Pretty in Pink

Chief Master Sergeant (select) Bill Angstadt from the 184th Intelligence Wing, McConnell AFB, Kansas sports a pink tutu at Wichita's record-breaking Race for the CureR, Saturday September 25th. As a year-long event planning committee member, Angstandt vowed to wear a tutu at the race if Wichita broke into the 10,000 participant mark. The event also set fundraising records, currently in excess of $170,000 towards the fight against breast cancer. Angstadt headed the 184th effort to provide assistance manning intersections, providing handicapped parking and providing communication equipment.

Sharp Shooters

Members of the 184th Markmanship Team are presented their plaques for the awards they won at the annual TAG's Marksmanship Match.

JTACs

A1C Andrew Jundt listens as Lt. Col. Gary Nash directs an air strike on a nearby building during a close air support exercise Aug. 19 at Smoky Hill.

JTACs

A1C Andrew Jundt surveys the area where simulated insurgents are threatening his unit. JTACs are responsible for directing air assets to targets that will ensure the safety of friendly forces. Airman Jundt, a freshman at Kansas State University, refined these skills during Viking Strike Aug. 15 to 20.

Happy Gilmore

The 184th Intelligence Wing hosted its annual Lyle Houghton Cancer Benefit Golf Tournament July 11 at Hidden Lakes Golf Course, raising $11,000 for the American Cancer Society. Elizabeth Cord of the American Cancer Society first learned the amount of the donation at the time of this photo, taken Aug. 11. She said the proceeds will help cancer patients with transportation costs as they travel to treatment.

Cancer Benefit Golf Tournament

The 184th Intelligence Wing hosted its annual Lyle Houghton Cancer Benefit Golf Tournament July 11 at Hidden Lakes Golf Course, raising $11,000 for the American Cancer Society. Wing commander Col John Hernandez and committee chairperson SSgt Mat Quinton presented the check to Elizabeth Cord of the American Cancer Society Aug. 11.

Blood, sweat and cheers

Blood drive coordinator SMSgt Tiyonna Evans prepares to donate blood at the Wing blood drive July 30.

U.S. Air Force Academy cadets visiting Smoky Hill Air National Guard Range on July 21

Maj. Todd Kavouras shows cadets the type of weapons that are used by aircrews in targeting training conducted at Smoky Hill Air National Guard Range. The cadets were visiting as part of a summer program called Operation Air Force, designed to familiarize them with officer career fields and Air Force operations.

U.S. Air Force Academy cadets visiting Smoky Hill Air National Guard Range on July 21

U.S. Air Force Academy cadets visiting Smoky Hill Air National Guard Range on July 21 received a demonstration of the 284th Air Support Operations Squadron’s equipment. Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicles like the one pictured have saved numerous service members from death or injury by Improvised Explosive Devices.

184 IW MVPs at WSU Baseball's Military Appreciation Day

The 184th Intelligence Wing was out in force at the WSU Baseball's Military Appreciation Day ballgame on May 15th. After the posting of the colors 184th Head Chaplain and former WSU football player, Lt Col Terry Williams, walked out to the pitcher's mound to throw the ceremonial "First Pitch". While walking to the mound the announcer shared Chaplain Williams' military and WSU biographies with the crowd. Chaplain Williams graduated WSU in 1981 with a Bachelors Degree in Business. He played football for the Shockers from 1977 to 1980 under Coach Willie Jeffries as a free safety and was Co-Captain for the 1980 team. He was awarded "Honorable Mention All-Missouri Valley" in 1980. The crowd showed their respect by clapping and standing during the reading of his military biography, but when they heard that Chaplain Williams was a former WSU football player all 3,625 erupted in cheers. After the applause died down, the announcer told Chaplain Williams to, "show us what you got". Good thing he was throwing to Shocker star outfielder Ryan Jones because Chaplain Williams put a little too much zip on the throw and Jones had to get out of his catcher's position to flag down the ball. Jones got the ball and reigned in successfully. It made for a good ending to great start of WSU Baseball's Military Appreciation Day.

184th Intelligence Wing takes part in Annual Wichita River Festival

Many of the runners from the 184th Intelligence Wing completed their first-ever 10K race. TSgt Mark Wall took third place in his age group on May 8, 2010.

184th Intelligence Wing takes part in Annual Wichita River Festival

On May 8, 2010 runners from the Kansas Air Guard 184th Intelligence Wing completed their first-ever 10K race. TSgt John Bogart won first place in his age group, respectively.

184th Intelligence Wing takes part in Annual Wichita River Festival

Members of the Kansas Air Guard 184th Intelligence Wing were part of the annual Wichita River Festival Sundown Parade held on May 7, 2010.

184th Intelligence Wing takes part in Annual Wichita River Festival

Maj Billy Garst, representing the Kansas Air Guard 184th Intelligence Wing takes part in the Annual Wichita River Festival Dodge Ball Tournament held on May 8, 2010.

Good Apple Award ceremony of the 2009-10 school year at Stucky Middle School

On April 19 the Wichita Public Schools Board of Education conducted the final Good Apple Award ceremony of the 2009-10 school year at Stucky Middle School. The Good Apple Award program allows schools and administrative support centers to recognize employees, volunteers and school partners who provide exemplary service to the district and its students. Twice each year, principals and selection committees take up the arduous task of reviewing nominations and selecting only three award recipients for their buildings. In cooperation with the district's JROTC/Leadership Program, the Kansas Air National Guard generously delivered truckloads of school supply kits for distribution to students in the Wichita Public Schools. These pre-packed school supply kits help students attend class ready for academic success.

2010 KS National Guard Bass Tournament Champs.....

(Left to right) MSgt Kenny Everett 127 CACS, Lt Dave Olds 161 IS and Capt John Lane 161 IS procured the 1st place slot at the 2010 Kansas National Guard Bass Fishing Tournament held at Coffey County Lake on April 17, 2010. The tournament is held in honor of multiple KS National Guardsmen who have paid the ultimate price. Their love of the sport was the initial inspiration for the tournament 6 years ago. Plaques were presented by Maj Gen Tod Bunting, The Adjutant General of Kansas, who also competed in the tournament. By an act of god Capt Lane won the "biggest bass" of the tournament. And no we did not buy the fish off of other anglers. The tournament is held every year at about this time. It's a good time and I highly encourage more AF participation next year.

184 IW hosts school counselors

Major Steven Shook from the 184th Force Support Squadron and TSgt Justin Moody from the Chaplain’s office gave testimonials and shared their satisfaction of serving the local community and country as a Guardsmen and how both their civilian and military jobs complement each other. Both are traditional guardsman are employed by the Wichita Public School district as education administrators.

184 IW hosts school counselors

Major Jesse Sojka, flight commander for the 161st Intelligence Squadron, and unit volunteers welcomed counselors from the Unified School District #259 and gave mission briefings at the Roost.