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148FW Operations Group change of Command

Col. Gerald Ostern (middle), Operations Group Commander relinquishes command to Col. Frank Stokes (far left), 148th Fighter Wing Commander during a change of command ceremony on February 10, 2013. Col Brad Jackson (far right) accepted command of the Operations Group during the ceremony which was held at the 148 FW, Duluth, Minn. (National Guard photo by Senior Airman Sarah Hayes/Released)

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Senator Amy Klobuchar

Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar addesses Northeastern Minnesota employers during a veteran employment seminar held at the College of Saint Scholastica in Duluth, Minn. on Jan 11, 2013. The seminar was held to discuss barriers and possible solutions to hiring and retaining veterans. (National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Ralph J. Kapustka/Released)

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Lieutenant Govenor Yvonne Prettner Solon

Minnesota Lieutenant Governor Yvonne Prettner Solon addesses Northeastern Minnesota employers during a veteran employment seminar held at the College of Saint Scholastica in Duluth, Minn. on Jan 11, 2013. The seminar was held to discuss barriers and possible solutions to hiring and retaining veterans. (National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Ralph J. Kapustka/Released)

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Lieutenant Governor Yvonne Prettner Solon

Minnesota Lieutenant Governor Yvonne Prettner Solon addesses Northeastern Minnesota employers during a veteran employment seminar held at the College of Saint Scholastica in Duluth, Minn. on Jan 11, 2013. The seminar was held to discuss barriers and possible solutions to hiring and retaining veterans. (National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Ralph J. Kapustka/Released)

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148th Fighter Wing Deployment Return

148th Fighter Wing airmen are greeted by family members after returning from a deployment to Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Oct. 25, 2012. The airmen returned to Duluth, Minn. after serving for over two months in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (National Guard by Master Sgt. Ralph J. Kapustka / Released)

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148th Fighter Wing Deployment Return

148th Fighter Wing airmen are greeted by family members after returning from a deployment to Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Oct. 25, 2012. The airmen returned to Duluth, Minn. after serving for over two months in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (National Guard by Master Sgt. Ralph J. Kapustka / Released)

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Kandahar Deployment

A 148th Fighter Wing member is greeted by his daughter after returning from Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Oct. 22, 2012. The 148th Fighter Wing, Minnesota Air National Guard, deployed approximately 300 airmen to Afghanistan in August, 2012 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Brett R. Ewald/ Released)

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148th Fighter Wing Deployment Return

A 148th Fighter Wing Block 50 F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft taxis to its parking spot at the Duluth Air National Guard Base after returning from Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Oct. 22, 2012. The 148th Fighter Wing, Minnesota Air National Guard, deployed approximately 300 airmen to Afghanistan in August, 2012 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Brett R. Ewald/ Released)

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148th Fighter Wing Deployment Return

A 148th Fighter Wing crew chief directs a Block 50 F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft to its parking spot at the Duluth Air National Guard Base after returning from Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Oct. 22, 2012. The 148th Fighter Wing, Minnesota Air National Guard, deployed approximately 300 airmen to Afghanistan in August, 2012 in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Brett R. Ewald/ Released)

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Kandahar Deployment

An F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft, 148th Fighter Wing awaits an early morning departure for Afghanistan on August 11, 2012. The 148th Fighter Wing, Minnesota Air National Guard deployed approximately 300 Wing members and multiple F-16 aircraft to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (National Guard Photo by Tech. Sgt. Brett R. Ewald)

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Afghanistan AEF 2012

Airmen from the Minnesota Air National Guard begin their in-processing paperwork at the PAX terminal at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan on Aug. 10, 2012. Personnel are deployed from the Minnesota Air National Guard's 148th Fighter Wing in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Bull Dog F-16???s, pilots, and support personnel began their Air Expeditionary Force deployment in mid-August to take over flying missions for the air tasking order and provide close air support for troops on the ground in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo/TSgt. Stephen Hudson)

