192nd Fighter Wing Archive

  • JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — Airmen from the 192nd Fighter Wing Junior Enlisted Council hosted their first “Ask the Chiefs Panel” at Joint Base Langley-Eustis Feb. 10, 2013. The panel provided members and potential members a unique opportunity to ask a variety of questions directly to senior state and wing enlisted personnel. The chiefs included Command Chief Master Sgt. Jeffery Frazier, Virginia Air National Guard state command chief master sergeant, Chief Master Sgt. Jay Ellis, 192nd Intelligence Squadron, and Chief Master Sgt. Kimberly Holloway, 192nd Operations Group. As the Virginia Air National Guard state command chief master sergeant, Frazier serves as advisor to the Adjutant General of Virginia and the Air Component Commander on quality-of-life issues and concerns of the...

    Chief Master Sergeants tackle tough questions from 192nd Fighter Wing Junior Enlisted Council

    Posted on February 14, 2013 | No Comments
    JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — Airmen from the 192nd Fighter Wing Junior Enlisted Council hosted their first “Ask the Chiefs Panel” at Joint Base Langley-Eustis Feb. 10, 2013. The panel provided members and potential members a unique opportunity to ask a variety of questions directly to senior state and wing enlisted personnel. The chiefs included Command Chief Master Sgt. Jeffery Frazier, Virginia Air National Guard state command chief master sergeant, Chief Master Sgt. Jay Ellis, 192nd Intelligence Squadron, and Chief Master Sgt. Kimberly Holloway, 192nd Operations Group. As the Virginia Air National Guard state command chief master sergeant, Frazier serves as advisor to the Adjutant General of Virginia and the Air Component Commander on quality-of-life issues and concerns of the...

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  • WASHINGTON, D.C. — More than 300 Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen were sworn in as Washington, D.C., special police and assisted with security operations at the 57th Presidential Inauguration Jan. 21, 2013. The Soldiers and Airmen, from the Manassas-based 266th Military Police Company, the Virginia Beach-based 229th Military Police Company, the Staunton-based Detachment 1 of the 266th MP Company, the Fredericksburg-based Headquarters Company, 116th Brigade Special Troops Battalion, and the 192nd Security Forces Squadron at Langley Air Force Base, directed traffic and provided assistance to civilians along H and K streets, in the area near the inauguration parade route. “It was a really good experience to be able to do something for my country. I’m proud to be called...

    Virginia Guard military police personnel assist with security at 57th Presidential Inauguration

    Posted on January 24, 2013 | No Comments
    WASHINGTON, D.C. — More than 300 Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen were sworn in as Washington, D.C., special police and assisted with security operations at the 57th Presidential Inauguration Jan. 21, 2013. The Soldiers and Airmen, from the Manassas-based 266th Military Police Company, the Virginia Beach-based 229th Military Police Company, the Staunton-based Detachment 1 of the 266th MP Company, the Fredericksburg-based Headquarters Company, 116th Brigade Special Troops Battalion, and the 192nd Security Forces Squadron at Langley Air Force Base, directed traffic and provided assistance to civilians along H and K streets, in the area near the inauguration parade route. “It was a really good experience to be able to do something for my country. I’m proud to be called...

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  • JOINT BASE LANGLEY-Eustis, Va. — Lt. Col. Stephen Bunting took command of the Virginia Air National Guard’s 149th Fighter Squadron from Lt. Col. William J. Butz in a change of command ceremony held Jan. 13, 2013, at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va. Butz took command of the 149th Fighter Squadron on Aug. 24, 2010. He was commissioned in 1989 through the Officer Training Program at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas. After Undergraduate Pilot Training, he flew F-16C’s at Kunsan Air Base in South Korea, Shaw AFB in South Carolina, and Cannon AFB in New Mexico. He separated from active duty in 1998 and joined the Virginia Air National Guard. Butz is a command pilot with more than 3,300 fighter flying...

    Change of command ceremony held for Virginia 149th Fighter Squadron

    Posted on January 17, 2013 | No Comments
    JOINT BASE LANGLEY-Eustis, Va. — Lt. Col. Stephen Bunting took command of the Virginia Air National Guard’s 149th Fighter Squadron from Lt. Col. William J. Butz in a change of command ceremony held Jan. 13, 2013, at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va. Butz took command of the 149th Fighter Squadron on Aug. 24, 2010. He was commissioned in 1989 through the Officer Training Program at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas. After Undergraduate Pilot Training, he flew F-16C’s at Kunsan Air Base in South Korea, Shaw AFB in South Carolina, and Cannon AFB in New Mexico. He separated from active duty in 1998 and joined the Virginia Air National Guard. Butz is a command pilot with more than 3,300 fighter flying...

