Airmen from the 179th Airlift Wing Fire Department, Mansfield, Ohio, conduct aircraft crash recovery training, June 4, 2018, held at the Alpena Combat Readiness Traning Center, Alpena, Michigan. Airmen use fire More
Airmen from the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio, conduct Ability to Survive and Operate, or ATSO training course, June 5, 2018, held at the Alpena Combat Readiness Traning Center, Alpena, Michigan. The Airm More
Airmen and their family participate in a variety of activities as part of a "Take your kid to work day" event, June 20, 2018, at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio. The 179th Airlift Wing Airman and Family More
One of the C-130H Hercules' takes off for training at the 179th Airlift Wing, June 20, 2018. The 179th Airlift Wing is always on mission to be the first choice to respond to community, state and federal mission More
179th Airlift Wing Maintenance members work on a C-130H Hercules, June 20, 2018. The Airmen have inspected and maintenance the aircraft to keep it flying. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Capt. Paul Stennett/Released)
Airmen from the 179th Communications Flight, 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio, help Airmen from the 86th Communications Flight, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, remove old comm equipment from a warehouse, June 26 More
Staff Sgt. Michael Karam signals to the cockpit as Senior Airman Hunter Mitchell, Aerospace Propulsion Specialist, 179th Airlift Wing Maintenance Group, evaluates an engine of the C-130H Hercules while it is ru More
Senior Airman Tim Johnson and Senior Airman Hunter Mitchell , Aerospace Propulsion Specialist, 179th Airlift Wing Maintenance Group, evaluates an engine of the C-130H Hercules while it is running June 26, 2018, More
Col. Allison C. Miller, 179th Airlift Wing Commander, welcomes a crowd of Airmen and Soldiers as Mrs. Quency Henson, Civilian Professionalism Development, from the Profession of Arms Center of Excellence, leads More
Mrs. Quency Henson, Civilian Professionalism Development, from the Profession of Arms Center of Excellence, leads a class focusing on human capital at the 200th RED HORSE Det. 1, Mansfield, Ohio, June 27, 2018. More
The Mansfield Senior High School Tygers Football program participates in the 179th Airlift Wing's "Herc Challenge" held at Arlin Field, Mansfield, Ohio, June 27, 2018. The recruiting event is designed to motiva More
Col. Allison Miller throws the ceremonial first pitch during a Columbus Clippers baseball game July 4, 2018. The Columbus Clippers salute local military heroes during the 4th of July Holiday, honoring women in More
Airmen from the 179th Maintenance Group maintain C-130H Hercules aircraft in Mansfield, Ohio, July 26. Maintainers inspect and run diagnostics on aircraft to ensure mission readiness at all times. (U.S. Air Nat More
Airmen of the Ohio Air National Guard, 200th RED HORSE Squadron, conduct a multi-day Field Training Exercise at Camp Perry, OH., incorporating construction and civil engineering elements while simulating hostil More
Airmen of the Ohio Air National Guard, 200th RED HORSE Squadron, experience hostile fire while in moving convoys as they conduct a multi-day Field Training Exercise at Camp Perry, OH., incorporating constructio More
Senior Msgt. Rebecca Shell was promoted to Chief Master Sergeant on August 4, 2018 at the 179th Airlift wing, Mansfield, Ohio. Chief Master Sergeant is the highest enlisted rank in the United States Air Force a More
Approximately 15 Airmen from the 179th Airlift Wing and the 200th RED HORSE Squadron, det 1, Mansfield, Ohio, participate in the Competent Person's Fall Protection training August 15, 2018 at the 200th RED HORS More
Airmen from the 179th Airlift Wing Maintenance Group perform daily operations on the C-130H Hercules on the flightline August 16, 2018, at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio. Airmen perform daily aircraft More
Airmen from the 179th Airlift Wing Maintenance Group perform a tire change on the C-130H Hercules on the flightline August 16, 2018, at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio. Airmen perform daily aircraft mai More
Senior Airman Brandon M. Acks, Crew Chief assigned to the 179th Airlift Wing Maintenance Group, refills the C-130H Hercules with liquid oxygen (LOX) August 30, 2018, at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio. More
Airmen from the 179th Airlift Wing Maintenance Group prepare the C-130H Hercules by completing routine operations August 30, 2018, at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio. Routine operations performed on the More
Members from the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio, work at the Ohio Air National Guard tent to inform the public about the OANG Sept. 2, 2018, at the Cleveland National Air Show, Cleveland, Ohio. The Clevela More
Airmen from the 179th Airlift Wing begin early morning operations on the flight line Sept. 5, 2018 at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio. The 179th Airlift Wing works hard to ensure our personnel and aircr More
Several C-130H Hercules sit on the flightline during sunrise awaiting the mission for the day at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio, September 5, 2018. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Capt. Paul Stennet More
