Ohio lawmakers urge Congress to support 179th Airlift Wing
Ohio lawmakers urge Congress to support 179th Airlift Wing Resolution calls for unit to stay in Mansfield, support C-130J aircraft View Comments MANSFIELD - Ohio lawmakers are urging Congress and the U.S Department of Defense to keep the 179th Airlift Wing in Mansfield while the unit awaits news of whether it will transition to a new mission. The Ohio House of Representatives last week unanimously passed a resolution sponsored by State Reps. Marilyn John, who represents all of Richland County, and Darrell Kick, whose district abuts John's. “Given the unique history, personnel, facilities, ...