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  • RICHMOND, Va. — Governor Bob McDonnell ceremonially signed a proclamation designating December as “Virginia National Guard Appreciation and Recognition Month” in the Commonwealth of Virginia Dec. 7, 2012, at a ceremony in Richmond. Governor McDonnell was joined by Secretary of Public Safety Marla Graff Decker and Maj. Gen. Daniel E. Long, Jr., the Adjutant General of Virginia, in recognizing members of the Virginia National Guard and Virginia Defense Force. “This proclamation, in a small way, recognizes the incredible sacrifice and service of the Virginia National Guard and the Virginia Defense Force,” McDonnell said. “For the first time since 9/11 all Virginia Army Guard and Air Guard units are home with their families and loved ones for the holidays. Time and...

    Governor McDonnell signs proclamation declaring December as “Virginia National Guard Appreciation and Recognition Month”

    Posted on December 7, 2012 | No Comments
    RICHMOND, Va. — Governor Bob McDonnell ceremonially signed a proclamation designating December as “Virginia National Guard Appreciation and Recognition Month” in the Commonwealth of Virginia Dec. 7, 2012, at a ceremony in Richmond. Governor McDonnell was joined by Secretary of Public Safety Marla Graff Decker and Maj. Gen. Daniel E. Long, Jr., the Adjutant General of Virginia, in recognizing members of the Virginia National Guard and Virginia Defense Force. “This proclamation, in a small way, recognizes the incredible sacrifice and service of the Virginia National Guard and the Virginia Defense Force,” McDonnell said. “For the first time since 9/11 all Virginia Army Guard and Air Guard units are home with their families and loved ones for the holidays. Time and...

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  • SANDSTON, Va. — Soldiers and Airmen of the Virginia National Guard participated in missions to Tajikistan from Nov. 3-16, 2012, where they conducted an exchange in infantry tactics and medical support procedures with the Tajikistan Peacekeeping Operations Battalion in preparation for future United Nations missions. Lt. Col. Michael Renforth of the 192nd Medical Group led the Medical Exchange, while 1st Lt. David Worley of the 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team led the Infantry Tactical Exchange. The teams consisted of Soldiers and Airmen from Joint Force Headquarters; 192nd Medical Group; Virginia Army National Guard Medical Command; Intel and Sustainment Company, 29th Infantry Division; Companies B and C, 1st Battalion, 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team; and Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 1st Battalion,...

    Virginia National Guard works with Tajikistan’s Peacekeeping Operations Battalion on infantry and medical tactics

    Posted on November 30, 2012 | No Comments
    SANDSTON, Va. — Soldiers and Airmen of the Virginia National Guard participated in missions to Tajikistan from Nov. 3-16, 2012, where they conducted an exchange in infantry tactics and medical support procedures with the Tajikistan Peacekeeping Operations Battalion in preparation for future United Nations missions. Lt. Col. Michael Renforth of the 192nd Medical Group led the Medical Exchange, while 1st Lt. David Worley of the 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team led the Infantry Tactical Exchange. The teams consisted of Soldiers and Airmen from Joint Force Headquarters; 192nd Medical Group; Virginia Army National Guard Medical Command; Intel and Sustainment Company, 29th Infantry Division; Companies B and C, 1st Battalion, 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team; and Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 1st Battalion,...

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  • LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. – More than 900 Virginia Air Guardsmen and their families from the 192nd Fighter Wing participated in various activities at the unit’s Family Day, Sept. 9. A Hometown Hero Salute ceremony recognized military and family members of the 192nd FW. Airmen and their supporters were presented with items that reflect the number of days they deployed from June 1, 2011 to June 1, 2012. Recognized members walked across the stage with their supporters, were greeted by the official party and received awards or certificates for their service. Brig. Gen. Wayne A. Wright, Deputy Adjutant General of Virginia, said to the audience at Bethel Park that when he deployed, it was easy for him to pack...