Staff Sgt. Beau B. Weidinger and Tech. Sgt. Nathan A. Pirc, both members of the 179th Airlift Wing Security Forces Squadron, participate in a base-wide active shooter exercise Sept. 6, 2018 at the 179th Airlift More
The United States Flag flies at half-staff Sept. 11, 2018 at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio. The flag was lowered to honor the men and women that lost their lives in the September 11 terrorist attack. More
The C-130H Hercules is photographed through a lens ball on the flight line Sept. 13, 2018 at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio. The 179th Airlift Wing is always on a mission to be the first to respond to More
Jenn Eidemiller from the Buckeye Region Anti-Violence Organization (BRAVO) conducted a Cultural Competency Class Sept. 14, 2018, at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio. The class aimed at informing attendee More
Members of the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio, participate in Strike Out Sexual Assault, Sept. 15, 2018, at Lahm Airport, Mansfield, Ohio. This event consisted of a wiffle ball tournament utilized to build More
Ssgt. Patrick Williams, member of the 179th Airlift Wing Force Support Squadron, poses for a photo Sept. 19, 2018 at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio. Williams, who also serves as a police officer for th More
An Official Change of Command for the 179th Airlift Wing Medical Group is performed Sept. 16, 2018 at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio. With the 179th Airlift Wing Commander Col. Allison Miller as the pr More
Airmen from the 179th Airlift Wing Maintenance group get started on early morning operations on the flight line Sept. 27, 2018 at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio. The 179th Airlift Wing works hard to en More
Members of the 179th Airlift Wing Maintenance Group work on the C-130H Hercules in the early morning at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio, as part of normal operations, Sept. 27, 2018. The 179th AIrlift W More
Msgt. Cortney R. Fleming, assigned to the 179th Airlift Wing Maintenance Group, assembles the Mamava Lactation pod with support of fellow Airmen Oct. 2, 2018, at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio. Mamava More
Staff Sgt. John S. Worcester, Communications Navigations and Defensive Systems Technician at the 179th Airlift Wing, works to maintain the LC-130 in support of Operation Deep Freeze Jan. to Feb., 2018, at McMur More
Senior Airman Cassidy Schaggs sits with a team of evaluators while going over the objectives for the day during the NATO-led SRBIJA 2018 exercise, Oct. 8, 2018. Ohio National Guard members participated in the c More
Ssgt. Arsenio H. Hernandez, Cyber Security Specialist at the 179th Airlift Wing Communications Squadron, poses for a photo Oct. 09, 2018 at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio. Hernandez grew up in Sinaloa, More
Students from Pioneer Career and Technology Center tour the 179th Airlift Wing Oct. 11, 2018 at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio. The group, made up of students in the Homeland Security and Terrorism pro More
Col. David B. Johnson, commander of the 179th Airlift Wing Operations Group, celebrates his "fini flight" with the 179th Airlift Wing Oct. 11, 2018, at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio. The fini flight i More
Leaders from the 179th Airlift Wing and the Puerto Rico Air National Guard work together to discuss future strategic plans Oct. 12, 2018, at Gorman-Rupp, Mansfield Ohio. Opportunities like these give the 179th More
Airmen from the 179th Airlift Wing Logistics Readiness Squadron issues deployment gear here, Oct. 14, 2018. The Logistics Readiness Squadron Airmen work hard to ensure deploying members are prepared with the ne More
irmen from the Ohio Air National Guard’s 200th RED HORSE Squadron and 179th Airlift Wing traveled to Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida following Hurricane Michael, to provide damage assessment and recovery effort More
Members from the 179th Airlift Wing Maintenance group leave for deployment overseas Oct. 26, 2018, at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield Ohio. The Ohio Air National Guard is always on a mission to respond with h More
Members from the 179th Airlift Wing leave for deployment overseas Oct. 27, 2018, at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield Ohio. The Ohio Air National Guard is always on a mission to respond with highly qualified Ai More
Tech. Sgt. Nicholas M. Alexander, Recruiter with the 179th Airlfit Wing, conducted a Center of Influence for Mansfield Senior Schools staff members by providing them with lunch Oct. 30, 2018 at Mansfield Senior More
Col. Allison Miller, 179th Airlift Wing commander watches as Vice President of the United States Michael R. Pence greets members of the 179th Airlift Wing, in Mansfield, Ohio, Oct. 31, 2018. (U.S. Air National More
Vice President of the United States Michael R. Pence and Congressman Troy Balderson wave to members of the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio, Oct. 31, 2018. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman Alexis Wade)
