Features

April 14, 2013
Airman is Best-of-the-Best five years in a row

180th Fighter Wing Command Post Controller, Tech. Sgt. Levi Shadle has been recognized as the best of the best for the fifth time in four years.Shadle was recently named as the 2012 Continental United States North American Aerospace Defense Command Region, First Air Force and Air Force Northern
Dec. 12, 2012
Why did You Come to Work Today?

I read a great book recently, "Start with WHY." The author, Simon Sinek, made a compelling argument that successful organizations share one common trait - they understand at the most fundamental level why they exist. The people in these organizations feel the values of the institution say something
Aug. 14, 2012
H.O.O.V.E.S. Helps Service Members and Veterans

Imagine trying to lead a 1,500 lb. Belgian horse through an obstacle course in an arena the size of a football field. Now, think about how you would accomplish this without touching or talking to the horse.This was one of the challenges members of 180th leadership team faced when they participated
July 11, 2012
The Final Notes Have Been Played: 555th Air National Guard Band of the Great Lakes Deactivated After 90 Years

Celebrating 90 years of military musical heritage, the 555th Air National Guard Band of the Great Lakes performed for the final time during an official deactivation ceremony July 7, 2012.The band, commonly known as the Triple Nickel, went out on a high note Saturday, as they performed classical,
May 5, 2012
180th FW wins back to back ACA unit awards

The 180th Fighter Wing walked away with the Unit of the Year Award for the second consecutive year at the 1st Air Force Aerospace Control Alert Awards banquet in March. Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla. hosted this event.Additionally, Tech. Sgt. Bruce Hedrick, a command post controller 180th FW, was
May 5, 2012
The Hedrick Hat-Trick: 180th Airman scores three awards in one year

A Hat-trick is a term that has been acknowledged in the world of sports since 1877 and is considered a series of three victories, successes or accomplishments during one game by a single player. The player who accomplished the victories was awarded with a cap, or hat. Hat-trick did not gain
May 5, 2012
Commander's Comments: Hurts ONE, Affects ALL

One definition offered by the dictionary defines professionalism as "characterized by or conforming to the technical or ethical standards of a profession". As members of the Air Force, we are all considered professionals. We are the GUARDIANS OF FREEDOM AND JUSTICE, MY NATION'S SWORD AND SHIELD, ITS
Dec. 7, 2011
A Local Hero Remembered 20 Years Later

This is the time of year when we traditionally give thanks and celebrate our many blessings while preparing and planning holiday gatherings with family and friends. For the members of the 180th Fighter Wing and the family and friends of Lt. Michael Young, this is also a time of remembrance and
Nov. 2, 2011
Honor and Tradition: A Reflection of Veterans Day

For Staff Sgt. Tony Unum, a third generation military member, Veterans Day is a time to honor and reflect upon all veterans, past, present and future, quietly and respectfully.Unum, a financial management systems technician at the 180th Fighter Wing, Ohio Air National Guard, enlisted in the Air
Dec. 20, 2010
Cold-Related Injuries: What You Need To Know

As temperatures plummet during the winter months, the chances for cold-related injuries increase. These cold-related injuries can be serious and at times, even fatal.In 2009, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reported 33 cold-related fatalities, 27 of those were in outdoor areas,