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Feb. 27, 2024
Bulldog earns EOD “Master Blaster” distinction for Air National Guard

Mitigating the hazards of explosive materials and other weapons takes courage, precision, and skill. Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) members take on some of the Air National Guard’s most dangerous missions at home and abroad.
Feb. 6, 2024
Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Concludes Arctic Training Exercise Snow Crab Ex

LITTLE FALLS, Minn. U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group 2 completed Snow Crab Exercise (Snow Crab Ex) 24-1 Feb. 4, 2024 following the departure of Navy EOD units and Navy Divers at Camp Ripley in Little Falls, Minnesota.
Feb. 1, 2024
Air National Guard Defenders host Cold Weather Operations Course

50 Air National Guard Security Forces personnel from 15 states gathered at Camp Ripley Training Center, Minnesota, from January 8-19, 2024, for a two-week Cold Weather Operations Course.
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.

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