179th Airlift Wing patch

179th Airlift Wing

C-130 aircraft

The 179th Airlift Wing fulfills airlift missions by transporting personnel and cargo throughout the United States and the world. In addition, the 179th Airlift Wing participates in disaster relief efforts and other domestic emergencies as required. It is ready to deploy to overseas bases when directed by higher headquarters.

• 164th Airlift Squadron
• 179th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
• 179th Civil Engineer Squadron
• 179th Communications Flight
• 179th Comptroller Flight
• 179th Force Support Squadron
• 179th Logistics Readiness Squadron
• 179th Maintenance Group
• 179th Maintenance Operations Flight
• 179th Maintenance Squadron
• 179th Medical Group
• 179th Mission Support Group
• 179th Operations Group
• 179th Operations Support Squadron
• 179th Security Forces Squadron

Geographically Separated Units
• 200th RED HORSE Squadron
• 200th RED HORSE Squadron Det 1

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HISTORY

Personnel from the 179th Tactical Fighter Group stand in formation outside of their hangar.

C-130 Hercules taking off.

VIDEOS

BUCKEYE GUARD ~ July 2022

Video by Staff Sgt. George Davis, Ohio National Guard Public Affairs

Celebrating the end of a flying legacy
C-130 Hercules took to the skies over Mansfield during a ceremonial final flight as the wing prepares to transition to a cyberspace mission.

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PHOTO GALLERY

Guard member in hazmat uniform being sprayed down by firefighter

11-06-2022 ~
179th Airlift Wing maintains readiness during CBRNE training

Senior Airman Kristina Schneider poses in front of a firetruck

08-12-2022 ~ Air Force names Ohio ANG member one of 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year

A C-130H Hercules is sprayed with an arc of water by firefighters while on tarmac, Headline reads: 179th Airlift Wing Celebrates Flying Legacy.

04-23-2022 ~
“Flying Legacy” tribute ceremony celebrates

Airmen in tug-o-war contest: Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month

04-10-2022 ~
Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month

Female Airman stands with arms crossed in front of fire engine and aircraft.

02-22-2022 ~
Airman tops in her class at basic training

Airmen de-icing C-130H.

02-05-2022 ~
C-130H de-icing keeps mission flying in Mansfield

Air Guard leadership stand in front of colors.

12-03-2021 ~ 179th Airlift Wing conducts change of command

Graphic of Air Guard uniform with headline and nbinary code.

08-25-2021 ~ 179th selected for first cyber warfare wing

Closeup of girl hugging her dad while other service members greet loved ones in background.

07-09-2021
Last rotations return

Airmen are greeted by fellow airmen as they dapart aircraft

05-05-2021
Airmen return from Middle East

Airmen in cockpit of C-130H.

10-08-2020
Air Data Test Set

Airmen stand in front of firetruck.

09-27-2020
Members Provide Lifesaving Aid

Headshot of airman in survival gear in forest.

08-25-2020
Annual Training

Profile of Brig. Gen. Gary McCue, the new director of the joint staff for the Ohio National Guard who was promoted during an Aug. 7, 2020, ceremony in Columbus, Ohio.

08-07-2020
Brig. Gen. Gary McCue

Kristina Lee and Col. Andrew Lee pose for photo on farm with barn in the background.

04-28-2020
Military Child of the Year

Group Airmen stand in line in front of room.

01-30-2020 ~
Welcome Home Ceremony

Football team runs across field with Air Guard Members.

12-06-2019 ~ Mansfield Senior High School Herc Challenge

Airmen beginning of run.

05-19-2019 ~ SAPR 5K

Airmen swings at whiffle ball.

