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  • Airman's Best Friend

    While stationed in Kuwait, Staff Sgt. Wayne Jenderny, a fire fighter from the 148th Fighter Wing, made a friend. Sophie, a collie mix, had been tugging at the heart strings of Sgt. Jenderny and his co-workers while she made a habit of visiting their fire hall. Many of the firemen deployed to Kuwait

  • 148th Firefighter named Air Guard’s best

    Master Sgt. Mark W. Watczak is still modest about the high honor he just recently received. But those that work with him say his commitment to excellence and willingness to go above and beyond is just two of the reasons he was named Military Fire Fighter of the Year by the Air National Guard Fire

  • City of Duluth recognized for support given to military

    Members of the 148th Fighter Wing helped celebrate the city of Duluth's recognition as a Yellow Ribbon City today at the Greysolon Plaza in Duluth, Minn. Local leaders, military commanders, as well as members of the community were on hand to show their support and recognize those who worked so hard

  • Collaboration saved Minnesota fighter wing, McKinley says

    Collaboration between this city and the Minnesota Air National Guard saved the 148th Fighter Wing from closure and will help it grow in the future, the chief of the National Guard Bureau said today."You don't see many chambers who recognize their local military," Air Force Gen. Craig R. McKinley

  • Yellow Ribbon Summit

    - Governor Tim Pawlenty and Maj. Gen. Larry Shellito, the adjutant general of the Minnesota National Guard, presented 18 Yellow Ribbon proclamations to Minnesota cities, counties and companies representing nearly 30 entities at the Yellow Ribbon Summit on Wednesday at Boeckman Middle School in

  • Farewell to the Last F-16 Block 25

    The 148th Fighter Wing said goodbye to an old friend on September 14, 2010 when the last F-16 Block 25, aircraft 236, left the base.The departure of the Block 25 marks an end to an era. An era that saw the jets deploy to Iraq 3 times, excel in Operational Readiness Inspections, and earn the Bulldogs

  • Bulldogs Recognized As Hometown Heroes

    The 148th Fighter Wing, Minnesota Air National Guard honored more than 500 Airmen and their families in their first Hometown Heroes Salute Award Ceremony at the Duluth Air National Guard Base yesterday. "This isn't just another award," said Col. Frank Stokes, Wing Commander. "It's special because it

  • Yellow Ribbon Event helps welcome Airmen home

    Members of the 148th Fighter Wing Security Forces Squadron received some help adjusting to civilian life during a 60-day Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program (YRRP) event today. The event, held at Fitger's Hotel in Duluth, Minn., is designed to help the Airmen and their family members connect with

  • First Lady's Military Family Care Initiative Continues

    Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty and First Lady Mary Pawlenty, along with Major General Larry Shellito, the Minnesota National Guard Adjutant General, and Mrs. Evonne Shellito, arrived at the 148th Fighter Wing today to announce that the First Lady's Military Family Care Initiative will continue and