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238th Redesignated as Contingency Response Squadron, Expands Mission to Global Mobility

Key Field Air National Guard Base, Miss. -- Airmen and leadership gathered for a redesignation ceremony on April 8, 2026, to mark the transition of the 238th Air Support Operations Squadron (ASOS) to the 238th Contingency Response Squadron (CRS). Comprised of highly trained Special Warfare Airmen, including Tactical Air Control Party specialists, Air Liaison Officers, and Joint Terminal Attack Controllers, the CRS is part of the larger 186th Air Refueling Wing and brings a legacy of combat-proven excellence to its new mission.
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238th Redesignated as Contingency Response Squadron, Expands Mission to Global Mobility

Key Field Air National Guard Base, Miss. -- Airmen and leadership gathered for a redesignation ceremony on April 8, 2026, to mark the transition of the 238th Air Support Operations Squadron (ASOS) to the 238th Contingency Response Squadron (CRS). Comprised of highly trained Special Warfare Airmen, including Tactical Air Control Party specialists, Air Liaison Officers, and Joint Terminal Attack Controllers, the CRS is part of the larger 186th Air Refueling Wing and brings a legacy of combat-proven excellence to its new mission.
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238th Redesignated as Contingency Response Squadron, Expands Mission to Global Mobility

Key Field Air National Guard Base, Miss. -- Airmen and leadership gathered for a redesignation ceremony on April 8, 2026, to mark the transition of the 238th Air Support Operations Squadron (ASOS) to the 238th Contingency Response Squadron (CRS). Comprised of highly trained Special Warfare Airmen, including Tactical Air Control Party specialists, Air Liaison Officers, and Joint Terminal Attack Controllers, the CRS is part of the larger 186th Air Refueling Wing and brings a legacy of combat-proven excellence to its new mission.
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238th Redesignated as Contingency Response Squadron, Expands Mission to Global Mobility

Key Field Air National Guard Base, Miss. -- Airmen and leadership gathered for a redesignation ceremony on April 8, 2026, to mark the transition of the 238th Air Support Operations Squadron (ASOS) to the 238th Contingency Response Squadron (CRS). Comprised of highly trained Special Warfare Airmen, including Tactical Air Control Party specialists, Air Liaison Officers, and Joint Terminal Attack Controllers, the CRS is part of the larger 186th Air Refueling Wing and brings a legacy of combat-proven excellence to its new mission.
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Key Field Airmen Receive Airfield Operations Awards

Senior Master Sgt. Richard Cavenaugh and Master Sgt. Ronnie Allen of the 186th Air Refueling Wing (ARW) have been honored with national-level awards in their respective career fields. Cavenaugh is the 2025 Radar, Airfield, and Weather Systems (RAWS) Senior Non-Commissioned Officer (SNCO) of the Year, and Allen is the 2025 Air Traffic Control (ATC) SNCO of the Year. Both men serve in the 186th ARW’s 248th Combat Airfield Operations Squadron and were selected as award winners by the National Guard Bureau over nominees from 10 other Air National Guard units across the country.
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Key Field Airmen Receive Airfield Operations Awards

Senior Master Sgt. Richard Cavenaugh and Master Sgt. Ronnie Allen of the 186th Air Refueling Wing (ARW) have been honored with national-level awards in their respective career fields. Cavenaugh is the 2025 Radar, Airfield, and Weather Systems (RAWS) Senior Non-Commissioned Officer (SNCO) of the Year, and Allen is the 2025 Air Traffic Control (ATC) SNCO of the Year. Both men serve in the 186th ARW’s 248th Combat Airfield Operations Squadron and were selected as award winners by the National Guard Bureau over nominees from 10 other Air National Guard units across the country.
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Key Field Airmen Receive Airfield Operations Awards

Senior Master Sgt. Richard Cavenaugh and Master Sgt. Ronnie Allen of the 186th Air Refueling Wing (ARW) have been honored with national-level awards in their respective career fields. Cavenaugh is the 2025 Radar, Airfield, and Weather Systems (RAWS) Senior Non-Commissioned Officer (SNCO) of the Year, and Allen is the 2025 Air Traffic Control (ATC) SNCO of the Year. Both men serve in the 186th ARW’s 248th Combat Airfield Operations Squadron and were selected as award winners by the National Guard Bureau over nominees from 10 other Air National Guard units across the country.
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Key Field Airmen Receive Airfield Operations Awards

