148th Fighter Wing Hosts Deployment Ceremony

Governor Tim Pawlenty, Senator Amy Klobuchar, Adjutant General - Maj. Gen. Larry W. Shellito and Mayor Don Ness joined family and friends in a 148th Fighter Wing Departure Ceremony on Sunday, November 2nd, 2008 at the Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center. The 148th is ending 2008 with large

Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty visits 148th Fighter Wing

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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