188th chaplain promoted to colonel

Chaplain Tom Smith was promoted to the rank of colonel March 7, 2015, at a ceremony held at Ebbing Air National Guard Base, Fort Smith, Arkansas.After serving as the Wing chaplain for the 123rd Training Wing in the Kentucky Air National Guard, Smith brought his talents to the 188th Wing where he

Gentry assumes command of 184th Attack Squadron

Lt. Col. Jeremiah Gentry assumed command of the 184th Attack Squadron at a ceremony held March 8, 2015, at Ebbing Air National Guard Base, Fort Smith, Arkansas.The 188th Wing is currently in the midst of transitioning to the MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft and intelligence, surveillance and

Flying Razorback Flashback - March 2015: Bass 188th's first female pilot

The Flying Razorback member spotlight - Senior Airman Kylie Lowder

Senior Airman Kylie Lowder, 188th Security Forces Squadron, was selected as The Flying Razorback Spotlight for March 2015.Hometown: Muldrow, Okla.Job title: Security Forces specialistCivilian job: Temporary technician for the 188th Logistics Readiness Squadron and also a Sequoyah County Times sports

CSAF Civic Leader Program member Hegeman tours 188th

Former 188th member takes reins as Arkansas National Guard adjutant general

Maj. Gen. Mark H. Berry assumed the title of The Adjutant General of the Arkansas National Guard from Maj. Gen. William D. Wofford during a change of command ceremony at Camp Joseph T. Robinson Feb. 7, 2015.Berry enlisted in the Air Force in 1974. He obtained his commission in 1985 after attending

188th's Kinney promoted to colonel

The 188th Wing welcomed Col. Robert I. Kinney to his present rank Feb. 8, 2015 in a promotion ceremony held at Ebbing Air National Guard Base, Fort Smith, Arkansas.Kinney is currently serving as the 188th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group commander and he received high praise from

188th well represented in Arkansas Outstanding Airman of the Year competition

The 2014 Arkansas Outstanding Airman of the Year selection board convened Jan. 26, 2015, to select Airmen from the 188th Wing and the 189th Airlift Wing who distinguished themselves from their peers by their performance and dedication.The five different categories were Airman, non-commissioned

188th honors Baldor Electric supervisors with ESGR Patriot Award

Airman 1st Class Barry Jordan and Airman 1st Class Greggorey Brewer, emergency management specialists assigned to the 188th Civil Engineer Squadron, presented their civilian employers, Dwayne Shackelford and Connie Knittig of Baldor Electric, with Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Patriot

The Razorback Flashback - February 2015: Super Sabre a blast from the past