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75th Anniversary Jet

The 148th Fighter Wing's heritage F-16 was a static display at the Experimental Aircraft Association's AirVenture 2023 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin in July 2023. The heritage F-16 was painted to showcase prominent features found on both the 148th Fighter and Air National Guard emblems in honor of the 148th Fighter Wing's 75th Anniversary in September 2023. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Tylin Rust)

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Master Sgt. John Konietzko (ret) watches as his son Kraig Konietzko takes the oath of enlistment at the 148th Fighter Wing in 1985. (courtesy photo)

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90th Anniversary celebration

Former 148th Fighter Wing members along with other special guests attended a small luncheon in honor of the Minnesota Air National Guard's 90th Anniversary. Maj. Gen. Wayne Gatlin (Ret.), former 148th Fighter Wing Commander was awarded the Brig. Gen. Ray Miller Spirit of Service Award during the luncheon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Ralph Kapustka/released)

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90th Anniversary celebration

Former 148th Fighter Wing members along with other special guests pose for a group shot with the P-51 Mustang and the block 10, F-16 during the Minnesota Air National Guard's 90th Anniversary celebration. The P-51 Mustang is the original aircraft flown by the 148th Fighter Wing and was flown from 1948 to 1954. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Ralph Kapustka/released)

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90th Anniversary celebration

Maj. Gen. Wayne Gatlin (Ret.), former 148th Fighter Wing Commander was awarded the Brig. Gen. Ray Miller Spirit of Service Award by Brig. Gen. Mark Ness (Ret.) during a luncheon held at the 148th Fighter Wing. The luncheon was in honor of the Minnesota Air National Guard's Anniversary. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Ralph Kapustka/released)

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90th Anniversary celebration

Former 148th Fighter Wing members along with other special guests attended a small luncheon in honor of the Minnesota Air National Guard's 90th Anniversary. Maj. Gen. Wayne Gatlin (Ret.), former 148th Fighter Wing Commander was awarded the Brig. Gen. Ray Miller Spirit of Service Award during the luncheon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Ralph Kapustka/released)

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A Day for the Dogs

Duluth Police Department K-9 officers conduct training with their dogs at the Air National Guard Base in Duluth, Minn., May 12, 2009. The 148th Fighter Wing Security Forces has opened their doors to welcome the four-legged guests to the base strengthening the effort of joint training in the community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Brett Ewald)

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A Day for the Dogs

Duluth Police Department K-9 officers conduct training with their dogs at the Air National Guard Base in Duluth, Minn., May 12, 2009. The 148th Fighter Wing Security Forces has opened their doors to welcome the four-legged guests to the base strengthening the effort of joint training in the community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Brett Ewald)

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A Day for the Dogs

Duluth Police Department K-9 officers conduct training with their dogs at the Air National Guard Base in Duluth, Minn., May 11, 2009. The 148th Fighter Wing Security Forces has opened their doors to welcome the four-legged guests to the base strengthening the effort of joint training in the community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Brett Ewald)

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A Day for the Dogs

Duluth Police Department K-9 officers conduct training with their dogs at the Air National Guard Base in Duluth, Minn., May 11, 2009. The 148th Fighter Wing Security Forces has opened their doors to welcome the four-legged guests to the base strengthening the effort of joint training in the community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Brett Ewald)

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A moment of silence for the people of Japan

During the Minnesota Twins Home Opener pre-game the stadium was asked to hold a moment of silence for the people of Japan. Members of the Minesota Air National Guard and Minnesota Army National Guard unravel a 1600 pound flag held by over 130 Soldiers and Airmen during the Minnesota Twins home opener April 8, 2011 at Target Field in Minneapolis. USAF official photo by Tech. Sgt. Erik Gudmundson

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A Sunset Return

A U.S. Air Force C-5 Galaxy from Dover Air Force Base sits idle on a runway at Duluth Air National Guard Base, Minn. before it is unloaded January 20, 2009. The aircraft transported members of the 148th Fighter Wing and equipment returning from a recent deployment to Joint Base Balad, Iraq as a part of the 148th's Air Expeditionary Force (AEF) deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo by TSgt Jason W. Rolfe) (Released)

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A Sunset Return

A U.S. Air Force C-5 Galaxy from Dover Air Force Base sits idle on a runway at Duluth Air National Guard Base, Minn. before it is unloaded January 20, 2009. The aircraft transported members of the 148th Fighter Wing and equipment returning from a recent deployment to Joint Base Balad, Iraq as a part of the 148th's Air Expeditionary Force (AEF) deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo by TSgt Jason W. Rolfe) (Released)

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A Sunset Return

A U.S. Air Force C-5 Galaxy from Dover Air Force Base sits idle on a runway at Duluth Air National Guard Base, Minn. before it is unloaded January 20, 2009. The aircraft transported members of the 148th Fighter Wing and equipment returning from a recent deployment to Joint Base Balad, Iraq as a part of the 148th's Air Expeditionary Force (AEF) deployment. (U.S. Air Force photo by TSgt Jason W. Rolfe) (Released)

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A Unique Path to Leadership

148th Fighter Wing Vice Commander, Col. Babette S. Van Hees poses for a photo at the 148th Fighter Wing, Minnesota Air National Guard, on March 16, 2023. Van Hees has served as both enlisted and as an officer with the U.S. Air Force, Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard in diverse AFSCs.

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Accurate Test 22: tests US, Oman air forces Agile Combat Employment capabilities

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Amante Allen, a KC-135 Stratotanker aerial refueling specialist assigned to the 50th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, refuels an aircraft during exercise Accurate Test 22 within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 15, 2022. The U.S. military and Royal Air Force of Oman routinely conduct integrated training in order to promote military cooperation between nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley Sokolov)

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Accurate Test 22: tests US, Oman air forces Agile Combat Employment capabilities

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Manoel Robinson, 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron aerial refueling specialist, refuels a U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon over southwest Asia, May 16, 2022 during exercise Accurate Test 22. U.S. participation in exercises such as these reassures our coalition and regional partners and allies of our commitment to the security and stability of this region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Charles T. Fultz)

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Accurate Test 22: tests US, Oman air forces Agile Combat Employment capabilities

U.S. Air Force Capt. Sara Merchant, 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron intelligence officer, flies in a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, over southwest Asia, May 16, 2022 during exercise Accurate Test 22. Exercises such as these reassures our coalition and regional partners and allies of our commitment to the security and stability of this region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Charles T. Fultz)

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Accurate Test 22: tests US, Oman air forces Agile Combat Employment capabilities

Two U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons break away after an air refueling from a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 50th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron during exercise Accurate Test 22, within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, May 15, 2022. The U.S. continues to prioritize Omani integration and seeks to deepen its partner ties throughout the Middle East. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley Sokolov)

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Advanced EOD Conventional Course at Camp Ripley Training Center

Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians from across the Air National Guard, Air Force, Air Force Reserve, Navy and Wisconsin National Guard state partners from Papua New Guinea conduct lodged projectile training during an Advanced EOD Conventional Course at Camp Ripley Training Center, Minnesota National Guard on September 21, 2023. The Advanced EOD Conventional Course provides experience, validation, and confidence in using complex EOD tools and procedures. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Audra Flanagan)

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