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123rd Air Control Squadron Strengthens Alliances in 4th NATO Training Exercise

U.S. Air Force Lt Col Ryan Ormand, Acting Commander of the 123rd Air Control Squadron speaks to the visiting NATO members on the last day of a joint training exercise September 20, 2024 in Blue Ash, Ohio. The training brought together NATO service members from United Kingdom, Estonia, Lithuania, and Hungary and included air battle management, ground control intercept, large-force employment and air-to-air combat beyond visual range exercises. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Colin Simpson)
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A U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft assigned to the Wisconsin Air National Guard's 115th Fighter Wing flies Aug. 13, 2024, during Northern Lightning, an exercise providing realistic combat training for and emphasizing joint asset integration, held annually at Volk Field Air National Guard Base, Wisconsin. The F-35’s adaptability ensures it remains relevant in the face of evolving threats and strategic competition. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Josh Kaeser)
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178th Wing Civil Engineers Annual Training

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Danny Lee, a fire protection specialist assigned to the 178th Fire Protection Squadron, searches for hostile combatants on Muscatatuck Urban Training Center, Indiana, June 20, 2024. Members of the 178th Civil Engineering participated in capturing simulated enemy territory involving explosives and hostile resistance. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Josh Kaeser)
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178th Wing Chaplains Hold First Baptism

U.S. Air Force chaplains with the 178th Wing baptize Airman Jacob Jessmer on Springfield-Beckley Air National Guard Base, Ohio, May 5, 2024. Jessmer was baptized prior to his departure to basic military training. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Constantine Bambakidis)
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U.S. Air Force radio frequency transmissions systems specialists assigned to the 269th Combat Communications Squadron fasten panels to an Airbus Ranger 2400 flyaway terminal during annual training at Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, Michigan, May 14, 2024. Rapid deployment and reliable communications are a key part of maintaining a strategic advantage in the era of great power competition. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Constantine Bambakidis)
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More than 100 airmen from across the country listen to a presenter speak during the Contemporary Base Issues course May 17, 2024 at the Hollenbeck Bayley Creative Arts and Conference Center in downtown Springfield, Ohio. The two-day training event, hosted by the 178th Wing, was designed to prepare Air National Guard officers, non-commissioned officers and other leaders to work together as a team. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Shane Hughes)
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U.S. Air Force Major Erik M Minshall, officer for the 178th Security Forces Squadron completes push-ups for the Murph Challenge, May 8, 2024, on Springfield-Beckley Air National Guard Base, Ohio. The challenge consisted of a one-mile run, 100 pull-ups, 200 push-ups, 300 air squats, and another one-mile run, held annually close to Memorial Day in memory of Navy Lt. Michael Murphy, a posthumous Medal of Honor recipient. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Josh Kaeser)
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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Issac Adducchio, assigned to the 269th Combat Communications Squadron, Contacts Defense Infomraiton Systems Agency (DISA) to establish satellite communications at Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, Michigan, May 14, 2024, as part of their larger annual training exercise. This annual training guarantees the readiness and deployability of both equipment and airmen, essential for optimizing our capabilities in the great power competition. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Colin Simpson)
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Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Flight

The 121st Air Refueling Wing recognizes numerous employers through the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve program April 18, 2024, at Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base. In addition to receiving thanks and certificates, employers were taken aboard a KC-135 Stratotanker to view F-15 Eagles assigned to the 4th Fighter Wing from Seymour-Johnson Air Force Base being refueled in the air. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Josh Kaeser)
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178th Wing Holds Change of Command Ceremony

Members of the 178th Wing stand in formation at the wing change of command ceremony on Springfield-Beckley Air National Guard Base, Ohio, April 7, 2024. The change of command is a long-standing Air Force tradition. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Colin Simpson)
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178th Wing Holds Change of Command Ceremony

