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May 26, 2023
118th Ops Group Exhibits Reaper SLR Abilities for First Time at Balikatan

The 118th Operations Group (OG) played a crucial and unique role in a massive U.S. and Filipino exercise recently that showcased the satellite and recovery (SLR) capabilities of the MQ-9 Reaper.
May 7, 2023
Air National Guard family fueled by a tradition of military service

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — In a candid interview, enthusiasm and a legacy of service were evident as Airman Hannah Meier, a personnelist assigned to the 118th Force Support Squadron, shared her perspective on why she joined the Tennessee Air National Guard (TNANG).
Dec. 7, 2022
118th Wing Change of Command 2022

The incoming and outgoing leaders of the 118th Wing salute the wing’s Airmen November 5, 2022, at Berry Field Air National Guard Base, Nashville, Tennessee. Col. Todd Wiles surrendered command of the 118th Wing to Col. Ted Geasley in a formal change of command ceremony in front of every Airman in
April 11, 2022
118th Wing conducts its largest combat readiness exercise

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee’s 118th Wing conducted the largest combat readiness exercise in its history at Berry Field Air National Guard Base April 5-9 to prepare for potential near-peer conflicts.Near-peer is a term used in the military to identify nations of similar military strength and
Dec. 1, 2021
118th Wing strengthens state partner relationship with Bulgaria.

118th Wing leadership visits Bulgaria as part the State Partnership Program mission.
Oct. 12, 2021
118th Medical Group train for expanded tactical care mission

VENTURA, CA -- On the sun-scorched, rolling hills outside Ventura, California, four medical tents bustle with activity as dozens of Air Force medical personnel attend to wave-upon-wave of patients. Medics are pushed to the limit by the number of injured and the ensuing chaos resulting from a mass
Aug. 10, 2021
Keeping the Lights On: Tennessee National Guard moves and installs 100 Kilowatts of power during statewide exercise

Nothing is more critical during an emergency than keeping the power running. Hospitals, homes, and shelters all rely on power to keep citizens safe and healthy. That is exactly why the men and women from the 118th Wing of the Tennessee Air National Guard, based in Nashville, deployed to the Army
July 28, 2021
Testing Their Limits – Air National Guard FSS Units Train in Joint Exercise

BOISE, ID -- Airmen with the 118th Force Support Squadron, Tennessee Air National Guard, joined members of the 124th FSS, Idaho Air National Guard, for a joint training exercise at Gowen Field, Boise, Idaho, June 8-11, 2021.The goal of the joint training exercise was to bring two different units
May 25, 2021
247th IS Airmen support operations in Last Frontier

NASHVILLE, TN -- Four thousand miles from home, a group of 247th Intelligence Squadron (IS) Airmen from the Tennessee Air National Guard, are participating in a unique, multi-year mission to augment active duty troops in real-world intelligence operations.Stationed at the Alaska Missions Operations
April 27, 2021
Berry Field Welcomes ANG Command Chief

Chief Master Sgt. Maurice Williams, command chief, Air National Guard (ANG), visited the 118th Wing at Berry Field Air National Guard Base, Nashville, Tenn. on April 23, to view operational missions up-close.Williams, the highest-ranking enlisted leader amongst the 91,000 ANG enlisted members, got a