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March 11, 2021
A First in AF History: FSS Airmen Complete Extreme Cold Weather Course

The U.S. Army’s Cold Weather Operations Course (CWOC) is an extreme cold weather survival and training course. It’s common to see Army Rangers and Navy SEALs taking part in it.However, two Airmen from the 118th Wing achieved something no one else has up to this point, becoming the first force
Dec. 9, 2019
Air National Guard director visits 118th Wing; Completes tour of all 90 ANG Wings

Air National Guard Director Lt. Gen. L. Scott Rice had a goal nearly four years ago to visit all 90 ANG wings and learn about the organization’s more than 107,000 Airmen.
Dec. 5, 2019
New Suicide Prevention Approach Praised by Airmen

On Aug. 1, 2019, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth Wright announced in a video that Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Goldfein was ordering an Air Force-wide resiliency tactical pause in response to the rising suicide crisis in its ranks. In that video, Wright stated, “We won’t tell you
Dec. 5, 2019
Airman makes 118th history: Named Top BMT Honor Graduate

Airman 1st Class Ronald Straker made 118th Wing history October 2019 when he beat out over 760 trainees in basic military training to not only graduate with honors, but to be recognized as the top basic military training honor graduate.
Dec. 5, 2019
New commander takes over at Berry Field in major leadership change

In front of all 1,100 Airmen in formation, Col. Todd Wiles took command of the 118th Wing, Tennessee Air National Guard from Col. Keith Allbritten Nov. 3, 2019 at Berry Field Air National Guard Base, Nashville, Tennessee.
Dec. 5, 2019
Longtime Air Force pilot Hagar hangs it up after 28 years of service

U.S. Air Force Col. James “Marty” Hagar, the vice commander of the 118th Wing, Tennessee Air National Guard, officially retired from the military during a ceremony Nov. 2, 2019 at Berry Field Air National Guard Base, Nashville, Tennessee.
Sept. 10, 2019
118th Wing supports Bahamas with humanitarian assistance

The 118th Wing is applying its expertise to aid the islands of Abaco and Grand Bahamas by assessing the condition of its airfields and hospitals for access in the wake of Hurricane Dorian, which struck the island nation September 1.
Sept. 6, 2019
Nashville Guardsman completes one of AF’s hardest courses with honors

A Tennessee Air National Guardsman achieved a very rare and prestigious career accomplishment: graduating from one of the most intense and rigorous courses offered by the Air Force.
Aug. 1, 2019
AF First Sergeants Gather, Train to Answer CSAF Squadron Revitalization Call

Over 210 first sergeants from across the Air Force did their part to aid the CSAF’s squadron revitalization effort, as they gathered at the I.G. Brown Training and Education Center at McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base in Louisville, Tennessee July 21-27, 2019 for a summit and symposium to become
July 3, 2019
Tennessee Guardsmen train with, support Airmen in Germany

The Tennessee Air National Guard’s 118th Logistics Readiness Squadron conducted a two-week annual tour June 1-15, 2019 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany to train and provide support alongside their active-duty counterparts.

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