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  • Top Air Guard Units Compete for National Food Service Award

    Kitchens from three Air National Guard units, chosen from around the nation, are competing this month for "best food service" in the Air Guard. Services Flight of the Iowa Air National Guard's 185th Air Refueling Wing in Sioux City is one of the units who invited representatives from the Hennessy

  • CCAF Grads Honored at Base Ceremony

    As students from around the area return to school for the spring semester, 17 members of the 185th Air Refueling Wing (ARW), in Sioux City, IA participated in a graduation ceremony. The Iowa ANG Airmen were honored for completing their Associates Degrees in 2013, through the Community College of the

  • Airmen Recognized for Combat Action

    SIOUX CITY, IA - Four members of the Iowa Air Guard's 185th Iowa Air Refueling Wing, Sioux City, Iowa, were awarded the Air Force Combat Action Medal (AFCAM) at a recent ceremony in Sioux City. Tech. Sgt. Thadeus E. Miller, Staff Sgt. Megan M. Huber, retired Staff Sgt. Jon L. Pinkleman and retired

  • Airman’s Volunteerism earns Service Medal and Olympic Gold!

    Master Sgt. Bill Wiseman was recently awarded the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal for his involvement in Special Olympics. As a traditional guardsman with the Iowa Air Guard's 185th Air Refueling Wing, in Sioux City, Wiseman also has a full time civilian job and is the father of a

  • RF-84 Thunderflash The Predator of the 1950's

    The 1950's era Republic RF-84 photo reconnaissance aircraft that is on static display at the Sioux City, Iowa Air Guard Base recently went through a significant make over. The aircraft spent several months in the fabrication shop and as time permitted it was cleaned and restored. The final step was

  • Return with Honor: 185th Commemorate the Loss of a Siouxland Hero

    A week ago, the nation mourned the loss of one of its most distinguished military heroes, Col. George "Bud" Day. Across the country, friends, military members, and political leaders shared stories and memories of the most decorated military veteran since General MacArthur. The 185th Air Refueling

  • A Chapter in the Life of a Veteran KC-135

    If you have fond memories of a beloved old car and wish you still owned it, you may be able to understand the relationship Master Sgt. Dave Brink, a KC-135 crew chief had with his airplane. You may also understand his heartache when his airplane was reassigned to a different unit in June as part of

  • 185th Career Spotlight: Aircraft Hydraulics

    The hydraulic shop at the 185th Air Refueling Wing (ARW) repairs and maintains the hydraulic systems of the 60-year-old KC-135. Whether it is the flight control surfaces or the refueling boom, all of the moving parts on the aircraft are affected by the hydraulic system.Tech Sgt. Chris Fergen, a

  • Over 160 Airmen Honored at Annual Welcome Home Ceremony

    Col. Brian Miller, Commander of the 185th Air Refueling Wing (ARW), along with esteemed community leaders, honored the over 160 members of the 185th who deployed in support of global contingency operations over the last year this Sunday at the annual "Welcome Home Ceremony." Col. Miller said, "Every

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