Wing earns Distinguished Flying Unit ... again

The National Guard Bureau recently announced the 190th Air Refueling Wing as the recipient of the 2013 Distinguished Flying Unit Award. Every flying unit in the country is eligible to apply, but this is the third year out of the past five the 190th won."The award is based on the culmination of work

Services wins food fight

Airmen of the 190th Air Refueling Wing's Force Support Squadron, Sustainment Services Flight were presented with the Air National Guard Senior Master Sgt. Kenneth W. Disney Food Service Award at a ceremony in Chicago at the end of May.The award followed a challenging inspection. Unit members across

Coyotes walk for a cure for breast cancer

Members of the 190th Air Refueling Wing never back down from a challenge. That proved to be the case when Maj. Joe Blubaugh challenged fellow wing members to donate $500 to the 190th Making Strides Against Breast Cancer team. Their reward was seeing Blubaugh get his head shaved by SMSgt Dena Swisher

Oldest jet in the Air Force returns home

The oldest jet in the Air Force has returned home to the 190 Air Refueling Wing after being on loan to the active duty Air Force in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.The KC-135 Stratotanker, 57-1419, was located in Southwest Asia on a 60-day deployment. Technical Sgt. Michael Tremblay, the

ANG broadens path to leadership positions

The Air National Guard is changing and formalizing the application process for enlisted members applying for commissions.The changes are ideal, in the opinion of SrA Elizabeth Pollard from the Logistics and Readiness Squadron, who aspires to someday be an officer. "The biggest challenge is not

Coyote Log goes digital

Forbes flies into race for new aircraft

The 190th ARW is among the final competitors to be named the first Air National Guard KC-46 Wing."If we are selected to receive the new tanker, it will expand our potential for new missions," said Maj. Gen. Lee Tafanelli, Kansas adjutant general. "Tankers perform air refueling missions vital to the

Medical Group earns 96% in HSI

Medical Group earns 96% in HSIThe test came back positive: The 190th Medical Group earned a 96 percent on their recent Health Services Inspection."The results of the inspection represent months of planning, training and hard work by Medical Group personnel," wrote 190th Air Refueling Wing Commander

Summer safety is not an afterthought

The 2011 fatality statistics reported by the Air Force Safety Center already include a significant number of recreational, motorcycle, and motor vehicle fatalities. Each of the Airmen in these accidents have family members and friends whose lives have been permanently altered.In 2011, only one 190th

Clergy take flight