    192nd FW hosts Family Day festivities

    Posted on September 28, 2012 | No Comments
    LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. – More than 900 Virginia Air Guardsmen and their families from the 192nd Fighter Wing participated in various activities at the unit’s Family Day, Sept. 9. A Hometown Hero Salute ceremony recognized military and family members of the 192nd FW. Airmen and their supporters were presented with items that reflect the number of days they deployed from June 1, 2011 to June 1, 2012. Recognized members walked across the stage with their supporters, were greeted by the official party and received awards or certificates for their service. Brig. Gen. Wayne A. Wright, Deputy Adjutant General of Virginia, said to the audience at Bethel Park that when he deployed, it was easy for him to pack...

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  • LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. — Approximately 85 members of the Virginia Army and Air National Guard attended a three-day fiscal law course Aug. 14-16 at Langley Air Force Base. The course is a requirement for anyone who deals with money, and a mobile training team from the National Guard Bureau was on hand to lead it, according to Col. Donald Sutherland, the United States Property & Fiscal Officer for the Virginia National Guard. In addition to attending the course, personnel are required to take refresher training every 36 months. “It’s very important for leaders who make decisions about accomplishing missions and directing their people to spend their money in certain ways to know the basic rules for fiscal law...

    Fiscal law course prepares Virginia Guard personnel for contracting responsibilities

    Posted on August 15, 2012 | No Comments
    LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. — Approximately 85 members of the Virginia Army and Air National Guard attended a three-day fiscal law course Aug. 14-16 at Langley Air Force Base. The course is a requirement for anyone who deals with money, and a mobile training team from the National Guard Bureau was on hand to lead it, according to Col. Donald Sutherland, the United States Property & Fiscal Officer for the Virginia National Guard. In addition to attending the course, personnel are required to take refresher training every 36 months. “It’s very important for leaders who make decisions about accomplishing missions and directing their people to spend their money in certain ways to know the basic rules for fiscal law...

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  • NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — The 192nd Intelligence Squadron from Langley Air Force Base worked with the Civil Air Patrol at Newport News Williamsburg International Airport during the Commonwealth Guardian exercise July 23, 2012, utilizing Geospatial Information Interoperability Exploitation Portable technology. Their objective was to provide Incident Awareness and Assessment to the adjutant general of Virginia and joint staff at the Joint Operations Center in Sandston, Va. During the exercise simulating extreme winter weather conditions, the JOC tasked the 192nd IS and CAP to provide damage assessments at six locations: two near Norton City, and four between Bristol and Montgomery, Va., along Interstate 81. Maj. Jim E. Byrd, CAP mission pilot, and 2nd Lt. Sanae S. Kenner, CAP mission observer, together...

    192nd Intelligence Squadron, Civil Air Patrol exercise GIIEP capabilities

    Posted on July 27, 2012 | No Comments
    NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — The 192nd Intelligence Squadron from Langley Air Force Base worked with the Civil Air Patrol at Newport News Williamsburg International Airport during the Commonwealth Guardian exercise July 23, 2012, utilizing Geospatial Information Interoperability Exploitation Portable technology. Their objective was to provide Incident Awareness and Assessment to the adjutant general of Virginia and joint staff at the Joint Operations Center in Sandston, Va. During the exercise simulating extreme winter weather conditions, the JOC tasked the 192nd IS and CAP to provide damage assessments at six locations: two near Norton City, and four between Bristol and Montgomery, Va., along Interstate 81. Maj. Jim E. Byrd, CAP mission pilot, and 2nd Lt. Sanae S. Kenner, CAP mission observer, together...

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  •   LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. — Civilian employers of Virginia National Guard members participated in a Boss Lift July 12, 2012 and traveled to Langley Air Force Base, Va., via a UH-60 Black Hawk. The annual event, coordinated by the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, provides an opportunity for employers to see the job Guard members do every time they are called to duty. Employers from companies such as RBC Bank, Comcast, HomeVestors and many others were represented.  “It’s a great honor to participate, a once in a lifetime event for a civilian like me… it makes me feel very humble,” said Crystal Bridgforth, senior investing associate at RBC Wealth Management. Without the support of the employers, getting citizen...

