188th Wing presents Poteau Public Schools superintendent with ESGR Patriot Award

Dr. Don Sjoberg, superintendent of Poteau Public Schools, was recently awarded the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Patriot Award for contributing to national security and protecting liberty and freedom by supporting employee participation in America's National Guard and Reserve force as a

The Flying Razorback Spotlight - Tech. Sgt. John Vincent

Job title: Occupational safety technicianCivilian job: Self-employed at Bulldog Security Services LLCIn the 188th: 2003Education: Associate degree in draftingHobbies: Golf and boatingGoals: Early retirementFavorite TV show: "The Office"Favorite actor/actress: Steve CarellFavorite animal: Myk animal,

The Good Samaritan: 188th’s Sosebee receives Life Saver Award

1st Lt. Nathan Sosebee, 188th Security Forces Squadron operations officer, was presented with the Fort Smith Police Department's Life Saver Award by Chief Kevin Lindsey, Oct. 28, 2015.Sosebee received the award for his actions at Lake Fort Smith State Park on May 30, 2015.While on his boat, Sosebee

188th vehicle maintainers prove to be high speed

Since the invention of the wheel, transportation has added efficiency to endeavors man can accomplish. With this advent of technology also came the maintainers of the machinery. Common modern day forms of transportation need to be maintained to prevent failures and need repaired to fix damage. The

Airman and Family Readiness Office eases stress on new missions

The 188th Wing's Airmen and Family Readiness Office briefed their Airmen and their families here Nov. 7 on the wing's new mission sets and provided tips for their physical and mental health.They met during a Military Family Appreciation Month luncheon.Office officials said that new missions can

Coggin assumes command of 188th Operations Support Squadron

Lt. Col. Patric Coggin assumed command of the 188th Operations Support Squadron, Nov. 7, 2015, during a formal ceremony held at Ebbing Air National Guard Base, Fort Smith, Arkansas.Col. Brian Burger, 188th Operations Group commander, was the presiding official for the ceremony and shared the

188th's Brown reflects on combat tour that changed his life

After the war in Iraq began, thousands of service members were deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. In 2005, the 188th Wing, then a fighter wing, had many Airmen called up to support contingency operations in Iraq due to the increased operations tempo and buildup of troops in the area of

188th Security Forces Squadron completes sniper and advanced designated marksman training

Leadership Symposium offers lessons from the corporate academic world to 188th Wing members

Airmen of the 188th Wing were afforded a unique opportunity to gain valuable lessons from leaders in the corporate world on management, leadership and career growth during a Leadership Symposium held here Nov. 6, 2015.Dr. Paul Beran, chancellor of the University of Arkansas - Fort Smith; Chris

Price computes the quarterly recognition

Senior Airman Tyler Price heard his name Sept. 30 when declared the Arkansas Air National Guard's 188th Wing Outstanding Airman of the Quarter.Price walked up to receive the award from the wing commander as a crowd of Airmen cheered.The information technology specialist and cyber systems operator