Vice President of the United States Michael R. Pence
Vice President of the United States Michael R. Pence and Congressman Troy Balderson wave to members of the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio, Oct. 31, 2018. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman Alexis Wade)
Airman from the 179th Airlift Wing conduct a wing readiness
Airman from the 179th Airlift Wing conduct a wing readiness exercise September 24-27, 2020, at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio. Wing readiness exercises challenge Airman to complete different tasks in c... More
Leaders from the 179th Airlift Wing and the Puerto
Leaders from the 179th Airlift Wing and the Puerto Rico Air National Guard work together to discuss future strategic plans Oct. 12, 2018, at Gorman-Rupp, Mansfield Ohio. Opportunities like these give the 179th ... More
Master Sgt. Hayley Young, Fleet Management and Analysis
Master Sgt. Hayley Young, Fleet Management and Analysis with the 200th REDHORSE Squadron, poses for a photograph June 17, 2019, at the 200th REDHORSE Squadron, Mansfield, Ohio. Young recently competed in a body... More
179th Airlift Wing Maintenance members prep the fleet
179th Airlift Wing Maintenance members prep the fleet of C-130H Hercules as a blanket of snow descends on them Feb. 9, 2017, at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio. The 179th Airlift Wing is always on miss... More
Master Sgt. Ginger Wuebker, Logistics Plans Craftman
Master Sgt. Ginger Wuebker, Logistics Plans Craftman from the 200th REDHORSE Squadron, Camp Perry, Ohio, participates in the '179th AW Women Making History' campaign for the month, Mar. 13, 2018. The month of ... More
179th Airlift Wing Maintenance member Staff Sgt. Ryan
179th Airlift Wing Maintenance member Staff Sgt. Ryan Morahan, pushes an engine into place before placing it back onto a C-130H Hercules, May 10, 2018. The Airmen have inspected and maintenance the engine duri... More
Airmen of the Ohio Air National Guard, 200th RED HORSE
Airmen of the Ohio Air National Guard, 200th RED HORSE Squadron, experience hostile fire while in moving convoys as they conduct a multi-day Field Training Exercise at Camp Perry, OH., incorporating constructio... More
Airmen from the 179th Airlift Wing Logistics Readiness
Airmen from the 179th Airlift Wing Logistics Readiness Squadron issues deployment gear here, Oct. 14, 2018. The Logistics Readiness Squadron Airmen work hard to ensure deploying members are prepared with the ne... More
Members from the 179th Airlift Wing leave for deployment
Members from the 179th Airlift Wing leave for deployment overseas Oct. 27, 2018, at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield Ohio. The Ohio Air National Guard is always on a mission to respond with highly qualified Ai... More
Master Sgt. Michael Meyer checks on the tires of a
Master Sgt. Michael Meyer checks on the tires of a C-130H Hercules at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio, during routine morning maintenance on Dec. 28, 2016. The Ohio Air National Guard unit has a 40 year... More
Tech. Sgt. Sarah Lewis, Health Services Administrator
Tech. Sgt. Sarah Lewis, Health Services Administrator with the 179th Airlift Wing Medical Group, poses for a photograph February 10, 2019 at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio. Lewis has worked with the 17... More
Airmen from the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio,
Airmen from the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio, wash a C-130H Hercules, Mar. 14, 2019. The aircraft known as the "Jolly Roger" returned last week from flying over 500 hours in support of Operation Inherent... More
Airmen from the 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron,
Airmen from the 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, Ramstein Air Base, conduct an Aeromedical Evacuation Exercise as a part of the Silver Arrow Mission in collaboration with the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield,... More
The 179th Airlift Wing along with Airmen from the 178th
The 179th Airlift Wing along with Airmen from the 178th Wing, Springfield, Ohio, respond to relief efforts needed in Puerto Rico October 4, 2017. The 179th AW sends one of its C-130H Hercules loaded with a Disa... More
Airmen from the 179th Airlift Wing Maintenance group
Airmen from the 179th Airlift Wing Maintenance group get started on early morning operations on the flight line Sept. 27, 2018 at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio. The 179th Airlift Wing works hard to en... More
The Clear Fork High School Girls and Boys Soccer team
The Clear Fork High School Girls and Boys Soccer team participates in the 179th Airlift Wing's "Herc Challenge" held at Clear Fork Youth Soccer Fields, Bellville, Ohio, July 24, 2019. The recruiting event is de... More
