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The 148th Fighter Wing deploys to Nellis Air Force Base

Tech. Sgt. Angela O'Hara briefs members of the 148th Fighter Wing during an outprocessing briefing prior to deploying to Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. for a final two week conversion training mission. The 148th Fighter Wing is one of only two bases and the only Guard unit with the Block 50 F-16 to specialize in the suppression of enemy air defense (SEAD) and destruction of enemy air defense (DEAD) mission. (National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Brett R. Ewald.)
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The 148th Fighter Wing deploys to Nellis Air Force Base

Members of the 148th Fighter Wing meet for a predeployment meeting prior to outprocessing for their impending deployment to Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. for a final two week conversion training mission. The training during the deployment will be focused on the 148th's new mission--providing suppression of enemy air defense, and the destruction of enemy air defense. (National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Ralph J. Kapustka.)
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148th Fighter Wing Fights Fire with Fuel

Minn. Gov. Mark Dayton meets with 148th Fighter Wing member Senior Master Sgt. Ted Windus Jr. and Minnesota Army National Guard member Sgt. 1st Class Miguel Zamora, in Ely, Minn. Sept. 16, 2011. Senior Master Sgt. Windus and Sergeant 1st Class Zamora explained how the Air and Army National Guard worked hand-in-hand to battle the fires in the Ely, Minn. area using Blackhawk helicopters and the refueling trucks necessary to keep them airborne and full of fuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Ralph J. Kapustka.)
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148th Fighter Wing Fights Fire with Fuel

148th Fighter Wing members Senior Master Sgt. Ted Windus Jr., and Tech. Sgt. Harold Spence, pose with Army National Guard members Sgt. Nick Jefferson, Sgt. 1st Class Miguel Zamora, and Spc. Jacob Runge in front of an Army Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck (HEMTT) and an Air Force R-11 Refueler in Ely, Minn. Sept. 16, 2011. The refueling trucks worked in tandem to keep the Blackhawk helicopters (shown in the background) in the air to dump 550 gallon loads of water on the fires in the Ely area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Ralph J. Kapustka.)
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Minnesota servicemembers attend Beyond the Yellow Ribbon event in Duluth

148th Fighter Wing Director of Psychological Health Bill Maloney speaks to Minn. servicemembers during a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon event held at the Fitgers complex in Duluth, Minn. Sept. 19, 2011. "It has helped bring out into the open the common difficulties, adjustments, supports and resources available to members and their families based on their exposures during deployments," said Maloney. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Scott G. Herrington.)
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Minnesota servicemembers attend Beyond the Yellow Ribbon event in Duluth

148th Fighter Wing Mission Support Group Commander Col. Penny Dieryck speaks to Minn. servicemembers during a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon event held at the Fitgers complex in Duluth, Minn. Sept. 19, 2011. The event was part of the on-going initiative to help Soldiers and Airmen cope with the stress of transitioning from a deployment to home. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Scott G. Herrington.)
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City of Duluth remembers 9/11

Duluth Mayor Don Ness speaks about peace and understanding during the 9/11 tribute held at the DECC in Duluth, Minn., September 11, 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Scott G. Herrington)
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City of Duluth remembers 9/11

Members of the 148th Fighter Wing stand during a prayer sung by a rabbi during the 9/11 tribute held at the DECC in Duluth, Minn., Sept. 11, 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Scott G. Herrington)
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Air National Guard's 148th Fighter Wing pilots recall eerie days after 9/11

Jets from the 148th Fighter Wing flew combat air patrols over the Washington D.C. area in the months after 9/11. (Photo courtesy of the 148th Fighter Wing)
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Air National Guard's 148th Fighter Wing pilots recall eerie days after 9/11

Lt. Col. Jon Safstrom (right), 148th Fighter Wing Vice Commander, talks about the upcoming 10th anniversary of 9/11, the events of that day and how it has changed the military, Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011, at the 148th Fighter Wing in Duluth, Minn. Next to Lt. Col. Safstrom is Sr. Master Sgt Pete Neumann (left). (MPR Photo/Derek Montgomery)
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148th Fighter Wing Civil Engineering Squadron makes its mark in Alaska

Members of the148th Fighter Wing Civil Engineering and Services Squadrons cross a flightline at Fort Greely, Delta Junction, Alaska July 23, 2011 after spending two weeks constructing training facilities. The civil engineers built a simulated village and a live-fire facility--an effort that required more than 3,000 hours of labor.
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148th Fighter Wing Civil Engineering Squadron makes its mark in Alaska

148th Fighter Wing Civil Engineering Squadron members Staff Sgt. Tom Jackson, Staff Sgt. Michael Wing, Senior Airman Brent Micken, and Airman 1st Class Jacob Olson construct part of asimulated village at Fort Greely, Delta Junction, Alaska July 23, 2011. The Army will use the village to train tactical movements and building clearing procedures.
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148th Medical Group returns from Germany deployment

148th Fighter Wing Medical Group members Lt. Col. Wayne Gatlin and Master Sgt. Lisa Bergherr perform a detal exam on a patient at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany July 29, 2011. During their 13 day deployment, members of the 148th Fighter Wing Medical Group gained experience working with patients both in clinics and during exercises.
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148th Medical Group returns from Germany deployment

148th Fighter Wing Medical Group members Capt. Aaron Jordan, Staff Sgt. Alex Olson, and Staff Sgt. Amanda Roen attend to a victim during a Mass Casualty Exercise at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany July 29, 2011. The 148th deployed more than 30 members to Spangdahlem Air Base for 13 days of hands-on training.
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Guard staff sergeant recognizes employer’s support

Staff Sgt. Thomas Garvey, center, a nurse at the Twin Ports Veterans Outpatient clinic, nominates his boss, Mary Kolosky, left, for the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Patriotic Employer award, presented by Terry Erickson, an ESGR volunteer, right. (Submitted photo)
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148th Fighter Wing maintains world class safety rating

The Voluntary Protection Program flag flies proudly at the 148th Fighter Wing. The 148th Fighter Wing has just been recertified as part of the VPP as a Star worksite—the Star status is OSHA’s highest rating. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Ralph Kapustka/released)
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148th Fighter Wing maintains world class safety rating

The Voluntary Protection Program flag flies proudly at the 148th Fighter Wing. The 148th Fighter Wing has just been recertified as part of the VPP as a Star worksite—the Star status is OSHA’s highest rating.
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Major Accident Response Training

Members of the St. Louis County Rescue Squad configure GPS and radio handsets prior to launching rescue watercraft at Fish Lake July 11, 2011. Communication between the watercraft and the command and control units on land was made possible by the mobile communication vehicles that both the 148th Fighter Wing and St. Louis Rescue Squad brought to the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Scott G. Herrington)
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Major Accident Response Training

Members of the St. Louis County Rescue Squad and Fredenberg Rescue Squad lift the recovered 148th Fighter Wing pilot safely to shore after transport across Fish Lake July 11, 2011. Throughout the pilot's ride across the lake, members of the St. Louis County Rescue Squad simulated medical treatment and coordinated with their counterparts back on shore. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Scott G. Herrington)
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148th hosts Minnesota Twins viewing party

Airman 1st Class Elizabeth Freeman of the 148th Fighter Wing, Duluth, Minn, who just returned from basic military school (BMT) and tech school, talks to to a reporter about BMT in Duluth, Minn. On August 7, 2011. Fox Sports North (FSN) and the Minnesota Twins are show-casing the First Lady's "Joining Forces" campaign by celebrating military members and their families during a series of Sunday Twins Games where they will be airing their pre and post games shows from military installations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Donald L. Acton)
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