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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

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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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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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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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

John Strongitharm and Bryan Bushey from the Duluth, Minn. Fire department are seen holding the Patriot award during a ceremony held at the Duluth Fire department. The Patriot award was given to recognize these supervisors for their support of Guard and Reserve members. (National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Ralph Kapustka/released)

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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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Duluth community displays support for 148th Fighter Wing

Supporters, Servicemembers and civic leaders attend the dedication ceremony of the F-16 static display at the entrance to the 148th Fighter Wing, Duluth, Minn. Oct. 19, 2011. The display was dedicated to 148th Airmen, their families, their employers, and to the community that made the project possible. (National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Scott G. Herrington.)

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Duluth community displays support for 148th Fighter Wing

Supporters, Servicemembers and civic leaders pose for a photo following the dedication ceremony of the F-16 static display at the entrance to the 148th Fighter Wing, Oct. 19, 2011. The project was years in the making and made possible by countless hours of labor, materials and more than $100,000 in donated funds from more than 35 local companies and community organizations. (National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Ralph J. Kapustka.)

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Duluth community displays support for 148th Fighter Wing

Col. Frank H. Stokes, 148th Fighter Wing Commander, speaks during the F-16 static display dedication ceremony at the entrance to the 148th Fighter Wing, Oct. 19, 2011. Ceremony attendees included business and civic leaders, and 148th Fighter Wing members that helped to make the static display a reality. (National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Scott G. Herrington.)

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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

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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