179th Airlift Wing members participate in Cupcakes and Canvas Nov. 3, 2018 at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio. Cupcakes and Canvas gave base members the opportunity to enjoy cupcakes and painting while More
Members from the 179th Airlift Wing participate in the annual Chili Cook-Off in support of the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) Nov. 7, 2018, at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio. CFC is a program federal More
Members of the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio, load black bags full of donated Christmas gifts headed to the Richland County Children's Auxiliary New Store, Dec. 06, 2018. The program identified 55 local c More
Members of the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio, gather at the commanders All Call during a unit training assembly, Dec. 08, 2018. The All Call provides an opportunity to review the annual accomplishments of More
The 179th Airlift Wing conducts an All Call December 8, 2018 at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio. The All Call highlighted the accomplishments of Airmen base wide from 2018, ranging from Community Colleg More
Leadership from the 179th Airlift Wing serve lunch to base members Dec. 8, 2018, at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio. This is part of the base holiday celebration in order to promote unity and camaraderi More
Lt. Col. Robert "Zippy" Dunlap is greeted by fellow airmen, friends and family as he finishes his final flight on the C-130H Hercules at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio, Dec. 13, 2018. The long standing More
Airmen from the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio, working in subzero wind chills on the landing gear of a C-130H Hercules, Jan. 25, 2019. The C-130 is from the 136th Airlift Wing, Texas Air National Guard, s More
Emily Bachman, Airman and Family Readiness program manager at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio, in her office at the 179th AW Headquarters, Jan. 29, 2019. The Air Force Association announced Bachman as t More
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine is greeted by Ohio National Guard Adjutant General, Maj. Gen. John C. Harris, 179th Airlift Wing commander, Col. Allison C. Miller and Command Chief Master Sgt. Mark Dyer as he arrives More
Airmen don Mission Oriented Protective Posture (MOPP) gear while continuing to perform routine C-130H Hercules maintenance, Feb. 9, 2019, at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio. The mission readiness exerci More
Tech. Sgt. Sarah Lewis, Health Services Administrator with the 179th Airlift Wing Medical Group, poses for a photograph February 10, 2019 at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio. Lewis has worked with the 17 More
Capt. Rachael Wheeler, a nurse practitioner at the 179th Airlift Wing in Mansfield, Ohio poses for a portrait on February 10th, 2019. Capt. Wheeler uses her skills to help keep members ready to serve. (U.S. Air More
Family members await the arrival of Airmen from the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio, as they return to their home station in a C-130H Hercules, Mar. 7, 2019. Deployed aircrews completed over 49,000 bundles More
A C-130H Hercules sits on the flightline March 09, 2019 at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio. The 179th Airlift Wing is always on a mission to be the first choice to respond to community, state and federa More
A fleet of C-130H Hercules sit on the flight line as the morning sun rises at Mansfield Lahm Air National Guard Base, Ohio, Mar. 9, 2019. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by SrA Marc Wilson)
Staff Sergeant Heather Stoffer works on her computer at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio, Mar. 9, 2019. Victim advocates work to aid victims of sexual assault and help guide them through recovery process More
Master Sergeant Lyndsy Bringman, Administrative Functional Manager assigned to the 179th Airlift Wing, completes administrative tasks March 09, 2019, at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio. Bringman has bee More
Col. Allison C. Miller, 179th Airlift Wing Commander, proudly poses with her son Campbell Miller for a photograph March 10, 2019 at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio. Miller's son, Campbell, a 17-year-old More
The USO Show Troupe, based out of New York City, performs for members of the 179th Airlift Wing March 10, 2019 at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio. The Troupe travels throughout the world, performing for More
Airmen from the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio, wash a C-130H Hercules, Mar. 14, 2019. The aircraft known as the "Jolly Roger" returned last week from flying over 500 hours in support of Operation Inherent More
MSgt Natasha Grau, member of the 179th Airlift Wing, places a teal ribbon on the Minuteman April 2, 2019 at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month is intended to raise More
Chief Master Sgt. (Ret) Anthony Brinkley speaks during a leadership course to Airmen from the 179th Airlift Wing and 156th Airlift Wing, at the former Puerto Rico National Guard Headquarters in San Juan, Puerto More
