MANSFIELD, Ohio — Members of the Ohio Federal Military Jobs Commission sat in on the Mansfield Military Affairs Council meeting on Tuesday at the Gorman-Rupp facility, hearing from various leaders within the community and government officials. The commission’s goal was to gain helpful information and ideas to build a strategic plan to improve Ohio’s ability […]
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New year looks promising for Mansfield’s 179th Airlift Wing
MANSFIELD, Ohio—A major hurdle for the 179th Airlift Wing was crossed with the recent passage of the National Defense Authorization Act for 2015. The legislation, which was signed by President Barack Obama on Friday, Dec. 19, includes an amendment for modernization of C-130H aircraft, which is especially good news for the Ohio Air National Guard’s 179th […]
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President Signs National Defense Authorization Act
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19, 2014 – President Barack Obama today signed the annual legislation that keeps the Defense Department running. The “Carl Levin and Howard P. ‘Buck’ McKeon National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015,” Obama said in a written statement, “will provide vital benefits for military personnel and their families, as well as critical […]
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Major General Ashenhurst to leave position as Ohio Adjutant General
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Maj. Gen. Deborah A. Ashenhurst, Ohio’s 81st adjutant general, will leave the position of Ohio adjutant general effective Jan. 10, 2015, and continue her service at the National Guard Bureau in Washington D.C. as a special assistant. As Ohio’s adjutant general, Ashenhurst commands the Ohio National Guard and the military readiness of […]
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Chaplains seek to spread joy at the 179th Airlift Wing
Chaplain Lt. Col. David Shirley at the 179th Airlift Wing said he loves it when he can help make people smile, adding, “I like to see people happy, and I think I’ve got the stuff to help them get there.” Shirley is one of three chaplains at the 179th Airlift Wing. He serves alongside Chaplain […]
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Rear admiral responds to reporters’ questions, and one young girl’s
Pentagon Press Sec. Navy Rear Adm. John Kirby opened a December 12 press briefing up to questions. The questions he fielded were largely about the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) and the fight for Mosul, Navy warships, and timelines….well, until near the end of the questions. Then he got an entirely different […]
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179th Airlift Wing engages families with ‘Winter Wonderland Celebration’
The 179th Airlift Wing transformed into a “Winter Wonderland” Sunday, as unit members and their families celebrated the Christmas season through fun and festive activities. The “Winter Wonderland Celebration” featured a wide variety of activities that families could enjoy. Each of the unit’s sections decorated their own booths that aligned with the wonderland theme; for […]
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Sailors and Marines spell out ‘Ohio’ for the Buckeyes
GULF OF ADEN – Sailors and Marines from Ohio spell out the state’s name on the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) to show support for the Ohio State Buckeyes this week. The Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and the embarked 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) are deployed in […]
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179th receives Safety Outstanding Achievement Award
Brig. Gen. Michael R. Taheri, commander of the Air National Guard Readiness Center presents the Air National Guard Director of Safety Outstanding Achievement Award to Col. Gary A. McCue, commander of the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio. The award was presented for the wing’s overall safety programs, with emphasis on its transition from the C-27 […]
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Marine Corps sergeant visits Galion Middle School
GALION, OHIO – Students at the Galion Middle School recently had a unique opportunity to hear from a distinguished local veteran. United States Marine Corps Sergeant Brian Nutter spoke to students in the classroom Nov. 10. November 11, Veteran’s Day, is a time to honor those who have served our country in the armed forces. It […]