Historical items from the 109th Observation Squadron were placed on display in Falcon Heights, Minn., Sept. 26, 2020. The 133rd Airlift Wing hosted an anniversary ceremony to commemorate the historic flight tha More
Staff Sgt. James Hubert, 133rd Logistics Readiness Squadron, collects boxes filled with school supplies in Minneapolis, Jul. 24, 2013. Hubert took on the role as lead coordinator to organize the pick up, sortin More
Airmen from the 133rd Security Forces Squadron, receive specialty vehicle operation training in Arden Hills, Minn., Jul. 30. This training allows airmen to develop skills they can use as force multipliers, such More
Maj. Gen. Richard Nash, left, Minnesota adjutant general, presents The Legion of Merit to Brig. Gen. Greg Haase, outgoing 133rd Airlift Wing commander in St. Paul, Minn., Aug. 18, 2013. (U.S. Air National Guard More
A C-130 Hercules sits on the flight line to weather the brutal cold temperatures in St. Paul, Minn., Jan. 26, 2014. The state of Minnesota faced another round of the polar vortex and high winds. (U.S. Air Natio More
Airmen from the 109th Airlift Squadron conduct a low-cost, low-altitude airdrop in Yuma, Ariz., Feb. 24, 2014. The airmen are making use of the warm climate to accomplish six-months of airdrops and other annual More
Staff Sgt. Alex Palmer, 133rd Small Air Terminal Section, spins a parachute in Yuma, Ariz., Feb. 25, 2014. Palmer is one of four assigned to the recovery team. This team is responsible for recovering the traini More
Airmen from the 109th Airlift Squadron and 96th Airlift Squadron listen to a mission briefing in St. Paul, Minn., March 14, 2014. The airmen participated in an eight-ship C-130 Hercules interfly training missio More
Airmen from the 133rd Maintenance Group and 109th Airlift Squadron pose for photograph with Master Sgt. Crystal Galloway in St. Paul, Minn., March 15, 2014. Galloway is being honored for being the 133rd Airlift More
Master Sgt. Crystal Galloway teaches a spin class in St. Paul, Minn., April 2, 2014. Galloway has been a certified spinning instructor for the last two years. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Amy M. More
Airmen from the 133rd Security Forces Squadron play the role of aggressors in Arden Hills, Minn., April 12, 2014. The Airmen are providing a sense of realism for the 109th Airlift Squadron and 109th Aeromedical More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Timothy Wigton, 208th Weather Flight, gazes through a Laser Range Finder (LRF) in Little Falls, Minn., June 12, 2014. Wigton operates the LRF to determine the distance of objects du More
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 133rd Airlift Wing and 148th Fighter Wing, along with U.S. Soldiers from the 434th Chemical Company, respond to a simulated chemical attack in Camp Douglas, Wis., June 26, 2014. T More
Members of the U.S. Armed Forces prepare to unfurl a large American flag during the national anthem before the Twins verses Yankees game at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minn., on July 6, 2014. The Minnesota Twi More
U.S. Airmen assigned to the 133rd Airlift Wing, Minnesota Air National Guard enjoy unit family day activities with their families in St. Paul, Minn., Aug. 16, 2014. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Amy M More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Stuart Rawling, 109th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, speaks to the Junior Noncommissioned Officer Development Course in St. Paul, Minn., Sept. 21, 2014. Rawling is sharing a story ab More
Jana Clifford and her family pose for a photograph in St. Paul, Minn., Nov. 6, 2014. The Clifford’s are waiting for the arrival of U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Douglas Clifford, who is returning from a deployment More
Minnesota National Guard airmen and soldiers go through the Leadership Reaction Course at Camp Ripley in Little Falls, Minn., Jan. 11, 2015. The airmen and soldiers were selected to attend the 42nd Norwegian Re More
U.S. Army Chaplain (Maj) Buddy Winn speaks to airmen and soldiers of the Minnesota National Guard in St. Paul, Minn., Feb. 12, 2015. Winn is one of 103 members of the Minnesota National Guard taking part in the More
Members of the Minnesota National Guard and Norwegian Home Guard take part in a 12-mile journey into the mountains near Snaasa, Norway, Feb. 17, 2015. (Minnesota National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Amy M. Lovgre More
U.S. Army Spc. Ashley Larson and Sgt. 1st Class Samuel Williams hold a wreath at the memorial site at the Jørstad bridge, Snaasa, Norway, Feb. 19, 2015. The memorial site pays tribute to the achievements and sa More
