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March 17, 2023
A Unique Path to Leadership

Vince Lombardi once said “leaders are made, they are not born.” Leadership is a skill that is developed over time through experience, reflection, study and practice. 148th Fighter Wing Vice Commander, Col. Babette S. Van Hees brings a diverse set of experiences to her role.
March 2, 2023
Meet the 148th Fighter Wing’s ‘Aces of the ASVAB’

The perfect score. What does that mean? What does it look like? I recently became aware of an Airman who scored a perfect 99 on Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, or ASVAB test. I was intrigued. When discussing this topic with a colleague, I learned there was another Airmen with a perfect
Feb. 27, 2023
AN/ASQ-236 Modernizes Air National Guard and 148th Fighter Wing F-16 capabilities

Subject matter experts from Air Combat Command, Air Force Materiel Command, the Air National Guard, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Air Force Reserve Test Center (AATC) and 148th Fighter Wing gathered at the Duluth-based Air National Guard flying unit to exercise the end-to-end employment of
Feb. 24, 2023
Minnesota National Guard, 148th Fighter Wing conducts 30th year of Winter Training

At a remote camp in Northern Minnesota with a real temp of -18 degrees and winds creating a feels like temp of -33, Communications experts from the Minnesota National Guard gathered to conduct extensive winter training.
Nov. 2, 2022
Partnership: Fire Departments train and collaborate to create finishing course

The Duluth Fire Department, in collaboration with the 148th Fighter Wing and Superior Fire Departments, held a “first-of-its-kind” two-week finishing school for newly hired fire fighters from October 17-28, 2022. 13 fire fighters, four assigned to the 148th Fighter Wing, took part in an advanced
Oct. 13, 2022
Meet Minnesota National Guard’s Newest Brigadier General

Chris Blomquist, the new Chief of Staff of the Minnesota Air National Guard, was promoted to brigadier general during a ceremony at the 148th Fighter Wing, Duluth, Minnesota, in front of family, military leaders, community leaders, and 148th Fighter Wing members on Saturday, September 10, 2022.
Sept. 23, 2022
148th Fighter Wing hosts Advanced EOD Conventional Course at Camp Ripley

Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians from the U.S. Air Force and Air National Guard gathered at Camp Ripley Training Center, Minnesota for a home-grown training event designed to test and validate conventional ordnance techniques while developing personal skills and confidence earlier this month.
June 3, 2022
148th Fighter Wing Participates in Full-Scale Airport Disaster Exercise

First responders from the 148th Fighter Wing and 25 partnering agencies, including FAA Air Traffic Control, local police and fire departments, the St. Louis Country Sheriff’s Office and Emergency Response Team, participated in a full-scale Triennial exercise at the Duluth International Airport on
April 14, 2022
148th Fighter Wing Member Receives Life Saver Award

Master Sgt. Grant Gimpel, 148th Fighter Wing, serves militarily in the 148th Civil Engineering Operations Management section and full time as a 148th Fire Department Station Captain, received a “Life Saver” award during a St. Louis County board meeting, April 12, 2022, Duluth, Minnesota. The award,
March 9, 2022
The future looks bright! 179th Fighter Squadron Pilot completes Weapons School

The U.S. Air Force Weapons School trains tactical experts and leaders to control and exploit air, space and cyber on behalf of the joint force. Every six months, the school graduates approximately 100 Weapons officers and enlisted specialists who are tactical system experts, weapons instructors and

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