FOX36 wants to recognize and say thank you to the 1% of the U.S. population that serves the 99% of us in northwest Ohio, throughout the country and around the world!
Thank you to our veterans..
We spoke with members of the Ohio National Guard and they shared their take on our Veterans…<3
Airman Lucy Serna is a firefighter at the 180th Fighter Wing with big plans to further her education to be of service to the community through the benefits of enlisting.
It means the world to Flight Line Crew Chief, Michael Bowdidge, to put on his uniform and serve his country. He is proud to be a part of the hidden gem, 180th Fighter Wing, Ohio Air National Guard in NW Ohio and knows he is serving a purpose bigger than himself.
Firefighter Blake Reed loves being a team member and cherishes the fact he is a part of something than himself that helps others on possibly their worst day.
Airman First Class Braden Chittum understands that his job at the 180th Fighter Wing is like no other!
Senior Enlisted Leader Intelligence Operations Rob Reagan comes from a strong legacy of family members who have served and he plans on to continue that tradition by making his daughter proud.
Avionics Test Station and Components Specialist Zachariah comes from a great lineage of service and loves being a part of the 180th Fighter Wing, which he describes as a group of individual that go above and beyond to serve and protect.
Staff Sergeant Abbie Gerken understands that being good at her role at the 180th Fighter Wing plays an important role is protecting her family, community and country.
Technical Sergeant Lucas Lombardo is motivated to serve because he knows that he is working for a bigger purpose with his chosen brothers and sisters. Wing Inspector General, Jim Spanbauer is proud of his decades long service as he reflects on it before retirement.
