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188th Wing joins U.S. Air Force 50 Summits Challenge

  • Published
  • By Chief Master Sgt. Ron Redding
  • 188th Wing installation emergency manager
EBBING AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Ark. --  The United States Air Force 50 Summits project is dedicated to assisting Airmen in flying the U.S. Air Force flag from the highest point in all 50 states.

On Friday, May 8, 2015, the 188th Wing will host the Arkansas portion of the U.S. Air Force 50 Summits Challenge. The highest point in Arkansas is Mount Magazine's Signal Hill. The hike is approximately 10 miles and the last portion is all uphill.

Participants need to arrive at the Cove Lake swim area prior to 7:45 a.m. to ensure all personnel receive safety briefings. The hike up Mount Magazine  to Signal Hill will start at 8 a.m.

Individuals wanting to participate need to sign up on the official USAF 50 Summit Challenge website (http://www.usaf50summits.com/arkansas.html).  All hikers, drivers, support and volunteers must sign up to through this website.

Personnel may join the hike on Facebook, but it is not an official sign up (https://www.facebook.com/events/350666238467589/).

Shorter hike options are available. The shortest hike is 4 miles and the second is 7.5 miles.  Persons hiking a shorter distance are welcome to rejoin the group at Cameron's Bluff to finish the hike up to the top.

Parking will be located at Cove Lake swimming area and is limited, so carpool if possible.

Volunteer drivers, a photographer and aid station workers for accountability are still needed.

This is a well-marked trail with some challenging aspects. Ensure the appropriate attire is worn for the hike and hydrate often, especially prior to the hike.

Help show Air Force pride and wear an AF T-shirt or blue and grey colored attire for the group photo with the American flag, U.S. Air Force flag and Arkansas State flag at the end of this journey.

For more information about the U.S. Air Force 50 Summit Challenge please contact the Arkansas team leaders, Chief Master Sgt. Ron Redding or Senior Master Sgt. Mike Francis. 

Redding can be reached via email at ronald.redding@ang.af.mil or at 479-573-5206 and Francis via email at michael.francis@ang.af.mil or at 479-573-5127.

188th Wing joins U.S. Air Force 50 Summits Challenge

  • Published
  • By Chief Master Sgt. Ron Redding
  • 188th Wing installation emergency manager
EBBING AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Ark. --  The United States Air Force 50 Summits project is dedicated to assisting Airmen in flying the U.S. Air Force flag from the highest point in all 50 states.

On Friday, May 8, 2015, the 188th Wing will host the Arkansas portion of the U.S. Air Force 50 Summits Challenge. The highest point in Arkansas is Mount Magazine's Signal Hill. The hike is approximately 10 miles and the last portion is all uphill.

Participants need to arrive at the Cove Lake swim area prior to 7:45 a.m. to ensure all personnel receive safety briefings. The hike up Mount Magazine  to Signal Hill will start at 8 a.m.

Individuals wanting to participate need to sign up on the official USAF 50 Summit Challenge website (http://www.usaf50summits.com/arkansas.html).  All hikers, drivers, support and volunteers must sign up to through this website.

Personnel may join the hike on Facebook, but it is not an official sign up (https://www.facebook.com/events/350666238467589/).

Shorter hike options are available. The shortest hike is 4 miles and the second is 7.5 miles.  Persons hiking a shorter distance are welcome to rejoin the group at Cameron's Bluff to finish the hike up to the top.

Parking will be located at Cove Lake swimming area and is limited, so carpool if possible.

Volunteer drivers, a photographer and aid station workers for accountability are still needed.

This is a well-marked trail with some challenging aspects. Ensure the appropriate attire is worn for the hike and hydrate often, especially prior to the hike.

Help show Air Force pride and wear an AF T-shirt or blue and grey colored attire for the group photo with the American flag, U.S. Air Force flag and Arkansas State flag at the end of this journey.

For more information about the U.S. Air Force 50 Summit Challenge please contact the Arkansas team leaders, Chief Master Sgt. Ron Redding or Senior Master Sgt. Mike Francis. 

Redding can be reached via email at ronald.redding@ang.af.mil or at 479-573-5206 and Francis via email at michael.francis@ang.af.mil or at 479-573-5127.