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248th Air Traffic Control Squadron 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 to provide air traffic control services, the squadron holds a vital role in managing airspace and ensuring safe flight operations. However, as warfare evolved and the need for more agile and flexible operations increased, the squadron underwent a significant transformation to meet modern combat demands.
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248th Air Traffic Control Squadron Mission Expands

Tech. Sgt. William Ethridge, 248th CAOS member, sets up micro weather station. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Justin Brown)
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Commander, 186th Air Operations Group Key Field Air National Guard Base, Meridian, Mississippi

Colonel Frederick E. Robinson II is the Commander, 186th Air Operations Group Key Field Air National Guard Base, Meridian, Mississippi.
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186th 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 inauguration.
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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 Training Center.
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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 Training Center.
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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 Training Center.
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Six Airmen from the 186 ARW Recognized with Prestigious 2025 Awards for Excellence and Leadership and Service

KEY FIELD AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE – Miss. - Six airmen of the 186th Air Refueling Wing (ARW), Meridian, Mississippi, have been honored with distinguished awards. The awards include the 2025 Airmen of the Year (AOY), Sonny Montgomery Foundation Award, and the Benthall Leadership Award. Each year, candidates are selected at the wing level and put forward for consideration at the state level.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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186th Family Day Hosts Annual its 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 with other military families. A KC-135R Stratotanker from the 186th Air Refueling Wing and several military vehicles were on display.
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186th Family Day Hosts Annual its 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 with other military families. A KC-135R Stratotanker from the 186th Air Refueling Wing and several military vehicles were on display.
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186th Family Day Hosts Annual its 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 with other military families. A KC-135R Stratotanker from the 186th Air Refueling Wing and several military vehicles were on display.
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186th Family Day Hosts Annual its 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 with other military families. A KC-135R Stratotanker from the 186th Air Refueling Wing and several military vehicles were on display.
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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 with other military families. A KC-135R Stratotanker from the 186th Air Refueling Wing and several military vehicles were on display.
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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 with other military families. A KC-135R Stratotanker from the 186th Air Refueling Wing and several military vehicles were on display.
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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 Mississippi Air National Guard literally put out a fire during a recent deployment. But putting out a fire was just a footnote in Swink’s file after a stellar year. He was named winner of the G.V. “Sonny” Montgomery Leadership Award by the National Guard Association of Mississippi in May 2024. Then—in August, he was named a winner of the Theodore Roosevelt Leadership Award by the National Guard Association of the United States (NGAUS) at their annual conference in Detroit, Michigan.
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Key Field Provides Updates to Congressman 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.
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Key Field Provides Updates to Congressman 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.
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