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Nov. 18, 2009
188th recruiters garner state, regional Air National Guard awards

To be the best you have to recruit the best. The 188th Fighter Wing Recruiting and Retention office has helped the Flying Razorbacks bolster their roster with quality personnel.The 188th recruiters' keen gauge of character and knack at transforming civilian promise into military prowess did not go
Nov. 2, 2009
Civic tour at Nellis allows FAA, media to observe 188th's AEF deployment prep

The Federal Aviation Administration is a vital component in the Air National Guard's success. All ANG units must possess a strong working relationship with the FAA to prosper. To help strengthen that partnership, the 188th Fighter Wing recently hosted a group of FAA employees and local Arkansas
Nov. 2, 2009
Green Flag West: 188th aircrew, maintenance personnel boost ops tempo in preparation for AEF

The 188th Fighter Wing took the next step toward preparing for its spring 2010 Aerospace Expeditionary Forces (AEF) rotation to Afghanistan with the second portion of its training at Green Flag West Oct. 9-23. Green Flag West is hosted by the 549th Combat Training Squadron at Nellis Air Force Base,
Nov. 2, 2009
188th tabs Gauger as new Mission Support Group commander

Colonel Tom Anderson, 188th Fighter Wing commander, officially named Lt. Col. Pete Gauger as the 188th Fighter Wing Mission Support Group commander Oct. 12. The move was as part of an overall force management plan. Former 188th MSG commander, Lt. Col. Robert Dolanski, will serve as deputy commander
Sept. 13, 2009
AFOQT, AFCT administered monthly by 188th Force Support Squadron

Any member of the 188th Fighter Wing may take the Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT) regardless of whether or not they possess a college degree. The Armed Forces Classification Test (AFCT) may be taken by personnel who would like to re-train. The AFOQT is administered monthly by the 188th
Sept. 12, 2009
188th Civil Engineer Squadron deploys to Guantanamo Bay

Approximately 50 members of the 188th Fighter Wing's Civil Engineer Squadron departed their home station in Fort Smith, Ark., July 24 to embark on a six-month deployment to Cuba where they will join the 474th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron at U.S. Naval Station Guantanamo Bay in support of
Sept. 11, 2009
A look back: Civic tour furnishes community, civic leaders chance to see 188th up close

The power of community support can never be underestimated. After all, it was the might and muscle of community leaders that helped spare the 188th Fighter Wing after a decision in 2005 by the Base Realignment and Closure Committee was set to strip the unit, based in Fort Smith, Ark., of its F-16
Sept. 9, 2009
188th Fighter Wing, Fort Smith Community Council announce 2010 Airshow

Representatives of the 188th Fighter Wing-Fort Chaffee Community Council held a press conference on Wednesday, Sept 9, 2009, to announce the date for the 2010 Fort Smith Air Show.Col. Tom Anderson, commander of the 188th Fighter Wing based at the Fort Smith Airport, said the unit worked with city
Aug. 24, 2009
188th deploys live ordnance at Snowbird in preparation for upcoming AEF rotation in Afghanistan

If the 188th Fighter Wing wants to come through in the heat of the moment it must learn to remain cool under fire. The Flying Razorbacks tested their mettle and their aim during a recent deployment to Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson, Ariz., July 25-Aug. 8 to work with the 162nd Fighter Wing's
Aug. 21, 2009
Arkansas Air National Guard participates in Senior Leader Exchange with Guatemala Air Force

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala:-- Senior commanders of the Arkansas Air National Guard participated in a senior leader exchange program Aug. 5-8, 2009, with the Air Force of the nation of Guatemala. The exchange fosters military-to-military cooperation, education, training and support. The state of

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