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A crew chief from the 148th Fighter Wing, Duluth, Minn. guides an F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot to a stop during an operational readiness exercise. The exercise was designed to refamiliarize Airmen with Force Protection Conditions, Mission Oriented Protection Postures and for members to perform the mission while wearing the Chemical Protective Overgarment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sarah Hayes.)

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Chief Rukavina

Studio Portrait of Chief Rukavina, 148th Command Chief

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Chief Rukavina, 148th Command Chief

Studio Portrait for website of 148th Command Chief Mark Rukavina.

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With flying colors

Members of the 148th Fighter Wing unload bagage after returning from Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Mar. 17, 2012. The 148th participated in Red Flag, a final exercise at the tail end of the 148th’s conversion to the Block 50 F-16 from Feb. 27 to Mar. 16. (National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Brett Ewald.)

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With flying colors

Members of the 148th Fighter Wing return from Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Mar. 17, 2012. The 148th participated in Red Flag, a final exercise at the tail end of the 148th’s conversion to the Block 50 F-16 from Feb. 27 to Mar. 16. (National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Brett Ewald.)

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With flying colors

More than 150 148th Fighter Wing members pose with a Block 50 F-16 Mar. 15, 2012 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. The 148th participated in Red Flag, a final exercise at the tail end of the 148th’s conversion to the Block 50 F-16 from Feb. 27 to Mar. 16. (Courtesy photo.)

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Telling the story

Tech. Sgt. Scott G. Herrington poses in front of a KC-135 after an orientation flight at the 148th Fighter Wing. Herrington, a journalist at the 148th, has been named the Air National Guard’s “Outstanding New Writer of the Year” for 2011. (National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Ralph j. Kapustka.)

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148th AW Airmen participate in Silver Flag Exercise

Tech. Sgt. Aaron Alden attaches the insulating liner of the SSS structure during the Silver Flag exercise. Airmen from the 148th Fighter Wing Force Support Squadron participated in a weeklong contingency operations training exercise from February 18-25 at Dobbins Air Reserve Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Paul Santikko) http://www.minnesotanationalguard.org/press_room/e-zine/articles/index.php?item=3688

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148th AW Airmen participate in Silver Flag Exercise

148th FW members, along with other Air Force Units receive a hands-on demonstration on how to properly install the lighting and control units inside the SSS structure during the Silver Flag exercise. Airmen from the 148th Fighter Wing Force Support Squadron participated in a weeklong contingency operations training exercise from February 18-25 at Dobbins Air Reserve Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Paul Santikko) http://www.minnesotanationalguard.org/press_room/e-zine/articles/index.php?item=3688

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148th AW Airmen participate in Silver Flag Exercise

Lt. Col. Mark Vavra leads a team in pulling the top cover over a SSS structure during a Silver Flag exercise. Airmen from the 148th Fighter Wing Force Support Squadron participated in a weeklong contingency operations training exercise from February 18-25 at Dobbins Air Reserve Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Paul Santikko) http://www.minnesotanationalguard.org/press_room/e-zine/articles/index.php?item=3688

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148th AW Airmen participate in Silver Flag Exercise

Tech. Sgt. Aaron Alden, Tech. Sgt. Thomas Bergl and Senior Airman Holly Kneisl work with other Air Force members to construct the front wall of a SSS structure during the Silver Flag exercise. Airmen from the 148th Fighter Wing Force Support Squadron participated in a weeklong contingency operations training exercise from February 18-25 at Dobbins Air Reserve Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Paul Santikko) http://www.minnesotanationalguard.org/press_room/e-zine/articles/index.php?item=3688

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148th AW Airmen participate in Silver Flag Exercise

Tech. Sgt. Beau Davidson of the 148th Fighter Wing attaches a purlin to the SSS tent structure during the Silver Flag exercise. Airmen from the 148th Fighter Wing Force Support Squadron participated in a weeklong contingency operations training exercise from February 18-25 at Dobbins Air Reserve Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Paul Santikko) http://www.minnesotanationalguard.org/press_room/e-zine/articles/index.php?item=3688

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The 148th Fighter Wing's new command chief’s vision

148th Fighter Wing Command Chief Master Sgt. Mark Rukavina addresses the 148th Fighter Wing for the first time as command chief during the Transfer of Authority ceremony December 4, 2012 at the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center. (National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Brett Ewald.)

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148th Fighter Wing Force Support Squadron wins education and training award

Members of the 148th Fighter Wing attend warrior weekend training during a unit training assembly. The training allows the Bulldogs to focus on their mission and career field related tasks the remainder of the year, rather than perform periodic ancillary training. (National Guard photo by 148th Fighter Wing Public Affairs.)

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Patriot Award Presentation

148th Fighter Wing Command Chief Master Sergeant Michael Layman watches as his wife Theresa receives the Military Spouse Medal from Col. Frank H. Stokes, 148th Fighter Wing Commander during a ceremony that was held Dec. 4, 2011 in Duluth, Minn. The medal was given to Mrs. Layman for her unwavering support of her husband during his military career. National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Brett Ewald)

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2011 148th Fighter Wing Award Ceremony

148th Fighter Wing Command Chief Master Sergeant Mark Rukavina accepts the Command Chief Plaque from retiring Command Chief Master Sergeant Michael Layman during a Transfer of Authority cermony that was held Dec. 4, 2011 in Duluth, Minn. The Command Chief plaque is symbolic of the authority the incumbant holds while ating in this prestigiuos role. National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Brett Ewald)

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148th Fighter Wing bids farewell to Command Chief Master Sgt. Michael Layman

148th Fighter Wing Command Chief Master Sgt. Mark Rukavina, Command Chief Master Sgt. Michael Layman, and 148th Fighter Wing Commander Col. Frank Stokes stand during the transfer of authority ceremony held Dec. 4, 2011 in Duluth, Minn. The command chief is the representative of all the enlisted personnel at the 148th, and is the liasion between the commander and the enlisted Airmen. (National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Brett Ewald)

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148th Fighter Wing bids farewell to Command Chief Master Sgt. Michael Layman

148th Fighter Wing Command Chief Master Sgt. Michael Layman is recognized after recieving the Legion of Merit award during the Change of Command and Awards ceremony in Duluth, Minn. The ceremony is held every December by the 148th Fighter Wing in Duluth, Minn. (National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Brett Ewald)

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Patriot Award Presentation

U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar visits with Airmen from the 148th Fighter Wing, Duluth, Minn. Senator Klobuchar was in Duluth to meet with wing leadership on the possibility of the 148th FW becoming an active association unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Ralph Kapustka/released)

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