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Jan. 26, 2024
148th FW participates in WSEP 24.04

The 148th Fighter Wing, Minnesota Air National Guard, participated in the latest iteration of the Weapons System Evaluation Program, WSEP-East 24.04 at Tyndall Air Force Base, Jan. 16-19, 2024. WSEP is a joint program designed to evaluate air-to-air and air-to-ground live fire weapons employment for
Dec. 15, 2023
Recruiting spotlight: Esko, Minnesota

In a time where approximately .05% of Americans currently serve in the U.S. Armed Forces, it’s interesting to see communities crushing the statistics. Esko, Minnesota, with a population of 2,200 is one community far exceeding the norms.
Nov. 17, 2023
Veterans helping Veterans, meet Wounded Warriors United-Minnesota

Wounded Warriors United – Minnesota is a 501C3 non-profit organization that takes wounded and combat veterans living in Minnesota on fully-funded, outdoor hunting, fishing, and camping adventures.
Oct. 13, 2023
148th Fighter Wing Fire Department provides emergency response to Duluth Air Show

U.S. Air Force Fire Protection specialists play a crucial role in ensuring the safety of people, property and the environment from fires and disasters. The 148th Fighter Wing, Minnesota Air National Guard Fire Department, showcases a unique combination of both civilian and military fire fighters,
Oct. 10, 2023
Advanced EOD Conventional Course provides confidence and validation

The 148th Fighter Wing Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Flight created and hosted an advanced conventional course for 30 technicians at the Minnesota National Guard’s Camp Ripley Training Center, Little Falls, Minn, Sept. 18-22, 2023.
June 21, 2023
148th “Defender” graduates from Air Force Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course

148th Fighter Wing Security Forces specialist, and Patrol Officer with the Duluth Police Department, Tech. Sgt. Reid Erickson graduated from the U.S. Air Force’s Weapons and Tactics Instructor course held at the Desert Defender Ground Combat Readiness Training Center, Fort Bliss, Texas on May 26,
June 14, 2023
Education Spotlight: Bulldogs using benefits

Membership in the Air National Guard is a commitment. It requires time, discipline, fitness and resilience. Bulldogs from the 148th Fighter Wing support our state and nation when called upon.
April 6, 2023
Month of the Military Child: Recognizing military-connected children

Every year in April, the Department of Defense joins national, state, and local governments, schools, military serving organizations, companies, and communities in celebrating Month of the Military Child to recognize the commitment, contributions, and sacrifices of military-connected youth from all
March 27, 2023
Service and Friendship – one story of Vietnam

Former 148th Fighter Wing Commander, retired Brig. Gen. Kenneth J. Stromquist, has a long, storied military career having served in both the U.S. Air Force and Air National Guard for 31-years. One of his first chapters starts at III Corps, South Vietnam where Stromquist served as an O-2 Skymaster
March 24, 2023
148th Fighter Wing Recertifies VPP Star Status

On April 30, 2008, the 148th Fighter Wing became the first unit in the Air Force to receive recognition as an Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) Star Worksite. Recently, the Wing received notification it has been officially recertified as an OSHA

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