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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. 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
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.
Sept. 21, 2022
148th Fighter Wing partners with ANG Production Assessment Team

An Air National Guard Production Assessment Team (PAT) consisting of cross-functional experts from maintenance and logistics readiness conducted a thorough assessment of F-16 fleet readiness at the 148th Fighter Wing, Duluth, Minn., from September 12-15, 2022. The assessment was conducted both
July 19, 2022
148th Fighter Wing hosts 21st Annual Delta Dream Flight

Most pilots can attest that they desired to fly at a young age. Seeing any aircraft in the sky just accelerated the desire to travel and soar above the clouds. A true treat for any aspiring aviator is seeing aircraft up close and personal.The Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals (OBAP) is
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
Jan. 21, 2021
148th Fighter Wing Airmen feed the troops during Presidential Inauguration

Prior to January 6th, 2021 eight Services Specialists from the 148th Fighter Wing, Minnesota Air National Guard were already prepared to support the 59th Presidential Inauguration. The Airmen planned to serve up 2,500 National Guard service members daily out of a mobile Single Pallet Expeditionary

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