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Choctaw Nation students tour 188th Wing

  • Published
  • By Staff Sgt. Hannah Dickerson
  • 188th Wing Public Affairs
Ebbing Air National Guard Base, Arkansas --  On June 25, 2015, nearly 100 students from the Choctaw Nation in Leflore County, Oklahoma, visited Ebbing Air National Guard Base, Arkansas. The students visited the static aircrafts and three key squadrons of the 188th Wing to include security forces, intelligence and operations.

"Kids always seem to be fascinated with the military, so for them to get a chance to come on base and see what our day to day operations are like, I believe that it may have been an eye opener to see just how technical our jobs can be," said 2nd Lt. Jake Tidwell, tour coordinator assigned to the 123rd Intelligence Squadron.

Representatives from each squadron provided a 30 minute presentation to explain their specific career fields and their importance.  Students were able to learn about the current missions at the 188th Wing and had the opportunity to see how the Air National Guard impacts the community, state and nation.

"I think it has a positive impact on them because this gives them something to think about for later in life when they're trying to figure out what to do with their future," Tidwell stated.

The students were presented with a vast amount of history and the heritage of the 188th Wing. Events like this are designed to expand public knowledge and provide positive relationships in the community.

 "We are a part of this community and it's important that we let our neighbors know who we are, what we do, and that we are here for them," said Col. Bobbi Doorenbos, 188th Wing commander.

The vision of the Choctaw Nation is to achieve healthy, successful, productive, and self-sufficient lifestyles for a proud nation of Choctaws. The mission of the Choctaw Nation is to enhance the lives of all members through opportunities designed to develop healthy, successful and productive lifestyles.

The tour concluded with lunch followed by a game of tug-of-war.

Choctaw Nation students tour 188th Wing

  • Published
  • By Staff Sgt. Hannah Dickerson
  • 188th Wing Public Affairs
Ebbing Air National Guard Base, Arkansas --  On June 25, 2015, nearly 100 students from the Choctaw Nation in Leflore County, Oklahoma, visited Ebbing Air National Guard Base, Arkansas. The students visited the static aircrafts and three key squadrons of the 188th Wing to include security forces, intelligence and operations.

"Kids always seem to be fascinated with the military, so for them to get a chance to come on base and see what our day to day operations are like, I believe that it may have been an eye opener to see just how technical our jobs can be," said 2nd Lt. Jake Tidwell, tour coordinator assigned to the 123rd Intelligence Squadron.

Representatives from each squadron provided a 30 minute presentation to explain their specific career fields and their importance.  Students were able to learn about the current missions at the 188th Wing and had the opportunity to see how the Air National Guard impacts the community, state and nation.

"I think it has a positive impact on them because this gives them something to think about for later in life when they're trying to figure out what to do with their future," Tidwell stated.

The students were presented with a vast amount of history and the heritage of the 188th Wing. Events like this are designed to expand public knowledge and provide positive relationships in the community.

 "We are a part of this community and it's important that we let our neighbors know who we are, what we do, and that we are here for them," said Col. Bobbi Doorenbos, 188th Wing commander.

The vision of the Choctaw Nation is to achieve healthy, successful, productive, and self-sufficient lifestyles for a proud nation of Choctaws. The mission of the Choctaw Nation is to enhance the lives of all members through opportunities designed to develop healthy, successful and productive lifestyles.

The tour concluded with lunch followed by a game of tug-of-war.