U.S. Air Force Airmen, 148th Fighter Wing, Duluth,
U.S. Air Force Airmen, 148th Fighter Wing, Duluth, Minn., prepare to march in the Christmas City of the North Parade, Nov. 18, 2016. The parade is held in Duluth, Minn., and has been an annual tradition since ... More
Minnesota National Guard airmen and soldiers prepare
Minnesota National Guard airmen and soldiers prepare to participate in a flag ceremony while in Norway on Feb. 9, 2012. The flag ceremony between Norwegian troops and troops from the Minnesota National Guard m... More
Patriot 12 - Defense imagery management operations center
A C-17 crew member from the Hawaii Air National Guard helps unload cargo in support of Patriot 12. Patriot 12 takes place at Volk Field, Wis. from July 14-21, 2012. (National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Ralph ... More
Indiana Army National Guardsmen with the 438th Chemical
Indiana Army National Guardsmen with the 438th Chemical Company break down tents during Patriot 2012 at Volk Field, Wis., July 16, 2012. Patriot Exercise is a domestic operations scenario to assess the National... More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Anthony Harris with the
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Anthony Harris with the 133rd Airlift Wing, Minnesota Air National Guard, connects telephone lines July 17, 2012, during Patriot Exercise 2012 at Volk Field, Wis. Patriot Exercise is ... More
Block 50, F-16's from the 148th Fighter Wing are seen
Block 50, F-16's from the 148th Fighter Wing are seen parked on the ramp and awaiting there next mission, Aug. 10, 2012. The 148 FW has been flying the Block 50 F-16 since the middle of 2010. (U.S. Air Nation... More
Block 50, F-16's from the 148th Fighter Wing are seen
Block 50, F-16's from the 148th Fighter Wing are seen parked on the ramp and awaiting there next mission, Aug. 10, 2012. The 148 FW has been flying the Block 50 F-16 since the middle of 2010. (U.S. Air Nation... More
Employers and educators from central and northern Minnesota
Employers and educators from central and northern Minnesota were able to learn more about the 148th Fighter Wing's Block 50 F-16's while participating in an Employer Support for the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) eve... More
Minnesota Lt. Gov. Yvonne Prettner Solon addresses
Minnesota Lt. Gov. Yvonne Prettner Solon addresses Northeastern Minnesota employers during a veteran employment seminar held at the College of Saint Scholastica in Duluth, Minn., Jan 11, 2013. The seminar was h... More
Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody holds
Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody holds an Airmen's Call while visiting the 934th Airlift Wing, Minneapolis, Minn., Nov. 1, 2014. In addition to sharing remarks, Cody opened the floor up for que... More
A member of the 148th Fighter Wing, Duluth, Minn.,
A member of the 148th Fighter Wing, Duluth, Minn., takes his turn at the bench press during a weightlifting competition, Jan. 10, 2015. The competition was held by the Base Enlisted Council (BEC) as a way to pr... More
A F-22 Raptor, Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., comes
A F-22 Raptor, Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., comes in for a landing, Feb. 12, 2015, during Sentry Savannah 15-1. Sentry Savannah is the Air National Guard's largest Fighter Integration, Air-to-Air, training exe... More
Block 50, F-16's, 148th Fighter Wing, Duluth, Minn.,
Block 50, F-16's, 148th Fighter Wing, Duluth, Minn., stand ready for the next mission during a Sentry Savannah 15-1 training exercise, Feb. 11, 2015, Savannah, Ga. Sentry Savannah 15-1 provides traditional Air... More
Airman 1st Class Nicholas Sirois, Staff Sgt. Michael
Airman 1st Class Nicholas Sirois, Staff Sgt. Michael Sirois and Airman 1st Class Patrick Sirois depart the flightline while participating in Sentry Savannah 15-1, Feb 12, 2015, Savannah, Ga. Sentry Savannah 15... More
An F-22 Raptor, Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., flies
An F-22 Raptor, Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., flies off the wing of a KC-135 Stratotanker while participating in Sentry Savannah 15-1, Feb. 13, 2015. Sentry Savannah 15-1 provides traditional Airmen wartime rea... More
Staff Sgt. Steven Lind, 148th Fighter Wing Engine Shop
Staff Sgt. Steven Lind, 148th Fighter Wing Engine Shop inspects the compressor rotor on an F-16 engine, March 7, 2015, Duluth, Minn. These routine inspections are in place to catch problems when they are small ... More
Col. Frank Stokes, 148th Figher Wing Commander, Master
