188th Warthogs conduct close-air support training

Second pairing of Warthogs leave 188th; mission conversion continues

Another pair of A-10C Thunderbolt IIs roared off into the wild blue yonder Nov. 6 bound for Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Tail Nos. 0616 and 0642 departed the 188th Fighter Wing's Ebbing Air National Guard Base as part of the wing's on-going conversion from a fighter mission to remotely piloted aircraft

188th commemorates 60 years of aviation, rich heritage in anniversary celebration

The times, they have always been a changing for the 188th Fighter Wing. From Ricks' Rippers to the Flying Razorbacks, the 188th has weathered the turbulence of change. Since the unit was federally recognized Oct. 15, 1953, the 188th has persevered through 16 different aircraft transitions, five

188th honors local community council with NGAUS Patrick Henry Award

The 188th Fighter Wing has endured the spectrum of hardship over the past decade. From the Base Realignment and Closure Committee's decision to strip the wing of its flying mission in 2005 to the Air Force's decision to remove the A-10 Thunderbolt II from its inventory, the 188th has been there,

188th Services Airmen hone skills alongside active duty counterparts during deployed field training

With its serene sandy beaches, warm sunny weather and the smell of salt in the air, Hawaii sounds like an ideal vacation spot. But Airmen from the 188th Mission Support Group learned that temporary duty at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, is hard work during deployed field training Sept.

188th pilot earns Air Force's Combat Action Medal for July 4 mission, caps wing's deployment success

The smell of barbeque. The pop and sparkle of fireworks lighting up the night sky. Family fun and the comforting sound of laughter. It's how most Americans imagine spending their Independence Day holidays. But for many American Airmen, spending July 4 in a war zone is their reality.Maj. Doug

188th sharp shooters top state at TAG marksmanship matches

The 188th Fighter Wing's marksmanship team dominated competitors from around the state of Arkansas at the 2013 Arkansas Adjutant General's Marksmanship Exercise, or "TAG Match," as it is also informally dubbed. The event was held at the National Guard Marksmanship Training Center at Camp Joseph T.

Arkansas National Guard recalls furloughed employees; though shutdown over, impacts linger

After nearly three weeks of a partial government shutdown, the Arkansas National Guard received word early Thursday to begin recalling 376 furloughed state and federal employees back to work. The 188th Fighter Wing was forced to furlough more than 50 state employees in its Security Forces Squadron

188th Fighter Wing turns 60

The 188th Fighter Wing, which began as the 184th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, turns 60 years old Oct. 15. It was on this day in 1953 that the 184th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, dubbed Ricks' Rippers, was officially activated with 19 officers and 94 enlisted. Lt. Col. Hugh B. Correll was

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