Firefighters from the 179th Airlift Wing Practice Rapid
Firefighters from the 179th Airlift Wing Practice Rapid Intervention Team training rescues on Feb 4, 2018 at the 179th Airlift Wing in Mansfield, Ohio. Rapid Intervention is used to rescue downed firefighters w... More
Airmen don Mission Oriented Protective Posture (MOPP)
Airmen don Mission Oriented Protective Posture (MOPP) gear while continuing to perform routine C-130H Hercules maintenance, Feb. 9, 2019, at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio. The mission readiness exerci... More
Tech. Sgt. Eric Cook and Tech. Sgt. Dustin Markwell
Tech. Sgt. Eric Cook and Tech. Sgt. Dustin Markwell refill the liquid oxygen (LOX) tanks as a blanket of fog settles over the fleet of C-130H Hercules in the early hours of May 29, 2019, at the 179th Airlift Wi... More
Two newly upgraded C-130H2 Hercules arrive, July 19,
Two newly upgraded C-130H2 Hercules arrive, July 19, 2019, and are now assigned to the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio. These aircraft were recently upgraded at Dyess AFB, TX. and arrived with Electronic Pr... More
Tech Sgt. Patrick Malter, a crew chief assigned to
Tech Sgt. Patrick Malter, a crew chief assigned to the 179th Airlift Wing Maintenance Group, changes the front tire on the C-130H Hercules, "Spirit of Mansfield", on the flight line at the 179th Airlift Wing, M... More
Airmen from the 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron,
Airmen from the 86th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, Ramstein Air Base, conduct an Aeromedical Evacuation Exercise as a part of the Silver Arrow Mission in collaboration with the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield,... More
Airmen guide a C-130H Hercules into the hangar to begin
Airmen guide a C-130H Hercules into the hangar to begin an isochronal inspection of the recently acquired aircraft, Feb. 08, 2018, at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio. Tail 666 was recently transferred f... More
Airmen from the 179th Airlift Wing Maintenance Group,
Airmen from the 179th Airlift Wing Maintenance Group, Mansfield, Ohio, conduct aircraft maintenance on the C-130H Hercules May 2, 2019. Maintainers conduct regular inspections of the aircraft in order to maint... More
Airman First Class Josie McCue, C-130 crew chief, prepares
Airman First Class Josie McCue, C-130 crew chief, prepares to marshal her father for the first time, Col. Gary McCue, previously the wing commander of the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio, as maintainers pre... More
179th Airlift Wing Maintenance members move one of
179th Airlift Wing Maintenance members move one of the C-130H Hercules out of a hangar as the sun rises, Feb. 21, 2017, at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio. The 179th Airlift Wing is always on mission t... More
The Thunderbirds perform on the first day of the Thunder
The Thunderbirds perform on the first day of the Thunder Over the Valley Air Show at the Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Vienna, Ohio, May 16, 2014. The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, the official air demonstrati... More
Staff Sgt. Nathan Pirc surrenders to Airman 1st Class
Staff Sgt. Nathan Pirc surrenders to Airman 1st Class Caleb Stilley after attempting to run through the gate during a training exercise at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio. The Security Forces Squadron A... More
Members from the 179th Airlift Wing Maintenance group
Members from the 179th Airlift Wing Maintenance group leave for deployment overseas Oct. 26, 2018, at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield Ohio. The Ohio Air National Guard is always on a mission to respond with h... More
Members of the 179th Airlift Wing Operations Group,
Members of the 179th Airlift Wing Operations Group, Mansfield, Ohio, don protective personal equiptment during combat survival training May 16, 2019, in Butler, Ohio. The 179th AW has made maintaining readiness... More
Members of the 179th Airlift Wing use sidewalk chalk
Members of the 179th Airlift Wing use sidewalk chalk to spread the message that April is Sexual Assault Awareness month, Apr. 18, 2019, at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio. The 2019 Sexual Assault Awaren... More
Airmen from the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio,
Airmen from the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio, conduct Ability to Survive and Operate, or ATSO training course, June 3, 2018, held at the Alpena Combat Readiness Traning Center, Alpena, Michigan. The Airm... More
Members from the 179th Airlift Wing participate in