Col. Frank Stokes, 148th Figher Wing Commander, Master Sgt. Luke Sanda, Col. Mark Vavra and Col. Penny Dieryck participate in a change of command ceremony, April 12, 2015, Duluth, Minn. Vavra accepted command a... More
Combat Hammer - Air National Guard photo
The 148th Fighter Wing Munition Airmen prepare weapons for Combat Hammer, May 1, 2015 while at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. Combat Hammer is a Weapons System Evaluation Program (WSEP) that evaluates the entire w... More
The 148th Fighter Wing Munition Airmen prepare weapons
The 148th Fighter Wing Munition Airmen prepare weapons for Combat Hammer, May 1, 2015 while at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. Combat Hammer is a Weapons System Evaluation Program (WSEP) that evaluates the entire we... More
2015 Civil Servant of the Year for the State of Minnesota
Staff Sgt. Nathan Ellison, 148th Fighter Wing Hydraulic shop, Duluth, Minn. works on a hydraulic reservoir, May 18, 2015. Ellison was selected as one of the recipients for the 2015 Civil Servant of the Year awa... More
Pat Mullen, chairman of the Military Affairs Committee
Pat Mullen, chairman of the Military Affairs Committee for the Duluth Area Chamber of Commerce, addresses local media during a press conference July 21, 2015, Duluth, Minn. The press conference was held at the ... More
Former 148th Fighter Wing Commander Joins U.S. Africa Command
Brig. Gen. Frank H. Stokes walks across the ramp at the 148th Fighter Wing, Duluth, Minn. Aug. 3, 2015. Stokes, former 148th Fighter Wing Commander, has been appointed to the role of Deputy Director of Regional... More
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 148th
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 148th Fighter Wing, Duluth, Minn., takes off at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Aug. 11, 2015, during Red Flag-Alaska 15-3. RF-A is a Pacific Air Forces commander-... More
148th Fighter Wing participates in Red Flag-Alaska
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon from the 148th Fighter Wing, Duluth, Minn., is parked on the ramp at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Aug. 11, 2015, during Red Flag-Alaska 15-3. RF-A is a Pacific Air Force... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tyler Boyer and Airman 1st
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tyler Boyer and Airman 1st Class Matt O'Brien, of the 212th Rescue Squadron, Alaska Air National Guard, confirm latitude and longitude coordinates during a downed pilot exercise at Eie... More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Alex Davis, Senior Airman
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Alex Davis, Senior Airman Dylan Berglund and Master Sgt. Craig Ackerstrom, of the 148th Fighter Wing, set up a mobile communication platform while participating in a train derailmen... More
Airmen from the 148th Fighter Wing, Duluth, Minn. march
Airmen from the 148th Fighter Wing, Duluth, Minn. march in the 57th annual Christmas City of the North Parade, Nov. 20, 2015. The Christmas City of the North Parade is a northern Minnesota tradition and signal... More
148th Fighter Wing Commander
Col. Jon S. Safstrom, the wing commander for the 148th Fighter Wing, Duluth, Minn., reviews data, Dec. 29, 2015. This desk photo of Safstrom was used in the 2015 annual report to enhance the commander's section... More
Tech. Sgt. Tyler Stadola, 148th Fighter Wing Communications
Tech. Sgt. Tyler Stadola, 148th Fighter Wing Communications Flight performs a radio check on Feb. 2, 2016. Eight Communication's Flight Airmen were at a remote site approximately seven miles from Grand Marais,... More
A 148th Fighter Wing pilot returns to Duluth, Minn.,
A 148th Fighter Wing pilot returns to Duluth, Minn., July 19, 2016 after spending nearly four months at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. 148th Fighter Wing Airmen were deployed to Osan Air Base as part of a r... More
U.S. Air Force members, 148th Fighter Wing, Duluth,
U.S. Air Force members, 148th Fighter Wing, Duluth, Minn., perform the push-up portion of the fitness test, Sept. 10, 2016. The fitness test ensures that all members have an acceptable fitness level and that t... More
Emergency personnel gather and respond during an active
Emergency personnel gather and respond during an active shooter exercise conducted at the 148th Fighter Wing, Minnesota Air National Guard on Nov. 5, 2019.
Members of the 148th Fighter Wing, Duluth, Minnesota
Members of the 148th Fighter Wing, Duluth, Minnesota particapte in a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Conventional Weapons Enhanced Response Force Package (CERFP) Exercise, June 6, 2017. The Air... More
Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate!
