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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 11, 2024
Air National Guard unveils New Bonus Program

On March 1st, the Air National Guard (ANG) launched a new bonus program to attract and retain personnel in critical specialties. The initiative offers significant financial rewards, with bonuses of up to $90,000 for eligible members, depending on their Air Force Specialty Codes (AFSCs). This
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. 6, 2024
Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Concludes Arctic Training Exercise Snow Crab Ex

LITTLE FALLS, Minn. U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group 2 completed Snow Crab Exercise (Snow Crab Ex) 24-1 Feb. 4, 2024 following the departure of Navy EOD units and Navy Divers at Camp Ripley in Little Falls, Minnesota.
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.

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