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186th Names Street after Sam Forbert Jr.

186th ARW renames street after Brig. Gen (retired) Sam Forbert in a ceremony June 29, 2023 at Key Field Air National Guard Base.

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186th Names Street after Sam Forbert Jr.

186th ARW renames street after Brig. Gen (retired) Sam Forbert in a ceremony June 29, 2023 at Key Field Air National Guard Base.

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Staff Sgt. Justin Harper, 186th Security Forces Squadron journeyman, works security at the front gate while wearing a hand-made face mask at Key Field Air National Guard Base, Meridian, Mississippi, May 6, 2020. The Clevelands and Mrs. Smarada have donated more than 300 masks to the personnel of Key Field during the COVID-19 epidemic. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Adam Vance)

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Airman First Class Robin Burkhalter, a personnel journeyman with the 186th Maintenance Group, works at her desk while wearing a hand-made face mask at Key Field Air National Guard Base, Meridian, Mississippi, May 6, 2020. The Clevelands and Mrs. Smarada have donated more than 300 masks to the personnel of Key Field during the COVID-19 epidemic. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Adam Vance)

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Donna Cleveland and her daughters, Lia and Lexi, sew face masks at their home in Union, Mississippi. The Clevelands have been making masks throughout the COVID-19 pandemic for healthcare workers, military members, and grocery store personnel. (Submitted photo)

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Mrs. Louisette Smarada sits at her sewing machine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where she has made around 100 masks for Key Field Air National Guard Base Airmen. (Submitted photo)

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2018 Air Force Association Meeting

U.S. Congressman Gregg Harper, MS-03, Master Sgt. William Allen with the 186th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Master Sgt. William Defoor with the 238th Air Support Operations Squadron (ASOS), Staff Sgt. Clayton Welch with the 238th ASOS, and Col. Edward Evans, commander of the 186th Air Refueling Wing, were special guests at the annual Air Force Association (AFA) meeting at the Holiday Inn, Meridian, Miss., April 5, 2018. The AFA recognized the Outstanding Airmen of the Year (OAOY) award winners from Key Field Air National Guard Base. Allen received the OAOY award in the senior non-commissioned officer category. Defoor received the 2018 Charles L. Sullivan Award. Welch received the OAOY award in the Airman category. Not present was Tech. Sgt. Jeremy Benton, with the 248th Air Traffic Control Squadron, who received the OAOY award in the non-commissioned officer category. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Adam Vance)

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Senior Airman Clayton Welch

Senior Airman Clayton Welch - 2017 Airman of the Year, 186th Air Refueling Wing

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Senior Non-commissioned Officer of the Year: Master Sgt. William K. Allen, with the 186th Maintenance Squadron

2017 Senior Non-commissioned Officer of the Year: Master Sgt. William K. Allen, with the 186th Maintenance Squadron

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2017 Non-commissioned Officer of the Year: Tech. Sgt. Jeremy E. Benton, with the 248th Air Traffic Control Squadron

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Master Sgt. William Defoor - Charles L. Sullivan Award

Master Sgt. William J. Defoor, with the 238th Air Support Operations Squadron, was selected for the Charles L. Sullivan Award.

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238th Change of Command

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Kelly Miller, commander of the 186th Operations Group, passes the guidon in a change of command ceremony to Lt. Col. Ross Goodin at Key Field Air National Guard Base, Meridian, Miss., Feb. 4, 2018. Goodin assumed command of the 238th Air Support Operations Squadron. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Adam Vance)

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186th Air Operations Group participates in Ulchi Freedom Guardian

U.S. Air Force Chaplain (Capt.) Stacey Pickering poses for a photo August 22, 2017, at Osan Air Base's life support area, Rush Park, Republic of Korea. Pickering has served as chaplain for the 500+ service members living at the LSA who are supporting the annual exercise Ulchi Freedom Guardian. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jacob Skovo)

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Lt. Col. Moseley Honored with Retirement Ceremony

U. S. Air Force Lt. Col. Charles Moseley, a family nurse practitioner with the 186th Medical Group (MG), receives a retirement order from Col. Peter Mercier, the commander of the 186th MG, at Key Field Air National Guard Base, Meridian, Miss., June 3, 2017. Moseley was honored for over thirty-eight years of military service with a retirement ceremony and reception. (U. S. Air National Guard Photo by Master Sgt. Richard L. Smith)

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Lt. Col. Gant Donates Blood

U. S. Air Force Lt. Col. Chris Gant, vice-commander of the 186th Mission Support Group, donates blood while C. J. Newell, United Blood Services donor care specialist, monitors his progress at Key Field Air National Guard Base, Meridian, Miss., Aug. 13, 2017. Gant participated in the blood drive during the August 2017 Unit Training Assembly. (U. S. Air National Guard Photo by Master Sgt. Richard L. Smith)

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Chief Master Sergeants from all Squadrons of the 186th ARW

186th Air Refueling Wing (ARW) Chief Master Sergeants stand at ease on Key Field Air National Guard Base, Meridian, Miss., Aug. 12, 2017. The Airmen, from all squadrons of the 186th ARW, attended a meeting conducted by Chief Master Sgt. Ronald C. Arthur, the Wing Command Chief Master Sergeant assigned to the 186th ARW. (U. S. Air National Guard Photo by Master Sgt. Richard L. Smith)

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Achter Honored With Retirement Ceremony

U. S. Air Force Retired Maj. Laura Achter, formerly with the 186th Air Refueling Wing (ARW), receives a U. S. Air Force KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft lithograph print from Col. Edward Evans, the commander of the 186th ARW, at Key Field Air National Guard Base, Meridian, Miss., Aug. 12, 2017. Achter was honored for over thirty-two years of military service with a retirement ceremony and reception. (U. S. Air National Guard Photo by Master Sgt. Richard L. Smith)

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Master Sgt. Hagan Receives Unit Safety Award

U. S. Air Force Master Sgt. Nathan Hagan, assigned to the 186th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, receives the Unit Safety Award from Col. Edward Evans, the commander of the 186th Air Refueling Wing (ARW), at Key Field Air National Guard Base, Meridian, Miss., Aug. 12, 2017. Hagan was nominated for this award for his actions on July 16, 2016, when he noticed a developing hydraulic leak during a launch procedure for a U. S Air Force KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft. His dedication to assuring the proper operation and safety of an Air Force asset prevented multiple system failures and assured the safety of the aircrew and passengers. (U. S. Air National Guard Photo by Master Sgt. Richard L. Smith)

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Staff Sgt. Thedford Receives Unit Safety Award

U. S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jermarcus Thedford, assigned to the 186th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, receives the Unit Safety Award from Col. Edward Evans, the commander of the 186th Air Refueling Wing (ARW), at Key Field Air National Guard Base, Meridian, Miss., Aug. 12, 2017. Thedford was nominated for this award for his actions on Feb. 8, 2017, when he extinguished a fire outside the 186th ARW headquarters building. He quickly controlled a volatile incident and prohibited further damage to the building. (U. S. Air National Guard Photo by Master Sgt. Richard L. Smith)

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186ARW Fire Department Training

186th Air Refueling Wing Fire Department conducts annual confined space training at Key Field Air National Guard Base, Meridian, Miss., April 26, 2017. Firefighters utilized rescue retrieval equipment and practiced emergency and rescue procedures. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Capt. Sabrina Dalton)

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