    Virginia National Guard employers participate in Boss Lift at Langley AFB

    Posted on July 16, 2012 | No Comments
      LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. — Civilian employers of Virginia National Guard members participated in a Boss Lift July 12, 2012 and traveled to Langley Air Force Base, Va., via a UH-60 Black Hawk. The annual event, coordinated by the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, provides an opportunity for employers to see the job Guard members do every time they are called to duty. Employers from companies such as RBC Bank, Comcast, HomeVestors and many others were represented.  “It’s a great honor to participate, a once in a lifetime event for a civilian like me… it makes me feel very humble,” said Crystal Bridgforth, senior investing associate at RBC Wealth Management. Without the support of the employers, getting citizen...

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  • LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. — The Commandant of the U.S. Air Force First Sergeant Academy at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala., presented the Commandant Award to the 192nd Fighter Wing Medical Group First Sergeant during graduation on March 16, 2012. Master Sgt. Samantha Cochran was recognized by Chief Master Sgt. Emmette Bush, First Sergeant Academy Commandant, as the candidate who most epitomized what a first sergeant is. She was initially selected by her peers from the class of 67 senior non-commissioned officers as one of five finalists. “I felt honored that my flight thought so highly of me,” said Cochran. The finalists individually interviewed with Bush. During the interview, they were asked just two questions: how did they get...

    Medical Group First Sergeant receives Commandant Award at First Sergeant Academy

    Posted on June 4, 2012 | No Comments
    LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. — The Commandant of the U.S. Air Force First Sergeant Academy at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala., presented the Commandant Award to the 192nd Fighter Wing Medical Group First Sergeant during graduation on March 16, 2012. Master Sgt. Samantha Cochran was recognized by Chief Master Sgt. Emmette Bush, First Sergeant Academy Commandant, as the candidate who most epitomized what a first sergeant is. She was initially selected by her peers from the class of 67 senior non-commissioned officers as one of five finalists. “I felt honored that my flight thought so highly of me,” said Cochran. The finalists individually interviewed with Bush. During the interview, they were asked just two questions: how did they get...

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  •   ARLINGTON, Va. — Maj. Gen. Daniel E. Long, Jr., the Adjutant General of Virginia, together with leadership from the 192nd Fighter Wing, 203rd RED HORSE Squadron, 200th Weather Flight and Joint Force Headquarters delivered the “State of the State” brief to Lt. Gen. Harry M. Wyatt, III, Director of the Air National Guard, and his Air Staff leadership team May 16 and 17. The main objective of the two-day event is communication between organizations. Specifically, topics of discussion included: accomplishments, significant issues, areas where assistance may be needed from the National Guard Bureau and mitigation plans. Long noted that it’s also a great opportunity to continue to build relationships, many of which are already in place. “Resources come from...

    AG and Virginia Air National Guard Staff delivered “State of the State” brief

    Posted on May 22, 2012 | No Comments
      ARLINGTON, Va. — Maj. Gen. Daniel E. Long, Jr., the Adjutant General of Virginia, together with leadership from the 192nd Fighter Wing, 203rd RED HORSE Squadron, 200th Weather Flight and Joint Force Headquarters delivered the “State of the State” brief to Lt. Gen. Harry M. Wyatt, III, Director of the Air National Guard, and his Air Staff leadership team May 16 and 17. The main objective of the two-day event is communication between organizations. Specifically, topics of discussion included: accomplishments, significant issues, areas where assistance may be needed from the National Guard Bureau and mitigation plans. Long noted that it’s also a great opportunity to continue to build relationships, many of which are already in place. “Resources come from...

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  • LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. — The Virginia Air National Guard’s 192nd Fighter Wing received F-22 Raptor tail number 09-0192 from Lockheed Martin March 22, and the new aircraft will serve as the wing’s flagship aircraft. Col. David Nardi, commander of the 192nd Operations Group, delivered the plane to Col. Thomas K. Wark, commander of the 192nd Fighter Wing, at Langley Air Force Base. “The F-22 flagship is an important symbol to the Air Guard members and represents our proud history of the citizen Soldier, the 192nd Fighter Wing and the Virginia Air National Guard,” said Nardi. “I appreciate the support we receive from our active duty counter parts in the 1FW to make the 192d flagship a reality. Our...