Airman 1st Class Mark E. Whitcomb, 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineering Squadron takes time to hydrate during a hazardous material (HAZMAT) exercise, November 24, 2017. Whitcomb was participating in the hands... More
Aerial Porters Camp Taji, Iraq
Tech. Sgt. Brandon Victory and Capt. Brent Micken pose for a photo while at Camp Taji, Iraq, March 1, 2018. The Airmen were deployed to Iraq to conduct aerial port operations and to help train the Iraqi Air Fo... More
148th Fighter Wing pilots and jets return to Duluth,
148th Fighter Wing pilots and jets return to Duluth, Minn. after a deployment to Southwest Asia, July 20, 2018. The 148th Fighter Wing has deployed almost half of their Airmen since October 2017. (U.S. Air Na... More
Col. Bradley Jackson, 148th Fighter Wing Operations
Col. Bradley Jackson, 148th Fighter Wing Operations Group Commander, Duluth, Minn. returns from a training flight, Jan. 16, 2019. This flight put Jackson over the 4,000 hour mark for his career in the F-16. (U.... More
F-35 participates in airshow practice
An F-35 makes final preparations before take-off, July 19, 2019. The F-35 demonstration team was in Duluth, Minn., to particpate in the airshow that took place July 20-21, 2019. (U.S. Air National Guard photo b... More
Director of STARBASE Minnesota Duluth, Charity Johnson,
Director of STARBASE Minnesota Duluth, Charity Johnson, speaks to the media before a STARBASE Minnesota Duluth classroom expansion groundbreaking event. The expansion will allow STARBASE Minnesota Duluth, lo... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen, 148th Fighter Wing, Duluth,
U.S. Air Force Airmen, 148th Fighter Wing, Duluth, Minn., prepare to march in the Christmas City of the North Parade, Nov. 18, 2016. The parade is held in Duluth, Minn., and has been an annual tradition since ... More
Minnesota National Guard members and members of the
Minnesota National Guard members and members of the Norwegian military prepare to participate in a flag ceremony while in Norway on Feb. 9, 2012. The flag ceremony between Norwegian troops and troops from the ... More
Indiana Army National Guardsmen with the 438th Chemical
Indiana Army National Guardsmen with the 438th Chemical Company break down tents during Patriot 2012 at Volk Field, Wis., July 16, 2012. Patriot Exercise is a domestic operations scenario to assess the National... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jada McCoy with the
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jada McCoy with the 133rd Airlift Wing, Minnesota Air National Guard, prepares to sign out a voice over phone July 17, 2012, during Patriot Exercise 2012 at Volk Field, Wis. Patr... More
Block 50, F-16's from the 148th Fighter Wing are seen
Block 50, F-16's from the 148th Fighter Wing are seen parked on the ramp and awaiting there next mission, Aug. 10, 2012. The 148 FW has been flying the Block 50 F-16 since the middle of 2010. (U.S. Air Nation... More
Block 50, F-16's from the 148th Fighter Wing are seen
Block 50, F-16's from the 148th Fighter Wing are seen parked on the ramp and awaiting there next mission, Aug. 10, 2012. The 148 FW has been flying the Block 50 F-16 since the middle of 2010. (U.S. Air Nation... More
Employers and educators from central and northern Minnesota
Employers and educators from central and northern Minnesota were able to learn more about the 148th Fighter Wing's Block 50 F-16's while participating in an Employer Support for the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) eve... More
Minnesota Lt. Gov. Yvonne Prettner Solon addresses
Minnesota Lt. Gov. Yvonne Prettner Solon addresses Northeastern Minnesota employers during a veteran employment seminar held at the College of Saint Scholastica in Duluth, Minn., Jan 11, 2013. The seminar was h... More
Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody holds
Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody holds an Airmen's Call while visiting the 934th Airlift Wing, Minneapolis, Minn., Nov. 1, 2014. In addition to sharing remarks, Cody opened the floor up for ques... More
A member of the 148th Fighter Wing, Duluth, Minn.,
A member of the 148th Fighter Wing, Duluth, Minn., takes his turn at the bench press during a weightlifting competition, Jan. 10, 2015. The competition was held by the Base Enlisted Council (BEC) as a way to pr... More
Senior Airman Jessalyn Schmaedeke, 148th Fighter Wing,
Senior Airman Jessalyn Schmaedeke, 148th Fighter Wing, Duluth, Minn. works on a Block 50 F-16 during a Sentry Savannah training exercise, Feb 10, 2015, Savannah, Ga. The Sentry Savannah training exercise allo... More
