Airman 1st Class Shardae McAfee
Airman 1st Class Dawson Carter and Airman 1st Class Shardae McAfee
Staff Sgt. Jared Bounds
Airman 1st Class Damara Cormier and Staff Sgt. Jared Bounds
Aircrew members assigned to 172nd Airlift Wing, Mississippi Air National Guard, sharpened various life-saving skills during training courses held in Key West, Florida and the 172nd Airlift Wing, as part of their annual training (AT). This comprehensive training event aimed to ensure mission
“Readiness is everything. Proper preparation prevents poor performance,” said Capt. D.J. Fordis, wing plans officer at the 172nd Airlift Wing, when asked how Operation Magnolia Knight, a base-wide combat readiness exercise, contributed to operational readiness and combat capability. Operation
Master Sgt. Ron Bohl didn’t hesitate. His brother, Matthew, was battling stage 5 kidney disease, and time was running out. When he learned the wait for a donor kidney could take up to six years, he knew he had to act.Matthew Bohl had been on dialysis since early 2023, but his condition was
The 172nd Airlift Wing conducted Operation Vital Force, a training exercise that partnered the 172nd Medical Group, 183rd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, 172nd Force Support Squadron with the Mississippi Army National Guard to reinforce joint coordination and effectiveness during natural disaster
The U.S. Air Force Weapons School teaches graduate-level Weapons Instructor Courses (WIC) and associated Advanced Instructor Courses (AIC) to Weapons Officers, enlisted advanced instructors and leaders of Airmen. During the six-month advanced training course, expert-level instructors refine their
The Third Annual Fallen Airmen Memorial Golf Tournament was held at Canton Country Club, Canton, Mississippi, on September 15, 2023. A mix of current Mississippi National Guard members, retirees and civilian supporters gathered to honor the fallen, while donating their time and resources to the
The 172nd Airlift Wing conducted Operation Iron Magnolia in Jackson, Mississippi, September 9th, 2023. The exercise brought together the strengths and skills of Airmen from across the Wing to generate maximum airlift capability sustained by the Multi-capable Airman concept, in spite of operational
Maj. R. Caleb Clark, deputy chaplain with the 172nd Airlift Wing in Jackson, Mississippi, received the Military Chaplains Association Distinguished Service Award for the U.S. Air National Guard on July 28, 2023.
Thirty-three Guard Airmen from the 172nd Maintenance Group, 172nd Airlift Wing, Jackson, Mississippi completed their annual training during a two-week tour to Anderson Air Force Base, Guam.
The 183rd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, Jackson, Mississippi, trained alongside Airmen of the 189th Medical Group, Arkansas Air National Guard, and Coast Guardsmen from U.S. Coast Guard Station Gulfport and U.S. Coast Guard Station New Orleans for annual training in Gulfport Mississippi, July
Members of the 183rd Airlift Squadron, Jackson, Mississippi, completed their required water survival training April 1-3, 2023.
On March 4th, Tech. Sgt. Adam Holmes, an air transportation specialist assigned to the 172nd Logistic Readiness Squadron, stopped to assist a driver whose vehicle had broken down, was stranded on the side of the road and in need of aid.
Airmen from the 172nd Airlift Wing participated in large-scale readiness exercise (LRE) Jan. 27-29 in Jackson, Mississippi.
Members of the 172nd Airlift Wing, Jackson, Mississippi, partnered with Salvation Army – Jackson Metro Area and Y101 radio station to host the 16th annual Flight to the North Pole, an annual community outreach event benefiting the Salvation Army Angel Tree program, December 13, 2022.
The 172nd Resource Protection Team, a group of volunteers from various career fields and backgrounds from the 172nd Airlift Wing, Jackson, Mississippi, conducted their annual firearms training and qualification at the Combat Readiness Training Center, Gulfport, Mississippi, in December 2022.
Stay flexible. That’s the key to airpower. Members of the 183rd Airlift Squadron, 172nd Maintenance Group, Jackson, Mississippi, and 186th Air Refueling Wing, Meridian, Mississippi, pushed through multiple challenges at Air Station Barbers Point, Kapolei, Hawaii, to successfully conduct annual
With over 100 Airmen and nine AFSCs, the 183rd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron stands as a ready and relevant unit postured to deploy in support of military operations, disaster response and humanitarian missions at a moment's notice.Aeromedical evacuation squadron aircrew members can perform their
An F-16 Fighting Falcon escorts a C-17 Globemaster III into a simulated austere environment. The engines are running, the personnel deplanes the C-17, cargo is downloaded, the airfield is being prepped for more aircraft to land, and within minutes, a security perimeter is established and
Fifteen commanders, along with five command chief master sergeants (all past and present), gathered at the 172nd Airlift Wing to serve lunch to Airmen and full-time staff, setting an example and magnifying the impact of servant leadership, on April 6, 2022.
