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  • 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

  • SGLI Stops 120 Days After You Separate - What Next

    The Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance (SGLI) plan is the life insurance plan most military members have while serving in an active capacity in the military. However, SGLI stops 120 days after a member separates or retires. Those separating or retiring can elect Veterans' Group Life Insurance

  • 185th Holiday Project

    Traditional and full-time members of the 185th Air Refueling Wing, Iowa Air National Guard, Sioux City, Iowa volunteered to spread Christmas cheer to over 160 residents at the Prime Assisted Living Apartments in downtown Sioux City and the Country Side Senior Living Apartments in Morningside on

  • Nurse Shares Iraq Experience

    Kym Hummel of rural Jefferson shared her experiences and pictures of her tour of duty in Iraq earlier this year with veterans and their guests at a Veterans Day coffee Monday, November 12, at the American Legion Auxiliary Room in Elk Point. Hummel is a nurse and a major with the 185th Air Refueling

  • Mission Support Flight

    The 185th Mission Support Flight (MSF) provides support for 185th members and their families. We also provide assistance to other Guard and Reserve forces and their family members throughout the tri-state area whether it be Air Force, Army or Navy. A friendly smile and very helpful attitude is what

  • VA's Suicide Hot Line Begins Operations

    WASHINGTON - To ensure veterans with emotional crises have round-the-clock access to trained professionals, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has begun operation of a national suicide prevention hot line for veterans. "Veterans need to know these VA professionals are literally a phone call

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