186th Air Refueling Wing News

Smith Takes Command of the 186th Air Refueling Wing

Capt. Sabrina Dalton — Sun, 08 Aug 2021 00:00:00 GMT

The 186th Air Refueling Wing (ARW) welcomed a new commander in a change of command ceremony held Aug. 7, 2021, at Key Field Air National Guard Base, Meridian, Mississippi.

186th Air Refueling Wing sharpens skills at Annual Training

Airman 1st Class Wesley Britt — Mon, 19 Jul 2021 15:39:00 GMT

Members of the 186th Air Refueling Wing (ARW), from Key Field Air National Guard (ANG) Base, Meridian, Mississippi, participated in Annual Training (AT), also known as “Summer Camp,” at CRTC, July 10-17, 2021, in Gulfport, Miss.

The 248th Air Traffic Control Squadron offers Career Opportunities all over the Radar

Tech. Sgt. Angela Stebbins — Sun, 08 Nov 2020 19:24:00 GMT

On any given day, thousands of military airplanes take off and land all over the world. Here at Key Field Air National Guard Base, Meridian, Mississippi, the 248th Air Traffic Control Squadron (ATCS), manages that air traffic. In fact, it is the busiest airport in the state of Mississippi for military and commercial air traffic, and the second busiest Air National Guard wide for total operations. The 248th provides service to all aircraft which includes commercial airline, civilian general aviation, and military aircraft. Managing all of this air traffic requires the efforts of a synchronized group of airmen to operate and maintain the dozens of high tech, sophisticated systems and equipment.

Chief Master Sgt. Darren D. McMullen named 8th Command Chief Master Sergeant of the 186th Air Refueling Wing

DoD News — Tue, 22 Sep 2020 15:38:00 GMT

KEY FIELD AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Miss. – Chief Master Sgt. Darren D. McMullen was recently selected to serve as the 8th Command Chief Master Sergeant for the 186th Air Refueling Wing (ARW). In selecting McMullen, Col. Edward H. Evans, Jr., commander of the 186th ARW, said McMullen brings experience, professionalism, and a lead-by-example mentality that the Wing’s Airmen will appreciate and want to emulate.

Citizens Helping to Keep Key Field Airmen Safe

DoD News — Thu, 23 Jul 2020 18:16:17 GMT

‘Service Before Self’ is one of three tenants of the Air Force Core Values. There are two ladies who are not in the military, but are serving with their time and talents to help keep the men and women of the 186th Air Refueling Wing (ARW) at Key Field Air National Guard Base (ANGB) in Meridian, Mississippi, safe.

Mississippi National Guard supports community with COVID-19 testing

DoD News — Sun, 05 Apr 2020 18:16:22 GMT

KEY FIELD AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Miss. - Approximately 25 members of the Mississippi National Guard’s (MSNG), 186th Air Refueling Wing (ARW) and the 47th Civil Support Team (CST) assisted with COVID-19 testing, April 1, 2020, in Meridian, Mississippi, at the Bonita Lakes Mall COVID-19 mobile testing facility.

Simulators shape the future at the 186th Air Refueling Wing

Story by Capt. Sabrina Dalton, Chief of Public Affairs — Wed, 08 Nov 2017 14:53:00 GMT

Currently, there are three different simulators that provide VR training for the 238th Air Support Operations Squadron (ASOS), 248th Air Traffic Control Squadron (ATCS), and the 153rd Air Refueling Squadron (ARS). In years past, the base also housed a KC-135R aircraft simulator that was moved off-station shortly after 2005 with the U.S. Department of Defense’s base realignment and closure (BRAC) decision which reorganized military installations.

Mississippi National Guard Senior Leaders Retrace their Roots

DoD News — Fri, 22 Sep 2017 15:34:00 GMT

National Guardsmen from around the state traveled over 3,000 miles in three days to witness history

TACPs - Saving Lives on the Battlefield

1st. Lt. Sabrina Dalton — Sun, 06 Nov 2016 18:29:00 GMT

When envisioning images of military special operations, one typically goes down a list to

AMC Commander Discusses Tanker Mission at Key Field

Capt. Steven Stubbs — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 16:32:47 GMT

U. S. Air Force General Carlton Everhart II sat down with Rep. Greg Harper (R - MS, 3rd District)

Key Field Honors Former Leaders

1st Lt. Sabrina Dalton — Fri, 12 Feb 2016 15:50:29 GMT

Former wing commanders and command chiefs gathered as honored guests to remember the past and learn

ESGR educates, informs local business leaders

Capt. Steven Stubbs — Fri, 17 Jul 2015 20:03:16 GMT

COMBAT READINESS TRAINING CENTER, Miss. - The Mississippi Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve

Key Field 2015 annual training sharpens skills and builds camaraderie

1st Lt. Sabrina Dalton — Fri, 17 Jul 2015 15:39:04 GMT

Key Field service members convened at the Gulfport-based training center July 11 - 25 for Annual

Women of Key Field Celebrated

1st Lt Sabrina Dalton — Tue, 10 Mar 2015 13:41:16 GMT

Key Field recognized and celebrated past and present female members of the 186th Air Refueling Wing

Key Field Airmen Recognized by Coast Guard

2nd Lt. Sabrina Dalton — Sun, 08 Feb 2015 20:54:00 GMT

Forty Airmen with the 186th Civil Engineer Squadron received the Coast Guard Meritorious Unit

Key Field supports local, national interests

Capt. Steven Stubbs — Sun, 08 Feb 2015 20:07:10 GMT

The unique missions of the Mississippi Air National Guard provide Key Field's 1,200+ personnel an

Key Field celebrates holidays with Family Day

Capt. Steven Stubbs — Thu, 18 Dec 2014 20:45:35 GMT

Mississippi Air National Guard service members and their families enjoyed spending time together and

Barrier-breaking Miss. National Guard officer dies at 58

Emily Le Coz — Tue, 21 Jan 2014 13:51:38 GMT

The first female general officer in the history of the Mississippi National Guard died Thursday

Nabors takes command of the 186th ARW

Brian Livingston — Sat, 11 Jan 2014 17:08:34 GMT

The first thing Col. Mike Nabors did when he took over command of the 186th Air Refueling Wing at

Forged by Necessity, Strengthened by Resolve and Purpose: the National Guard celebrates its 377th birthday

Bill Boehm — Tue, 17 Dec 2013 21:45:36 GMT

The National Guard as the organized militia of the United States was born in Boston, Mass, on