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  • LeMaster's legacy: the retirement of the 178th Wing Command Chief

    Twenty eight years ago, Command Chief Master Sgt. Ottis G. LeMaster made a life changing decision to join the Ohio Air National Guard. In addition to gaining an education, providing for his family, and seeing the world, LeMaster found his true purpose in life."The two greatest days in your life are

  • Voices of history: Command Chiefs advise Airmen during panel discussion

    A rich history of experiences make the insight of senior leadership invaluable to those starting out on their career path. Airman from the 178th Wing gathered career and life advice during a panel discussion with four prior Command Chiefs, and the outgoing and incoming Command Chief at the

  • Speaker of the U.S. House visits the 178th Wing

    Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives John Boehner visited Springfield Air National Guard Base, March 20, to tour the base and speak with Airmen.Interim Adjutant General of the Ohio National Guard Maj. Gen. Mark Bartman, 178th Wing Commander Col. Gregory Schnulo and Command Chief Master Sgt.

  • 178th Medical ranks highest in nation

    The 178th Wing Medical Group recently achieved the highest percentage of current individual medical readiness statistics out of the 93 Air National Guard units in the country.  Maintaining IMR is a critical requirement for Airmen to be deployable and tracking medical readiness is very important to

  • MSG gets new colonel, new commander

    The 178th Mission Support group celebrated a change of command ceremony with a newly appointed colonel as their commander, Jan. 11.Col. Ann-Maria Coghlin was promoted from lieutenant colonel during a pinning ceremony before she took command of the 178th MSG at the Springfield Air National Guard

  • Chaplain Corps offers smiles and caring concern at Children's Hospital

    The 178th Wing Chaplain Corps visited children at the Dayton Children's Hospital Dec. 4 to deliver some holiday cheer to children who are spending the holiday season in the hospital.Chaplain Maj. Joseph Branch, along with chaplain assistants Master Sgt. Michael Golden and Staff Sgt. Robert Schaefer

  • Outstanding unit; home of life saving Airman

    In a duel presentation, an Airman and his unit were recognized for being outstanding at the Blue Ash Air National Guard Station, Dec. 6.Master Sgt. Jeffery Scott, 123rd Air Control Squadron, received the Airman's Medal for his heroic actions that saved the lives of three people. While on a camping

  • Home for the holidays; base celebrates Airmen who deployed overseas

    Base populace and local officials celebrated over 20 Airmen that deployed during the past year from the 178th Wing at the Springfield Air National Guard Base, Dec. 7."As Airmen, we miss important moments like holidays, birthdays and recitals," said Maj.Gen. Mark  Bartman, Ohio Air National Guard

  • 178th uses holiday to honor Veterans in need

    Airmen from the 178th Wing volunteered their off-duty time and provided new and gently used items to homeless veterans sheltered at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center Campus in Dayton Ohio, Nov. 11 to honor their service and provide needed assistance.More than 20 Airmen donated a

  • 88th Air Base Wing leaders visit the 178th

    Leaders from Wright Patterson Air Force Base's 88th Air Base Wing visited the Springfield Air National Guard Base Oct. 29 to gain a better understanding of the 178th Wing's missions and strengthen their existing partnership.Col. John Devillier, 88 ABW commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Charles