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  • Gauger promoted to 188th Fighter Wing vice commander, colonel

    The 188th Fighter Wing named a new vice wing commander and promoted a new colonel  April 14 during a formal ceremony held at Ebbing Air National Guard Base.Col. Pete Gauger was promoted to colonel and elevated to the position of 188th Fighter Wing vice commander during the ceremony, which also

  • Gardner takes command of 188th Mission Support Group

    Local dignitaries, veterans and Airmen gathered in the 188th Fighter Wing's main hangar to witness the change-of-command ceremony for the 188th Mission Support Group held at Ebbing Air National Guard Base Saturday, April 14.Lt. Col. Tenise Gardner assumed command from Col. Pete Gauger, the outgoing

  • 188th Airmen promoted: April 2012

    Congratulations to the 188th Fighter Wing Airmen below who were recently promoted. To Captain (O-3)Lance GriffithTo 1st Lieutenant (O-2)Jared GrahamTo Senior Master Sergeant (E-8)Richard S. BarrLarry L. LaneyTo Master Sergeant (E-7)Lonnie NicholsonDavid A. PassenAmanda J. StellBrian A. DetherageTony

  • Hurts one, affects all: Preventing sexual assault is everyone's duty

    Nationally, Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) occurs in April and commits to raising awareness and promoting the prevention of sexual violence through use of special events and public education. SAAM provides an annual opportunity to highlight Department of Defense (DoD) and service policies

  • Flying Razorback member spotlight - Senior Airman Brandon Thurman

    Senior Airman Brandon Thurman, a member of the 188th Maintenance Group, was selected as the 188th Fighter Wing's Flying Razorback spotlight for April 2012.Hometown: Siloam Springs, Ark.Job title: Weapons loader.In the 188th: 2009.Education: Associate of science from Northwest Arkansas Community

  • 188th Fighter Wing deploys 75 Airmen to Afghanistan

    The family members of Airmen with the 188th Fighter Wing are already counting the days until their loved ones return home. Approximately 75 Airmen with the 188th Maintenance Group departed Fort Smith March 29 for Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. The Airmen will be deployed

  • 188th's Walbe named Arkansas Air National Guard Honor Guardsman of the Year

    Master Sgt. Stephen Walbe of the 188th Fighter Wing was named Arkansas Air National Guard Honor Guardsman of the Year. Maj. Gen. William Wofford, the adjutant general of the Arkansas National Guard, presented Walbe with an Arkansas Distinguished Service Medal at Camp Joseph T. Robinson Maneuver

  • 188th's Rich named Arkansas Air National Guard First Sergeant of the Year

    Master Sgt. Joshua Rich of the 188th Fighter Wing was named Arkansas Air National Guard First Sergeant of the Year. Maj. Gen. William Wofford, the adjutant general of the Arkansas National Guard, presented Rich with an Arkansas Distinguished Service Medal at Camp Joseph T. Robinson Maneuver Training