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U. S. Airmen from the 180th Fighter Wing Operations Group, Ohio Air National Guard, watch as Col. C. Scott Croxton, operations group commander relinquishes command of the group to Col. Chris Belli during a change of command ceremony Sept. 7, 2013, at the base in Swanton, Ohio. Belli enlisted with the 180th Fighter Wing in 1986 as an A-7 Corsair mechanic before being selected as a pilot trainee in 1993. He is a command pilot with more than 3,000 flying hours and most recently served as the 112th Fighter Squadron Commander at the 180th Fighter Wing. Croxton came to the 180th Fighter Wing after serving as the 192nd Operations Support Flight Commander at Langley Air Force Base, Va. Croxton will return to Langley A.F.B. to serve next as the Air Combat Command’s Air National Guard Inspector General Team. The change of command ceremony is a symbolic ceremony providing a tangible view of the command authority being transferred from one commander to the next. (U. S. Air National Guard Photo by Staff Sgt. Nic Kuetemeyer / Released).


180th Fighter Wing Operations Group Changes Command

U. S. Airmen from the 180th Fighter Wing Operations Group, Ohio Air National Guard, watch as Col. C. Scott Croxton, operations group commander relinquishes command of the group to Col. Chris Belli during a change of command ceremony Sept. 7, 2013, at the base in Swanton, Ohio. Belli enlisted with the 180th Fighter Wing in 1986 as an A-7 Corsair mechanic before being selected as a pilot trainee in 1993. He is a command pilot with more than 3,000 flying hours and most recently served as the 112th Fighter Squadron Commander at the 180th Fighter Wing. Croxton came to the 180th Fighter Wing after serving as the 192nd Operations Support Flight Commander at Langley Air Force Base, Va. Croxton will return to Langley A.F.B. to serve next as the Air Combat Command’s Air National Guard Inspector General Team. The change of command ceremony is a symbolic ceremony providing a tangible view of the command authority being transferred from one commander to the next. (U. S. Air National Guard Photo by Staff Sgt. Nic Kuetemeyer / Released).