Mississippi Air National Guard Senior Airman Abby Reid, a flight medical technician with the 183rd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, 172nd Airlift Wing, Jackson, Mississippi, was recognized for her skill and selfless service after stopping to help a motorcyclist who had wrecked on Interstate 20 near
The 172nd Airlift Wing welcomed Col. Britt A Watson as the unit's 24th commander during a change of command ceremony at Thompson Field, Jackson, Mississippi, Feb. 6, 2022.
The COVID-19 vaccine has been mandated across the Department of Defense and despite its demonstrated effectiveness and safety, a host of myths have left some Airmen and Guardians hesitant to receive it. While social media posts and some news outlets may make it harder to keep up with what is fact or
The range of care that members of the 172nd Airlift Wing’s 183rd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron have to be prepared to provide at a moment’s notice undoubtedly requires constant training. From burn victims to improvised explosive device injuries to critical care patients, seasoned members of the
From broken bones, burns to head trauma, loss of limbs and more; Aeromedical Evacuation teams see more than their fair share of battle injuries. Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 36th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron and Mississippi Air National Guardsmen from the 183rd AES collaborated for a three-day
Protecting high-value assets at Jackson, Mississippi’s Thompson Field and abroad is a primary mission for the personnel assigned to the 172nd Security Forces Squadron. And, with a tremendous track record of deploying personnel on numerous overseas deployments, domestic operations such as
While on a recent overseas deployment, Technical Sgt. Chris Ebelhar used motivation to successfully handle new assignments and peak physical fitness levels.
Although first thoughts of an Air National Guard medical group does is to give shots, update medical records and help set up physicals, the 172nd Airlift Wing’s Medical Group actually provides many services.
Technical Sergeant Todd M. Wicha follows in his parent's footsteps as a member of the Mississippi Air National Guard.
The 172nd Civil Engineer Firefighters are constantly training, fulfilling their duel role to protect Thompson Field and the Jackson-Evers International Airport.
The 172nd Airlift Wing’s contracting officer Maj. Donna Phillips has the distinction of serving both in the enlisted and the officer corps for both the Mississippi Army and Air National Guard.
The Barksdale Defenders of Liberty Air and Space Show, brought together over 80,000 families and spectators from the Ark-La-Tex region May 18 and 19, 2019 to witness a full weekend of military and civilian aircraft performances and displays. For one Air Force family, a trip to the air show held more
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB – The MQ-9 Reaper has been selected as the featured aircraft for the 2018 Air Force Marathon. Built by General Atomics Aviation Systems Inc., the Reaper is an armed, multi-mission, medium-altitude, long-endurance remotely-piloted aircraft that is employed primarily against
More than 160 Airmen from eight of the Air National Guard’s nine aeromedical evacuation squadrons participated in a Guard-wide training event hosted by the 137th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron at Will Rogers Air National Guard Base in Oklahoma City, April 6-9, 2017.The event, known as the Multiple
Congratulations to Senior Airmen Amy E. Sharp, 172 AW Force Support Squadron, for being named as the state's Airman of the Year. Congratulations also go out to Master Sgt. Joshua T. Shearer, 172 AW Medical Group, for being named as the state's First Sergeant of the Year. Both of these award winners
The Air Force is working with the Defense Department to provide additional guidance on the federal civilian hiring freeze implemented Jan. 23.
Members of the 172d Airlift Wing were the recipients of the Air National Guard Maintenance Effectiveness Award, Category I, Small Unit. The maintainers are essential in keeping the wing's fleet of C-17 Globemaster aircraft ready for the series of global airlift missions that the wing flies.Maj.
The following enlisted members of the 172d Airlift Wing received merit promotions in July 2015. Each promotion reflects achievement by that individual and further challenges them with increased responsibility.8-Jul-15 GIVENS, SADIKI A. PROMOTION TO TSGT (STEP 1)7-Jul-15 LAMOURANNE, KIMBERLY M.