Members from the 179th Airlift Wing participate in the annual Chili Cook-Off in support of the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) Nov. 7, 2018, at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio. CFC is a program federal ... More
Airman 1st Class China Taylor works duirng Family Day
Airman 1st Class China Taylor works duirng Family Day ensuring members and their families are safe at the 179th Airlift Wing on August 13, 2017, in Mansfield, Ohio. Family day gave Airmen a chance to teach thei... More
Airmen guide a C-130H Hercules into the hangar to begin
Airmen guide a C-130H Hercules into the hangar to begin an isochronal inspection of the recently acquired aircraft, Feb. 08, 2018, at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio. Tail 666 was recently transferred f... More
Airmen of the Ohio Air National Guard, 200th RED HORSE
Airmen of the Ohio Air National Guard, 200th RED HORSE Squadron, conduct a multi-day Field Training Exercise at Camp Perry, OH., incorporating construction and civil engineering elements while simulating hostil... More
Airmen of the Ohio Air National Guard, 200th RED HORSE
Airmen of the Ohio Air National Guard, 200th RED HORSE Squadron, conduct a multi-day Field Training Exercise at Camp Perry, OH., incorporating construction and civil engineering elements while simulating hostil... More
Airmen assigned to the 179th Airlift Wing Maintenance
Airmen assigned to the 179th Airlift Wing Maintenance Group, Mansfield, Ohio, conduct pre-flight operations during Saber Junction 2019 (SJ19) September 18, 2019, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. SJ19, an exercise... More
Capt. Zachary R. Davis is announced as Company Grade
Capt. Zachary R. Davis is announced as Company Grade Officer (CGO) of the Year as members of the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio, gather to honor this years nominees for Airman of the Year, Oct. 22, 2016. F... More
Airmen from the 179th Airlift Wing Security Forces
Airmen from the 179th Airlift Wing Security Forces Squadron, Mansfield, Ohio, use Simunition dye-filled non-lethal rounds to provide realistic training June 2, 2018, at the Military Operations in Urban Terrain ... More
Airmen of the Ohio Air National Guard, 200th RED HORSE
Airmen of the Ohio Air National Guard, 200th RED HORSE Squadron, conduct a multi-day Field Training Exercise at Camp Perry, OH., incorporating construction and civil engineering elements while simulating hostil... More
The Thunderbirds perform on the first day of the Thunder
The Thunderbirds perform on the first day of the Thunder Over the Valley Air Show at the Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Vienna, Ohio, May 16, 2014. The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, the official air demonstrati... More
Airmen and their family participate in a variety of
Airmen and their family participate in a variety of activities as part of a "Take your kid to work day" event, June 20, 2018, at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio. The 179th Airlift Wing Airman and Family... More
Ohio Air National Guardsmen of the 179th Airlift Wing,
Ohio Air National Guardsmen of the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio, perform annual training at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, June 25, 2013. Tech Sgt. Nicole Wagoner, 179th Airlift Wing Safety, works ... More
SrA Coalton Webb, fligh engineer with the 164th Airlift
SrA Coalton Webb, fligh engineer with the 164th Airlift Squadron, conducts pre-flight inspections April 11, 2019, at Pope Army Airfield, Fayetteville, North Carolina. Members from 164th Airlift Squadron partici... More
Airmen and their family participate in a variety of
Airmen and their family participate in a variety of activities as part of a "Take your kid to work day" event, June 20, 2018, at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio. The 179th Airlift Wing Airman and Family... More
Members of the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio,
Members of the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio, participate in Strike Out Sexual Assault, Sept. 15, 2018, at Lahm Airport, Mansfield, Ohio. This event consisted of a wiffle ball tournament utilized to build... More
179th Airlift Wing Maintenance members work on a C-130H
179th Airlift Wing Maintenance members work on a C-130H Hercules, June 20, 2018. The Airmen have inspected and maintenance the aircraft to keep it flying. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Capt. Paul Stennett/Released)
A C-17 Globemaster III, 445th Airlift Wing, Wright
A C-17 Globemaster III, 445th Airlift Wing, Wright Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, Ohio, is displayed during the open house portion of the Thunder Over the Valley Air Show at the Youngstown Air Reserve Statio... More
