188th Fighter Wing News

188th Wing Nurse serves on the front line to battle COVID-19

Capt. Dylan Hollums — Fri, 24 Apr 2020 16:17:00 GMT

As the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases accelerates in the United States, nurses are being called to the front lines of health care response fighting not only for the lives of their patients but also for the lives of their families and themselves.

188th Airman innovates solutions and savings with GIS

Tech. Sgt. John Hillier — Thu, 05 Mar 2020 15:43:00 GMT

When an EF-1 tornado hit Fort Smith in May 2019, Ebbing Air National Guard Base was right along its path. With winds hitting an estimated peak of 105mph, it was enough to uproot trees, tear off roofs, and cause widespread damage across half the city.

Flying Razorback Profile: Staff Sgt. Garry Butler

Tech. Sgt. John E. Hillier — Mon, 24 Feb 2020 23:58:20 GMT

Service Before Self: there are few better exemplars of this Air Force core value than Staff Sgt. Garry Butler.

Helpers sometimes need help too

Capt. Jennifer Gerhardt — Tue, 22 Oct 2019 15:12:00 GMT

188th Wing Director of Psychological Health Molly McHenry shares her story of experiencing domestic violence and her path to recovery.

188th Airman named adjunct instructor at AF First Sergeant Academy

Tech. Sgt. John E. Hillier — Tue, 17 Sep 2019 17:05:53 GMT

Master Sgt. Robert M. Stephens, a first sergeant with the 188th Medical Group, is the first Airman to complete the adjunct faculty selection process and become fully-certified to instruct the new curriculum at the First Sergeant Academy.

Tractor-trailer driving students pull their weight at 188th Wing

Tech. Sgt. John E. Hillier — Wed, 12 Sep 2018 20:00:43 GMT

The 188th Wing's Tractor-Trailer Training course, allows total force Airmen and DOD civilian employees to learn the skills necessary to obtain a military or commercial driver’s license and put those skills to work in their jobs.