    Virginia Guard’s 192nd Fighter Wing receives new F-22 Raptor flagship

    Posted on March 22, 2012 | No Comments
    LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. — The Virginia Air National Guard’s 192nd Fighter Wing received F-22 Raptor tail number 09-0192 from Lockheed Martin March 22, and the new aircraft will serve as the wing’s flagship aircraft. Col. David Nardi, commander of the 192nd Operations Group, delivered the plane to Col. Thomas K. Wark, commander of the 192nd Fighter Wing, at Langley Air Force Base. “The F-22 flagship is an important symbol to the Air Guard members and represents our proud history of the citizen Soldier, the 192nd Fighter Wing and the Virginia Air National Guard,” said Nardi. “I appreciate the support we receive from our active duty counter parts in the 1FW to make the 192d flagship a reality. Our...

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  • KAUA’I, Hawaii — More than 40 members of the Virginia Air National Guard’s 192nd Medical Group deployed to Kaua’i, Hawaii, from Feb. 27 to March 9 to participate in the first Tropic Care Innovative Readiness Training operation. The operation brought together nearly 300 National Guard, reserve, and active-duty assets from the Air Force and Navy to accomplish priority medical training requirements while providing basic medical services to underserved Americans on the island. The task force completed more than 20,000 hours of training and delivered $1.98 million in health care services to more than 10,000 Americans in need. The success of the pilot program sets the stage for more deployments like this in the future. “When you think of Hawaii, the...

    Virginia Guard Airmen complete humanitarian mission in Hawaii

    Posted on March 22, 2012 | No Comments
    KAUA’I, Hawaii — More than 40 members of the Virginia Air National Guard’s 192nd Medical Group deployed to Kaua’i, Hawaii, from Feb. 27 to March 9 to participate in the first Tropic Care Innovative Readiness Training operation. The operation brought together nearly 300 National Guard, reserve, and active-duty assets from the Air Force and Navy to accomplish priority medical training requirements while providing basic medical services to underserved Americans on the island. The task force completed more than 20,000 hours of training and delivered $1.98 million in health care services to more than 10,000 Americans in need. The success of the pilot program sets the stage for more deployments like this in the future. “When you think of Hawaii, the...

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  • LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. — The 192nd Fighter Wing welcomed a new commander in a ceremony March 4 at Langley Air Force Base, Va. Col. Thomas K. Wark assumed command of the wing from Col. Bryan K. Turner in front of hundreds of Airmen, family and friends gathered at the 94th Fighter Squadron hangar. The Adjutant General of Virginia Maj. Gen. Daniel E. Long, Jr. presided over the ceremony, passing the guidon from Turner to Wark. “These men are great officers, great leaders,” said Long. And like the great leaders of our country’s past, Turner and Wark were selected to lead the wing because they were the right men for the job, in the right place, at the right time,...

    192nd Fighter Wing welcomes new commander

    Posted on March 6, 2012 | No Comments
    LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. — The 192nd Fighter Wing welcomed a new commander in a ceremony March 4 at Langley Air Force Base, Va. Col. Thomas K. Wark assumed command of the wing from Col. Bryan K. Turner in front of hundreds of Airmen, family and friends gathered at the 94th Fighter Squadron hangar. The Adjutant General of Virginia Maj. Gen. Daniel E. Long, Jr. presided over the ceremony, passing the guidon from Turner to Wark. “These men are great officers, great leaders,” said Long. And like the great leaders of our country’s past, Turner and Wark were selected to lead the wing because they were the right men for the job, in the right place, at the right time,...

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  • LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. — Col. Bryan K. Turner, the 192nd Fighter Wing commander, will relinquish command of the wing and subsequently retire in March after 24 years of service. Turner assumed command of the wing in November 2011. With more than 3,700 flying hours, he has extensive experience in the several F-16 Fighting Falcon platforms, as well as the F-22 Raptor. Having served 14 years as an active-duty pilot, Turner said he once thought he clearly understood what the guard’s all-volunteer force meant. “When I was active-duty, I only saw Airmen who volunteered to serve when they initially enlisted.  Every time a Guardsman comes to drill, go on orders and go on deployments, they are ‘re-upping’ their commitment...

    192nd Fighter Wing commander to retire in March

    Posted on March 4, 2012 | No Comments
    LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. — Col. Bryan K. Turner, the 192nd Fighter Wing commander, will relinquish command of the wing and subsequently retire in March after 24 years of service. Turner assumed command of the wing in November 2011. With more than 3,700 flying hours, he has extensive experience in the several F-16 Fighting Falcon platforms, as well as the F-22 Raptor. Having served 14 years as an active-duty pilot, Turner said he once thought he clearly understood what the guard’s all-volunteer force meant. “When I was active-duty, I only saw Airmen who volunteered to serve when they initially enlisted.  Every time a Guardsman comes to drill, go on orders and go on deployments, they are ‘re-upping’ their commitment...

