Posted on July 13th, 2023 by Mahsi
Membership in the Air National Guard is a commitment. It requires time, discipline, fitness and resilience. Bulldogs from the 148th Fighter Wing support our state and nation when called upon. “Membership in the Air National Guard, especially in Minnesota, offers very robust education and training incentives”, says 148th Fighter Wing Retention Office Manager, Master Sgt.
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Posted on July 13th, 2023 by Mahsi
Military deployments and training are two different facets of military life that can cause a heavy amount of stress on the servicemembers. One way that Airmen learn to destress is to have a good physical fitness regimen. Six airmen with uncanny fitness routines committed themselves to the 934th Airlift Wing’s first Strongman Competition hosted in
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Posted on July 13th, 2023 by Mahsi
Twenty-two members of the 133rd Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) recently deployment for training (DFT) to Tahlequah, Okla., to participate in an Innovative Readiness Training (IRT) project with Cherokee Nation.The training goals for every DFT always center around the opportunity to practice and enhance deployable skills, particularly for Airmen who cannot complete the tasks at their
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Posted on July 12th, 2023 by Mahsi
Army Chief Warrant Officer 2 Derrien Meixell, a member of the Minnesota National Guard’s Camp Ripley-based Fox Company, 1st General Support Aviation Battalion of the 189th Aviation Regiment, was notified June 5, 2023, that he has been selected to receive the General Douglas MacArthur Leadership Award. The award recognizes company-grade commissioned and warrant officers who
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Posted on July 10th, 2023 by Mahsi
Blizzards, negative temperatures, and ice are hometown norms for members of the Minnesota National Guard. However, after more than two decades of desert warfare, the National Guard is mixing snow with sand. This additional emphasis on Arctic operations also highlights the necessary cooperation and readiness needed to be an active player in the Arctic Circle.
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Posted on July 7th, 2023 by Sirrina Martinez
June 23-25, 2023 (Minneapolis, Minn.) – On a mid-afternoon day, members from the Minnesota National Guard’s (MNNG) LGBTQ+ Special Emphasis Council began setting up their information booth along the dog park in the northeast corner of Loring Park’s 34-acre site. For what was expected to be the largest turnout in Twin Cities Pride’s history, the
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Posted on July 5th, 2023 by Mahsi
MEDIA ADVISORY: For Immediate ReleaseJuly 5, 2023 SAINT PAUL, Minn. – Tomorrow, Detachment 5, Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, 245th Aviation Regiment will hold a departure ceremony before leaving on a nine-month deployment to Bogota, Columbia. “This enduring mission is an ongoing cooperative effort between the United States, Colombia, and other South American countries,” said Chief
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Posted on June 30th, 2023 by Mahsi
A band of nations – the State Partner Program (SPP) began 30 years ago with just 13 partners. The Department of Defense’s intent was to assist nations emerging from behind the Iron Curtain and build lasting peace with former adversaries as they reorganized their political, economic, and military systems. The National Guard knew the skills
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Posted on June 27th, 2023 by Mahsi
MEDIA ADVISORY: For Immediate ReleaseJune 26, 2023 DULUTH, Minn. Yesterday, the Duluth-based 148th Fighter Wing unveiled its 75th Anniversary Heritage F-16 Fighting Falcon to Airmen drilling this weekend. “In honor of this milestone, the heritage jet was designed and painted to reflect our unique history,” said 148th Fighter Wing Commander, Col. Nate Aysta. The 148th
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