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  • Iowa Couple Works To Get Beef Sticks To Troops

    One Iowa couple is making sure U.S. troops in Iraq and Afghanistan are getting a taste of home. And they're doing so with help from an extensive network of volunteers, and from the Iowa Air National Guard's 185th Air Refueling Wing. Ted and Dee Ann Paulsrud of Danbury, both of whom are long-time

  • 185th ARW Delivers Fuel for Siouxland's Economy

    It is difficult, if not impossible, to assess the single greatest contribution made to this community and our country by Sioux City's 185th Iowa Air National Guard (ANG) unit. Over the course of their illustrious six decades of military service, in addition to the significant impact they have had

  • Ceremony Honors Guard Members After Deployment

    More than 50 men and women from the 185th Air Refueling Wing, Iowa National Guard, were honored Sunday for their service in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. "You exemplify the adventurous spirit that makes world class airmen," wing commander Col. Brian Miller said.

  • Winter Blast: Another Successful Family Evening

    "Winter Blast" is a time to use all that extra energy building up over the winter months. This year's Winter Blast held on February 2, at the Long Lines Family Recreation Center. "We had a great time," said Nikki Prosser, wife of 185th member Tech. Sgt. Michael Prosser. "It was a huge success and we

  • 185th Will Deploy to Southwest Asia

    SIOUX CITY -- About 150 members of the 185th Air Refueling Wing are headed to Southwest Asia later this spring, the unit commander, Col Brian Miller said Monday. Col. Miller said 185th personnel and tankers would provide aerial refueling in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi

  • Remembering the Air Guard in Vietnam

    Four Air Guard Tactical Fighting Squadrons (TFS) served in-country in Vietnam from1968-69. Their story started 40 years ago, not directly because of the war in Vietnam, but rather in the wake of the North Korean seizure of the American Navy spy ship USS Pueblo on Jan. 23, 1968. America was deeply

  • Master Sgt. Zediker Awarded FM NCOIC of the Year

    Master Sgt., Bartholomew Zediker of the 185th Air Refueling Wing, Sioux City, Iowa Air National Guard, was recently awarded as the financial management senior non-commissioned officer of the year for the entire Air National Guard. He was recognized for leading the finance team through a successful

  • United Way Acknowledges 'Sensational 7' Companies

    Dr. Michael and Lynn Kafka, 2007-08 campaign co-chairs, announced total of $1,429,136 has been raised to date toward the $3.1 million community impact campaign goal. "Our fund-raising efforts are seeing positive results because of the tremendous community-wide support for the campaign. We have seen

  • Outstanding Unit Award

    On January 30, 2008, the 185th Air Refueling Wing (ARW), Iowa Air National Guard was awarded the 'Outstanding Unit Award' for 2007 by the Director of the Air National Guard in Washington D.C., Lt. General Craig R. McKinley. "The dedication and commitment of the members of the 185th ARW enable the

  • Ortmann Retires: Last Vietnam Vet in 185th

    Master Sgt. Michael Ortmann retired 6 January 2008, after 33 years of service in the military, nine of which were with the 185th Air Refueling Wing, Air National Guard, in Sioux City, Iowa. Ortmann was one of a handful of remaining members of the 185th to have served in Vietnam. Ortmann grew up on a

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