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  • SAVANNAH, Ga. — Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen provided weather forecasting and fixed wing and rotary aviation support for Global Guardian 2012, a joint Army and Air Force exercise held at the Georgia National Guard Combat Readiness Training Center in Savannah. More than 1,300 personnel from 20 different states including flying units, medical units and support units as well as members of the Royal Netherland Air Force and Royal Canadian Air Force participated in the exercise that began Feb. 13 and concludes Feb. 24. Units from the active and reserve Air Force and Army as well as Army and Air National Guard took part in the exercise designed to prepare units to deploy, conduct direct and indirect combat operations...

    Virginia Soldiers, Airmen participate in Global Guardian exercise

    Posted on February 24, 2012 | No Comments
    SAVANNAH, Ga. — Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen provided weather forecasting and fixed wing and rotary aviation support for Global Guardian 2012, a joint Army and Air Force exercise held at the Georgia National Guard Combat Readiness Training Center in Savannah. More than 1,300 personnel from 20 different states including flying units, medical units and support units as well as members of the Royal Netherland Air Force and Royal Canadian Air Force participated in the exercise that began Feb. 13 and concludes Feb. 24. Units from the active and reserve Air Force and Army as well as Army and Air National Guard took part in the exercise designed to prepare units to deploy, conduct direct and indirect combat operations...

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  • LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. — The Maintenance and Operations Groups of the 192nd Fighter Wing were each selected for an Air Force Outstanding Unit Award for their accomplishments over the past two years. The groups are being recognized as a result of consistent, high-level performance, dedication to the mission, and the ability to thrive as a classic association with the 1st Fighter Wing in today’s total force construct. “The Airmen of the 192nd Fighter Wing have been on the cutting edge of air combat power as the first Air National Guard unit to fly the F-22 Raptor, and these two units being recognized is a result of their technical expertise, hard work and dedicated service,” said Gov. Bob McDonnell....

    Outstanding Unit Award recognizes 192nd Fighter Wing Maintenance and Operations Groups

    Posted on January 27, 2012 | No Comments
    LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. — The Maintenance and Operations Groups of the 192nd Fighter Wing were each selected for an Air Force Outstanding Unit Award for their accomplishments over the past two years. The groups are being recognized as a result of consistent, high-level performance, dedication to the mission, and the ability to thrive as a classic association with the 1st Fighter Wing in today’s total force construct. “The Airmen of the 192nd Fighter Wing have been on the cutting edge of air combat power as the first Air National Guard unit to fly the F-22 Raptor, and these two units being recognized is a result of their technical expertise, hard work and dedicated service,” said Gov. Bob McDonnell....

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  • RICHMOND, Va. — Col. Thomas K. Wark has been selected to succeed Col. Brian Turner as the commander of 192nd Fighter Wing based at Joint Air Base Langley-Eustis, according to an announcement made Jan. 12 by Maj. Gen. Daniel E. Long, Jr., the Adjutant General of Virginia. The effective date for the change of command will be March 4, 2012, and a change of command ceremony is scheduled for 1 p.m. at the 94th Fighter Squadron Hanger at Langley Air Force Base. The assignment is a result of Turner’s decision to retire and accept a civilian job opportunity. “Col. Turner dedicated over 24 years of exemplary service to the Nation,” Long said in the statement. “As a command pilot, he...

    New commander for 192nd Fighter Wing announced

    Posted on January 15, 2012 | No Comments
    RICHMOND, Va. — Col. Thomas K. Wark has been selected to succeed Col. Brian Turner as the commander of 192nd Fighter Wing based at Joint Air Base Langley-Eustis, according to an announcement made Jan. 12 by Maj. Gen. Daniel E. Long, Jr., the Adjutant General of Virginia. The effective date for the change of command will be March 4, 2012, and a change of command ceremony is scheduled for 1 p.m. at the 94th Fighter Squadron Hanger at Langley Air Force Base. The assignment is a result of Turner’s decision to retire and accept a civilian job opportunity. “Col. Turner dedicated over 24 years of exemplary service to the Nation,” Long said in the statement. “As a command pilot, he...

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