Arkansas Colleges of Health Education (ACHE) is proud to announce that President Jo Alice Blondin, PhD, has been selected as an Honorary Commander of the 188th Medical Group at Ebbing Air National Guard Base.
The Honorary Commander program pairs civic and community leaders with unit commanders to build lasting relationships, raise public awareness of the Air National Guard’s state and federal missions, and strengthen mutual support between Citizen-Airmen and the communities they serve.
Blondin’s selection reflects her longstanding partnership with the 188th, which began during her tenure as Chancellor of Arkansas Tech University–Ozark Campus and continues through her work with ACHE and the military community. She joined ACHE as president in July 2026.
Her commitment to military communities extends beyond Arkansas. During her time as president of Clark State College in Springfield, Ohio, Blondin developed strong relationships with Wright-Patterson Air Force Base and the Springfield Air National Guard Base.
“Both ACHE and the 188th Medical Group are committed to caring for the people of Arkansas and beyond. I’m honored to serve as an Honorary Commander and look forward to finding new ways for our institutions to support one another,” Blondin said.