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  • Coyote Heritage ~ October 2009

    In this picture, taken in 1959, Lt. Col. Carl Boggs, 117th commander, is showing one the squadron's aerial photos to a local businessman from the Hutchinson area. The squadron regularly held what was known as "Bosses' Day" for the employers of the men of the 117th. The photo consists of a series of

  • Diversity promotes mission effectiveness

    Embracing and fostering a culture of diversity endears us to each other and forms lasting relationships that bond us together. On the other hand, when diversity is lacking in an organization, the absence can damage the institution's ability to respond appropriately to members' needs. Mission failure

  • Coyote Heritage ~ August 2009

    Elsewhere in this month's issue, there is an article about the remodeling of the Dining Facility. When you read it, try to image a facility without air-conditioning and all of the other comforts that we take for granted today. The picture for this month shows something of what is was like 51 years

  • 190th Patriots of Old Glory

    Red, white and blue have always been colors of special significance to Americans, but especially to members of the military. In 1974, one of the most colorful chapters of the history of the 190th began with the formation of the Patriots of Old Glory, a flag team that used different versions of the

  • Coyote Heritage ~ July 2009

    Last month's trip to Alpena, Michigan for the Operational Readiness Inspection is not the first time that the 190th has been to this most exotic spot on the map. The men (no women were part of the unit at that time) of the 117th made their first trip to Alpena in the summer of 1959 as part of their

  • From good to great - Air Force style

    As noted in the book Good to Great by Jim Collins, we can find pockets of greatness in nearly every difficult environment. Every unit, section, squadron and flight has its unique set of difficult constraints, yet some make the leap to greatness while others facing the same environmental challenges

  • Happy 60th Birthday Forbes Field

    13 July, 1949 was the day that Topeka Army Air Field became Forbes Air Force Base.  The following is an extract from the official history of the 190th.Congress authorized the Topeka Army Air Field (TAAF) building project within two weeks after the Dec. 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor. Eight months

  • Coyote Heritage ~ June 2009

    Twelve RB-57's from the 190th Tactical Reconnaissance Group fly over the end of the runway at Forbes Air Force Base on Friday, August 11, 1967. The V formation shown in the picture forms a traditional salute to the new home of the 190th. Earlier that day the 190th's 15 B-57s had flown a farewell

  • Coyote Heritage ~ May 2008

    Airpower Magazine ran this story about the 190th in its January 1987 issue. The cover used "Aerial Refueling with the Pros of the Air National Guard." The article itself was titled "Service Station in the Sky". It included some great history of the unit and provided an outsider's view of the 190th's

  • Being an inclusive leader

    Diversity is a source of great opportunity - and challenges. We must all be committed to an environment of mutual respect that allows every member of the Air National Guard team to achieve his or her greatest potential.Benefits of diversity include a broader talent pool and the opportunity for