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Lt. Gen. Harry "Bud" Wyatt, Director of the Air National Guard visits the Bulldogs

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Harry Wyatt, Director of the Air National Guard, listens to Col. Frank Stokes, 148th Fighter Wing Commander, about the capabilities of the maintenance facility at the 148th Fighter Wing Air National Guard base in Duluth, Minn. Dec. 11th, 2009. Lt. Gen Wyatt toured the guard base to better understand the facilities and mission capabilities at the wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jason W. Rolfe)

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Boo Boo Bear's Mission

Mary Linda Sather, author of "Boo Boo Bear's Mission," signed copies of her book at Fitger's Bookstore Dec. 5, 2009. Illustrated by children of both civilian and military families, the book details Boo Boo Bear's journey to Iraq and back home.

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Thanksgiving Day

Over 100 volunteers comprised of members of the 148th Fighter Wing and their families gathered on Thanksgiving morning to help with the Thanksgiving Day buffet and meal delivery Nov. 26th, 2009 in Duluth, Minn. The 148th has been participating in the event since 2005.

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An Early Morning Goodbye

Air National Guardsman Staff. Sgt. Patrick Hakes says goodbye to his son as he prepares to deploy early Monday morning October 19th, 2009 at the Duluth, Minn. Air National Guard Base. 148th Fighter Wing Security Forces personnel are deploying to Southwest Asia in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

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An Early Morning Goodbye

Air National Guardsman Staff. Sgt. Patrick Hakes says goodbye to his son as he prepares to deploy early Monday morning October 19th, 2009 at the Duluth, Minn. Air National Guard Base. 148th Fighter Wing Security Forces personnel are deploying to Southwest Asia in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

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SFS Deploy

Air National Guardsmen prepare to deploy early Monday morning October 19th, 2009 at the Duluth, Minn. Air National Guard Base. 148th Fighter Wing Security Forces personnel are deploying to Southwest Asia in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

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Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty and U.S. Air Force General Craig R. McKinley-Chief, National Guard Bureau, attend Raytheon Trophy event for the 148th Fighter Wing

Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty (left) poses with U.S. Air Force General Craig R. McKinley-Chief, National Guard Bureau, after the presentation to the 148th Fighter Wing, Duluth, Minn. of the prestigious Raytheon Trophy July 31, 2009 in Duluth, Minn. The Raytheon Trophy was awarded to the 179th Fighter Squadron of the 148th Fighter Wing as the most outstanding air defense unit in the U.S. Air Force, marking only the fourth time an Air National Guard unit received this award since its inception in 1953. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Brett R. Ewald)

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General Craig R. McKinley-Chief, National Guard Bureau, and U.S. Senators Al Franken and Amy Klobachar attend Raytheon Trophy event for the 148th Fighter Wing

U.S. Air Force General Craig R. McKinley-Chief, National Guard Bureau, (center) poses with U.S. Senators Al Franken and Amy Klobachar after the presentation to the 148th Fighter Wing, Duluth, Minn. of the prestigious Raytheon Trophy July 31, 2009 in Duluth, Minn. The Raytheon Trophy was awarded to the 179th Fighter Squadron of the 148th Fighter Wing as the most outstanding air defense unit in the U.S. Air Force, marking only the fourth time an Air National Guard unit received this award since its inception in 1953. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Brett R. Ewald)

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179th Fighter Squadron awarded Raytheon Trophy

Dr. Thomas Kennedy, Vice President of Tactical Airborne Systems Space and Airborne Systems for the Raytheon Company (left), U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Eric Chandler (center), Commander of the 179th Fighter Squadron, Duluth, Minn., and General Craig R. McKinley-Chief, National Guard Bureau, prepares to unveil the prestigious Raytheon Trophy during the awarding presentation July 31, 2009 in Duluth, Minn. The Raytheon Trophy was awarded to the 179th Fighter Squadron of the 148th Fighter Wing as the most outstanding air defense unit in the U.S. Air Force, marking only the fourth time an Air National Guard unit received this award since its inception in 1953. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Brett R. Ewald)

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179th Fighter Squadron awarded Raytheon Trophy

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Eric Chandler (left), Commander of the 179th Fighter Squadron, Duluth, Minn., along with General Craig R. McKinley-Chief, National Guard Bureau, and U.S. Army Major General Larry Shellito, Adjutant General of the Minnesota National Guard, unveils the prestigious Raytheon Trophy during the awarding presentation July 31, 2009 in Duluth, Minn. The Raytheon Trophy was awarded to the 179th Fighter Squadron of the 148th Fighter Wing as the most outstanding air defense unit in the U.S. Air Force, marking only the fourth time an Air National Guard unit received this award since its inception in 1953. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Brett R. Ewald)

