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Operation Deep Freeze

Maintaining the Mission
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Curbing COVID-19

Aircrew Flight Equipment team creates masks for flyers
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The lasting change

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Operation Deep Freeze

Maintaining the Mission
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All-female C-130H crew participates in international air show

share experience with future aviatrix
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Guard Families

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189th Airlift Wing marksmanship team shoots for excellence

participates in international competition
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Curbing COVID-19

Aircrew Flight Equipment team creates masks for flyers
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Great American Defense Communities

Cyber helps Jacksonville community
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All-female C-130H crew participates in international air show

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News

189th Airlift Wing Innovation

​The 189th Airlift Wing is looking for new and innovative ways to successfully meet our mission goals. If you have an idea on how to improve a process, please let us know! The wing's current innovation officer can assist with your idea sharing and help you start the innovation process.

Website Policy

This is the official Website of the Arkansas Air National Guard's 189th Airlift Wing, a C-130 Hercules unit based in Little Rock, Ark. This Website is produced by the 189th Public Affairs Office. This Website is intended to provide information, imagery, videos and stories that focus on the 189th Airlift Wing, Air National Guard and U.S. Air Force.

Website content as well as the appearance of external links, articles or publications posted on this official 189th Airlift Wing Website do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense, U.S. Air Force, Arkansas National Guard or the 189th Airlift Wing.

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FOIA request

Mail FOIA requests to:
Office of Information and Privacy (NGB/JA-OIP)
Attention: ANG FOIA Requests
111 South George Mason Drive, AH2
Arlington, VA 22204-1373

Phone: 571-256-7838 or 703-607-5901
Fax: 703-607-3684

Requests can also be made on-line at www.efoia.af.mil or by e-mailing FOIA@ng.army.mil. When requesting by e-mail please indicate it is a request for the Air National Guard.

contacts

FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERS

189 AW Commander501.987.6011
Psychological Health501.987.8752
154th Training Squadron501.987.6041
Public Affairs501.987.6068
Finance(Milpay)501.987.5679
Finance (Travel)501.987.7622
Recruiting501.987.8612
Family Readiness501.987.5952
Honor Guard501.987.1438/501.987.7645
Military IDCards501.987.6703
Base Operator501.987.1110

