully mold a new recruit from a civilian into
June 9, 2008
Unit Members Recognized at Memorial Tournament Military Appreciation Day

Tech. Sgt. Christine Martin, Finance, and Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Roberts from Security Forces Squadron, were with golf legend Jack Nicklaus at the 2008 Memorial Golf Tournament's "Military Appreciation Day" held Tuesday, May 27 at the Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio. Martin and Roberts were
June 9, 2008
Are You Ready to Deploy?

180FW Family Readiness Pre-Deployment Classes being offeredPersonal and family readiness is a key to mission success. For this reason the 180FW Family Programs Office is offering a day of information to help families and servicemembers prepare for upcoming deployments. These classes will be offered
June 9, 2008
Afterburners Donate Money to Purchase Minutemen

The Afterburners Club, which is comprised of retired members of the 180th Fighter Wing, has graciously donated $1,000 toward the purchase of Minutemen statues for retiring members of the 180th Fighter Wing. The 180th Chief's Council approached the Afterburners citing the funding issues that the Wing
June 9, 2008
SMART OPS FOR TODAY AND TOMORROW

Hopefully by now you are all familiar with the term "Smart Ops," or at least have heard about Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century. I'm sure you could talk with most of our Medical Group personnel to get more information on things like a Rapid Improvement Event, lean, six sigma, eight
June 9, 2008
1st Generation College Student "Benefits"

Those of us who have older siblings are blessed because we are able to learn from their life experiences. That is just what Senior Airman Madeline L. Ruyle, Services Specialist, did. In a household which fosters hard work and independence, her four older sisters went on to college, but unfortunately