Senior Master Sgt. Richard Cavenaugh and Master Sgt. Ronnie Allen of the 186th Air Refueling Wing (ARW) have been honored with national-level awards in their respective career fields. Cavenaugh is the 2025 Radar, Airfield, and Weather Systems (RAWS) Senior Non-Commissioned Officer (SNCO) of the Year, and Allen is the 2025 Air Traffic Control (ATC) SNCO of the Year. Both men serve in the 186th ARW’s 248th Combat Airfield Operations Squadron and were selected as award winners by the National Guard Bureau over nominees from 10 other Air National Guard units across the country.
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Key Field Airmen Receive Airfield Operations Awards

Senior Master Sgt. Richard Cavenaugh and Master Sgt. Ronnie Allen of the 186th Air Refueling Wing (ARW) have been honored with national-level awards in their respective career fields. Cavenaugh is the 2025 Radar, Airfield, and Weather Systems (RAWS) Senior Non-Commissioned Officer (SNCO) of the Year, and Allen is the 2025 Air Traffic Control (ATC) SNCO of the Year. Both men serve in the 186th ARW’s 248th Combat Airfield Operations Squadron and were selected as award winners by the National Guard Bureau over nominees from 10 other Air National Guard units across the country.
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Col. Charles Schellbach Bio Photo

Col. Charles Schellbach Bio Photo
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A Pilot's Second Job

U.S. Air Force Capt. Alex West, a KC-135 Stratotanker pilot and current Chief of Scheduling in the 186th Air Refueling Wing Operation Group, prepares to fly at Key Field Air National Guard Base, Miss., Jan. 28, 2025. West experiences firsthand the dual role of pilots as both aviators and military officers.
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A Pilot's Second Job

U.S. Air Force Capt. Alex West, a KC-135 Stratotanker pilot and current Chief of Scheduling in the 186th Air Refueling Wing Operation Group, prepares to fly at Key Field Air National Guard Base, Miss., Jan. 28, 2025. West experiences firsthand the dual role of pilots as both aviators and military officers.
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Airmen from the 186th Recognized with Prestigious 2026 Excellence and Leadership Awards

Key Field Air National Guard Base, Miss. -- Six airmen of the 186th Air Refueling Wing (ARW), Meridian, Mississippi, have been honored withdistinguished awards. The awards include the 2026 Airmen of the Year (AOY), Sonny Montgomery Patriot Award, and the Chief Master Sgt. Wayne 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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Airmen from the 186th Recognized with Prestigious 2026 Excellence and Leadership Awards

Key Field Air National Guard Base, Miss. -- Six airmen of the 186th Air Refueling Wing (ARW), Meridian, Mississippi, have been honored withdistinguished awards. The awards include the 2026 Airmen of the Year (AOY), Sonny Montgomery Patriot Award, and the Chief Master Sgt. Wayne 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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Airmen from the 186th Recognized with Prestigious 2026 Excellence and Leadership Awards

Key Field Air National Guard Base, Miss. -- Six airmen of the 186th Air Refueling Wing (ARW), Meridian, Mississippi, have been honored withdistinguished awards. The awards include the 2026 Airmen of the Year (AOY), Sonny Montgomery Patriot Award, and the Chief Master Sgt. Wayne 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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Lt. Col. Mikell's Bio Photo

Lt. Col. Mikell's Bio Photo
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Airmen from the 186th Recognized with Prestigious 2026 Excellence and Leadership Awards

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 2026 Airmen of the Year (AOY), Sonny Montgomery Patriot Award, and the Chief Master Sgt. Wayne 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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Senior Master Sgt. Hamilton's Bio

Senior Master Sgt. Hamilton's Bio
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Senior Master Sgt. Hamilton's Bio

Senior Master Sgt. Hamilton's Bio
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Airmen from the 186th Recognized with Prestigious 2026 Excellence and Leadership Awards

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 2026 Airmen of the Year (AOY), Sonny Montgomery Patriot Award, and the Chief Master Sgt. Wayne 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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