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  • 238th ASOS leaves legacy of warrior ethos, bravery, and comradery

    Humble, brave, valiant, selfless, and highly decorated are just a few words to describe members of the 238th Air Support Operations Squadron (ASOS), Key Field Air National Guard (ANG) Base in Meridian, Mississippi. Comprised of Special Warfare Airmen known as TACPs or Tactical Air Control Party,

  • 248th Air Traffic Control Mission Expands

    KEY FIELD AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Miss. -- The 248th Air Traffic Control Squadron (ATCS) recently transitioned to the Combat Airfield Operations Squadron (CAOS). The 248th CAOS has a rich history dating back to its inception in 1997 as the 248th Air Traffic Control Squadron. Initially established

  • 186 ARW Airmen Recognized for Inauguration Support

    KEY FIELD AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Miss. – In January, airmen and soldiers from the Mississippi National Guard (MSNG) deployed to Washington D.C. in support of the 60th presidential inaugurationMembers of the 186th Security Forces Squadron and one member of the 186th Logistics Readiness Squadron

  • 186 ARW Participates in National Level Exercise

    Key Field Air National Guard Base, Miss.- 500 service members from U.S. military active, guard, and reserve components participated in Sentry South-Southern Strike, a combat training exercise, hosted annually in Mississippi at the Combat Readiness Training Center and Camp Shelby Joint Forces

  • 186 ARW and NAS Meridian sign Memorandum of Understanding

    186th Air Refueling Wing (ARW) Commander, Col. Cynthia Smith and Naval Air Station (NAS) Meridian Commanding Officer, Capt. Luke Davis, signed the first ever Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between NAS Meridian and the 186 ARW on Dec. 13, 2024, during a press conference at NAS Meridian.  

  • 186th Air Refueling Wing Hosts its Annual Family Day

    The 186th Air Refueling Wing hosted its 2024 Family Day event during the December drill. This event, held annually at the base, plays a significant role in fostering a sense of community among the military families.Airmen and their families gathered at the base to enjoy food and games and spend time

  • Logistics Officer Receives NGAUS Award

    Ask a logistician about their job, and they might mention something about “putting out fires.” While most would use the tongue-in-cheek phrase to describe working through stressful situations, Capt. Richard “Addison” Swink, a Logistics Readiness Officer in the 186th Air Refueling Wing (ARW) of the

  • Key Field Provides Updates to Congressman Michael Guest and Staff

    Today, Congressman Michael Guest and staff visited the 186th Air Refueling Wing where they received a mission capability briefing and an update on the strategic basing process of the KC-46 Pegasus aircraft, representing the next generation of aerial refueling.