NATO will #StandWithUkraine 🇺🇦 for as long as it takes

"Let us therefore animate and encourage each other, and show the whole world that a Freeman, contending for liberty on his own ground, is superior to any slavish mercenary on earth." -George Washington, General Orders, July 2, 1776. Happy #IndependenceDay from 182nd Airlift Wing!

"The [Air Defender 2023] experience renewed my immense pride in the Air National Guard." Check out Col Ballard's feature story detailing the largest exercise in #NATO history highlighted in this month's National Guard Magazine! nationalguardmagazine.com/august-2023/pa…

Today we welcomed Congressman Eric Sorensen for his first visit to @the182aw!

On #PatriotDay, the Department of Defense and nation continue to honor, recognize and remember the nearly 3,000 people who lost their lives during the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001. #NeverForget | #WeRemember911

Since that fateful day 22 years ago, I have remained struck by the resiliency of the #American people in the face of those unspeakable acts of terror. #neverforget #PatriotDay #September11

LIVE: Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth Lloyd J. Austin III & Chairman of The Joint Staff 🇺🇸 Army Gen. Mark A. Milley, speak at a ceremony honoring the 184 lives lost in the 2001 terrorist attack on the Pentagon. #NeverForget #PatriotDay x.com/i/broadcasts/1…

ICYMI: Our very own Ch Michael Doan, now serving as the ANG assistant to the chief chaplain of Air Combat Command, was promoted to the rank of colonel here Saturday. Congratulations Chaplain, and best wishes! youtu.be/cS0CxJxphj4

Thanks to everyone who came out to the 2nd 182nd Airlift Wing Military Ball!

.Lockheed Martin welcomes Montana National Guard, Connecticut National Guard, 133rd Airlift Wing and 182nd Airlift Wing to the C-130J Super Hercules operator fleet!

On behalf of wing commander Col Ballard, we are thrilled to announce that 182nd Airlift Wing has been selected as a preferred location to receive the C-130J Hercules aircraft mission. More at af.mil/News/Article-D…

Thursday we hosted a #CenterofInfluence and welcomed Illinois educators on-base to learn about the missions and opportunities provided by 182nd Airlift Wing. Call us at 800-241-1331 to find out even more!

Attention all college and high school counselors, career advisors, principals and superintendents! RSVP w/ the QR code if you haven’t attended this event before. We're looking forward to showcasing the career opportunities 182nd Airlift Wing has to offer your students!

Last weekend, the wing had an unprecedented 3 students graduate the U.S. Air Force Weapons School. The school trains tactical experts and leaders to control and exploit air, space and cyber on behalf of the joint force. Congrats to MSgt Lane, Capt Hibbert, and Capt Haubenreiser!

The 182 AW Spring Store, brought to you by the Company Grade Officers' Council, is now open online if anyone would like to order the latest and greatest apparel! Please see what is available at 182aw2024.itemorder.com/shop/home/

Congratulations to our 2024 182nd Airlift Wing Outstanding Airmen of the Year!

On this month's Props Podcast: From helicopter blades to C-130 props, hear more about how our Commander became a top leader. Tune in for his story, RSD updates, and the holiday meal. Currently available on YouTube and Spotify. youtu.be/4qc1pCBbSlE?fe… creators.spotify.com/pod/show/182nd…

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