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  • 148th Fighter Wing pilot Capt. Thomas Rendulich explains about the cockpit of an F-16 Fighting Falcon to Minn. Governor Tim Pawlenty in Duluth, Minn October 16, 2008. (U.S. Air Force photo by TSgt Jason Rolfe) (Released)

    Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty visits 148th Fighter Wing

  • Airmen from the 148th Fighter Wing and their civilian employers participate in an Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) breakfast at the Duluth, Minn. Air National Guard base October 9th, 2008. The event promoted cooperation and understanding between Guard members and their civilian employers. (U.S. Air Force photo by TSgt Jason Rolfe) (Released)

    148th Fighter Wing Hosts Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Breakfast

    The 148th Fighter Wing hosted a breakfast for employers of the unit's national guardsmen at the guard base this October 9th, 2008. The Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) breakfast was attended by 37 community employers along with 17 employees who are also wing members. It included a mission brief of the 148th Fighter Wing by Vice
  • U. S. Air Force Sr. Amn. Alexandra Olson (left), Capt Anthony Valetine and Staff Sgt. Daisha McCuskey all attached to the 148th Fighter Wing, Medical Group, simulate an IV on the METI Man, a new Emergency Casualty Simulator on 30 July, 2008. Olson and McCuskey participated in training in preparation for their upcoming deployment for Operation Continuing Promise, which is to be aboard the U. S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Kearsarge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Brett R. Ewald) (Released)

    148th Members Support Operation Continuing Peace

    Aerospace Medical Services Specialists, Staff. Sgt. Daisha McCuskey and Sr. Amn. Alexandra Olson both from the 148th Fighter Wing will soon board the USS Kearsarge for four months to support Operation Continuing Peace, a humanitarian mission supporting Latin America. Both members will provide health care to citizens in six different countries
  • U.S. Air Force Major John Klatt, 148th Fighter Wing Pilot, flies a local reporter in the ANG aerobatic demonstration plane over Duluth, Minn. on 14 July, 2008. John Klatt and the Guarding America, Defending Freedom Aerobatic team will be performing at the Duluth Air Show to promote the Air National Guard 19-20 July, 2008 . (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jason W. Rolfe) (Released)

    Air National Guard is Front Stage at Duluth Air Show

    Major John Klatt usually flies an F-16 Fighting Falcon with the 148th Fighter Wing in Duluth, Minn. But when the air show comes to town, look to the skies and you may see him inverted in a Staudacher S-300 aerobatic plane. Major Klatt performs for the Air National Guard at air shows around the county. He offers over ten minutes of hard core, high
  • E'leese Madgett Manrique, 12 years old, stops at the 148th Fighter Wing, Duluth, Minn. to meet with wing members on June 23, 2008. E'leese is riding her horse across Minn. trying to raise $15 million to start a ranch for veterans and military members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jason W. Rolfe) (Released)

    One Girl, One Ride, One Mission

    The 148th Fighter Wing, Duluth, Minn. got a visit by a girl, and a horse, on a mission. 12 year old, E'leese Madgett Manrique and her horse, Chips and Salsa, showed up outside of the Air National Guard base on June 23, 2008 hoping to say thanks to the unit members and pose for a photo with her heroes. E'leese is dedicating the summer to ride across
  • U.S. Air Force Lt Gen Craig McKinley, Director of the Air National Guard presents the 148th Fighter Wing, Duluth, Minn. with the Outstanding Unit Award on June 15, 2008 during an awards ceremony. The wing received the Outstanding Unit Award for its involvement in multiple deployments in the United States and overseas, high recruiting and retention rates, and exceptional inspection results. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Donald Acton) (Released)

    Lt General Craig McKinley presents Outstanding Unit Award

    The 148th Fighter Wing, Duluth, Minn. had the distinct honor of having Lt General Craig R. McKinley, Director of the Air National Guard present the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award to the dedicated men and women of the wing at an awards ceremony in Duluth, Minn. on June 15, 2008. The Air Force Outstanding Unit Award is awarded by the Secretary of
  • U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant Wayne D. Kettelhut, 148th Fighter Wing Explosive Ordinance (EOD) Specialist, was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with Valor at an awards ceremony in Duluth, Minn. on June 15, 2008. The award was presented by Major General (retired) Harry J. Sieben (left), Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army and Lt Col (retired) Gary Hetrick, US Army who served with MSgt Kettelhut in Iraq during the time he earned his Bronze Star with Valor. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Brett R. Ewald) (Released)

    Bronze Star with Valor awarded to 148th Fighter Wing EOD member

    Master Sergeant Wayne D. Kettelhut, 148th Fighter Wing Explosive Ordinance (EOD) Specialist, was awarded the Bronze Star Medal with Valor at an awards ceremony in Duluth, Minn. on June 15, 2008. The Bronze Star is awarded for bravery, heroism or meritorious service while engaged in action against an enemy of the United States or while engaged in
  • The 148th Fighter Wing, Duluth, Minn. was presented with OSHA's Voluntary Protection Program STAR rating at an awards ceremony in Duluth, Minn. on June 15, 2008. The award was presented by the Honorable William C. Anderson, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force and the Honorable Edwin G. Foulke, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Brett R. Ewald) (Released)

    148th Fighter Wing Presented as First Air Force Unit to Receive the VPP STAR

    The 148th Fighter Wing, Duluth, Minn. was presented with OSHA's Voluntary Protection Program STAR rating at an awards ceremony in Duluth, Minn. on June 15, 2008. The award was presented by the Honorable William C. Anderson, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Installations, Environment, and Logistics and the Honorable Edwin G. Foulke,
  • Duluth Mayor, Don Ness presented 148th Fighter Wing Commander, Col. Mark Johnson with a proclamation making February 4, 2008 “148th Fighter Wing Day” in the city of Duluth. The proclamation states “the 148th Fighter Wing has a long history of excellence in the national service and in the defense of the United States of America” and “We wish to honor the members of the 148th Fighter Wing for their devotion, dedication to duty and the vital role they play both in the vitality of Duluth as well as the security of our nation”.

    Duluth Mayor Visits 148th Fighter Wing

    Duluth's newly-elected Mayor, Don Ness along with Dave Boe, Margaret Hodnik and Jeff Papas visited the 148th Fighter Wing on Monday, February 4th, 2008. The visit included a mission brief, F-16 familiarization and Explosive Ordnance Disposal demonstration. Topics included in Mayor Ness' briefing included the 148th history, current mission,
  • A member of the 148th Fighter Wing works on an F-16 Fighting Falcon during an October 2007 Operational Readiness Exercise in Duluth, Minn. The 148th FW was selected by Occupational Health and Safety Administration officials for the Voluntary Protection Program Star Award. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Don Action)

    First Air Force Unit to recieve OSHA's VPP Star Rating

    Occupational Health and Safety Administration officials announced April 30 the Air National Guard's 148th Fighter Wing earned the prestigious Voluntary Protection Program Star status. The 148th FW from Duluth is the first unit in the Air Force to earn the VPP Star rating, which demonstrates a measurable process to show excellence in occupational
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