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COVID-19 UPDATE LINKS

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189AW-23 Aug
Congrats SSgt Matthew Easley, from the 189th MXG Engine Shop on being the Golden Bolt Award winner today during the wing FOD walk! Nice work SSgt Easley! Way to keep a sharp eye! Arkansas National Guard
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189AW-22 Aug
Congratulations to the Arkansas Air National Guard Softball team for placing in the top five in four different categories in the 54th Annual ANG Softball Tournament. The tournament hosted 26 states over the course of three days, allowing #Airmen of the Arkansas National Guard to play 25 games! The 134th Air Refueling Wing, McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base hosted the tournament in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Way to go #Warriors and team Arkansas Air National Guard! #KnowYourMil #BeYourBest
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189AW-15 Aug
The 189th Airlift Wing is currently underway with new testing on a module for the C-130H. The new test detachment is currently working on building, modifying and improving onboard defensive systems within the aircraft. The #Airmen assigned to the test detachment as well the wing's maintainers are working hard to improve the legacy #Herk to make our mission even more ready, relevant and credible! #FourFansOfFreedom #GoGuard #KnowYourMil Arkansas National Guard Air National Guard
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189AW-14 Aug
Our Arkansas National Guard's State Partnership Program is soaring thanks to our 189th Operations Group! Crew members were selected to assist the Guatemalan Air Force stand up a new air squadron, teaching them best practices and sharing ideas. Props to our air crew for sharing your knowledge! #KnowYourMil #AirPower #SPP #FourFansofFreedom #GuatemalanAirForce #StatePartnershipProgram
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189AW-08 Aug
Good afternoon Warriors! Check out our latest #Warrior Newsletter! Inside, we recapped our June super drill as well as introduced our new Honorary Commander, Dr. Margaret Ellibee, chancellor of University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College! Arkansas National Guard Air National Guard Director Air National Guard The National Guard <a href="https://www.dvidshub.net/publication/issues/48686" target="_blank">https://www.dvidshub.net/publication/issues/48686</a>
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189AW-08 Aug
Chaplain (Maj.) Matt Garrison from the 188th Wing, Arkansas Air National Guard and his dog Cletus are ready to serve! Check out this story about a #citizenAirman whose dog has been trained as a therapy dog to provide emotional support to people in need. #KnowYourMil #BeYourBest #kudospadre
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189AW-07 Aug
Today, we pay tribute to all the brave men and women in uniform wounded on the battlefield, and to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. #PurpleHeartDay #HonorThem
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189AW-06 Aug
Come out this Saturday for the 189th Airlift Wing blood drive! Donate and save a life! Free T-shirt and ticket to the Little Rock Zoo for your contributions! C-ya out there!
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189AW-01 Aug
It&#39;s diesel power! Airmen from the 123rd Airlift Wing - Kentucky Air National Guard trained on the safe use and operation of different types of equipment to perform fueling operations. The Airmen are here working with the 189th Logistics Readiness Squadron, as well as the 19th Logistics Readiness Squadron at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. to get hands-on upgrade training that is unavailable at their Guard unit. #airpower #goguard #ducimus Arkansas National Guard| Air National Guard
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U.S. Air Force
189AW-29 Jul
Get your backpacks ready or let us do it for you! The 189th Airlift Wing is getting ready for their annual Back to School Brigade! If you are a 189th AW TSgt or below, come over to the 189th LRS training room Sunday, Aug. 11th, from 1-3 p.m. to get your supplies. Call 501-987-5952 for more info! #GoGuard #GuardFamilies #BackToSchool
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189AW-26 Jul
Hello Warriors, check out this #innovation highlight! Mr. William Caravello, of the 189th Security Forces Squadron, explains how a new tracking system saves time and improves the process. The Arkansas National Guard is proud of our #Airmen.
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189AW-25 Jul
More than 40 children from the Arkansas Minuteman Youth Camp visited the 189th Airlift Wing on July 23, 2019. Campers got the opportunity to see and touch a wide array of military equipment and asked lots of questions! The annual weeklong summer camp is provided free of charge to children ages 10-11 of Arkansas guardsmen and other service members. #KnowYourMil #BeYourBest #MMYC2019 Arkansas National Guard|Air National Guard
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U.S. Air Force
189AW-24 Jul
Congratulations to our Golden Bolt Award Winner - A1C Matthew Wolven from 189 AMXS!
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U.S. Air Force
189AW-19 Jul
Hey Warriors! Check out this week&#39;s #Innovation highlight! We have Maj. Justin Fitzpatrick, the 189th OG resource advisor explaining how the program he created helped track and budget money within the OG. The Arkansas National Guard is proud of our #Airmen! #BeYourBest #InnovationMonth #CitizenAirman AFWERX Air Education and Training Command
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189AW-18 Jul
