Features

July 13, 2018
Nashville Airmen deploy to Southwest Asia

Over 20 members of the 118th Wing’s Security Forces Squadron are deploying to Southwest Asia this July in support of U.S. Central Command. The Airmen will provide security forces protection on bases in undisclosed locations.
June 8, 2018
Service Before Self: One Airman’s journey from Iraq to the Guard

This is part three of a three-part series covering Senior Airman Mohammed Alzubaidi’s journey, showing his resiliency, courage, and, dedication to the core value of Service Before Self over his adult life.
June 4, 2018
First Woman Promoted to Colonel at Berry Field Assumes Group Command

Col. Lawana Nelson, one day after making wing history with her promotion, then assumed command of the 118th Mission Support Group on June 2, 2018.
May 30, 2018
First Sergeant finds a way to serve others and pay for college

Master Sgt. Robert Simmons spends time with Airmen during family day at the 118th Wing Tennessee Air National Guard in Nashville, Tenn., May 6, 2018. Simmons has been in the Air National Guard since 1998.
May 18, 2018
Courage: One Airman’s journey from Iraq to the Guard

This is part two of a three-part series covering Senior Airman Mohammed Alzubaidi’s journey, showing his resiliency, courage, and, dedication to the core value of Service Before Self over his adult life. The worst threats were the ones in person.
May 18, 2018
Advice on healthy eating provides better choices for Airmen

A healthy eating lesson was given to several Airmen from the 118th Wing on May 5, 2018 at Berry Field Air National Guard Base in Nashville, Tennessee.
April 9, 2018
Resiliency: One Airman’s journey from Iraq to the Guard

This is part one of a three-part series covering Senior Airman Mohammed Alzubaidi’s journey, showing his resiliency, courage, and, dedication to the core value of Service Before Self over his adult life. Every person in the world has unique elements and stories about their personal life
April 9, 2018
Emptying the Bucket

After nearly 31 years in an Air Force uniform with the Tennessee Air National Guard in Nashville, Tenn. Chief Master Sgt. Robert Ussery will retire.
March 5, 2018
Diamond Spotlight on Master Sgt. James Barnes

Barnes, a self-proclaimed military brat, started his career in March of 1987 as Security Forces. Barnes was first assigned to McConnell Air Force Base near Wichita, Kansas.
March 5, 2018
Free Tuition Lures Guardsmen back to School

The Tennessee STRONG (Support, Training, and Renewing Opportunity for National Guardsmen) Act, which went into effect in in the summer of 2017, reimburses 100 percent of tuition for Tennessee National Guardsmen working towards a first time associate or bachelor’s degree, and has caused quite a buzz