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CBS News
13-05-2025
- General
- CBS News
Ohio National Guard running night flying missions in Toledo area
The Ohio National Guard's 180th Fighter Wing, which is based in northwest Ohio, is participating in night flying this week. The pilots and crew started the nighttime missions with F-16 Fighting Falcons Monday night and will continue that work through Thursday, according to a post on social media from the wing. The 180th Fighter Wing formed in 1995. The headquarters is in Swanton, near Toledo. Past night flight missions have been heard and noticed by southeast Michigan residents.
American Military News
08-05-2025
- Politics
- American Military News
Fort Jennings native appointed to US Naval Academy
Fort Jennings native Jayden Saxton was one of nine Ohio 5th Congressional students nominated and recognized by U.S. Rep. Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) on their acceptance to one of the U.S. Military Service Academies at 180th Fighter Wing, Ohio National Guard, Sunday. Saxton will attend the U.S. Naval Academy. Each student received offers of appointment for the Class of 2029. 'I thank each and every student for stepping up to serve our country, and I know they will do well as they embark on this new journey,' Latta said in a press release. ___ © 2025 The Lima News Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Fort Jennings native appointed to U.S. Naval Academy
May 5—SWANTON — Fort Jennings native Jayden Saxton was one of nine Ohio 5th Congressional students nominated and recognized by U.S. Rep. Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) on their acceptance to one of the U.S. Military Service Academies at 180th Fighter Wing, Ohio National Guard, Sunday. Saxton will attend the U.S. Naval Academy. Each student received offers of appointment for the Class of 2029. "I thank each and every student for stepping up to serve our country, and I know they will do well as they embark on this new journey," Latta said in a press release. Featured Local Savings
Yahoo
19-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Why fighter jets may be flying near Columbus and Dayton, Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) – Residents in parts of southern and central Ohio could see or hear fighter jets flying over their homes Wednesday morning. According to the 180th Fighter Wing of the Ohio Air National Guard, it will conduct an air defense exercise Wednesday, between 8 and 10:30 a.m. in and around the Dayton and Columbus areas. Why tornado sirens are going off across Ohio on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 Residents may hear or see fighter jets in close proximity to a Civil Air Patrol Aircraft, which will be taking on the role of a Track of Interest (TOI). A TOI is an aircraft that has been identified as a potential threat. The purpose of the exercise is to evaluate response and coordination procedures and while scheduled for Wednesday morning, the exercise flights could be relocated, delayed or cancelled due to inclement weather. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
