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Jayhawk Flyer

The official news outlet of the 184th Wing

June 5, 2026
Kansas, North Dakota Battle Labs Evaluate Passive Defense Against sUAS at VAPOR 26.1

Far from their home stations, Airmen assigned to the 184th Wing’s Point Defense Battle Lab (PDBL) traveled from Kansas to Avon Park Air Force Test Range, Florida, to conduct small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) operations with their counterparts from North Dakota’s 319th Reconnaissance Wing, March
May 22, 2026
Air National Guard Defenders enhance air base defense skills during Ranger exercise

Air National Guard Security Forces defenders enhanced air base ground defense tactics, techniques and procedures under austere, constrained field conditions during the U.S. Army’s 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment certification exercise at Fort Benning, May 11-22, 2026.
May 14, 2026
Three Squadrons Get New Commanders at 184th Wing

Lt. Col. Thomas Pearsall assumed command of the 284th Air Support Operations Squadron at Smoky Hill Air National Guard Range, Kansas, April 9, 2026. Col. Robert Campbell, commander of the 184th Regional Support Group, was the presiding officer. Pearsall previously served as commander of the 184th
May 14, 2026
Chief’s Group Selects Tener for Trailblazer Award

Congratulations to Senior Master Sgt. Christopher Tener, 184th Security Forces Squadron, on his nomination for the 184th Wing Chief’s Group "Trailblazer" Award. Tener consistently exemplifies the highest standards of leadership, innovation, and service. Serving as
May 1, 2026
Kansas Special Warfare Airmen Deliver Close Air Support in Multinational Exercise

Special Warfare Operators assigned to the 284th Air Support Operations Squadron (ASOS) conducted intensive, two-week close air support (CAS) and combined joint fires training as part of the German-hosted exercise Hammer Down 26 in Bergen, Germany, April 13-23, 2026. As one of the largest

Jayhawk Flyer

The official news outlet of the 184th Wing

Kansas, North Dakota Battle Labs Evaluate Passive Defense Against sUAS at VAPOR 26.1

Air National Guard Defenders enhance air base defense skills during Ranger exercise

Three Squadrons Get New Commanders at 184th Wing

Chief’s Group Selects Tener for Trailblazer Award

Kansas Special Warfare Airmen Deliver Close Air Support in Multinational Exercise