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U.S. Air Force Col. Jonathan Esparza, 188th Wing commander, met with U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Kodjo Knox-Limbacker, adjutant general of the Virgin Islands National Guard, during the Virgin Island National Guard (VING) leadership’s visit to Ebbing Air Force National Guard Base, Fort Smith, Ark., July 23, 2026.
VING leadership observed 285th CES Airmen during annual training conducted at the 188th Wing’s Regional Training Site at Ebbing ANGB. Visiting leadership included Knox-Limbacker; U.S. Air Force Col. Glenda Mathurin-Lee, director of staff; and U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Kent Bellot, state command sergeant major. During the visit, leadership observed 188th CES instructors guiding 285th CES personnel on welding, heavy equipment operations, water purification using a reverse osmosis water purification unit, and HVAC repair to support contingency operations.
(U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Patricia Teare)
| Date Taken: | 07.23.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 08.05.2026 11:59 |
| Photo ID: | 9846199 |
| VIRIN: | 260723-Z-SO717-1105 |
| Resolution: | 6213x4708 |
| Size: | 4.12 MB |
| Location: | FORT SMITH, ARKANSAS, US |
| Web Views: | 7 |
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