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Airman First Class Dan Haviland, an avionics specialist assigned to the 180th Fighter Wing, Ohio Air National Guard, collects trash alongside more than 40 180FW Airmen during the wing’s annual Adopt-A-Road clean-up day, April 8, 2017. The 180FW established a partnership with Keep Toledo/Lucas County Beautiful Adopt-A-Road program more than 20 years ago when the wing officially adopted the five mile stretch of road in March, 1997. Boasting a long tradition of supporting our surrounding communities and throughout Northwest Ohio, 180FW Airmen are fully integrated into our local communities and are invested in the safety and quality of life within those communities, they are dedicated to giving back to those communities who provide the foundational support to our missions, our Airmen and their families.
More than 40 Airmen assigned to the 180th Fighter Wing, Ohio Air National Guard, collected 57 bags of trash during the wing’s annual roadside clean-up efforts April 8, 2017, in Swanton, Ohio. The 180FW established a partnership with Keep Toledo/Lucas County Beautiful Adopt-A-Road program more than 20 years ago when the wing officially adopted the five mile stretch of road in March, 1997. Boasting a long tradition of supporting our surrounding communities and throughout Northwest Ohio, 180FW Airmen are fully integrated into our local communities and are invested in the safety and quality of life within those communities, they are dedicated to giving back to those communities who provide the foundational support to our missions, our Airmen and their families.
More than 40 Airmen assigned to the 180th Fighter Wing, Ohio Air National Guard, collected 57 bags of trash during the wing’s annual roadside clean-up efforts April 8, 2017, in Swanton, Ohio. The 180FW established a partnership with Keep Toledo/Lucas County Beautiful Adopt-A-Road program more than 20 years ago when the wing officially adopted the five mile stretch of road in March, 1997. Boasting a long tradition of supporting our surrounding communities and throughout Northwest Ohio, 180FW Airmen are fully integrated into our local communities and are invested in the safety and quality of life within those communities, they are dedicated to giving back to those communities who provide the foundational support to our missions, our Airmen and their families.
Staff Sgt. Nora McDonald, vehicle operations specialist assigned to the 180th Fighter Wing, Ohio Air National Guard, collects trash alongside more than 40 180FW Airmen during the wing’s annual Adopt-A-Road clean-up day, April 8, 2017. The 180FW established a partnership with Keep Toledo/Lucas County Beautiful Adopt-A-Road program more than 20 years ago when the wing officially adopted the five mile stretch of road in March, 1997. Boasting a long tradition of supporting our surrounding communities and throughout Northwest Ohio, 180FW Airmen are fully integrated into our local communities and are invested in the safety and quality of life within those communities, they are dedicated to giving back to those communities who provide the foundational support to our missions, our Airmen and their families.
A security forces specialist assigned to the 180th Fighter Wing, Ohio Air National Guard, cleans parts of an M4 carbine rifle after target practice April 12, 2017 at the Fort Custer Training Center in Battle Creek, Michigan. Weapons training allows Airmen to provide protection of the homeland and effective combat power to their combatant commander. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Shane Hughes)
Col. Kevin Doyle, Commander of the Ohio Air National Guard’s 180th Fighter Wing, presents a runner with an award for winning her age group in the I Believe I Can Fly 5K at the Toledo Express Airport April 9, 2017 in Swanton, Ohio. The 180FW participates in community events to give back and maintain a strong relationship with the Ohio community. The race, now in its third year, provides runners of all ages, the rare opportunity to run a unique course, down the taxiways used by Northwest Ohio’s very own 180FW, while also promoting awareness and raising funds to benefit our veterans who have given so much to our great nation. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman Hope Geiger)
The 180th Fighter Wing, Ohio Air National Guard and the Arms forces hosted the I Believe I Can Fly 5K at the Toledo Express Airport April 9, 2017 in Swanton, Ohio. The money raised from the run will provide military members and veterans who have post-traumatic stress disorder with service dogs. The race, now in its third year, provides runners of all ages, the rare opportunity to run a unique course, down the taxiways used by Northwest Ohio’s very own 180FW, while also promoting awareness and raising funds to benefit our veterans who have given so much to our great nation. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman Hope Geiger)
Runners check in before the I Believe I Can Fly 5K at Toledo Express Airport April 9, 2017 in Swanton, Ohio. The 180th Fighter Wing, Ohio Air National Guard and the Arms Forces worked together to put on the 5K to help raise awareness for military members with post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury. The race, now in its third year, provides runners of all ages, the rare opportunity to run a unique course, down the taxiways used by Northwest Ohio’s very own 180FW, while also promoting awareness and raising funds to benefit our veterans who have given so much to our great nation. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman Hope Geiger)
Runners check in before the I Believe I Can Fly 5K at Toledo Express Airport April 9, 2017 in Swanton, Ohio. The 180th Fighter Wing, Ohio Air National Guard and the Arms Forces worked together to put on the 5K to help raise awareness for military members with post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury. The race, now in its third year, provides runners of all ages, the rare opportunity to run a unique course, down the taxiways used by Northwest Ohio’s very own 180FW, while also promoting awareness and raising funds to benefit our veterans who have given so much to our great nation. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman Hope Geiger)
U.S. Air Force Col. Kevin Doyle, commander of the 180th Fighter Wing, Ohio Air National Guard and Chief Master Sgt. John Deraedt, command chief master sergeant assigned to the wing, cheer on runners as they finish the I Believe I Can Fly 5k race at the Toledo Express Airport in Swanton, Ohio on April 9, 2017. The wing’s Company Grade Officer Council partnered with the non-profit organization, The Arms Forces, as well as local law enforcement, fire departments and civilian volunteers to hold the third annual race which had approximately 270 participants, to raise awareness for military members with post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury. The race, now in its third year, provides runners of all ages, the rare opportunity to run a unique course, down the taxiways used by Northwest Ohio’s very own 180FW, while also promoting awareness and raising funds to benefit our veterans who have given so much to our great nation. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Nic Kuetemeyer)
The 180th Fighter Wing, Ohio Air National Guard, partnered with The Arms Forces to host the I Believe I Can Fly 5k, April 9, 2017, at the Toledo Express Airport in Swanton, Ohio. More than 250 runners participated in the race, focused on raising awareness for veterans and current military members battling the invisible wounds of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injuries. The race, now in its third year, provides runners of all ages, the rare opportunity to run a unique course, down the taxiways used by Northwest Ohio’s very own 180FW, while also promoting awareness and raising funds to benefit our veterans who have given so much to our great nation. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Nic Kuetemeyer)
Runners take off from the start line at the I Believe I Can Fly 5k race at the Toledo Express Airport in Swanton, Ohio on April 9, 2017. The 180th Fighter Wing’s Company Grade Officer Council partnered with the non-profit organization, The Arms Forces, as well as local law enforcement, fire departments and civilian volunteers to hold the third annual race which had approximately 270 participants, to raise awareness for military members with post-traumatic stress disorder and traumatic brain injury. The race, now in its third year, provides runners of all ages, the rare opportunity to run a unique course, down the taxiways used by Northwest Ohio’s very own 180FW, while also promoting awareness and raising funds to benefit our veterans who have given so much to our great nation. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Nic Kuetemeyer)
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