Our #Airmen are always reaching and achieving! Check out the latest story of our newest navigator and how he made it to the Arkansas National Guard! Air National Guard Director #FourFansofFreedom https://www.dvidshub.net/news/332010/intel-air-crew-c-130h-navigator-meets-lifelong-goal Puerto Rico National Guard 156th Wing - Puerto Rico Air National Guard
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189AW-17 Jul
The National Guard Bureau&#39;s Drug Demand Reduction Program would like to share info regarding the use of marijuana in each of the 50 states. Please remember that as an active duty, reserve or activated Guard service member, it is illegal to possess or use marijuana regardless of where you live.
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189AW-12 Jul
Hey Warriors! In this week&#39;s #Innovation highlight, we have SrA Conrad explaining the ram removal tool he created. In the Arkansas National Guard our #Airmen are the best and brightest! #KnowYourMil #BeYourBest #InnovationMonth #CitizenAirman AFWERX Air Education and Training Command
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U.S. Air Force
189AW-10 Jul
Col. Wes Nichols, the 189th Airlift Wing vice commander did an amazing job highlighting our wing’s mission to interns at Governor Asa Hutchinson’s office! We’re proud to share our mission with the young interns! Arkansas National Guard #GoGuard #KnowYourMil
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189AW-04 Jul
Don’t forget about Liberty Fest tomorrow at Little Rock Air Force Base! See photos below for more info! See ya there!
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189AW-04 Jul
A letter from our wing commander, Col. Dean Martin, wishing our Airmen and their families a Happy Fourth of July! Stay safe celebrating America’s freedom! &#129413;
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@189aw-26 Jun
RT @ADHPIO: Governor Asa Hutchinson and State Epidemiologist Dr. Jennifer Dillaha will deliver an update about COVID-19 from Fort Smith tod…
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@189aw-12 Jun
RT @usairforce: Know the steps and resources. Take care of each other. https://t.co/D3nKKEbwEq
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@189aw-27 May
Super UTA is right around the corner and all members need to follow the link and watch this message from leadership… https://t.co/ltcKM2whVf
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@189aw-21 May
RT @fema: Not sure when to get tested for #COVID19? According to @CDCgov you should look out for these symptoms: 🔸 Cough or sore throat 🔸…
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@189aw-19 May
RT @CDCgov: When you wear a cloth face covering, you help protect those around you from #COVID19. Help keep each other safe by continuing t…
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@189aw-18 May
RT @ADHPIO: Dr. Nate Smith wears his cloth face covering to protect his colleagues at the Arkansas Department of Health. Do your part and w…
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@189aw-13 May
RT @AR_Emergencies: Starting today restaurants can provide dine-in service. This video outlines some of the limitations included in this ne…
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@189aw-12 May
RT @arkansasguard: Meet AR Air NG Airman 1st Class Nittara Gage. She is a logistics plans management specialist in the 189th Logistics Read…
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@189aw-07 May
RT @AR_Emergencies: Here are some resources to help you cope during #COVID19Ark. We know this can be a difficult time. If you're struggling…
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@189aw-05 May
RT @arkansasguard: Help us celebrate our strength in diversity as we honor our more than 100 Asian/Pacific Islanders in the ARNG and civili…
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@189aw-05 May
RT @StateDept: U.S. Citizen Travelers: Please enroll in https://t.co/LUiIr82ilp to receive alerts and ensure you can be located in an emerg…
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@189aw-04 May
RT @fema: 🔹 Chapel Hill, NC: Fed school children in need 🔹 Brooklyn, NY: Provided groceries at a food bank. More on the #wholeofAmerica re…
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@189aw-25 Apr
RT @AsaHutchinson: LIVE: Governor Hutchinson provides COVID-19 update to media (04.24.20) https://t.co/d4S9W018Fa
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@189aw-23 Apr
RT @arkansasguard: Our Soldiers and Airmen are proudly serving alongside our state and federal partners in this fight against the spread of…
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@189aw-22 Apr
RT @CDCgov: Rural Health Partners: Be sure to join a webinar tomorrow at 4 pm ET for updated #COVID19 guidance with public health practitio…
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@189aw-21 Apr
RT @StateDept: Today, the State Department commemorates #YomHaShoah. 2020 marks 75 years since the end of the Holocaust, in which more than…
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@189aw-20 Apr
RT @AsaHutchinson: I joined @foxandfriends this morning to discuss my newly formed economic recovery task force and the state’s efforts to…
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@189aw-20 Apr
RT @CDCgov: Quarantine and isolation are public health practices used to protect the public by preventing exposure to people who have or ma…
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@189aw-10 Apr
RT @arkansasguard: Thank you to all the medical professionals leading the fight against #COVID19 #Covid19ark #InThisTogether https://t.co/l…
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@189aw-09 Apr
RT @arkansasguard: Anyone needing employment, jobs are available. Arkansas Farm Corps needs workers during the COVID-19 crisis to keep our…