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174th fighter wing – 4 time USAF outstanding unit
The 174th Fighter Wing was originally formed as the 138th Fighter Squadron on October 28, 1947. It was the first Air National Guard Unit in New York State after World War II. P-47D Thunderbolts were the first aircraft assigned at Hancock Field, which once was a base for the Army Air Force.
The first jet fighters arrived in 1950, which were the F-84B Thunderjets. It didn't take long for this base to become the main jet fighter training base for the state of New York. In 1957, the 138th Fighter Squadron was assigned to Tactical Air Command when the F-86H Sabres arrived. This would begin what become a long tradition of providing close air support as their primary mission.
President John F. Kennedy mobilized the 138th Fighter Squadron in 1961 and it was under the control of the 102nd Tactical Fighter Wing. During the Berlin Crisis, the unit was called to active duty. The unit was deployed to Platsbourg-Bourscheid Air Base for almost two years. Upon returning to the United States, the unit would be renamed the 174th Tactical Fighter Group.
Over the next two decades, the 174th Tactical Fighter Group would be called to active duty again. It was sent to Cannon AFB in New Mexico for the Pueblo Crisis. In 1979, the 174th would change from a flying group to a wing. It would have a new aircraft, too: the A-10A Thunderbolt II. In 1988, the first F-16A Fighting Falcon would arrive. This 174th would become the testing grounds for F-16A with a 30mm gun pod. The role of close air support was still its main mission. The year the F-16As arrived, the unit would receive the Air Force's Outstanding Maintenance Squadron Award.
In 1991, the 174th would deploy in support of Desert Storm, with 516 members. During Operation Desert Storm, the 174th was one of only two Air National Guard units that flew combat missions. The Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, along with the device for valor was awarded upon the unit's return.
In 1992, the unit would get its current designation as the 174th Fighter Wing. Two deployments to Incirlik, Turkey would come between 1995 and 1997. These deployments were in support of Operation Northern Watch and Operation Provide Comfort II. The F-16As were also upgraded to F-16Cs, known as the Fighting Falcon. The F-16C would depart Hancock Field for the last time in 2010, when the 174th Fighter Wing would take on the MQ-9 Reaper, which is an unmanned combat aircraft.
If you or someone you know has served with the 174th Fighter Wing, consider ordering an Air Force ring as a reminder of the service and sacrifice necessary to make this Fighter Wing so successful. The 174th has been awarded the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award 4 times, showing the high level of commitment in this unit. There is no better way to recognize this dedication than with one of the many styles of Air Force rings. Each Air Force ring can be personalized and shipped to almost anywhere in the world.
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My husband is currently at Keesler AFB for Air Traffic Control?
It says the school is 72 days on about.com. They told him his last day would be September 19. But now he keeps telling me there is AFI possibility where he'll have to wait a week or more to start blocks 3,4,and 5. He's been there since June 1. Does AFI always happen? Or is there a good chance that his last day will be in September? I would think that since they give them a date of completion, that they would stick by it. I'm confused about all of this. He's Phase 2 all ready and in block 2. So how long can I expect him to be gone if he does get AFI? Has this happened to anyone that has went through ATC at Keesler? Thanks in advance!
While AFI does mean Air Force Instruction (usually), at Keesler your husband is referring to Awaiting Further Instruction. Students can be on AFI status for about a week when they show up from Lackland, and then again after completing fundamentals at Keesler.
Because of the washout rate, class sizes are subject to change constantly with students dropping out. The AF wants class sizes around ten students, so AFI status usually doesn't last long, but that is where the variability comes in (for instance, i spent about four days AFI before fundamentals, and no days before going to the RADAR lab) .
Once your husband begins labs, he should be able to give you a good date for graduation.
Keep in mind that the labs will be a very stressful time for him.
Fundamentals is a traditional classroom environment, where the labs are application of what was learned in the first blocks. Regardless of how well he is performing, he'll be worried about washing out--the instructors purposefully cultivate this in the classroom. The smallest errors are pointed out, usually with a great deal of anger, contempt, or insult. The idea is to stress the students as much as possible to weed out as many people as possible early in training. If a student can't handle stress in a sim, what happens in a real emergency?
Your husband will probably be using phraseology in his sleep and dreaming about Canyon airport. All this is normal. It's also worth it--the job and lifestyle after tech school (especially after he gets his five level) are excellent.
Hope this helps.
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