Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Final Flight of an Indiana National Guard Icon
After more than 37 years of dedicated service, Tim Winslow, Operations Director of the Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA), is retiring from the Indiana National Guard. To commemorate this milestone, Winslow took to the skies on March 10 for a "fini flight" aboard the familiar Sikorsky UH-60M Blackhawk helicopter.
A decorated military leader with over three decades of service, as the Assistant Adjutant General-Army, Winslow played a critical role in translating guidance into actionable plans, generating readiness and sustaining performance across the organization's 11,000 soldiers and civilians.
Commissioned in 1989 through ROTC, Winslow's distinguished career spanned various leadership and operational roles, including service in Kuwait and numerous stateside assignments. He accumulated over 2,500 flight hours in various aircraft, including the OH-58, UH-1, AH-1, UH-60, and C-12.
Winslow's notable positions include State Army Aviation Officer, Director of Plans, Operations, and Training, and Chief of Staff. He earned degrees from Purdue University, the University of Phoenix, and the United States Army War College.
Throughout his career, Winslow received numerous decorations, including the Meritorious Service Medal and the Army Commendation Medal. His dedication and expertise have left a lasting impact on the Indiana National Guard, and his retirement March 30 at the Indiana War Memorial marks the end of an era.
UH-60M Blackhawk (Courtesy photo) |
Col. Scott Oden pilots the helicopter during Winslow's final flight. (Courtesy photo) |
Maj. Gen. Timothy Winslow, left, and Col. Scott Oden, Indiana State Army Aviation Officer, Indiana National Guard, share a moment in front of the UH-60M Blackhawk that Winslow co-piloted with Oden on his final flight before retiring from the Indiana National Guard. (Courtesy photo) |
Chief Warrant Officer 4 Darrell Jaggers, a Vietnam veteran, poses with his survival knife, which he carried during the war and presented to Winslow in 1994. The photo was recreated after Winslow's last flight to mirror the original taken in 1994, marking a poignant moment in their shared aviation history. (Courtesy photo) |
Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Timothy Winslow and Dennis Wimer, Director of the Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs, at Winslow's retirement ceremony March 30 at the Indiana War Memorial. (Courtesy photo) |
