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  • Relentless Valor: 178th Wing enhances readiness

    The 178th Wing recently played a vital role in Exercise Relentless Valor, a major joint training operation that brought together more than 200 service members from the U.S. Air Force, Army, Navy, and Marine Corps. Spanning Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Calamityville in Fairborn, and Springfield

  • 178th Wing hosts local community leaders

    The Ohio Air National Guards 178th Wing hosted a Community Day for local organizations on Thursday at the base.The event consisted of briefings on the wing’s capabilities, a base tour, and an equipment display. Jonathan Radel, Director of Military Affairs for the Dayton Development Coalition, spoke

  • 178th Wing hosts distinguished visitor day

    More than 100 state officials, military leaders, and other community members gathered at Springfield-Beckley Air National Guard Base, Wednesday, for a presentation on the current capabilities and mission of the 178th Wing.During the event, special guests including Maj. Gen. David B. Johnson, Ohio

  • 178th Wing lands MQ-9 Reaper, commencing Advanced Wrath exercise

    Airmen from the 178th Wing landed an MQ-9 Reaper at Springfield-Beckley Air National Guard Base on Monday, March 10. This marked the second consecutive year the unmanned aerial vehicle has flown to the base. The exercise, known as Advanced Wrath, is designed to enhance the operational capabilities

  • Former POW Ed Mechenbeier visits 178th Wing

    The 178th Wing hosted its second Leadership During Novel Events series March 8 with retired Maj. Gen. Ed Mechenbier, former Vietnam War Prisoner of War and Air Force pilot, who shared his powerful story of resilience, leadership, and teamwork.The series offers a compelling exploration of leadership

  • 178th Security Forces Squadron conducts Agile Combat Employment training

    More than 20 airmen assigned to the 178th Wing, Ohio Air National Guard completed four days of training Wednesday at Camp Holland in Butlerville, Indiana.The training focused on air based defense and included airmen from the 178th Security Forces Squadron, 178th Communication Squadron, and the 123rd

  • Leadership During Novel Events Kick-off

    The 178th Wing kicked off its Leadership During Novel Events series Saturday with a briefing led by Staff Sgt. Dylan Zimmerman, 178th Security Forces, who shared how he stepped into action during an active shooter event.

  • Leadership Seminars Sharpen Saber Skillsets

    The 178th Wing will launch a multi-day series of leadership seminars Feb.1 at Springfield Air National Guard Base. The series, titled “Leadership during Novel Situations”, is aimed at preparing Airmen for extraordinary and high-stress challenges.