Maintainers from the 179th Airlift Wing Maintenance Group get an early start on daily operations on the flightline April 4, 2019 at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio. The 179th Airlift Wing maintenance gr More
Lt Col. Jeffrey C. Siwik, chief pilot from the 164th Airlift Squadron, celebrates his "fini flight" with the 179th Airlift Wing April 3, 2019, at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio. The fini flight is a ti More
Aircrew from the 164th Airlift Squadron conduct a pre-flight brief April 10, 2019, at Pope Army Airfield, Fayetteville, North Carolina. Members from 164th Airlift Squadron participated in training air drops to More
Paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne Divison prepare to execute static line jumps April 11, 2019, at Pope Army Airfield, Fayetteville, North Carolina. Members from the 164th Airlift Squadron participated in trai More
Deployed members from the 179th Airlift Wing are recognized during a welcome home ceremony April 14, 2019, at Mansfield Senior High School, Mansfield, Ohio. State leaders, members of the community and family me More
Members of the 179th Airlift Wing use sidewalk chalk to spread the message that April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Apr. 18, 2019, at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio. The 2019 Sexual Assault Awaren More
Educators from organizations throughout Ohio toured the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio, Apr. 24, 2019. The educators, made up of teachers, principals and counselors participated in a tour of the C-130H Her More
Maintainers from the 179th Airlift Wing Maintenance Group, Mansfield, Ohio, begin daily operations on the flight line April 24, 2019. Maintainers conduct regular inspections of the aircraft in order to maintain More
The C-130H Hercules flys into a targeted drop zone as members of the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio, perform an airdrop exercise May 2, 2019. The Ohio Air National Guard unit is always on mission to respon More
Airmen from the 179th Airlift Wing Maintenance Group, Mansfield, Ohio, conduct aircraft maintenance on the C-130H Hercules May 2, 2019. Maintainers conduct regular inspections of the aircraft in order to maint More
Airmen from the 179th Airlift Wing Maintenance Group, Mansfield, Ohio, conduct aircraft maintenance on the C-130H Hercules May 15, 2019. Maintainers conduct regular inspections of the aircraft in order to main More
Services members from the 179th Airlift Wing conduct a search and recovery exercise May 18, 2019, at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio. Services members that conduct search and recovery are responsible fo More
Aircrew from the 164th Airlift Squadron practice the decontamination process during a readiness exercise May 18, 2019, at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio. Throughout the exercise, members practiced real More
Airmen from the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio, don Mission Oriented Protective Posture (MOPP) protective gear used by U.S. military personnel in a toxic environment during a chemical, biological, radiolog More
Airmen from the 179th Airlift Wing Maintenance Group, Mansfield, Ohio, don Mission Oriented Protective Posture (MOPP) protective gear used by U.S. military personnel in a toxic environment during a chemical, bi More
Brothers Tyler Jenkins, SrA Anthony Thielman and Dylan Jenkins, all members of the 200th REDHORSE Squadron, pose for a photograph May 19, 2019, at the 200th REDHORSE Squadron, Mansfield, Ohio. Dylan and Tyler r More
Pavonia Garden Club Members dedicate their time to cleaning up the flowerbeds at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio, May 28, 2019. The Pavonia Garden Club has been volunteering to help with the flowerbeds More
Airmen of the 179th Maintenance Group perfrom routine maintenance on a fleet of C-130H Hercules in the early hours of May 29, 2019, at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio. The 179th Airlift Wing is always o More
Tech. Sgt. Eric Cook and Tech. Sgt. Dustin Markwell refill the liquid oxygen (LOX) tanks as a blanket of fog settles over the fleet of C-130H Hercules in the early hours of May 29, 2019, at the 179th Airlift Wi More
Airmen from the 179th Airlift Wing Maintenance Group, Mansfield, Ohio, evaluate an engine of the C-130H Hercules while it is running June 9, 2019, at the 179th Airlift Wing. The diagnostic test requires the eng More
Col. Daniel Tack, former REDHORSE Commander, is joined by fellow members, family and friends at his retirement ceremony held at the 200th REDHORSE Squadron, June 9, 2019. Tack commissioned in 1996 and served in More
Security Forces members from the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio, conduct weapons qualification June 13, 2019, at the 200th REDHORSE Squadron, Camp Perry, Ohio. Weapons qualification is a requirement of mil More
Master Sgt. Hayley Young, Fleet Management and Analysis with the 200th REDHORSE Squadron, poses for a photograph June 17, 2019, at the 200th REDHORSE Squadron, Mansfield, Ohio. Young recently competed in a body More
The Mansfield Senior High School Tygers and the Shelby High School Whippets football team participates in the 179th Airlift Wing's "Herc Challenge" held at Arlin Field, Mansfield, Ohio, June 19, 2019. The recru More