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  • 148th Fighter Wing receives new commander

    The 148th Fighter Wing's leadership changed hands during a ceremony Nov. 14, 2015 at the 148th Fighter Wing's main hangar, marking the end of Col. Frank H. Stokes' tenure as Wing Commander at the 148th, and the beginning of the next chapter of Col. Jon S. Safstrom's career as he steps into his new

  • Aircrew Flight Equipment Airmen put safety first at RED FLAG-Alaska

    Pilot safety is of the utmost concern for 148th Fighter Wing aircrew flight equipment Airmen participating in RED FLAG-Alaska 15-3, and attention to detail is a critical component of their job.During pre-flight inspection they will examine helmets, g-suits, masks, harnesses and survivor vests to

  • 148th Fighter Wing participates in RED FLAG-Alaska 15-3

    Approximately 130 Airmen and eight F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 148th Fighter Wing, Duluth, Minnesota, are here to take part in RED FLAG-Alaska 15-3.This is the first RF-A for the 148th Fighter Wing and it gives the unit the opportunity to train in its primary suppression of enemy air defense

  • 148th Fighter Wing Airman receives internship at Walter Reed

    "I get to give back to the military community and to those who have sacrificed so much," said Staff Sgt. Kai Mitchell, a logistical planner at the 148th Fighter Wing, Duluth, Minn.  "Being able to work with veterans at my dream location will be quite an honor."Mitchell is a student who is working on

  • 148th Fighter Wing Excels at Combat Hammer

    Approximately 180 Airmen and Block 50 F-16's from the 148th Fighter Wing, Duluth, Minn. participated in an exercise known as Combat Hammer while at Hill AFB, Utah in early May 2015.  Combat Hammer is a Weapons System Evaluation Program (WSEP) that evaluates weapon systems in their entirety. While

  • 148th Fighter Wing Participates in Sentry Savannah 15-1

    148th Fighter Wing personnel and jets participated in Exercise Sentry Savannah 15-1, Feb  9-20, 2015.  The exercise was held at the Air Dominance Center (ADC), Savannah, Ga.Sentry Savannah 15-1 gave 148FW pilots an opportunity to integrate with other platforms from around the military to include

  • Sentry Savannah brings brothers together

    In the Guard, it is not unusual to have family members in the same unit. It is unusual, however, to have three brothers doing the same job for the same unit.Staff Sgt. Michael Sirois, Senior Airman Patrick Sirois and Airman 1st Class Nicholas Sirois are F-16 Fighting Falcon crew chiefs with the

  • 148th Fighter Wing 1st Sgt. Assists in Saving a Life

    Whether he is performing his duties at the 148th Fighter Wing, Duluth, Minn. or volunteering as the Fire Chief for the Rice Lake Volunteer Fire Department, Senior Master Sgt. Scott Twining epitomizes the Air Force core value of "service before self".As a member of the volunteer fire department and a

  • CMSAF Cody visits with 148th Airmen

    Seven Airmen from the 148th Fighter Wing, Duluth, Minn. were given the opportunity to visit with the Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody on Nov. 1, 2014.  Chief Cody was in Minnesota to visit the 934th Airlift Wing, Minneapolis, Minn. during their drill weekend and held an Airmen's Call

  • Making a Difference

    On Oct. 4, 2014, on a cool, fall Saturday, members of the 148th Fighter Wing volunteered to help Habitat for Humanity build a storage shed and excavate for a sidewalk for a local family. This marks the third year in a row that 148th Fighter Wing member Tech. Sgt. Ryan Ostrofsky coordinated volunteer