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Old Guard introduces new logo

  • Published
  • By Senior Airman Cody Martin
  • 188th Wing Public Affairs
EBBING AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Ark. --  The 188th Old Guard, a group comprised of former members of the 188th Wing, showcased a new logo March 31, 2016, during a breakfast held at the Executive Hotel at City Center in Fort Smith, Ark.

The Old Guard developed the logo to establish an identity and have visual recognition. The logo is comprised of a number of images that relate back to the 188th Wing.

The razorback links with the 188th nickname, the "Flying Razorbacks." The minuteman corresponds to the National Guard and the Arkansas diamond to showcases their location.

Maj. Gen. Mark Berry, the adjutant general of the Arkansas National Guard, and Col. Bobbi Doorenbos, 188th Wing commander, spoke during the convention, with Doorenbos providing a plaque to show appreciation to retired Lt. Col. Bill Mason for overseeing the 188th Old Guard.

"You bolstered valuable relationships between our current and former Airmen and bridged critical communication channels that boosted morale and fostered camaraderie and pride throughout the wing and the Old Guard organization," said Doorenbos. "You are a model citizen and a shining example of the Flying Razorback spirit."

Doorenbos also gave a plaque to Frank Graham for his contributions as the 188th Old Guard historian.

"Your countless contributions as historian have been critical to the Old Guard and the 188th Wing," Doorenbos stated. "We sincerely appreciate your service and all of your efforts to preserve our history."

Old Guard introduces new logo

  • Published
  • By Senior Airman Cody Martin
  • 188th Wing Public Affairs
EBBING AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Ark. --  The 188th Old Guard, a group comprised of former members of the 188th Wing, showcased a new logo March 31, 2016, during a breakfast held at the Executive Hotel at City Center in Fort Smith, Ark.

The Old Guard developed the logo to establish an identity and have visual recognition. The logo is comprised of a number of images that relate back to the 188th Wing.

The razorback links with the 188th nickname, the "Flying Razorbacks." The minuteman corresponds to the National Guard and the Arkansas diamond to showcases their location.

Maj. Gen. Mark Berry, the adjutant general of the Arkansas National Guard, and Col. Bobbi Doorenbos, 188th Wing commander, spoke during the convention, with Doorenbos providing a plaque to show appreciation to retired Lt. Col. Bill Mason for overseeing the 188th Old Guard.

"You bolstered valuable relationships between our current and former Airmen and bridged critical communication channels that boosted morale and fostered camaraderie and pride throughout the wing and the Old Guard organization," said Doorenbos. "You are a model citizen and a shining example of the Flying Razorback spirit."

Doorenbos also gave a plaque to Frank Graham for his contributions as the 188th Old Guard historian.

"Your countless contributions as historian have been critical to the Old Guard and the 188th Wing," Doorenbos stated. "We sincerely appreciate your service and all of your efforts to preserve our history."