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. David Johnson passes the guidon to Col. Donald Braskett during a change of command ceremony on Springfield-Beckley Air National Guard Base, Ohio, April 7, 2024. As the commander, he executes the remotely piloted aircraft MQ-9 Reaper mission. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Josh Kaeser)
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178th Wing Holds Change of Command Ceremony

U.S. Air Force Col. Kent Kazmaier passes the guidon to Brig. Gen. David Johnson during a change of command ceremony on Springfield-Beckley Air National Guard Base, Ohio, April 7, 2024. Kazmaier was the commander of the 178th Wing for over a year. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Josh Kaeser)
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178th Wing Holds Change of Command Ceremony

U.S. Air Force Col. Donald Braskett renders his first salute as the wing commander of the 178th Wing during a change of command ceremony on Springfield-Beckley Air National Guard Base, Ohio, April 7, 2024. As the commander, he executes the remotely piloted aircraft MQ-9 Reaper mission. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Constantine Bambakidis)
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178th Wing Holds Change of Command Ceremony

U.S. Air Force Col. Kent Kazmaier renders his final salute as the wing commander of the 178th Wing during a change of command ceremony on Springfield-Beckley Air National Guard Base, Ohio, April 7, 2024. Kazmaier was the commander of the 178th Wing for over a year. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Josh Kaeser)
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Operation Guide Wire Broadens 178th Airmen’s Skillsets

U.S. Air Force airmen from the 178th Mission Support Group and 123d Air Control Squadron board a UH-60 Black Hawk from 1st Battalion, 137th Aviation Regiment during Operation Guide Wire on Springfield-Beckley Air National Guard Base, Ohio, April 4, 2024. The UH-60 transported airmen to a landing zone at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, where a tactical operations center was set up. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Constantine Bambakidis)
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Operation Guide Wire Broadens 178th Airmen’s Skillsets

U.S. Air Force airmen from the 178th Mission Support Group and 123d Air Control Squadron receive safety instructions from a soldier with 1st Battalion, 137th Aviation Regiment during Operation Guidewire, an Agile Combat Employment exercise, at Springfield-Beckley Air National Guard Base, Ohio, April 5, 2024. The soldiers flew from Rickenbacker International Airport to provide UH-60 Black Hawk training and transportation to the 178th Wing during the exercise. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Constantine Bambakidis)
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Operation Guide Wire Broadens 178th Airmen’s Skillsets

Members of the U.S. Air Force 178th Mission Support Group simulate out-processing in a pre-deployment function line as part of Operation Guidewire on Springfield-Beckley Air National Guard Base, Ohio, April 5, 2024. Airmen from different career fields across the 178th Wing participated in the exercise, which simulated a rapid deployment to a forward operating site. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Constantine Bambakidis)
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Operation Guide Wire Broadens 178th Airmen’s Skillsets

U.S. Air Force security forces members with the 178th Base Defense Squadron prepare to mobilize as part of Operation Guidewire, an Agile Combat Employment exercise, at Springfield-Beckley Air National Guard Base, Ohio, April 5, 2024. Security forces spent multiple nights on Wright-Patterson Air Force base during the exercise, simulating operations in a deployed environment. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Constantine Bambakidis)
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Operation Guide Wire Broadens 178th Airmen’s Skillsets

U.S. Air Force airmen from the 178th Mission Support Group prepare for a simulated pre-deployment function line as part of Operation Guidewire at Springfield-Beckley Air National Guard Base, Ohio, April 5, 2024. Operation Guidewire reinforces the wing’s ability to quickly deploy on short notice. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Constantine Bambakidis)
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U.S. Air National Guard Member Tech. Sgt. Samantha McKinney squeezes a ball while having her blood drawn by the 88th Medical Group for a base wide blood drive on April 5, 2024 in Springfield, Ohio. The 178th Wing participates in The Armed Services Blood Program which provides quality blood products for service members, veterans and their families in both peace and war. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Josh Kaeser)
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