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  • Southbridge, Now Open For Business

    "On time, on budget!" That was the theme reiterated by Sioux City Iowa's city council members at this morning's ribbon cutting ceremony, officially opening the new Southbridge Drive near the airport entrance in Sioux City. For the Iowa National Guard's 185th Air Refueling Wing (ARW), the Southbridge

  • Airsoft Guns Bring a Realistic Feel to Deadly Force Training

    With tighter budgets, Air Force units are looking to get the most out of every dollar spent on training. For the 185th Air Refueling Wing (ARW) Security Forces, airsoft guns provide an answer for realistic training that does not break the budget. Manufactured to look exactly like their real

  • 185th Member Honored as Top Student at Airment Leadership School

    Senior Airman Brennan M. Gill, a member of the 185th Air Refueling Wing (ARW) was presented the John L. Levitow award for her accomplishments at Airman Leadership School during the class graduation ceremony at the I.G. Brown Training and Education Center , July 19, 2012.Senior Airman Gill, a

  • Free Park Pass still Free for Military Members

    While many vacationers may already be back to work, there is still a lot of summer remaining to take advantage of a special offer from the National Parks. For those who may have some remaining leave, or may still be anticipating a longer vacation, you may want to plan a visit to a National Park;

  • 185th Restores Classic A-7 Corsair

    A piece of 185th Air Refueling Wing (ARW) history received a facelift courtesy of the 185th fabrication shop and the crew in the Air National Guard paint facility, here in Sioux City. An A-7K Corsair with tail 81-073 is now complete with new metal work and fresh paint making it look like it did in

  • 2nd Annual POW/MIA Remembrance Run/Walk Kicks off Memorial Day Weekend

    Sioux City, Iowa - Memorial Day weekend is the official kick off to summer. While many were enjoying the weekend, a few took time out of their weekend to show their appreciation for those who have sacrificed for us all. The 2nd Annual POW/MIA Remembrance Run/Walk was held on a high school track at

  • Felts Awarded Considine Scholarship

    Colby Felts, the son of Senior Master Sgt. (Ret.) Jackie Felts and Master Sgt. Kevin Felts of the 185th Air Refueling Wing (ARW), was the recipient of this year's Colonel V. Thomas Considine academic scholarship. The $500 scholarship is named after Colonel Thomas Considine, former Wing Commander of

  • Iowa National Guard Marathon Team Competes in Lincoln National Guard Marathon

    Despite an early morning thunder storm that threatened to cancel the race, four guard members from the Iowa Air and Army National Guard joined  10,000 runners who raced in the 35th Annual Lincoln National Guard Marathon, Sunday, May 6, 2012 in Lincoln, NEB. Marty Hogan and Melissa Knight of the Iowa

  • Wyrick Lightens the Mood at Military Ball

    Colonel (Dr.) Brett A. Wyrick, a retired National Guard Air Surgeon, and current Director of the Medical Services for the Air National Guard, spoke at the 185th Air Refueling Wing's (ARW) Military Ball Saturday evening at the Marina Inn in South Sioux City, Neb. The past year has been challenging

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