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  • 185th ARW Host Family Fun Day

    Despite the threat of thunder storms, the weather cooperated with members of the 185th Air Refueling Wing (ARW) as they enjoyed their annual 185th Family Fun Day. Hundreds of Airmen and their spouses, children, parents, and significant others gathered at Bluff's Area Family Center in Sergeant Bluff

  • Military Youth Learn Survival Skills

    With camouflage paint on their faces and armed with compass and map, a team of young survivalists trek into the woods. Their objective: locate a can the size of a shoebox without being seen by the rival team. This was one of the activities 14 teens embarked on during Military Youth Survival Day,

  • 185th Public Affairs Members Win In Media Contest

    Three members of the 185th Public Affairs placed in the National Guard Media Contest. This is the 30th year for the contest and it recognizes the work of Army and Air National Guard PA community. Winners will be moved up to the Army and Air Force contests for a chance at winning the Thomas Jefferson

  • Father Inspired to Serve By His Children

    Most service members join the military after high school or college when they are in their late teens or early twenties. However, the 185th's newest member did not follow that pattern. Major (Dr.) Glenn Harden entered military service for the first time at age 56. The swearing in ceremony took place

  • A call for Iowa agricultural knowledge

    (SB) - Neil Stockfleth, former Sergeant Bluff Luton school board member and formerly with the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service, is heading to Afghanistan this coming August. A lieutenant colonel with the 185th Air Refueling Wing (ARW), Stockfleth's one year mission couples his military

  • New Wing Command Chief Takes the Reigns

    Chief Master Sgt. David Miller of the 185th Air Refueling Wing (ARW) took over the position of Wing Command Chief Saturday in a change of command ceremony at Sioux City Air National Guard Base, a position formerly held by Chief Master Sgt. Donald Kuehl. Miller is now the Wing's 5th Command

  • 185th Services Members Awarded NCO and SNCO of the Year

    Sioux City, IA--Master Sergeant Dane Wagner and Staff Sergeant Leah Fishman of the 185th ARW Services Flight received high honors when they were selected as the 2009 Air Reserve Component Services Senior NCO and NCO of the year. The two airmen received their awards in San Antonio, Texas during the

  • Western Iowa Tech Community College offers Basic Rider Course

    As the snow starts to melt and weather improves, many are preparing for the upcoming motorcycle riding season. Airmen can now register for the Basic Rider Course (BRC) hosted by Western Iowa Tech Community College.The BRC is a required course for all Airmen who wish to ride their motorcycles on any

  • 185th ARW Fitness Center Receives $50,000 Renovation

    Members of the 185th Air Refueling Wing had an opportunity to see the newly renovated fitness center at the base this weekend. The 185th Fitness Team gave tours of the new facilities and explained the new fitness opportunities available to unit members.The $50,000 renovation includes seven new

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