A Block 50, F-16, 148th Fighter Wing, Duluth, Minn.,
A Block 50, F-16, 148th Fighter Wing, Duluth, Minn., taxis to the runway for its next mission during a Sentry Savannah 15-1 training exercise, Feb. 11, 2015, Savannah, Ga. Sentry Savannah 15-1 provides traditio... More
An F-22 Raptor, Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla. flies
An F-22 Raptor, Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla. flies off the wing of a KC-135 Stratotanker while participating in Sentry Savannah 15-1, Feb. 13, 2015. Sentry Savannah 15-1 provides traditional Airmen wartime read... More
Airman 1st Class Nicholas Sirois and Staff Sgt. Michael
Airman 1st Class Nicholas Sirois and Staff Sgt. Michael Sirois review record documentation while particpating in Sentry Savannah 15-1, Feb. 13, 2015, Savannah, Ga. Sentry Savannah 15-1 is the Air National Guar... More
Staff Sgt. Steven Lind, 148th Fighter Wing Engine Shop
Staff Sgt. Steven Lind, 148th Fighter Wing Engine Shop inspects the compressor rotor on an F-16 engine, March 7, 2015, Duluth, Minn. These routine inspections are in place to catch problems when they are small ... More
Col. Frank Stokes, 148th Figher Wing commander, Master
Col. Frank Stokes, 148th Figher Wing commander, Master Sgt. Luke Sanda, 148FW Mission Support Group and Col. Mark Vavra participate in a change of command ceremony, April 12, 2015, Duluth, Minn. Vavra accepted... More
A 148th Fighter Wing Munitions Airman prepares weapons
A 148th Fighter Wing Munitions Airman prepares weapons for Combat Hammer, May 1, 2015, while at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. Combat Hammer is a Weapons System Evaluation Program (WSEP) that evaluates the entire w... More
Capt. Tanner Lee, 148th Fighter Wing, addresses local
Capt. Tanner Lee, 148th Fighter Wing, addresses local media during a press conference July 21, 2015, Duluth, Minn. The press conference was held to welcome Lee as the first 148FW active associate member. (U.S. ... More
U.S. Air Force weapons load Airmen from the 148th Fighter
U.S. Air Force weapons load Airmen from the 148th Fighter Wing, Duluth, Minn., perform a pre-flight inspection while at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Aug. 11, 2015, during Red Flag-Alaska 15-3. RF-A is a Paci... More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Ben Westveer, 212th Rescue
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Ben Westveer, 212th Rescue Squadron, Alaska Air National Guard, makes radio contact during a downed pilot exercise at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Aug. 12, 2015, while participating... More
Jason Coyle (yellow vest) of Wenck Response Services
Jason Coyle (yellow vest) of Wenck Response Services provides a safety briefing to military members participating in a train derailment/hazmat exercise at the Rice Point Railyard, Duluth, Minn., on Aug. 25, 201... More
Airmen from the 148th Fighter Wing, Duluth, Minn. march
Airmen from the 148th Fighter Wing, Duluth, Minn. march in the 57th annual Christmas City of the North Parade, Nov. 20, 2015. The Christmas City of the North Parade is a northern Minnesota tradition and signal... More
Airman 1st Class Hannah Garvey helps Airman 1st Class
Airman 1st Class Hannah Garvey helps Airman 1st Class Hannah Race, 148th Fighter Wing Communications Flight put on her personal protective equipment on Feb. 2, 2016. Eight Communication's Flight Airmen were at ... More
A 148th Fighter Wing pilot returns to Duluth, Minn.,
A 148th Fighter Wing pilot returns to Duluth, Minn., July 19, 2016 after spending nearly four months at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. 148th Fighter Wing Airmen were deployed to Osan Air Base as part of a r... More
U.S. Air Force members, 148th Fighter Wing, Duluth,
U.S. Air Force members, 148th Fighter Wing, Duluth, Minn., participate in the run portion of the fitness test, Sept. 10, 2016. The fitness test ensures that all members have an acceptable fitness level and tha... More
Emergency personnel gather and respond during an active
Emergency personnel gather and respond during an active shooter exercise conducted at the 148th Fighter Wing, Minnesota Air National Guard on Nov. 5, 2019.
Members of the 148th Fighter Wing, Duluth, Minnesota
Members of the 148th Fighter Wing, Duluth, Minnesota particapte in a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Conventional Weapons Enhanced Response Force Package (CERFP) Exercise, June 6, 2017. The Air... More
A 148th Fighter Wing pilot returns to Duluth, Minn.
