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148th Firefighter Awarded Minnesota First Responder of the Year

148th Fighter Wing fire protection specialist and St. Paul firefighter, Staff Sgt. Mason Conlin (second from left) poses for a photo with his father Sean Conlin (left), mother Jodi Conlin (second from right), and St. Paul Mayor, Melvin Carter (right), at a ceremony on Nov. 7, 2024, in St. Paul, Minn., that recognized Conlin and his partner, Jacob Ryks, as Minnesota’s First Responders of the Year. Conlin and his partner Jacob Ryks were recognized by the non-profit Minnesota 100 Club for their efforts, as St. Paul firefighters, to save five children during a home fire on Jan. 3, 2024. The First Responder of the Year recognition was presented by St. Paul Mayor, Melvin Carter; St. Paul Fire Chief, Butch Inks; and Minnesota 100 Club Executive Directors, Julie Gotham. Family, friends, and fellow fire fighters also attended the ceremony. (courtesy photo)

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Family Ties: Unprecedented Deployment for 20 Military Families

“That is one thing about the 148th Fighter Wing member, the family members serving together embody a profound commitment to service, not only to their country but also to each other, united by a shared sense of duty, sacrifice and honor and their service to the Minnesota Air National Guard” said 148th Fighter Wing Commander, Col. Nathan Aysta. Twenty sets of family members from the Minnesota National Guard’s 148th Fighter Wing deployed together, including parents, siblings, spouses, cousins, uncles and nephews. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Addie Peterson)

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148th Fighter Wing Conducts Night Flying at Kadena Air Force Base

A pilot and F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 179th Fighter Squadron, 148th Fighter Wing, Minnesota Air National Guard, prepare for flight while deployed to Kadena Air Force Base, Japan, on August 22, 2024. The 148th is at Kadena as part of a rotational deployment demonstrating the U.S. commitment to the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Addie Peterson)

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148th Fighter Wing Deployment to 18th Wing, Kadena Air Base

Personnel and F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 148th Fighter Wing, Minnesota Air National Guard, deployed to the 18th Wing, Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, from July to October 2024. The wing supplied a dynamic force package to the 18th Wing which provided combat air power and additional deterrence factors to the Indo-Pacific area of operation. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by CMSgt Glen Flanagan)

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148th Fighter Wing Deployment to 18th Wing, Kadena Air Base

Personnel and F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 148th Fighter Wing, Minnesota Air National Guard, deployed to the 18th Wing, Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, from July to October 2024. The wing supplied a dynamic force package to the 18th Wing which provided combat air power and additional deterrence factors to the Indo-Pacific area of operation. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by CMSgt Glen Flanagan)

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148th Fighter Wing Dedicates Memorial Wall to Its 21 Fallen Heroes

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Nathan Windus, a munitions systems specialist with the 148th Fighter Wing, Minnesota Air National Guard stands post after playing TAPS while three 179th Fighter Squadron F-16 Fighting Falcons, fly in the Missing Man Formation at a ceremony dedicating a memorial wall at the 148th Fighter Wing in Duluth, Minn. Oct. 5, 2024. The newly completed memorial wall honors 21 fallen service members who were lost while conducting their military duties over the wing’s 76-year history. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff. Sgt. Tylin Rust)

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148th Fighter Wing Dedicates Memorial Wall to Its 21 Fallen Heroes

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jared Hinks, a munitions systems specialist with the 148th Fighter Wing, Minnesota Air National Guard, sings the National Anthem at a ceremony dedicating a memorial wall at the 148th Fighter Wing in Duluth, Minn. Oct. 5, 2024. The newly completed memorial wall honors 21 fallen service members who were lost while conducting their military duties over the wing’s 76-year history. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Megan Shaner)

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148th Fighter Wing Dedicates Memorial Wall to Its 21 Fallen Heroes

Family members of fallen service member 1st Lieutenant Wayne Tahtinen gather at the 148th Fighter Wing memorial wall dedication ceremony Oct. 5, 2024. The newly completed memorial wall honors 21 fallen service members who were lost while conducting their military duties over the wing’s 76 year history. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Megan Shaner)

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148th Fighter Wing Dedicates Memorial Wall to Its 21 Fallen Heroes

Retired Maj. Gen. Frank Stokes reads the names of fallen service members while 148th Fighter Wing Command Chief, Chief Master Sgt. Chief Jozef Miketin tolls the honor bell during the memorial wall dedication ceremony at the 148th Fighter Wing, in Duluth, Minn. Oct. 5, 2024. The newly completed memorial wall honors 21 fallen service members who were lost while conducting their military duties over the wing’s 76-year history. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff. Sgt. Tylin Rust)

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148th Fighter Wing Dedicates Memorial Wall to Its 21 Fallen Heroes