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Afghanistan AEF 2012

Airmen from the Minnesota Air National Guard disembark a C-17 on the ramp at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan on Aug. 10, 2012. Personnel are deployed from the Minnesota Air National Guard's 148th Fighter Wing in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Bull Dog F-16???s, pilots, and support personnel began their Air Expeditionary Force deployment in mid-August to take over flying missions for the air tasking order and provide close air support for troops on the ground in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo/TSgt. Stephen Hudson)

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ESGR Event

Employers and educators from central and northern Minnesota board a C-130 "Hercules" at the 148th Fighter Wing, Duluth Minn. to fly to Camp Ripley while participating in a Employer Support for the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) event. The goal of this ESGR event was to provide employers and educators perspective on the Minnesota National Guard's mission. (National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Ralph J. Kapustka / Released)

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ESGR event

Employers and educators from central and northern Minnesota pose for a group shot at the 148th Fighter Wing, Duluth, Minn. while participating in an Employer Support for the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) event. The goal of this ESGR event was to provide employers and educators perspective on the Minnesota National Guard's mission. (National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Ralph J. Kapustka / Released)

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ESGR event

Employers and educators from central and northern Minnesota were able to learn more about the 148th Fighter Wing's Block 50 F-16's while participating in an Employer Support for the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) event at the 148 Fighter Wing, Duluth, Minn. The goal of this ESGR event was to provide employers and educators perspective on the Minnesota National Guard's mission. (National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Ralph J. Kapustka / Released)

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ESGR Event

Employers and educators from central and northern Minnesota were able to learn more about the 148th Fighter Wing's Block 50 F-16's while participating in an Employer Support for the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) event at the 148 Fighter Wing, Duluth, Minn. The goal of this ESGR event was to provide employers and educators perspective on the Minnesota National Guard's mission. (National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Ralph J. Kapustka / Released)

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Air Force Association's 2012 Outstanding Air National Guard Flying Unit Award

148th Fighter Wing members accept the Air Force Association's 2012 Outstanding Air National Guard Flying Unit Award at the 2012 Air and Space Conference in National Harbor, MD. Pictured are Air Force Association Chairman of the Board, S. Sandford Schlitt, Sr. Master Sgt. Matt Wolff, Col. Frank Stokes, Chief Master Sgt. Mark Rukavina, Airman First Class Peter Erdahl, Master Sgt. Cynthia Wahl, Lt. Will Carr and Director of the Air National Guard, Lt. Gen. Harry "Bud" Wyatt. (Courtesy Photo)

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Air Force Association Air National Guard Flying Unit Award

S. Sandford Schlitt, Chairman of the Board – Air Force Association presents the 2012 Air Force Association Outstanding Air National Guard Flying Unit Award to: Sr. Master Sgt. Matt Wolff, Col. Frank Stokes, Chief Master Sgt. Mark Rukavina, Airman First Class Peter Erdahl, Master Sgt. Cynthia Wahl, and Lt. Will Carr at the 2012 Air Force Association Air and Space Conference in National Harbor, MD.

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Winston P. Wilson Trophy

Brig. Gen. William Burks, Vice Chairman of the National Guard Association of the United States (NGAUS), Lt. Gen. Harry M. Wyatt III, Director, Air National Guard and Gen. (Ret.) Ron Fogleman, former Chief of Staff, Air National Guard (far right) present the Winston P. Wilson Trophy to 148th Fighter Wing members, Col. Penny Dieryck, Lt. Col. Guy Schaumburg and Capt. Gina Keppeler on September 12, 2012 during the NGAUS conference in Reno, Nev. The Winston P. Wilson Trophy is presented to the most outstanding Air National Guard flying unit equipped with Fighter or Reconnaissance aircraft. (National Guard photo by 1st Lt. Jodi Kiminski)

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The 148th deploys to Afghanistan

Airmen from the Minnesota Air National Guard begin their in-processing paperwork at the PAX terminal at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Aug. 10, 2012. Personnel are deployed from the Minnesota Air National Guard's 148th Fighter Wing in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Bull Dog F-16’s, pilots, and support personnel began their Air Expeditionary Force deployment in mid-August to take over flying missions for the air tasking order and provide close air support for troops on the ground in Afghanistan. (Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Stephen Hudson, 169th Fighter Wing/Public Affairs.)

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