A 148th Fighter Wing pilot returns to Duluth, Minn. after a deployment to Southwest Asia, July 20, 2018. The 148th Fighter Wing has deployed almost half of their Airmen since October 2017. (U.S. Air National ... More
Col. Bradley Jackson (left), 148th Fighter Wing Operations
Col. Bradley Jackson (left), 148th Fighter Wing Operations Group Commander, Duluth, Minn. is congratulated by Lt. Col. Nathan Aysta, 179th Fighter Squadron Commander after returning from a training flight, Jan.... More
148th Fighter Wing Commander, Col. Chris Blomquist,
148th Fighter Wing Commander, Col. Chris Blomquist, addresses attendees at a STARBASE Minnesota Duluth classroom expansion groundbreaking event. The expansion will allow STARBASE Minnesota Duluth, located at... More
U.S. Air Force Airmen, 148th Fighter Wing, Duluth,
U.S. Air Force Airmen, 148th Fighter Wing, Duluth, Minn., participate in the Christmas City of the North Parade, Nov. 18, 2016. The parade is held in Duluth, Minn., and has been an annual tradition since the 1... More
Minnesota National Guard airmen and soldiers prepare
Minnesota National Guard airmen and soldiers prepare to participate in a flag ceremony while in Norway on Feb. 9, 2012. The flag ceremony between Norwegian troops and troops from the Minnesota National Guard m... More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Gordon Chehoski with
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Gordon Chehoski with the 210th Engineering Installation Squadron, Minnesota Air National Guard, uses a computer to remotely adjust a satellite dish July 17, 2012, during Patriot ... More
Block 50, F-16's from the 148th Fighter Wing are seen
Block 50, F-16's from the 148th Fighter Wing are seen parked on the ramp and awaiting there next mission, Aug. 10, 2012. The 148 FW has been flying the Block 50 F-16 since the middle of 2010. (U.S. Air Nation... More
Employers and educators from central and northern Minnesota
Employers and educators from central and northern Minnesota pose for a group shot at the 148th Fighter Wing, Duluth, Minn. while participating in an Employer Support for the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) event. The... More
Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar addresses Northeastern
Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar addresses Northeastern Minnesota employers during a veteran employment seminar held at the College of Saint Scholastica in Duluth, Minn., Jan 11, 2013. The seminar was held to disc... More
Block 50 F-16's from the 148th Fighter Wing, Duluth,
Block 50 F-16's from the 148th Fighter Wing, Duluth, Minn. return from a flying mission while participating in a Readiness Exercise on July 20, 2013. The Air Combat Command (ACC) Inspector General team evaluat... More
Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody holds
Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody holds an Airmen's Call while visiting the 934th Airlift Wing, Minneapolis, Minn., Nov. 1, 2014. In addition to sharing remarks, Cody opened the floor up for ques... More
A Block 30, F-16, 113th Wing, DC Air National Guard,
A Block 30, F-16, 113th Wing, DC Air National Guard, taxis to the runway for its next mission during a Sentry Savannah 15-1 training exercise, Feb. 11, 2015, Savannah, Ga. Sentry Savannah 15-1 provides traditi... More
Senior Airman William Lacine and Staff Sgt. Matthew
Senior Airman William Lacine and Staff Sgt. Matthew McEwen, 148th Fighter Wing Engine Shop blend second stage fan blades on an F-16 engine, March 7, 2015, Duluth, Minn. These routine inspections are in place to... More
Weapon loaders, 148th Fighter Wing, Duluth, Minn.,
Weapon loaders, 148th Fighter Wing, Duluth, Minn., load weapons on Block 50 F-16s for Combat Hammer, May 5, 2015, while at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. Combat Hammer is a Weapons System Evaluation Program (WSEP) ... More
Col. Jon Safstrom, 148th Fighter Wing Vice Commander
Col. Jon Safstrom, 148th Fighter Wing Vice Commander addresses local media during a press conference July 21, 2015, Duluth, Minn. The press conference was held at the 148th FW to welcome the first active associ... More
U.S. Air Force weapons load Airmen from the 148th Fighter
U.S. Air Force weapons load Airmen from the 148th Fighter Wing, Duluth, Minn., perform final inspections before take off on an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Aug. 11, 2015, during Red F... More
A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II assigned to Osan
A U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II assigned to Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, waits to take off at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Aug. 11, 2015, while participating in Red Flag-Alaska 15-3. RF-A is a Paci... More
