182nd Airlift Wing

Welcome to the 182nd Airlift Wing's official Twitter! We will post the most recent news, videos, photos and blog posts from our Airmen throughout the world.

[182nd Airlift Wing @the182AW]

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[182nd Airlift Wing @the182AW]

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.

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Congratulations to our 2024 @the182AW Outstanding Airmen of the Year!

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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 https://t.co/ZbhFB8qpRX

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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!

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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 @the182AW has to offer your students!

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@AirNatlGuard Correction: Col Yazzie is with the 183rd Mission Support Group, 183rd Wing.

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Thursday we hosted a #CenterofInfluence and welcomed Illinois educators on-base to learn about the missions and opportunities provided by @the182AW.

Call us at 800-241-1331 to find out even more!

[Lockheed Martin News @LMNews]

.@LockheedMartin welcomes @GuardMontana, @CTNationalGuard, @133rdAW and @the182AW to the C-130J Super Hercules operator fleet!

[182nd Airlift Wing @the182AW]

On behalf of wing commander Col Ballard, we are thrilled to announce that @the182AW has been selected as a preferred location to receive the C-130J Hercules aircraft mission.

More at https://t.co/7c57xfVDTa

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

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ICYMI: Our very own Ch Michael Doan, now serving as the ANG assistant to the chief chaplain of @aircombatcmd, was promoted to the rank of colonel here Saturday.

Congratulations Chaplain, and best wishes!

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[Department of War 🇺🇸 @DeptofWar]

LIVE: @SecDef Lloyd J. Austin III & Chairman of @thejointstaff Army Gen. Mark A. Milley, speak at a ceremony honoring the 184 lives lost in the 2001 terrorist attack on the Pentagon. #NeverForget #PatriotDay https://t.co/ey9rfC4zI5

[Archive: Kathleen Hicks @DepSecDefHicks]

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

[Department of War 🇺🇸 @DeptofWar]

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

[182nd Airlift Wing @the182AW]

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

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"The [Air Defender 2023] experience renewed my immense pride in the @AirNatlGuard."

Check out Col Ballard's feature story detailing the largest exercise in #NATO history highlighted in this month's National Guard Magazine!

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"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 @the182AW!

[NATO @NATO]

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

[182nd Airlift Wing @the182AW]

The #MREP provides immersive training opportunities to broaden professional development & increase interoperability w/ our partner nations. It also aims to display readiness, share best practices & foster intl. security cooperation while strengthening relationships w/ our allies.

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As @the182aw supports #AirDefender23 across Germany, the wing is proud to support a simultaneous Military Reserve Exchange Program event with German 1st Lt. Stephan Köberle from the Luftwaffe's Weapons Systems Support Center 1.