by Maj. Rick Anderson
120th Fighter Wing
7/23/2010 - Great Falls, Mont. -- Within
months of declaring Initial Operating Capable - F-15s, pilots and
personnel have been assigned to conduct an Air Sovereignty Alert mission
at Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii.
The 154th Air Wing, located at Hickam AFB on the island of Oahu, will
transfer alert status to the 120th Fighter Wing Detachment on August 6,
2010. The 154th is currently transitioning from the F-15 Eagle fighter
jet to the F-22 Raptor fighter jet.
More than 30 Airmen from the MTANG will deploy to Hickam and some will
take their families. Six of MTANG's F-15s will be sent to stand ready on
24-hour alert against threats to the Hawaiian Islands and a large area
of the Pacific Ocean.
In a recent planning meeting, the 120th Fighter Wing Commander, Col.
Pete Hronek exclaimed that he had the utmost confidence in the men and
women of the MTANG to perform this enormous responsibility for our
nation's defense.
(U.S. Air Force photo)
MTANG officer receives
top safety award
by Maj. Rick Anderson
120th Fighter Wing
7/22/2010 - Great
Falls, Mont. -- The flight safety officer from the Montana Air
National Guard received top honors as the National Guard's Flight Safety
Officer of the Year during the 2010 Executive Safety Summit held at Fort
Worth Texas.
Captain Carol Kohtz was recognized for her tenacious attention to detail
and overall contribution to the safety program for the Air National
Guard.
"The Air National Guard has established the safest working environment
for conducting what is often a dangerous business," said the Director of
the Air National Guard, Lt. Gen. Bud Wyatt. "Anyone in a safety
situation should be able to call knock-it-off".
Captain Kohtz is no stranger to the dangerous business of aviation. She
has earned numerous levels of experience in flying from a certified
flight instructor in commercial, instrument and multi-engine categories
to being selected to fly F-16s for the MTANG. During her military pilot
training, Capt. Kohtz earned the Flying Training Award, the Top Gun
Award and the Top Academic Performer Award.
She is a fully qualified F-15 pilot and serves as a supervisor of the
186th Fighter Squadron. Prior to becoming the flight safety officer, she
was assigned as an assistant squadron scheduler.
Captain Kohtz will receive a plaque, certificate and be formally
recognized during a wing formation.
(I am looking for more information of the 186th FS in the F-15A/B/C/D era, like squadron
rituals, photos, history, personal stories related to the 186th FS etc) Any
information that you would like to donate can be sent to
eagle@skytrailer.com
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