Photo by Senior Master Sgt. Beth Holliker, 180th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
Three Ohio Air National Guard wings — the 121st Air Refueling Wing, 178th Wing and 180th Fighter Wing — have been recognized again with the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award. The award is given to units that demonstrate exceptional meritorious service, accomplish specific acts of outstanding achievement and/or excel in combat operations.
Soaring to Success
Story by Bill Pierce,
Ohio National Guard Public Affairs
COLUMBUS, Ohio (3/12/21)
Three Ohio Air National Guard wings have been recognized again with the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, given to units that demonstrate exceptional meritorious service, accomplish specific acts of outstanding achievement and/or excel in combat operations. The period of consideration is typically anywhere from one to two years at a time. Each of these units — the 121st Air Refueling Wing, based in Columbus; 178th Wing, based in Springfield; and 180th Fighter Wing, based in Swanton — have earned the award multiple times.