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Provide ready units to conduct Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Operations Support to execute Federal and State missions while maintaining an active involvement with the local community.

History of 178th Wing

Tactical Fighter Group stands in front of an F-100 Super Sabre.

Oct. 15,1962 ~ Wing is organized in Springfield

Airman prepares a cable for connection.

June 9, 1966 ~ Communications Flight organized

• 123rd Air Control Squadron
• 124th Intelligence Squadron
• 125th Intelligence Squadron
• 126th Intelligence Squadron
• 127th Intelligence Squadron
• 162nd Attack Squadron
• 178th Civil Engineer Squadron
• 178th Communications Flight: Organized
• 178th Comptroller Flight
• 178th Force Support Squadron
• 178th Intel/Surveil/Recon Group
• 178th Logistics Readiness Squadron
• 178th Medical Group
• 178th Mission Support Group
• 178th Operations Group
• 178th Operations Support Squadron
• 178th Security Forces Squadron

Geographically Separated Units
• 251st Cyberspace Engineering Installation Group
• 269th Combat Communications Squadron

VIDEO GALLERY

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BUCKEYE GUARD: November 2022
Command chief of the Air National Guard visits the 178th Wing

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BUCKEYE GUARD: December 2021
New commander at the 178th Wing

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02.08.2020: Services team provides mealmorale during drill weekend

Female airwomantalking

02.11.2020
1st Sgt. Kayla Mehki, 178th Security Forces

SNAPSHOTS

Airmen stand at attention with family outside isles with hands on hearts.

03-06-2022 ~ 178th Wing Airmen deploy in support of U.S. Central Command

Staff Sgt. Briana Staples, retired Master Sgt. Jeannette Anderson, and Jane Esprit pose in front of Christmas tree.

11-17-2021 ~ Airmen help fellow Airmen during holidays

Firefighter in front og US Air Force fire truck.

10/22/20 ~ Airmen step up during COVID-19 pandemic

Airman hangs on side of watercraft to retrieve simulated body in water.

09-15-2021 ~ 179th Wing Airmen practice water rescue skills

Airman 1st Class Kelsey Bohachek sprinkles powder sugar on brownies.

03/07/20 ~ Airman 1st Class Kelsey Bohachek

Col. Kimberly Fitzgerald stands in front of curtain.

11/03/19 ~ 1st Female Commander
Col. Kimberly Fitzgerald

Col. Kimberly Fitzgerald salutes in front of flags.

11/03/19 ~ 1st Female Commander
Col. Kimberly Fitzgerald

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Airmen stand at attention with family outside isles with hands on hearts. Staff Sgt. Briana Staples, retired Master Sgt. Jeannette Anderson, and Jane Esprit pose in front of Christmas tree. Firefighter in front og US Air Force fire truck. Airman hangs on side of watercraft to retrieve simulated body in water. Airman 1st Class Kelsey Bohachek sprinkles powder sugar on brownies. Col. Kimberly Fitzgerald stands in front of curtain. Col. Kimberly Fitzgerald salutes in front of flags.

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STORY ARCHIVE

01/21/2021   Logistics team helps support COVID-19 relief efforts through PPE distribution mission

01/21/2021   Camaraderie, mentorship and lasting friendships: Guard members welcome new teammate during COVID-19 warehouse mission

03/02/2021   Citizen-Airman: Career paths contribute to diverse journey for Guard member

02/14/2020   A Lifesaver: Airman earns Ohio Cross for heroic rescue

02/14/2020   A Lifesaver: Airman earns Ohio Cross for heroic rescue

03/28/2020   Guard member ‘serving a greater purpose’

03/31/2020   Doctor helps keep Guard members safe to serve

03/31/2020   178th Wing analysts collecting critical information during COVID-19 response

04/07/2020   Ohio National Guard’s Joint Engineer Assessment Teams evaluating potential alternate medical care facilities

05/29/2020   178th Wing Airmen serve their community at the local food bank

07/01/2020   178th MDG Key Spouse Group volunteers to aid in mask refurbishment

04.03.2019   Survivors and Guard members remember deadly Xenia tornado on 45th anniversary

07.16.2019   178th Civil Engineering Squadron Airmen gain swift water rescue skills

08.16.2019   178th IAA Airmen provide key link in crisis communication during disasters

11.01.2019   Fitzgerald set to become first female commander of 178th Wing

11.03.2019   First female commander takes charge of 178th Wing

01.06.2018   Ohio Air National Guard's Outstanding Airmen of Year winners announced

02.27.2018   178th Airmen team up with State Patrol for flood relief mission

07.13.2018   Springfield-based 251st CEIG earns Gen. Welsh One Air Force Award at NGB level

08.01.2018   Twins serve together for nearly 20 years at 178th Wing

10.03.2018   Looking back at Florence: 178th Wing assists with relief efforts for storm-ravaged states

10.09.2018   Responding when the community calls:Ohio Air National Guard firefighters provide emergency aid

04/25/2017   Ohio Air National Guard offers a variety of high-tech career paths

09/07/2017   269th Combat Communications Squadron deploys in support of Hurricane Irma efforts

09/07/2017   269th Combat Communications Squadron deploys in support of Hurricane Irma efforts

09/17/2017   269th CCBS provides support to Tech Warrior exercise

10/13/2017   178th Wing firefighters train with fellow Airmen at Rickenbacker

10/15/2017   Retiring ATAG's career celebrated during ceremony at 178th Wing

11/04/2017   Hesterman takes over command of 178th Wing

11/04/2017   178th Wing services provides thousands of meals while in Puerto Rico supporting Hurricane Maria relief efforts

07/25/2016   Air National Guard's Outstanding Airman of the Year: Staff Sgt. Jennifer D. Masters, 178th Wing

10/15/2016   Springfield Airman saves lives again, receives Ohio's highest military award

02/20/2015   U.S. House Speaker tours 178th Wing, meets with Airmen

06/16/2015   Getting smart on disaster relief

06/26/2015   Guardian Shield '15

12/07/2014   Springfield base celebrates Airmen who deployed overseas