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Thanksgiving Day

Over 100 volunteers comprised of members of the 148th Fighter Wing and their families gathered on Thanksgiving morning to help with the Thanksgiving Day buffet and meal delivery Nov. 26th, 2009 in Duluth, Minn. The 148th has been participating in the event since 2005.

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Thanksgiving Day Meals

Senior Master Sgt. Jon Linvingston of the 148th Fighter Wing packs Thanksgiving Day bag lunches which will be delivered to less fourtunate members of the community on Nov. 26th, 2009 in Duluth, Minn.

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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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The 148th deploys to Afghanistan

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. (Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Stephen Hudson, 169th Fighter Wing/Public Affairs.)

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The 148th deploys to Afghanistan

Members of the 148th Fighter Wing visit with friends and family prior to deploying to Kandahar Air Field, Afghanistan on Saturday Aug. 11, 2012. A two month deployment for most of the Airmen, it will be the first time the 148th has deployed with the Block 50 F-16. (National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Scott G. Herrington.)

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The 148th deploys to Afghanistan

Members of the 148th Fighter Wing are transported by bus to an aircraft waiting to take them to Kandahar Air Field, Afghanistan on Saturday Aug. 11, 2012. This marks the 148th’s first deployment with the Block 50 F-16, as well as the first aviation package deployment to Afghanistan. (National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Scott G. Herrington.)

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The 148th deploys to Afghanistan

Approximately 150 members of the 148th Fighter Wing board an aircraft to Kandahar Air Field, Afghanistan on Saturday Aug. 11, 2012. Approximately 300 Bulldogs are deploying in support of Operation Enduring Freedom for two months, and are scheduled to provide close air support for coalition ground forces. (National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Scott G. Herrington.)

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The 148th Fighter Wing announces Afghanistan deployment

The 148th Fighter Wing deployed in 2005, 2007 and 2008 to Joint Base Balad, Iraq. Approximately 300 members are scheduled to deploy to Kandahar Air Field, Afghanistan, the unit's first deployment with their Suppression of Enemy Air Defense (SEAD) and Destruction of Enemy Air Defense (DEAD) mission. (National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Jason W. Rolfe.)

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The 148th Fighter Wing announces Afghanistan deployment

The 148th Fighter Wing deployed in 2005, 2007 and 2008 to Joint Base Balad, Iraq. Approximately 300 members are scheduled to deploy to Kandahar Air Field, Afghanistan, the unit's first deployment with their Suppression of Enemy Air Defense (SEAD) and Destruction of Enemy Air Defense (DEAD) mission. (National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Jason W. Rolfe.)

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The 148th Fighter Wing announces Afghanistan deployment

148th Fighter Wing Commander Col. Frank Stokes speaks with Renee Passal during a press conference at the 148th Fighter Wing June 28, 2012. Stokes spoke about the upcoming deployment to Kandahar Air Field, Afghanistan, where the 148th Fighter Wing is scheduled to put their new Block 50 F-16s to the test. (National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Ralph J. Kapustka.)

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The 148th Fighter Wing announces Afghanistan deployment

148th Fighter Wing member Senior Airman Michael Sirois speaks with Wade Petrich during a press conference at the 148th Fighter Wing June 28, 2012. Sirois and his fellow Bulldogs are scheduled to deploy to Kandahar Air Field, Afghanistan for about two months in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Ralph J. Kapustka.)

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The 148th Fighter Wing announces Afghanistan deployment

148th Fighter Wing member Senior Airman Eric Wick speaks with Dana Thayer during a press conference at the 148th Fighter Wing June 28, 2012. Wick, along with approximately 300 Bulldogs, is slated to deploy to Kandahar Air Field, Afghanistan for about two months in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Ralph J. Kapustka.)

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The 148th Fighter Wing announces Afghanistan deployment

179th Fighter Squadron Commander Lt. Col. Chris Blomquist announces an upcoming deployment to Afghanistan during a press conference at the 148th Fighter Wing June 28, 2012. The 148th Fighter Wing is scheduled to deploy approximately 300 Bulldogs to Kandahar Air Field, Afghanistan for about two months in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. (National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Ralph J. Kapustka.)

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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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The 148th Fighter Wings final Block 25 F-16 leaves Duluth MN.

SSgt Charles Thurber stands by as the last Block 25 F-16 prepares for it's final departure flight on Sept. 14, 2010 at the 148th Fighter Wing Air National Guard Base in Duluth, Minn. The 148th FW has transitioned to the Block 50 F-16 and this Block 25 was the last to be replaced. (U.S. Air Force photo by SMSgt Ralph Kapustka)

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The 148th Fighter Wings final Block 25 F-16 leaves Duluth MN.

The 148th Fighter Wing's last Block 25 F-16 prepares for it's final departure flight on Sept. 14, 2010 at the Air National Guard Base in Duluth, Minn. The 148th FW has transitioned to the Block 50 F-16 and this Block 25 was the last to be replaced. (U.S. Air Force photo by SSgt Donald Acton)

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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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The Honorable Edwin G. Foulke, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health

The Honorable Edwin G. Foulke, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health speaks to members of the 148th Fighter Wing, Duluth, Minn. on June 15, 2008. The wing was presented as the first Air Force unit to receive OSHA's Voluntary Protection Program STAR rating at an awards ceremony in Duluth, Minn. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Brett R. Ewald) (Released)

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Theater Security Package

Logistic Readiness Squadron Airmen, 148th Fighter Wing, Minnesota Air National Guard, Duluth, Minn., make preparations to load a C-5M Galaxy aircraft with electronic countermeasures for use on an F-16 aircraft, April 6, 2016. The Minnesota Air National Guard's 148th Fighter Wing, an element of Air Combat Command, is deploying fighter aircraft to Osan Air Base, South Korea in order to provide U.S. Pacific Command and Pacific Air Forces with Theater Security Packages, which help maintain a deterrent against threats to regional security and stability. (U.S. Air National photo by Tech. Sgt. Brett R. Ewald)

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