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Aug. 13, 2026
Ready for the Mission: 148th Fighter Wing Welcomes New Commander

The 148th Fighter Wing transferred leadership during a change of command ceremony Aug. 1, 2026, marking the beginning of a new chapter for the wing.U.S. Air Force Col. Curtis Grayson assumed command from U.S. Air Force Col. Nathan Aysta during the ceremony, which was presided over by U.S. Army Maj.
July 24, 2026
National Guard Supports Wildfire Suppression Efforts From the Midwest to West Coast

ARLINGTON, Va. – National Guard units from across the country are supporting wildfire suppression operations in multiple states, providing aerial firefighting aircraft, helicopters and personnel to assist civil authorities as wildfire activity continues across the western United States.More than 160
May 21, 2026
Security Forces Specialist competes at the 2026 Minnesota Best Warrior Competition

CAMP RIPLEY, Minn. – Staff Sgt. Dennis Campbell, a Security Forces Specialist from the 148th Fighter Wing, competed in the 2026 Minnesota Best Warrior Competition, April 15-18, 2026, at Camp Ripley, Little Falls, Minn. This included a 72-hour traverse over 23 miles and encompassed 27 service members
May 13, 2026
Checkered Flag 26-2 Concludes, Forges High-End Readiness and Joint Interoperability

The 325th Fighter Wing hosted Checkered Flag in coordination with the 53rd Wing’s Weapons System Evaluation Program (WSEP East). The 53rd Weapons Evaluation Group at Tyndall formally evaluates live-fire capabilities, providing aircrews a rare opportunity to launch live missiles at realistic,
March 31, 2026
Air National Guard Airmen Prove Readiness at Cold Weather Operations Course in Minnesota

In temperatures well below zero and with no option to retreat indoors, 57 Air National Guard Airmen from 17 states and two countries completed the Cold Weather Operations Course (CWOC) at Camp Ripley Training Center from Jan. 19–31, demonstrating the physical endurance, adaptability, and teamwork
March 25, 2026
Final Flight Chapter: 133rd Airlift Wing Deploys C-130H3 to AFRICOM

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota National Guard’s 133rd Airlift Wing hosted a departure event for more than 100 Airmen who were set to deploy alongside their soon-to-be-replaced C-130H3 Hercules to the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) area of responsibility.
March 5, 2026
Minnesota Guard Strengthens Partnership, Trains in Norway’s Arctic Environment

One hundred Soldiers and Airmen from the Minnesota National Guard traveled to Norway for the 53rd Norwegian Reciprocal Troop Exchange, or NOREX, an annual exchange that strengthens their partnership with Norway in the Department of War National Guard Bureau State Partnership Program through rigorous
Sept. 23, 2025
Recognizing Extraordinary Personal Action

On September 22, 2025, U.S. Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Jared Hinks, 148th Fighter Wing munitions systems specialist, was honored in front of family, friends and colleagues by the American Red Cross by receiving a Certificate of Extraordinary Personal Action.
July 23, 2025
Airmen and Soldiers Sharpen Lifesaving Skills During TCCC Training

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 133rd and 148th Medical Groups complete Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) course near Little Falls, Minn., July 23, 2025. The Airmen, along with U.S. Army Soldiers from the 1347th Division Sustainment Support Battalion, participated in several tactical training
Feb. 21, 2025
Air National Guard Medics Keep Airmen in the Fight

When 70 Airmen from 37 Air National Guard wings participated in a Cold Weather Operations Course at Camp Ripley, Minn., three aerospace medical technicians, or medics, and a physician assistant assigned to the Minnesota National Guard’s 148th Fighter Wing were on hand, 24/7, to provide mobile

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