Airmen from the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio,
Airmen from the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio, participated in a training events in Alpena, Michigan, at the Combat Readiness Training Center, June 3, 2018. The training focused on full spectrum readiness... More
Airmen from the 179th Maintenance Group maintain C-130H
Airmen from the 179th Maintenance Group maintain C-130H Hercules aircraft in Mansfield, Ohio, July 26. Maintainers inspect and run diagnostics on aircraft to ensure mission readiness at all times. (U.S. Air Nat... More
Lt. Col. Jeff Capretto, pilot with the 164th Airlift
Lt. Col. Jeff Capretto, pilot with the 164th Airlift Squadron at the 179th Airlift Wing, is joined by fellow members, family and friends at his fini flight and retirement ceremony held Oct. 6, 2019, at the 164t... More
Col. Allison Miller, 179th Airlift Wing Commander,
Col. Allison Miller, 179th Airlift Wing Commander, presents the Meritorious Service Medal to Col. James R. Parry during an Official Change of Command for the 179th Airlift Wing Medical Group Sept. 16, 2018 at t... More
Members of the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio,
Members of the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio, travel to Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. to pick up the final two C-130H Hercules, bringing their fleet up to a total of eight C-130's that have been assign... More
Tech. Sgt. Jordan Brown refills C-130H Hercules with
Tech. Sgt. Jordan Brown refills C-130H Hercules with liquid oxygen as the super moon sets over a frozen flightline in the early morning at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio, on Dec. 14, 2016. The 179th Ai... More
Members from the 179th Airlift Wing participate in
Members from the 179th Airlift Wing participate in the annual Chili Cook-Off in support of the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) Nov. 7, 2018, at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio. CFC is a program federal ... More
Major Ryan Purpura, a C-130H Hercules pilot at the
Major Ryan Purpura, a C-130H Hercules pilot at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio, poses for a portrait in front of the aircraft, Oct. 13, 2020. As a pilot in the Ohio Air National Guard and a Trooper with... More
Deployed members from the 179th Airlift Wing are recognized
Deployed members from the 179th Airlift Wing are recognized during a welcome home ceremony April 14, 2019, at Mansfield Senior High School, Mansfield, Ohio. State leaders, members of the community and family me... More
The 179th Airlift Wing displayed a C-130H Hercules
The 179th Airlift Wing displayed a C-130H Hercules during the open house portion of the Thunder Over the Valley Air Show at the Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Vienna, Ohio, May 17, 2014. The C-130H is set up t... More
Aircrew from the 164th Tactical Airlift Squadron fly
Aircrew from the 164th Tactical Airlift Squadron fly one of the C-130H Hercules aircraft at the 179th Airlift Wing, August 30, 2017. The 179th Airlift Wing is always on mission to be the first choice to respond... More
Senior Airman Joshua Semrock from the 179th Airlift
Senior Airman Joshua Semrock from the 179th Airlift Wing secures a load of munitions from the munitions storage area here to the 200th RED HORSE Squadron, Camp Perry, Ohio, Jan. 18, 2018. The 179 AW safety off... More
Wayne Jones, National Security Advisor for Senator
Wayne Jones, National Security Advisor for Senator Rob Portman, visits the 179th Airlift Wing and 200th REDHORSE Squadron, Mansfield, Ohio, July 3, 2019. Jones met with leadership, toured the facilities and dis... More
Airmen work on a C-130H Hercules, spraying it with
Airmen work on a C-130H Hercules, spraying it with deicing fluid during a snow storm, Feb. 07, 2020, at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio. Deicing fluid is a mixture of heated chemical called propylene gl... More
Major Ryan Purpura, a C-130H Hercules pilot at the
Major Ryan Purpura, a C-130H Hercules pilot at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio, and Tech. Sgt. Alex Elmlinger, Loadmaster, prepare to fly a training mission, Oct. 13, 2020. Both of these two airmen are ... More
Airmen operate a deicing truck to remove ice and snow
Airmen operate a deicing truck to remove ice and snow from the C-130H Hercules during bitter cold temperatures Jan. 16, 2018, at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio. The 179th Airlift Wing maintenance group... More
Airmen of the Ohio Air National Guard, 200th RED HORSE
