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  • One Hundred Years of Larkin

    U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. (ret.) Darrell Larkin celebrated his 100th birthday 8 May, 2021. As he landed his birthday flight at the Highland County Airport, he was greeted with many familiar faces from the past singing him happy birthday. Members of the Airport, family, friends, and Military personnel

  • 178th Augmentee program steps up to defend the base

    In 2020, our nation faced an era of great uncertainty. A global pandemic plagued nations worldwide. Many countries went into lockdowns while frontline workers worked tirelessly to control the spread of the virus. America was not spared as the virus swept across the states. In the midst of battling a

  • Hernandez wins 2020 Civilian of the Year Award for the 178th Wing

    Amy Hernandez, the Director of Psychological Health Services at the 178th Wing, was awarded the 2020 Civilian of the Year Award Jan. 21 at Springfield-Beckley Air National Guard Base, Ohio.Hernandez is a valued team member at the Wing and plays an integral role in the overall health and wellbeing of

  • Airman saves more than 200 lives during California wildfires

    Ohio Guardsmen answer when called upon, whether operations are domestic or overseas. An Ohio National Guard sensor operator answered California’s call during the recent wildfire crisis. With little notice, Senior Airman Andrew volunteered for emergency state active duty orders to provide fire

  • 178th Airman selected for U.S. Army Ranger School

    Tech. Sgt. Zachary Evans, an analyst assigned to the 178th Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance Group, was selected for the U.S. Army Ranger School. Evans is one of only five National Guard service members nationwide to be accepted and is the only member selected from Ohio.Every year, the

  • 123rd ACS realigns with the 178th Wing

    This month, the 123rd Air Control Squadron realigned with the 178th Wing. Previously a tenant unit, the 123rd ACS became a squadron of the 178th Wing and now falls under the Wing’s command structure.

  • 178th Wing administers COVID-19 vaccine

    The 178th Medical Group began administering the COVID-19 vaccine, Jan. 9, to base personnel.The vaccine will be administered in a two-dose series, separated by a mandatory wait time of 28 days, said Lt. Col. Brad A. Kennedy, 178th Medical Group deputy commander. The vaccinations are being