MANSFIELD, Ohio – It was standing-room only as over 100 Airman attended the 179th Airlift Wing’s spring Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) commencement ceremony on April 6. Dr. Dory Dieb, Ph.D., President of North Central State College reflected on the importance of the day in a short key-note speech. Blending quotes from Robert Greenleaf and Ralph […]
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Richland County Joint Veterans Council elects new officers
The Richland County Joint Veterans Council (JVC), comprised of representatives from veterans groups or patriotic organizations of Richland County, recently elected new officers. For the first time a woman was elected to the position of Commander. The new JVC officers for the 2014 term include Commander Joan Wyatt, Sr. Vice Commander Bruce Phipps, Jr. Vice Commander […]
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Early voting for military and overseas voters begins Saturday
Secretary of State Jon Husted announced that absentee voting for military and overseas voters begins Saturday, March 22 for the 2014 Primary Election. Ohioans will vote on primary races for a number of statewide and local candidates, as well as decide the outcome of a statewide ballot issue and more than 600 local issues. Election […]
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Video captures heartwarming return of 179th firefighter
As the big day arrived, local photographer Lauren Mills decided to give a behind-the-scenes glimpse as her nieces, Audrey and Vera along with her sister, Kristen welcomed Master Sergeant Josh Wendling home. I’ve always seen people do videos and I thought it’d be cool to show the emotions [military families] go through,” the Lexington photographer said. Mills relayed […]
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Legislators push for harsher penalties for identity thieves who target active-duty military families
(COLUMBUS, OH) — Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine and State Representatives Mike Dovilla (R-Berea) and Terry Blair (R-Washington Township) today pushed for harsher penalties against scammers who commit identity fraud and other theft crimes against active-duty service members and their spouses. House Bill 471 amends the current identity fraud, theft, and securing writings by deception […]
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RCDG organizes Action Team to prepare for potential defense budget cuts
The Richland Community Development Group (RCDG) called together community and business leaders to formulate plans to save the 179th Air National Guard stationed at Mansfield Lahm Airport on February 21. The group included representatives of the City of Mansfield, the Guard Unit, State Representative Mark Romanchuk, RCDG board members and Chamber of Commerce board members. […]
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Change of command ceremony for Toledo-based 180th Fighter Wing set for March 2
SWANTON, Ohio — Col. Craig R. Baker will take command of the 180th Fighter Wing from Col. Steven S. Nordhaus during a 10 a.m. ceremony on Sunday, March 2 at the 180th Fighter Wing, located at the Toledo Air National Guard Base. Maj. Gen. Deborah A. Ashenhurst, Ohio adjutant general, will preside over the ceremony. […]
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Ohio Air National Guard appoints Smith as top enlisted Airman
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio Air National Guard is pleased to announce the selection of Chief Master Sgt. Phillip D. Smith as Ohio’s new state command chief master sergeant. The new advocate for the Ohio Air National Guard enlisted force replaces Chief Master Sgt. Tamara R. Phillips, outgoing state command chief master sergeant, who retired […]
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Sen. Brown discusses Mansfield Air Guard base with Ohio Adjutant General
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) met with Ohio Adjutant General Major General Deborah Ashenhurst on Feb. 6 to discuss upcoming priorities and long-term strategic planning for Ohio’s National Guard. At the meeting, Brown expressed his support for continued air missions at the Mansfield Air National Guard base. “The men and women of […]
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Ohio National Guard’s 52nd CST assists in West Virginia
The Ohio National Guard’s 52nd Civil Support Team (CST) recently served in response to the mid-January water contamination incident in the Charleston, W.Va., area. Seven members of the 52nd CST worked around the clock drawing water samples from across the Kanawha Valley to determine levels of contamination remaining in local water supply. The incident affected […]