Airmen of the Ohio Air National Guard, 200th RED HORSE Squadron, set up tents while in mission oriented protective posture as they conduct a multi-day Field Training Exercise at Camp Perry, OH., incorporating c... More
Airmen from the 179th Airlift Wing Maintenance Group
Airmen from the 179th Airlift Wing Maintenance Group perform daily operations on the C-130H Hercules on the flightline August 16, 2018, at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio. Airmen perform daily aircraft ... More
Maintainers from the 179th Airlift Wing Maintenance
Maintainers from the 179th Airlift Wing Maintenance Group get an early start on daily operations on the flightline April 3, 2019 at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio. The 179th Airlift Wing maintenance gr... More
179th Airlift Wing security forces Airmen train on
179th Airlift Wing security forces Airmen train on less than lethal weapons here, November 4, 2017. The asp or baton allows Airmen to respond to escalating force without resorting to using a firearm. The 179th ... More
Airmen of the 179th Airlift Wing Security Forces Squadron,
Airmen of the 179th Airlift Wing Security Forces Squadron, Mansfield, Ohio, are welcomed back Jan. 30, 2020, from a six month deployment in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. All Air National Guardsmen mobi... More
Tech. Sgt. Michael Swick and Staff Sgt. Alexander Elmlinger
Tech. Sgt. Michael Swick and Staff Sgt. Alexander Elmlinger secure the United States of America flag after performing at the Veterans Day event held at Mifflin Elementary School in Mansfield, Ohio. Members of t... More
The 179th Airlift Wing along with Airmen from the 178th
The 179th Airlift Wing along with Airmen from the 178th Wing, Springfield, Ohio, respond to relief efforts needed in Puerto Rico October 4, 2017. The 179th AW sends one of its C-130H Hercules loaded with a Disa... More
Airmen work on a C-130H Hercules, spraying it with
Airmen work on a C-130H Hercules, spraying it with deicing fluid during a snow storm, Feb. 07, 2020, at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio. Deicing fluid is a mixture of heated chemical called propylene gl... More
Chief Master Sgt. Patrick Wahlers, 200th RHS, chief
Chief Master Sgt. Patrick Wahlers, 200th RHS, chief of operations and Col. Allison Miller, 179 AW commander, watch as Base Honor Guard members fold a flag during a mock funeral ceremony. Members of the Wright P... More
Senior Master Sgt. Thomas Barron presents the flag
Senior Master Sgt. Thomas Barron presents the flag to Col. Allison Miller during a mock Base Honor Guard funeral cermony. Members of the Wright Patterson Air Force Base Honor Guard graduated 10 new members from... More
A C-17 Globemaster III from the 167th Airlift Wing,
A C-17 Globemaster III from the 167th Airlift Wing, Martinsburg, W.V., departs after unloading The Disaster Relief Beddown System (DRBS) to the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio, Apr. 1, 2020. The DRBS is ret... More
The on-scene commander discusses a mock chemical,
The on-scene commander discusses a mock chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear (CBRN) incident during the NATO-led SRBIJA 2018 exercise, Oct. 9, 2018. Ohio National Guard members participated in the conseq... More
Staff Sgt. Alexander Elmlinger carries two 40 pound
Staff Sgt. Alexander Elmlinger carries two 40 pound ceremonial flag stands into the Salvation Army Dewald Community Center as members of the 179th Airlift Wing Honor Guard, Mansfield, Ohio, spend the day trave... More
A C-17 pilot with the 105th Airlift Wing (AW) waits
A C-17 pilot with the 105th Airlift Wing (AW) waits while the aircraft is loaded at the 179th AW with a Disaster Relief Bed-down System (DRBS) from the 200th RED HORSE Squadron (RHS) October 10, 2017. This is ... More
Col. Allsioin Miller congratulates the Base Honor Guard
Col. Allsioin Miller congratulates the Base Honor Guard graduates. Members of the Wright Patterson Air Force Base Honor Guard graduated 10 new members from the Ohio Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve Marc... More
Members of the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio,
Members of the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio, perform an airdrop exercise Oct.23, 2016. The Ohio Air National Guard unit is always on mission to respond with highly qualified citizen airmen to execute Fed... More
Master Sgt. Chris Antram conducts a borescope inspection
Master Sgt. Chris Antram conducts a borescope inspection on an engine to a C-130H Hercules at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio Feb. 10, 2017. The inspection uses a camera that checks for any damage that... More
Students from Pioneer Career and Technology Center
