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  • 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.

  • Key Field Officially in the Running for the KC-46

    KEY FIELD AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Miss. – The 186th Air Refueling Wing (ARW) received word today that the wing is officially a candidate for the potential selection to receive the KC-46A Pegasus, the U.S. Air Force’s most advanced aerial refueling aircraft.

  • Key Field Airman Joins Governor Reeves to Prevent Suicide

    Master Sgt. Brandy S. Gordon, a member of the 186th Air Mobility Operations Squadron, attended a ceremony in downtown Jackson, Miss., August 28, 2024. Governor Tate Reeves, the Mississippi National Guard’s commander-in-chief, hosted the event, during which he signed a proclamation declaring the

  • KC-135 Flight Simulator Returns to Key Field

    The 186th Air Refueling Wing celebrated the long-awaited return of the KC-135 Flight Simulator, today, by hosting a ribbon-cutting ceremony to recognize the hard work and dedication of those who were instrumental in bringing the aircrew training system back to the base.In the early 1990s, the 186th

  • Revolutionizing Air Power

    With today's world rapidly evolving, the United States Air Force has embraced an operational concept known as Agile Combat Employment (ACE) which emphasizes flexibility, adaptability, and maximizing capability to enhance air power. During annual training, July 15-20, at the Combat Readiness Training

  • Uithoven Leaves a Legacy in Airfield Management

    On a day marked by camaraderie and farewells, Chief Master Sgt. Will Uithoven stepped into the Airfield Management Advisory Council meeting on April 15, 2024, in Gulfport. His purpose was twofold: to reconnect with old friends and to impart wisdom gleaned from his 20-year tenure in airfield