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April 2, 2024
The end of an era; 148th heritage F-16 takes off one last time

On Thursday, March 28, 2024, the 148th Fighter Wing’s heritage F-16, tail number 406, departed the 148th for the last time with its Air Force blue, yellow and white paint. The jet is headed to Hill Air Force Base, Utah, for Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) modifications which includes a new,
March 21, 2024
Bulldogs who served in Vietnam – Retired Col. Larry Burda

March 29th is National Vietnam War Veteran's Day. Each year, we pause to remember, and share the efforts of Bulldogs from the 148th Fighter Wing who served during this era.
March 6, 2024
Bulldogs conduct Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape training

Pilots, Aerospace Medical Service Specialists, and other airmen from the 148th Fighter Wing in Duluth, Minn. participated in survival, evasion, resistance, and escape (SERE) training Sunday, March 3, 2024, in Duluth, Minn.
Feb. 27, 2024
Bulldog earns EOD “Master Blaster” distinction for Air National Guard

Mitigating the hazards of explosive materials and other weapons takes courage, precision, and skill. Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) members take on some of the Air National Guard’s most dangerous missions at home and abroad.
Feb. 1, 2024
Air National Guard Defenders host Cold Weather Operations Course

50 Air National Guard Security Forces personnel from 15 states gathered at Camp Ripley Training Center, Minnesota, from January 8-19, 2024, for a two-week Cold Weather Operations Course.
Jan. 26, 2024
148th FW participates in WSEP 24.04

The 148th Fighter Wing, Minnesota Air National Guard, participated in the latest iteration of the Weapons System Evaluation Program, WSEP-East 24.04 at Tyndall Air Force Base, Jan. 16-19, 2024. WSEP is a joint program designed to evaluate air-to-air and air-to-ground live fire weapons employment for
Dec. 15, 2023
Recruiting spotlight: Esko, Minnesota

In a time where approximately .05% of Americans currently serve in the U.S. Armed Forces, it’s interesting to see communities crushing the statistics. Esko, Minnesota, with a population of 2,200 is one community far exceeding the norms.
Nov. 17, 2023
Veterans helping Veterans, meet Wounded Warriors United-Minnesota

Wounded Warriors United – Minnesota is a 501C3 non-profit organization that takes wounded and combat veterans living in Minnesota on fully-funded, outdoor hunting, fishing, and camping adventures.
Oct. 13, 2023
148th Fighter Wing Fire Department provides emergency response to Duluth Air Show

U.S. Air Force Fire Protection specialists play a crucial role in ensuring the safety of people, property and the environment from fires and disasters. The 148th Fighter Wing, Minnesota Air National Guard Fire Department, showcases a unique combination of both civilian and military fire fighters,
Oct. 10, 2023
Advanced EOD Conventional Course provides confidence and validation

The 148th Fighter Wing Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Flight created and hosted an advanced conventional course for 30 technicians at the Minnesota National Guard’s Camp Ripley Training Center, Little Falls, Minn, Sept. 18-22, 2023.

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