148th AW Airmen participate in Silver Flag Exercise

Tech. Sgt. Aaron Alden, Tech. Sgt. Thomas Bergl and Senior Airman Holly Kneisl work with other Air Force members to construct the front wall of a SSS structure during the Silver Flag exercise. Airmen from the 148th Fighter Wing Force Support Squadron participated in a weeklong contingency operations training exercise from February 18-25 at Dobbins Air Reserve Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Paul Santikko) http://www.minnesotanationalguard.org/press_room/e-zine/articles/index.php?item=3688

148th AW Airmen participate in Silver Flag Exercise

148th FW members, along with other Air Force Units receive a hands-on demonstration on how to properly install the lighting and control units inside the SSS structure during the Silver Flag exercise. Airmen from the 148th Fighter Wing Force Support Squadron participated in a weeklong contingency operations training exercise from February 18-25 at Dobbins Air Reserve Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Paul Santikko) http://www.minnesotanationalguard.org/press_room/e-zine/articles/index.php?item=3688

148th Fighter Wing Force Support Squadron wins education and training award

Members of the 148th Fighter Wing attend warrior weekend training during a unit training assembly. The training allows the Bulldogs to focus on their mission and career field related tasks the remainder of the year, rather than perform periodic ancillary training. (National Guard photo by 148th Fighter Wing Public Affairs.)

2011 148th Fighter Wing Award Ceremony

148th Fighter Wing Command Chief Master Sergeant Mark Rukavina accepts the Command Chief Plaque from retiring Command Chief Master Sergeant Michael Layman during a Transfer of Authority cermony that was held Dec. 4, 2011 in Duluth, Minn. The Command Chief plaque is symbolic of the authority the incumbant holds while ating in this prestigiuos role. National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Brett Ewald)

148th Fighter Wing bids farewell to Command Chief Master Sgt. Michael Layman

148th Fighter Wing Command Chief Master Sgt. Michael Layman is recognized after recieving the Legion of Merit award during the Change of Command and Awards ceremony in Duluth, Minn. The ceremony is held every December by the 148th Fighter Wing in Duluth, Minn. (National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Brett Ewald)

Patriot Award Presentation

John Strongitharm and Bryan Bushey from the Duluth, Minn. Fire department are seen holding the Patriot award during a ceremony held at the Duluth Fire department. The Patriot award was given to recognize these supervisors for their support of Guard and Reserve members. (National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Ralph Kapustka/released)