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  • Security Forces return from the desert

    In the midst of preparing for the ORI, Security Forces took six months to get real world experience. Twenty-seven members recently returned from Iraq. Security Forces personnel were responsible for flight line security and entry control in and around Baghdad International Airport. The tasking was

  • Coyotes define state fitness

    Senior Airman Celestina Johnson was preparing for her fitness test last August when she suddenly found extra motivation to score 100 percent - the Adjutant General's 12th Annual Physical Fitness Competition, on Sept. 19 in Salina. It was hosted by the SG Battalion of the 235th Regiment, Army

  • Last E-Model; 429's final flight

    The last E-model KC-135 tanker belonging to the 190th Air Refueling Wing flew its last Mission as a Coyote aircraft on Monday, 8 May, 2007, performing its air refueling mission as part of a three aircraft formation. The crew for the flight was hand picked from amongst the few Coyotes who are dual

  • 190th deploys to Greensburg; provides disaster relief

    After humanitarian work for Hurricane Katrina and South America, the 190th got an opportunity to serve within its own state. The Kansas National Guard, both Army and Air Force, sent volunteers to Greensburg as part of a disaster relief effort, which started in early May. "This is what we do in the

  • EMEDS ~ A unique mission for Forbes

    The 190th Medical Group has been recognized for its work with the Expeditionary Medical Support System (EMEDS). Maj Gen Tod Bunting cited the unit's use of EMEDS as one of the reasons for receiving the AF Outstanding Unit Award for 2006. "The unit's dedication to their state and nation is well

  • High water forces St. Joseph ANG to evacuate aircraft to Forbes

    When northwest Missouri flooded on May 7, the C-130s at the 139th Airlift Wing, in St. Joseph, Mo., had to leave. By the end of the day, six aircraft had been safely housed at Forbes Field. Capt. Karl Fruendt was tasked with accommodating the aircraft, amidst other plans to deploy to Greensburg,

  • 190th wins Air Force Outstanding Unit Award

    During January Commander's Call, Brig. Gen. Ed McIlhenny announced that the 190th had been selected as the Air Force Outstanding Unit for 2006. The announcement was prefaced by reprimanding members who were "out of uniform," because they were not wearing the outstanding unit ribbons; all members are

  • Coyote receives national recognition

    The manager of the 190th ARW Ground Safety Program is the latest in a string of Coyotes that have been recognized at the national level for outstanding achievement. Chief Master Sgt. Dena Swisher was recently awarded the Air National Guard Director of Safety Outstanding Safety Achievement Award,