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  • 178 CE welcomes new commander

         Maj. Matthew Craig, former active-duty command military construction programmer of the Air Combat Command, took command of the 178th Civil Engineering Squadron in a formal ceremony presided by Col. William Wolfarth, 178th Mission Support Group Commander Jan. 9 at the 178th Fighter Wing,

  • Adopt-a-Family helps families at Christmas

         The Springfield Ohio Air National Guard base helped to make eight families' Christmas a little merrier this month through their Adopt-A-Family program.     Donations of $2 or canned goods are collected at the main gate every other week on casual Friday when unit members are permitted to wear

  • Family day big success

         The 178th Fighter Wing celebrated its biennial Family Day Sept. 13. More than 1,500 families and friends were in attendance. Activities ranged from displays to hands-on crafts and games.      "It's important for us to do Family Day. It's a fun part of the job for me," said Jane Esprit, Airman

  • Ceremony stands up 178 IS, command assumed

         The 178th Intelligence Squadron activation and assumption of command ceremony was held Oct. 17 at the Yoxford Inn here.      During the ceremony, Col. Mike Roberts, the commander of the 178th Fighter Wing gave command of the Intelligence Squadron to Colonel Sutch.      The ceremony's unveiling

  • Dutch pilots hit 3,000 flying hours in FY09

         Fiscal year 2009 marked the second year that the Royal Netherlands Air Force F-16 Training Detachment here flew 3,000 hours. As a reward for meeting the annual goal pilots were able to enjoy a day off for their hard work.      "I work with the Dutch every day, and speak to their leadership from

  • 178th Fighter Wing graduates final class

         The 178th Fighter Wing, Springfield, Ohio, graduated its final American F-16 Fighting Falcon Basic Course class Dec. 12 at a formal banquet at the Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza.     Capt. Christopher Behrens was recognized with the distinguished graduate award. Six of the graduates will go

  • 178 FW Marksmanship Team competes

    Servicemembers representing the 178th Fighter Wing volunteered their time and shooting skills to compete in the Ohio Adjutant General and Region IV Combat Rifle Marksmanship Competition Aug. 29 and 30, at Camp Perry Joint Training Center, Port Clinton, Ohio.The 178 FW Marksmanship Team was formed

  • Saber Dog, KIDSAFE ID go to the Rodeo

    Members of the 178th Fighter Wing conducted the KIDSAFE ID program Oct. 30 and 31 during the annual Safety Forklift Rodeo at the Clark County Fairgrounds, Springfield, Ohio.The KIDSAFE ID program provides families with Immediate Response Identification cards for children free of charge. The program

  • 178th Fighter Wing observes energy conservation month

    The 178th Fighter Wing will participate in Energy Conversation Month during October. Chief Master Sgt. Bret Retherford is leading the energy saving effort which will result in significant monetary savings for the base, the state and the federal government. Energy Conservation Month began with the

  • Dutch F-16 class graduates from training

    Seven student pilots from the Royal Netherlands Air Force 306th Detachment, located at Springfield Air National Guard Base, graduated the initial qualification training course Oct. 10 at the Hope Hotel and Conference Center, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. After approximately 15 months of