Sgt. 1st Class Seth Goettl, 55th Civil Support Team,
Sgt. 1st Class Seth Goettl, 55th Civil Support Team, Minnesota National Guard links area monitoring equipment together while participating in a train derailment/hazmat exercise at the Rice Point Railyard, Dulut... More
Airmen from the 148th Fighter Wing, Duluth, Minn. march
Airmen from the 148th Fighter Wing, Duluth, Minn. march in the 57th annual Christmas City of the North Parade, Nov. 20, 2015. The Christmas City of the North Parade is a northern Minnesota tradition and signals... More
Airman 1st Class Hannah Race, 148th Fighter Wing
Airman 1st Class Hannah Race, 148th Fighter Wing Communications Flight checks the fuel level of a generator on Feb. 2, 2016. Eight Communication's Flight Airmen were at a remote site approximately seven miles f... More
A 148th Fighter Wing pilot is welcomed back to Duluth,
A 148th Fighter Wing pilot is welcomed back to Duluth, Minn., July 19, 2016 after spending nearly four months at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea. 148th Fighter Wing Airmen were deployed to Osan Air Base as pa... More
U.S. Air Force members, 148th Fighter Wing, Duluth,
U.S. Air Force members, 148th Fighter Wing, Duluth, Minn., participate in the run portion of the fitness test, Sept. 10, 2016. The fitness test ensures that all members have an acceptable fitness level and tha... More
Emergency personnel gather and respond during an active
Emergency personnel gather and respond during an active shooter exercise conducted at the 148th Fighter Wing, Minnesota Air National Guard on Nov. 5, 2019.
Chad Ronchetti, representing the City of Duluth, speaks
Chad Ronchetti, representing the City of Duluth, speaks to attendees at STARBASE Minnesota Duluth classroom expansion groundbreaking event. The expansion will allow STARBASE Minnesota Duluth, located at the ... More
Members of the 148th Fighter Wing march in the Christmas
Members of the 148th Fighter Wing march in the Christmas City of the North Parade on Nov. 22, 2019 in Duluth, Minnesota.
U.S. Air Force Airmen, 148th Fighter Wing, Duluth,
U.S. Air Force Airmen, 148th Fighter Wing, Duluth, Minn., participate in the Christmas City of the North Parade, Nov. 18, 2016. The parade is held in Duluth, Minn., and has been an annual tradition since the 1... More
Norwegian military members stand in formation while
Norwegian military members stand in formation while participating in a flag ceremony on Feb. 9, 2012, in Norway. The flag ceremony marked the start of the 39th Annual Norwegian Exchange between the state of Mi... More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dwight Benson with the 109th
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Dwight Benson with the 109th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, Minnesota Air National Guard, patches radio frequencies for various law enforcement agencies July 17, 2012, during Patriot... More
Block 50, F-16's from the 148th Fighter Wing are seen
Block 50, F-16's from the 148th Fighter Wing are seen parked on the ramp and awaiting there next mission, Aug. 10, 2012. The 148 FW has been flying the Block 50 F-16 since the middle of 2010. (U.S. Air Nation... More
Employers and educators from central and northern Minnesota
Employers and educators from central and northern Minnesota board a C-130 "Hercules" at the 148th Fighter Wing, Duluth Minn. to fly to Camp Ripley while participating in a Employer Support for the Guard and Res... More
A 148th Fighter Wing F-16 pilot waits to get the go-ahead
A 148th Fighter Wing F-16 pilot waits to get the go-ahead to taxi while participating in a Readiness Exercise in Duluth, Minn., July 20, 2013. The Air Combat Command (ACC) Inspector General team evaluated the ... More
Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody holds
Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody holds an Airmen's Call while visiting the 934th Airlift Wing, Minneapolis, Minn., Nov. 1, 2014. In addition to sharing remarks, Cody opened the floor up for que... More
A Block 50, F-16, 148th Fighter Wing, Duluth, Minn.,
A Block 50, F-16, 148th Fighter Wing, Duluth, Minn., comes in for a landing during a Sentry Savannah 15-1 training exercise, Feb. 11, 2015, Savannah, Ga. Sentry Savannah 15-1 provides traditional Airmen wartim... More
Senior Airman William Lacine and Staff Sgt. Matthew
Senior Airman William Lacine and Staff Sgt. Matthew McEwen, 148th Fighter Wing Engine Shop blend second stage fan blades on an F-16 engine, March 7, 2015, Duluth, Minn. These routine inspections are in place to... More