Students from Pioneer Career and Technology Center tour the 179th Airlift Wing Oct. 11, 2018 at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio. The group, made up of students in the Homeland Security and Terrorism pro... More
Educators from organizations throughout Ohio toured
Educators from organizations throughout Ohio toured the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio, Apr. 24, 2019. The educators, made up of teachers, principals and counselors participated in a tour of the C-130H Her... More
Wayne Jones, National Security Advisor for Senator
Wayne Jones, National Security Advisor for Senator Rob Portman, visits the 179th Airlift Wing and 200th REDHORSE Squadron, Mansfield, Ohio, July 3, 2019. Jones met with leadership, toured the facilities and dis... More
Military Equal Opportunity Officer Shares Perspective on Diversity
Capt. Raymond Bibb, Director of Military Equal Opportunity, stands in front of his office door at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio, Jan. 12, 2020. Bibb is advocating for strength in diversity throughout ... More
Airmen from the 179th Airlift Wing Maintenance Group,
Airmen from the 179th Airlift Wing Maintenance Group, Mansfield, Ohio, prepare to run early morning diagnostics on the C-130H Hercules with an Air Data Test Set, Oct. 8, 2020. The ADTS simulates flight, testing... More
Airmen operate a deicing truck to remove ice and snow
Airmen operate a deicing truck to remove ice and snow from the C-130H Hercules during bitter cold temperatures Jan. 16, 2018, at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio. The 179th Airlift Wing maintenance group... More
Airmen from the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio,
Airmen from the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio, participated in a training events in Alpena, Michigan, at the Combat Readiness Training Center, June 2, 2018. The training focused on full spectrum readiness... More
Senior Airman Hunter Mitchell, Aerospace Propulsion
Senior Airman Hunter Mitchell, Aerospace Propulsion Specialist, 179th Airlift Wing Maintenance Group, evaluates an engine of the C-130H Hercules while it is running June 26, 2018, at the 179th Airlift Wing, Man... More
Chief Master Sgt. (Ret) Anthony Brinkley speaks during
Chief Master Sgt. (Ret) Anthony Brinkley speaks during a leadership course to Airmen from the 179th Airlift Wing and 156th Airlift Wing, at the former Puerto Rico National Guard Headquarters in San Juan, Puerto... More
Airmen prepare a 60k loader for the NASA Super Guppy
Airmen prepare a 60k loader for the NASA Super Guppy as it prepares to unload the Orion Space Project with assistance from the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio, Nov. 24, 2019. The 179th Airlift Wing is assis... More
Aircrew from the 164th Tactical Airlift Squadron fly
Aircrew from the 164th Tactical Airlift Squadron fly one of the C-130H Hercules aircraft at the 179th Airlift Wing, August 30, 2017. The 179th Airlift Wing is always on mission to be the first choice to respond... More
The 179th Airlift Wing, Ohio Air National Guard responds
The 179th Airlift Wing, Ohio Air National Guard responds to Hurricane Maria relief efforts Sept. 29, 2017. The aircraft took off from Mansfield, Ohio this today to provide airlift support relief efforts in the ... More
The sun rises over a flight line of C-130H Hercules
The sun rises over a flight line of C-130H Hercules in the early morning at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio, as maintainers prepare for engine runs, Dec. 21, 2017. The 179th Airlift Wing is always on a ... More
Airmen from the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio,
Airmen from the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio, wash a C-130H Hercules, Mar. 14, 2019. The aircraft known as the "Jolly Roger" returned last week from flying over 500 hours in support of Operation Inherent... More
One C-130H2 Hercules is designated as the commanders
One C-130H2 Hercules is designated as the commanders aircraft at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio, given distinctive color markings Aug. 3, 2019. The Ohio Air National Guard unit is holding a Change of C... More
Tech. Sgt. Jordyn Discenzo, Formal Schools Training
Tech. Sgt. Jordyn Discenzo, Formal Schools Training Technician, stands proud in the Force Development Office at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio, as part of a '179th AW Women Making History' campaign for... More
Airmen from the 179th Airlift Wing Fire Department,
Airmen from the 179th Airlift Wing Fire Department, Mansfield, Ohio, conduct aircraft crash recovery training, June 4, 2018, held at the Alpena Combat Readiness Traning Center, Alpena, Michigan. Airmen use fire... More