Ebbing ANG "188th" Fire & Emergency Services

10/13/2026

🚒 A TIME-HONORED TRADITION & A NEW ERA OF MISSION READINESS! 🚒

The Ebbing Fire Department officially welcomed our brand-new 2026 fire truck into active service with a traditional "Push-In" ceremony on Oct. 13, 2026!

🤝 The Heraldry of the Push-In:
Dating back to the 19th century, firefighters used horse-drawn fire wagons to respond to emergencies. Because horses couldn’t easily back the heavy equipment into the station bay, crews had to unhitch the team and physically push the apparatus into the station by hand. Today, we honor that historic camaraderie and legacy of service by placing our hands on this new unit and guiding it into its new home.

⚡ Enhancing Our Mission Readiness:
This state-of-the-art 2026 truck is much more than just a new piece of equipment; it is a powerful upgrade to our emergency response capabilities. Packed with modern life-saving tools and advanced fire suppression technology, this apparatus drastically enhances our readiness to combat fire emergencies rapidly and effectively.

Thank you to our firefighters, leadership, and the community for your unwavering support! 🛑🔥

10/13/2026

10/06/2026

A New Chapter Begins at Ebbing!

A major milestone in international F-35 training has arrived! The first German F-35 Lightning II has landed at Ebbing Air National Guard Base in Fort Smith, Arkansas—marking a significant step toward the start of German F-35 pilot training at Ebbing.

Training will be led by the 85th Fighter Group, a detachment from 33rd Fighter Wing out of Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, as part of the U.S. Air Force’s Foreign Military Sales (FMS) mission.

Through FMS, the U.S. Air Force provides training to allied nations operating the F-35, strengthening interoperability, expanding coalition capabilities and paving the way for greater allied burden sharing in support of a stronger, more capable global security partnership.

The arrival of this aircraft represents more than the delivery of an F-35—it represents the continued growth of partnerships and a shared commitment to maintaining a ready, capable and connected force.

Welcome to Ebbing, Bundeswehr!

Die Bundeswehr in Rheinland-Pfalz

09/22/2026

09/14/2026

Minuteman Monday! Staff Sgt. Ayden De La Cruz is a 3E7X1, firefighter, assigned to the 188th Wing at Ebbing Air National Guard Base in Fort Smith. He said the Air National Guard helped light a fire that has his career burning as bright as ever. He was working in the food industry, but he wanted a clear career path to couple with his strong desire to serve his country. He recently reenlisted because of the unique experiences military service has offered him.

“I utilized the Air Force’s education benefits to fund my Emergency Medical Technician certification and complete general education classes,” he said. “My service has allowed me to explore the world through out of state training, international training exercises, and a deployment to [the United Arab Emirates.]

09/11/2026

09/03/2026

Not only does the F-35 training mission at Ebbing National Guard Base play a vital role in our national defense, it also brings investment and jobs to northwest Arkansas.

A win-win for our state and nation.