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Col. Mark Anderson, 188th Fighter Wing commander, right, presents a Unites States flag to the family of Capt. Virgil Meroney III June 10, 2012, in Fort Smith, Ark. The flag was flown over Afghanistan during the 188th’s last combat deployment to Kandahar in 2010 and was also flown over Meroney’s repatriation ceremony in Fayetteville, Ark., during a flyover conducted by the 188th. Meroney was missing in action during the Vietnam War after being shot down in his F-4D Phantom II aircraft, which crashed while carrying out a nighttime strike mission in Kahammouan Province, Laos. Meroney’s remains were identified May 24 and were returned to his family for burial with full military honors. Four A-10C Thunderbolt II “Warthogs” with the Arkansas Air National Guard’s 188th Fighter Wing performed a missing man formation during its flyover. (National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Dennis Brambl/188th Fighter Wing Public Affairs)


Capt. Virgil Meroney III: A hero comes home to rest

Col. Mark Anderson, 188th Fighter Wing commander, right, presents a Unites States flag to the family of Capt. Virgil Meroney III June 10, 2012, in Fort Smith, Ark. The flag was flown over Afghanistan during the 188th’s last combat deployment to Kandahar in 2010 and was also flown over Meroney’s repatriation ceremony in Fayetteville, Ark., during a flyover conducted by the 188th. Meroney was missing in action during the Vietnam War after being shot down in his F-4D Phantom II aircraft, which crashed while carrying out a nighttime strike mission in Kahammouan Province, Laos. Meroney’s remains were identified May 24 and were returned to his family for burial with full military honors. Four A-10C Thunderbolt II “Warthogs” with the Arkansas Air National Guard’s 188th Fighter Wing performed a missing man formation during its flyover. (National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Dennis Brambl/188th Fighter Wing Public Affairs)

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Col. Robert I. Kinney passes the 188th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group guidon to Col. Bobbi J. Doreenbos, 188th wing commander, during the change of command ceremony March 1, 2017 at Ebbing Air National Guard Base, Fort Smith, Ark. Kinney’s successor, Col. Stanley L. Stefancic III has served 24 years in the intelligence career field and has an extensive background in intelligence support to unit-level operations. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Matthew Matlock)
Stanley L. Stefancic III was promoted to the rank of colonel and assumed command of the 188th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group March 1, 2017 at Ebbing Air National Guard Base, Fort Smith, Ark. Retired Chief Master Sgt. Stanley Stefancic Jr. and Lindsey Stefancic, spouse of Col. Stefancic, place the colonel insignia on Stefancic’s service coat. It is an honorary tradition for the member’s family to pin the insignias during an officer’s promotion ceremony. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Matthew Matlock)
Col. Stanley L. Stefancic III speaks during the 188th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group change of command ceremony March 1, 2017 at Ebbing Air National Guard Base, Fort Smith, Ark. Stefancic spoke about the ISRG’s past and future and how the two missions would move to the next level. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Matthew Matlock)
Col. Stanley L. Stefancic III speaks during the 188th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group change of command ceremony March 1, 2017 at Ebbing Air National Guard Base, Fort Smith, Ark. Stefancic spoke about the ISRG’s past and future and how the two missions would move to the next level. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Matthew Matlock)
From left, Col. Bobbi J. Doorenbos, 188th Wing commander, Col. Stanley L. Stefancic III and Col. Robert I. Kinney stand following Stefancic’s assumption of command of the 188th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group March 1, 2017 at Ebbing Air National Guard Base, Fort Smith, Ark. Stefancic assumed command from Kinney, who was commander of the ISRG for almost three years. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Matthew Matlock)
Col. Stanley L. Stefancic III receives the 188th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group guidon from Col. Bobbi J. Doreenbos, 188th wing commander, during the change of command ceremony March 1, 2017 at Ebbing Air National Guard Base, Fort Smith, Ark. Stefancic has served 24 years in the intelligence career field and has an extensive background in intelligence support to unit-level operations. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Matthew Matlock)
Lt. Gen. L. Scott Rice, director of the Air National Guard, is shown the UH-60 “Blackhawk” used during a scenario to showcase the 188th Wing’s remote air, zonal operations, reach back-processing, assessment and dissemination (RAZORBack PAD) March 31, 2017, while visiting Ebbing Air National Guard Base, Fort Smith, Ark. The RAZORBack PAD was used to show how 188th Airmen can monitor video footage from aircraft while in a mobile location. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Chauncey Reed)
Chief Master Sgt. Ronald Anderson, command chief master sergeant of the Air National Guard, speaks to distinguished 188th Wing members that received coins from Anderson and Lt. Gen. L. Scott Rice, director of the Air National Guard, March 31, 2017, at Ebbing Air National Guard Base, Fort Smith, Ark. While at the 188th, Anderson spoke about how the unit’s members sets the example as resilient and innovative Guardsmen. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Chauncey Reed)
Col. Bobbi Doorenbos, 188th Wing commander, provides an overview of the wing’s mission to Lt. Gen. L. Scott Rice, director of the Air National Guard, Chief Master Sgt. Ronald C. Anderson, command chief master sergeant of the Air National Guard, Senator John Boozman and Representative Steve Womack March 31, 2017, at Ebbing Air National Guard Base, Fort Smith Ark. Rice and Anderson were impressed by wing’s innovation and modernization with its intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and remotely piloted aircraft missions. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Chauncey Reed)
Lt. Gen. L. Scott Rice, director of the Air National Guard, is shown the 188th Wing’s remote air, zonal operations, reach back-processing, assessment and dissemination (RAZORBack PAD) March 31, 2017, while visiting Ebbing Air National Guard Base, Fort Smith, Ark. The RAZORBack PAD was used to show how 188th Airmen can monitor video footage from aircraft while in a mobile location. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Chauncey Reed)
The Outstanding Airman of the Year winners present their trophies beside Col. Bobbi Doorenbos, 188th Wing commander, Nov. 5, 2016, at Ebbing Air National Guard Base, Fort Smith, Ark. The Outstanding Airman of the Year program promotes professional development, innovation and mission success by recognizing those who excel in their carrier fields while fostering the cultivation of ready, responsive and highly-skilled Airman. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Cody Martin)
Col. Bobbi Doorenbos, 188th Wing commander, stands with the 188th Wing’s 28 nominees for the Outstanding Airman of the Year award, Nov. 5, 2016, at Ebbing Air National Guard Base, Fort Smith, Ark. The Outstanding Airman of the Year program promotes professional development, innovation and mission success by recognizing those who excel in their carrier fields while fostering the cultivation of ready, responsive and highly-skilled Airman. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Cody Martin)