Thompson Field, Jackson, Mississippi, July 11, 2015 - A line could be seenextending from the 172d Airlift Wing dining facility as the aroma of steak floated across the base. Deploying Airman from the wing's Civil Engineering Squadron and their families were treated to a send away dinner prepared by
Chances are, you've never wondered what it takes launch a fleet of C-17 Globemaster III aircraft to support the mission of the Mississippi Air National Guard and our nation. Much like the air we breathe or the water we expect to come from our faucets, we likely take the Air Force maintainer's
The 172d Airlift Wing held its largest Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) graduation ceremony on Sunday, November 2, 2014 with over 60 graduates. The graduates included enlisted members from the 172 Maintenance Group, 172d Medical Group, 172d Mission Support Group, 172d Operations Group, 172d
It has been announced that the Air National Guard's top crew chief for 2013 is a member of the 172d Airlift Wing's Maintenance Group. Master Sgt. Brian Kennedy has been named as the 2013 CMSAF Thomas N. Barnes Crew Chief of the Year Award winner. "The award is given annually to Airmen that the Air
The 172d Force Support Squadron Customer Service Section was recognized for their commitment and dedication to excellence in customer service from October 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013. The recipients of the award are (Ret) Master Sgt. Theresa Hinton, Tech. Sgt. Holly Tucker, Senior Airman
Thanks to a Magnolia State visit by the Air National Guard's top ranked enlisted leader, Mississippi Air National Guardsmen were saluted for the impact they are presently making while also getting a preview of what their future roles may entail.With a 'boots on the ground' mentality of getting
Two American warriors who paid a tremendous sacrifice on behalf of their country were welcomed to Thompson Field Thursday May 16, 2013. These former prisoners of war were special guests of a Mississippi's Military Order of the World Wars group and shared their haunting experiences and tremendous
With an eye on the future, some of the Mississippi Air National Guard's most seasoned veterans recently invested quality time with more than 30 first-term Airmen in hopes of inspiring and preparing them to embrace future leadership roles.The combination of command chiefs and 1st Sgts from the 172d,
Thanks to the combined efforts of Mississippi Army and Air National Guard personnel, a deployed MS Guardsmen's family has seen first-hand how a lemon can be turned into lemonade.Although Master Sgt. Terry Medley's family didn't literally see lemonade made, what they did witness was an overwhelming
Thanks to a generous donation presented to the Mississippi Air National Guard on behalf of the children MSANG personnel, more kids will have the opportunity to participate in the camps and retreats conducted by the Mississippi National Guard. Post 1776, Boys State Program Director Steve Guyton and
With the mission of providing global airlift support still moving forward, members of the 172d Airlift wing recently paused for a change of command ceremony that resulted in Col Jonathan T. Wall replacing the wing's outgoing commander, Brig Gen William Crisler.With Congressmen Gregg Harper in
The Mississippi Air National Guard's 172d Airlift Wing hosted its 7th annual Flight to the North Pole on Thursday, December 13th. Wing personnel teamed up with Y101, Brown Bottling Group, the Brain Injury Association and the Salvation Army for the big event that culminated with nearly 60 Angel Tree
Members of the 172d Airlift Wing received 'excellent' news at the ORI brief that was held at Thompson Field on Wednesday Nov. 7, 2012. Air Mobility Command IG inspection team personnel were on hand to present an overall "excellent" Operational Readiness Inspection grade while announcing the graded
While serving in ArifJan, Kuwait for the CENTCOM DDOC (Deployment Distribution and Operations Center), the 172d AW's Capt. Keith Herrington has been named the Company Grade Officer of the Quarter. The award highlighting Herrington's accomplishments marked the second calendar quarter of 2012.Capt.
The 172d Airlift Wing has just made medical headlines with the announcement that Capt. Setrick Johnson has been named the winner of the 2011 Brigadier General Peter C. Bellisario Young Health Care Administrator of the Year Award.Considering that 89 Air National Guard units across the nation compete
Although U.S. Air Force and Navy personnel may fly or swim to the beat of a different drummer, members of the Mississippi Air National Guard's 172d Airlift Wing and the State's U.S. Naval Reserve unit are now working together and finding out how much they have in common.With the goal of benefitting
With Governor Phil Bryant's announcement that the Mississippi National Guard is now under new leadership, Brigadier General Augustus L. Collins was introduced as the Adjutant General of Mississippi at a news conference held at the State's Military Department on January 11, 2012.Collins succeeds
With family members and senior Mississippi Air National Guard officials on hand, 172nd Airlift Wing personnel and their family members were saluted for their role in helping the wing to successfully accomplish its missions in support of the United States' global war on terrorism. The Hometown Heroes
ANNUAL DENTAL SCREENING EXAMINATION FORM BACKGROUND: Oral health is vital for force health protection and failure to achieve a standard level of oral health will preclude a member from deploying. Health Affairs Policy Memorandum 98-021 directed the Services to ensure all members of the Selected
The Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center (CSJFTC) just got better, and the 172nd Airlift Wing's C-17 training facilities just got bigger. Already a premier training center operating at a full-scale mobilization station as needed as a U.S. Army Forces Command Power Support platform, operations
Major General Harold A. Cross, the adjutant general of Mississippi, attached the twelfth Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (AFOUA) streamer to the 172nd Airlift Wing unit flag on June 2, during a special ceremony at the base. Special Order G-0603, signed by Michael W. Wynne, Secretary of the Air
A C-17 Globemaster III from the 172nd Airlift Wing and medical personnel from the 791st Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron evacuated a wounded ABC news team from Balad Air Base, Iraq, to Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 30, for treatment at the nearby Landstuhl Regional Medical Center.
Every quarter Mississippi Air National Guard bases select its top performing Airman, NCO, and Senior NCO for the quarter. Then, at the end of the year, all quarterly winners are judged and three will become the year's cream of the crop for the year, Airman of the Year, NCO of the Year and Sr. NCO of
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