Airmen Answer the Call 01.26.2026 | Photo by Master Sgt. Justin Brown Thirteen engineers from the 186th Civil Engineering Squadron (CES) deployed as a Debris Clearance Team in response to severe winter weather in...
186th Logistics Readiness Squadron Change of Command 01.11.2026 | Photo by Staff Sgt. Dakota Strait U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Kevin Ryals, outgoing commander of the 186th Logistics Readiness Squadron, relinquishes command of the 186th Logistics...
186th Force Support Squadron Assumption of Command 01.10.2026 | Photo by Staff Sgt. Dakota Strait U.S. Air Force Maj. Nancy Adams, incoming commander of the 186th Force Support Squadron, assumes command of the 186th Force Support Squadron...
Airmen from the 186th Recognized with Prestigious... 01.10.2026 | Photo by Staff Sgt. Dakota Strait U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 186th Air Refueling Wing are recognized with Prestigious 2026 Excellence and Leadership Awards at Key Field Air...
Maintenance Group Change of Command 12.07.2025 | Photo by Master Sgt. Justin Brown U.S. Air Force Airmen stand at attention during a change of command ceremony at Key Field Air National Guard Base, Miss., Dec. 7, 2025. The change...
Air Mobility Operations Squadron Change of Command 12.06.2025 | Photo by Staff Sgt. Dakota Strait U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. William Wassell Jr., incoming commander of the 186th Air Mobility Operations Squadron, assumes command of the 186th Air...
Family Day 2025 12.06.2025 | Photo by Staff Sgt. Dakota Strait U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 186th Air Refueling Wing and their families and friends participate in Family Day activities at Key Field Air...
Lt. Col. Joseph Smith Assumes Command of the 186th... 08.03.2025 | Photo by Master Sgt. Justin Brown U.S. Air Force Col. Cynthia Smith, 186th Air Refueling Wing (ARW) Commander, presents the guidon to U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Joseph Smith, incoming...
186 ARW Performs Inspection on KC-135 02.01.2025 | Video by Tech. Sgt. Jessica Hulbert Master Sgt. Lake Mosley, Phase Dock Work Lead with the 186 Maintenance Squadron, shares insights on the importance of the Isochronal Inspection...
Year in Review 12.08.2024 | Video by Master Sgt. Justin Brown, Senior Airman Alexandria Fulton, Staff Sgt. Jessica Hulbert, Staff Sgt. Angelina Stokes and Airman Dakota Strait An engaging overview of our Year in Review at the 186th Air Refueling Wing. This video serves as a reflection of our journey, highlighting the...
Meet the Recruiter 12.04.2024 | Video by Staff Sgt. Angelina Stokes Tech. Sgt. Jerrius Dowdy, a Production Recruiter with the 186th Air Refueling wing discuss why he enjoys helping others find opportunity. Being...
Key Field Pastor Appreciation Month 10.03.2024 | Video by Airman Dakota Strait In honor of Pastor Appreciation Month Key Field's Chaplain Corp hosted a breakfast for pastors. Pastors from communities in which our Airmen live...
Being a Member of the Air National Guard Provides... 09.19.2024 | Video by Staff Sgt. Jessica Hulbert Staff Sgt. Hunter Vick, a Production Recruiter with the 186th Air Refueling Wing, discusses why he enjoys helping others find opportunities in the...
Why We Serve by Master Sgt. Nathan Cradic 09.07.2024 | Video by Master Sgt. Justin Brown Those who join the military do so for many reasons- sense of duty, personal growth and development, family tradition. Whatever that reason may be,...
KC-135 Flight Simulator Returns to Key Field 08.08.2024 | Video by Master Sgt. Justin Brown The 186th Air Refueling wing hosts a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the return of the KC-135 Flight Simulator, Aug. 8, 2024 at Key Field Air...
Being the Boom 10.13.2021 | Video by Staff Sgt. Jessica Hulbert A video feature highlighting the mission of the 186th Air Refueling Wing and how being an in-flight refueling specialist, commonly known as a boom...
Airmen from the 186th Recognized with Prestigious... 01.11.2026 | Story by Master Sgt. Justin Brown Key Field Air National Guard Base, Miss. -- Six airmen of the 186th Air Refueling Wing (ARW), Meridian, Mississippi, have been honored with...
186 ARW Deployers Return to Key Field 09.28.2025 | Story by Master Sgt. Justin Brown Cheers, embraces, and heartfelt reunions filled the hangar as more than 100 deployed Airmen were welcomed home to Key Field on September 28, 2025.
Feeding Hope: 186th Medical Group Lends a Hand in... 09.03.2025 | Story by Senior Airman Alexandria Fulton KEY FIELD AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Miss. -- Volunteering has a wide-reaching impact, benefiting millions of people each year to include the...
238th ASOS leaves legacy of warrior ethos, bravery,... 04.06.2025 | Story by Maj. Sabrina Dalton Humble, brave, valiant, selfless, and highly decorated are just a few words to describe members of the 238th Air Support Operations Squadron...
248th Air Traffic Control Squadron Mission Expands 04.06.2025 | Story by Airman Dakota Strait KEY FIELD AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Miss. -- The 248th Air Traffic Control Squadron (ATCS) recently transitioned to the Combat Airfield Operations...
186 ARW Airmen Recognized for Inauguration Support 03.01.2025 | Story by Tech. Sgt. Jessica Hulbert Key Field Air National Guard Base, Miss. -- In January, airmen and soldiers from the Mississippi National Guard (MSNG) deployed to Washington D.C....
186 ARW and NAS Meridian sign Memorandum of... 12.13.2024 | Story by Staff Sgt. Angelina Stokes 186th Air Refueling Wing (ARW) Commander, Col. Cynthia Smith and Naval Air Station (NAS) Meridian Commanding Officer, Capt. Luke Davis, signed the...
186th Air Refueling Wing Hosts its Annual Family Day 12.07.2024 | Story by Senior Airman Angelina Stokes The 186th Air Refueling Wing hosted its 2024 Family Day event during the December drill. This event, held annually at the base, plays a...
