Feb. 9, 2022 Watson Takes Command of the 172nd AW 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.
Sept. 23, 2021 Myths and facts about the vax — debunking common COVID-19 vaccine myths 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
July 25, 2020 Coastal collaboration perfects aeromedical capabilities 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
July 24, 2020 Joint Forces: Reserve, Guard train for care in the air 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
March 7, 2020 Defenders at Home and Abroad 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
March 7, 2020 Deployment Gets Ebelhar off to a Running Start While on a recent overseas deployment, Technical Sgt. Chris Ebelhar used motivation to successfully handle new assignments and peak physical fitness levels.
Feb. 1, 2020 172nd Medical Group Prescribes More Than Medical Care 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.
Feb. 1, 2020 LEGACY Technical Sergeant Todd M. Wicha follows in his parent's footsteps as a member of the Mississippi Air National Guard.
Jan. 11, 2020 Always Ready to Fight! The 172nd Civil Engineer Firefighters are constantly training, fulfilling their duel role to protect Thompson Field and the Jackson-Evers International Airport.
Jan. 11, 2020 Maj Donna Phillips’ Head Turns Towards Contracting 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.