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Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty speaks at the formal Raytheon Trophy event for the 148th Fighter Wing

Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty speaks to a large crowd during the formal Raytheon Trophy presentation July 31, 2009 in Duluth, Minn. The Raytheon Trophy was awarded to the 179th Fighter Squadron of the 148th Fighter Wing as the most outstanding air defense unit in the U.S. Air Force, marking only the fourth time an Air National Guard unit received this award since its inception in 1953. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Brett R. Ewald)

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General Craig R. McKinley - Chief, National Guard Bureau, visits the 148th Fighter Wing

U.S. Air Force Col. Frank Stokes, Commander of the 148th Fighter Wing, Duluth, Minn., greets General Craig R. McKinley-Chief, National Guard Bureau, as he arrives at the wing for the Raytheon Trophy presentation July 31, 2009 in Duluth, Minn. The Raytheon Trophy was awarded to the 179th Fighter Squadron of the 148th Fighter Wing as the most outstanding air defense unit in the U.S. Air Force, marking only the fourth time an Air National Guard unit received this award since its inception in 1953. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Brett R. Ewald)

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General Craig R. McKinley - Chief, National Guard Bureau, speaks at a Raytheon Trophy celebration at the 148th Fighter Wing

U.S. Air Force General Craig R. McKinley-Chief, National Guard Bureau, speaks to members of the 148th Fighter Wing during a celebration for receiving the Raytheon Trophy July 31, 2009 in Duluth, Minn. The Raytheon Trophy was awarded to the 179th Fighter Squadron of the 148th Fighter Wing as the most outstanding air defense unit in the U.S. Air Force, marking only the fourth time an Air National Guard unit received this award since its inception in 1953. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Brett R. Ewald)

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A Day for the Dogs

Duluth Police Department K-9 officers conduct training with their dogs at the Air National Guard Base in Duluth, Minn., May 12, 2009. The 148th Fighter Wing Security Forces has opened their doors to welcome the four-legged guests to the base strengthening the effort of joint training in the community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Brett Ewald)

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A Day for the Dogs

Duluth Police Department K-9 officers conduct training with their dogs at the Air National Guard Base in Duluth, Minn., May 11, 2009. The 148th Fighter Wing Security Forces has opened their doors to welcome the four-legged guests to the base strengthening the effort of joint training in the community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Brett Ewald)

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Col. Frank H. Stokes Assumes Command

Col. Frank H. Stokes assumes command of the 148th Fighter Wing Mar. 22, 2009 at a change of command ceremony in Duluth, Minn. Col. Stokes takes over as Wing Commander from Col. Mark Johnson.

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Joint Communications Platform

U.S. Air Force Technical Sgt. Tod Swenson, 148th Fighter Wing Communications Squadron, operates a communication network in the Joint Communications Platform (JCP) Aug 23, 2008 in Duluth, Minn. The JCP is one of two mobile communications platforms in Minnesota. It provides satellite uplink and downlink, telephone, radio, data, and wireless capabilities to provide command and control functions.

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Joint Communications Platform

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jeremiah Santmyer, 148th Fighter Wing Communications Squadron, operates a communication network in the Joint Communications Platform (JCP) Aug 23, 2008 in Duluth, Minn. The JCP is one of two mobile communications platforms in Minnesota. It provides satellite uplink and downlink, telephone, radio, data, and wireless capabilities to provide command and control functions.

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Minnesota Biathlon Team Wins National Championships

The Minnesota National Guard Biathlon Team won First Place Team Overall at the 2009 Chief National Guard Bureau Biathlon Championships at Ethan Allen Firing Range in Jericho, Vt., from March 1-7, 2009. (US Air Force Photo)

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Bulldogs Help MN Biathlon Team Win National Championships

Lt. Col. Eric Chandler, 148th Fighter Wing MN National Guard, fires on a target during the 2009 Chief National Guard Bureau Biathlon Championships at Ethan Allen Firing Range in Jericho, Vt., from March 1-7, 2009. Chandler was awarded a silver medal for 2nd place among the 18 Novice competitors in the field of 60 biathletes. (US Air Force Photo by MSgt Greg Wohlfeil, MN National Guard.)

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