The wreath displayed to honor the fallen services members and their gold star family’s at the 148th Fighter Wing’s memorial wall dedication ceremony on Oct. 5, 2024. The newly completed memorial wall honors 21 fallen service members who were lost while conducting their military duties over the wing’s 76-year history. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff. Sgt. Tylin Rust)

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148th Medical Group Supports Operation Walking Shield

An 18-person team assigned to the 148th Medical Group, 148th Fighter Wing, Minnesota Air National Guard, conducted an Innovative Readiness Training (IRT) initiative that provided vital healthcare services to members and pets of the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation, Montana, August 2024. (Courtesy photo)

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148th Medical Group Supports Operation Walking Shield

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Casey Morris, a physician assistant assigned to the 148th Fighter Wing, Minnesota Air National Guard, provides care to a dog while conducting an Innovative Readiness Training mission at Fort Belknap Indian Reservation, Montana, August 9, 2024. The Innovative Readiness Training mission is a DoD military program exclusive to the United States and its territories that delivers joint training opportunities to increase deployments readiness while simultaneously providing key health care to communities with limited access to resources. (Courtesy photo)

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148th Medical Group Supports Operation Walking Shield

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Todd Hnatko, an optometrist assigned to the 148th Fighter Wing, Minnesota Air National Guard, provides patient care while conducting an Innovative Readiness Training mission at Fort Belknap Indian Reservation, Montana, August 9, 2024. The Innovative Readiness Training mission is a DoD military program exclusive to the United States and its territories that delivers joint training opportunities to increase deployments readiness while simultaneously providing key health care to communities with limited access to resources. (Courtesy photo)

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148th Medical Group Supports Operation Walking Shield

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Maxton Devlin, a health services manager assigned to the 148th Fighter Wing, Minnesota Air National Guard, provides care to a dog while conducting an Innovative Readiness Training mission at Fort Belknap Indian Reservation, Montana, August 9, 2024. The Innovative Readiness Training mission is a DoD military program exclusive to the United States and its territories that delivers joint training opportunities to increase deployments readiness while simultaneously providing key health care to communities with limited access to resources. (Courtesy photo)

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Indian Air Marshal AP Singh, left, PVSM AVSM, Vice Chief of the Air Staff, left, and U.S Air Force Col. Matthew Thrift, right, New Dehli, India, U.S. Embassy Defense Air Attaché, discuss goals of Tarang Shakti 24 during the TS24 Phase II opening ceremony at Jodhpur Air Force Station, Rajasthan, India, Aug. 30, 2024. The United States and India are working together to advance a vision of a free and open Indo-Pacific where trade and ideas exchange freely. Through exercises and engagements, we improve our ability to work together with allies and partners, building upon our collective strength. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sabrina Fuller-Judd)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Thrift, New Dehli, India, U.S. Embassy Defense Air Attaché, meets with Royal Australian Air Force leaders during the Tarang Shakti 24 Phase II opening ceremony at Jodhpur Air Force Station, Rajasthan, India, Aug. 30, 2024. The aim of TS24 Phase II is to provide an excellent multilateral training opportunity and is an optimal environment to increase readiness and mutual compatibility with 10 participating nations and 18 observing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sabrina Fuller-Judd)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 51st Fighter Wing participate in the Tarang Shakti 24 Phase II opening ceremony at Jodhpur Air Force Station, Rajasthan, India, Aug. 30, 2024. During the opening ceremony, multinational leaders highlighted the importance of strengthening partnerships to enhance combat readiness and build perspectives and relationships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sabrina Fuller-Judd)

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U.S. Air Force, Royal Australian Air Force, Bangladesh Air Force, Hellenic Air Force, Republic of Singapore Air Force, Indian Air Force, and United Arab Emirates Air Force members pose for a photo with cultural performers from India concluding the Tarang Shakti 24 phase II opening ceremony g at Jodhpur Air Force Station, Rajasthan, India, Aug. 30, 2024. Throughout TS24 Phase II, the Indian Air Force is hosting a total of 28 countries, some of which are participating in and some of which are observing the multinational exercise aimed to build partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sabrina Fuller-Judd)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 51st Fighter Wing and Indian Air Force members pose for a group photo during the Tarang Shakti 24 Phase II opening ceremony at Jodhpur Air Force Station, Rajasthan, India, Aug. 30, 2024. The event closed with a celebration of India’s culture and provided participating and observing countries to learn more about each other in an effort to foster and build upon relationships and perspectives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sabrina Fuller-Judd)

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Members of the District of Columbia Army National Guard Medical Detachment perform medical, dental and optometry clinic services during Innovative Readiness Training - Operation Walking Shield 2024 at the Fort Belknap Reservation, Mont., Aug. 2-17, 2024.

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