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Feb. 13, 2025
A Match Made in Service: Mississippi Air Guard’s Kidney Donation Finds Unexpected Recipient in Alabama Airman

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
May 10, 2024
172nd Airlift Wing conducts Operation Vital Force

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
Feb. 6, 2024
255th Air Control Squadron receives their first “Patch” in 28 years

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
Sept. 15, 2023
Special Tee: Mississippi National Guard Members Raise $11,000 for Family Relief Fund at Airmen-led Golf Tournament

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
Sept. 8, 2023
Iron Sharpens Iron: 172nd Airlift Wing Conducts Operation Iron Magnolia

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
Sept. 7, 2023
172nd Airlift Wing Chaplain receives MCA Distinguished Service Award

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.
Aug. 8, 2023
172nd MXG Airmen are put to the test during Annual Training

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.
July 20, 2023
183rd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron participate in Joint Mission Readiness during AT

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
April 13, 2023
The Ocean Makes Cowards of Us All: 172nd Conducts Water Survival Training

Members of the 183rd Airlift Squadron, Jackson, Mississippi, completed their required water survival training April 1-3, 2023.
April 1, 2023
Airman from the 172nd Airlift Wing Assists Stranded Driver

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.