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  • 189th MSG and FSS, 154th TRS see changes of command

    The 189th Airlift Wing saw three changes of command over three days this month as recent changes at the state level ripple through the Air Guard and the wing.On Friday, March 6, Lt. Col. Tom Parker took the reins of the 189th Airlift Wing's 154th Training Squadron during a change of command ceremony

  • Maintenance Group commander promoted

    On the afternoon of Saturday, March 7, the 189th Airlift Wing hangar filled with well-wishers, co-workers, friends and family to see Chris Montanaro promoted from lieutenant colonel to colonel.Montanaro is the commander of the 189th Maintenance Group and is responsible for all back shop maintenance

  • 189th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Change of Command

    The 189th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (AMXS) of the 189th Airlift Wing, Arkansas Air National Guard, held a change of command ceremony at Hangar 207 here, Sept. 6.Maj. Clifford Franklin relinquished command of the squadron to Maj. Christopher Wolter, who has commanded the wing's communications

  • Putting the family in FSS

    The 189th Force Support Squadron's Airman and Family Readiness Flight has a new face in it. His name is Mr. Ed Summers. Hired in March of this year, Mr. Summers is now the Program Manager for the 189thAirlift Wing's Family Programs. He may be a new addition to the FSS and the 189AW, but Mr. Summers

  • 189th AW chef places second in state park culinary competition

    On February 5th, 2013, SSgt. Jessica Sterlin participated in Arkansas State Parks first annual "Top Chef" competition held at Lake Fort Smith State Park during the annual Food Service Conference. She was selected by the Ozark Folk Center State Park to head the two-person team consisting of Joe

  • 189th Airlift Wing receives an excellent in all they do

    The 189th Airlift Wing of the Arkansas Air National Guard announced on Dec. 11 that it had completed a week-long complia...nce inspection here by representatives from the Air Force's Air Education and Training Command and the Air National Guard Logistics Compliance Assessment Team. The inspection,

  • An interview with the new 189 AW vice commander

    The 189th Airlift Wing has announced a new vice commander that is no stranger to the wing. Col. Richard C. Oxner has had a great impact during his previous leadership roles in the 189th to include Civil Engineer Commander and Mission Support Group Commander. He recently served at the Pentagon and is

  • First 189 AW African American Colonel retires

    After nearly 40 years of military service, the 189th Airlift Wing's first African American colonel has retired.On August 30, 2012, Col. Ronald W. McDaniel retired from the Arkansas Air National Guard. His retirement ceremony was held at the Little Rock Air Force Base theater on August 4,