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Ohio lawmakers urge Congress to support 179th Airlift Wing


Ohio lawmakers urge Congress to support 179th Airlift Wing
Resolution calls for unit to stay in Mansfield, support C-130J aircraft
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MANSFIELD - Ohio lawmakers are urging Congress and the U.S Department of Defense to keep the 179th Airlift Wing in Mansfield while the unit awaits news of whether it will transition to a new mission.
The Ohio House of Representatives last week unanimously passed a resolution sponsored by State Reps. Marilyn John, who represents all of Richland County, and Darrell Kick, whose district abuts John s.
“Given the unique history, personnel, facilities, and capacity of the 179th Airlift Wing, I strongly believe it should be kept in Mansfield and continue to support the C-130J Super Hercules aircraft or the Air National Guard Cyber Wing,” said John, a former Richland County Commissioner, in a news release. “I sincerely thank my colleagues in the House for passing this important legislation.” ....

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