09-15-2018 ~ Strike out Sexual Assault event

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Guard member in hazmat uniform being sprayed down by firefighter Senior Airman Kristina Schneider poses in front of a firetruck A C-130H Hercules is sprayed with an arc of water by firefighters while on tarmac, Headline reads: 179th Airlift Wing Celebrates Flying Legacy. Airmen in tug-o-war contest: Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month Air Guard leadership stand in front of colors. Airmen de-icing C-130H. Air Guard leadership stand in front of colors. Graphic of Air Guard uniform with headline and binary code. Closeup of girl hugging her dad while other service members greet loved ones in background. Airmen are greeted by fellow airmen as they dapart aircraft Airmen in cockpit of C-130H. Airmen stand in front of firetruck. Headshot of airman in survival gear in forest. Profile of Brig. Gen. Gary McCue, the new director of the joint staff for the Ohio National Guard who was promoted during an Aug. 7, 2020, ceremony in Columbus, Ohio. Kristina Lee and Col. Andrew Lee pose for photo on farm with barn in the background. Airmen beginning of run. Group Airmen stand in line in front of room. Football team runs across field with Air Guard Members. Airmen swings at whiffle ball.

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STORY ARCHIVE

10.08.2014: 179th receives final two C-130H Hercules, completes fleet of eight

06.30.2015: Disaster Food Truck (video)

09.27.2016: 179th Airlift Wing hosts ‘Pilot for a Day’: Agustin “AGU” Cal

12.22.2016: 179th AW’s Jones takes reins as Ohio Air National Guard state command chief

02.19.2017: 179th Airlift Wing goes to Africa to participate in Exercise Flintlock

03.17.2017: Meet the 179th Airlift Wing's first all-female loadmaster crew

08.05.2017: Ohio National Guard gives back to residents in two Central Ohio counties

01.26.2018: 179th Airlift Wing Communications Flight tabbed as best in Air National Guard

02.03.2018: 179th Airlift Wing makes history with first female wing commander in Ohio Air Guard

04.11.2018: Air National Guard director visits two OHANG wings

08.02.2018: Always together: Identical twins serve in same Air National Guard wing

08.19.2018: 179th Airlift Wing member provides medical assistance at Cleveland Indians game

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

10.12.2018: New Ohio Air National Guard recruit follows her father’s path

10.15.2018: From Mexico to Mansfield: An Ohio Air National Guard member’s story

11.21.2018: 179th Airlift Wing recruiter finds success through innovation

12.06.2018: Airman travels to southern tip of globe to support Operation Deep Freeze

12.15.2018: Holiday Messages from Soldiers & Airmen

12.30.2018   Lt. Col. (Dr.) Peter Lee: Airman Balances Many Roles

01.13.2019   Sgt. Joseph Langston: Airman Uses The Air Force to Better Himself Both in and out of Uniform

01.13.2019   Senior Airman Tyrell Shaw: Airman uses positive attitude to help overcome adversity

01.19.2019   Senior Airman Dionna Sims: AA/BHM reminder of past, present, future for 179th AW Airman

01.22.2019   Staff Sgt. Patrick Williams: Living the Airman's Creed: Citizen-Airman serves community, state and nation in variety of roles

02.09.2019 Maj. Devin Conway: Airman, Mother, Nurse

02.18.2019   Chandlers: Her first, his last: father and daughter deploy together

02.10.2019   Tech. Sgt. Sarah Lewis: 179th Airlift Wing Member Provides Care Near and Far

02.10.2019   Capt. Rachael Wheeler: Medical caregivers support troop readiness

03.07.2019   179th Airlift Wing members return from deployment

03.10.2019   Staff Sgt. Jan Almasy: Airman Serves His Wingmen Through Victim Advocacy

03.10.2019   Master Sergeant Lyndsy Bringman: Airman Supports Wingmen Through Victim Advocacy

03.10.2019   Staff Sgt. Heather Stoffer: Airman Serves as Victim Advocate

06.20.2019   Cleveland Drug Enforcement Administration: Air National Guard Highlight (video)

08.20.2019   Airman helps combat opioid epidemic (story)

08.28.2019   Airman Helps Fight War on Drugs

09.15.2019   Silver Arrow in BiH - a display of partnership, newly acquired capabilities

01.30.2020   Members of 179th Security Forces Squadron return from deployment

04.28.2020   National Guard's ‘Military Child of the Year’ comes from 179th Airlift Wing Family

08.25.2020   Maintaining readiness amid COVID-19: Adaptability key to 179th AW’s continued training

08.25.2021   179th AW selected as preferred location for Air National Guard’s first cyber warfare wing