Members of Minnesota National Guard conduct weapons familiarization training in Stjordal, Norway, Feb. 23, 2015. The airmen and soldiers are receiving hands-on instruction with the Norwegian Home Guard on their More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Heidi Knower, 133rd Force Support Squadron, Sustainment Services Flight, prepares food in St. Paul, Minn., March 21, 2015. Knower’s Sustainment Services Flight is one of three Air N More
Firefighters from the 181st and the 317th Engineer Detachment, Nebraska Army National Guard, spray water during an aircraft rescue and firefighting fire burn as they prepare for the annual PATRIOT Exercise at V More
Firefighters from the 181st and the 317th Engineer Detachment, Nebraska Army National Guard, wait for the signal to spray water on to an aircraft as they prepare for the annual PATRIOT Exercise at Volk Field Co More
U.S. Army soldiers from the 181st and the 317th Engineer Detachment Firefighting Team, Nebraska Army National Guard, conduct rope training at Volk Field Combat Readiness Training Center, Wis., July 17, 2015. Th More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jeffery Schmitt, 109th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, Minnesota National Guard, reviews information at Volk Field Combat Readiness Training Center, Wis., July 17, 2015. Schmitt is More
Members of the 2015 PATRIOT Exercise watch the Right Start video at Volk Field Combat Readiness Training Center, Wis., July 17, 2015. The members will be taking part in the annual PATRIOT Exercise, which is a d More
U.S. Army Sgt. Troy Tretter, Joint Headquarters-J6, Minnesota National Guard, left, shows U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. William Rose, 210th Engineering Installation Squadron, Minnesota National Guard, how to progra More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Katrina Alvarez, 937th Training Support Squadron, briefs Air Force medical personal at Volk Field Combat Readiness Training Center, Wis., about the physical and mental effects that cou More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Aaron Ricky, 137th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, Oklahoma Air National Guard, helps set up a field hospital at Volk Field Combat Readiness Training Center, Wis., July 19, 2015. R More
A C-5 Galaxy from Dover Air Force Base, Del., arrives at Volk Field Combat Readiness Training Center, Wis., July 19, 2015. The C-5 Galaxy brought cargo and personnel that are participating in the annual PATRIO More
A C-17 Globemaster III from the 172nd Airlift Wing, Mississippi Air National Guard, takes off from the Volk Field Combat Readiness Training Center, Wis., July 19, 2015. The C-17 brought cargo and personnel that More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Chad Broome, 190th Medical Group, Kansas Air National Guard, explains the workings of the tent to Armenian Ministry of Defense officers at Volk Field Combat Readiness Training Center, More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Michael Stull, 120th Medical Group, Montana Air National Guard, writes down patient information at Volk Field Combat Readiness Training Center, Wis., July 21, 2015. Stull is taking par More
Betty Swenson, left, a role-player for the 2015 PATRIOT Exercise, is provided emotional and spiritual support from Mary Minton, Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services-Chicago, here at Volk Field Combat Read More
Morgan Bilgrien, a role-player at the 2015 PATRIOT Exercise with a simulated head injury, at Volk Field Combat Readiness Training Center, Wis., July 21, 2015. Bilgrien is taking part in the annual PATRIOT Exer More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. William Thoms Jr. briefs PATRIOT 2015 visitors about the Transport Isolation System inside a C-17 Globemaster III at Volk Field Combat Readiness Training Center, Wis., July 22, 2015, dur More
U.S. Air Force Maj. Constance Mackus, 156th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, North Carolina Air National Guard, carries a litter to a C-130 at Volk Field Combat Readiness Training Center, Wis., July 22, 2015. M More
Members of the Joint Chaplain Corps from the Army, Air Force, and Navy fold up the Tactical Field Religious Support Kit (TFRSK) at Volk Field Combat Readiness Training Center, Wis., July 23, 2015. The TFRSK, wh More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Emmeline Vansyckel, 162nd Medical Group, Arizona Air National Guard, secures her mask prior to testing the HazMat ID equipment as part of vector surveillance at Volk Field Combat Re More
U.S. Air Force airmen from the 133rd Airlift Wing and their families take part in Family Day activities in St. Paul, Minn., Sept. 19, 2015. Family Day is an annual event that recognizes the families and thanks More
U.S. Air Force airmen from the 133rd Airlift Wing sing the national anthem at the Wing Awards Ceremony in St. Paul, Minn., Dec. 12, 2015. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Amy M. Lovgren/ Released)
U.S. Air Force Capt. Amy Nordquist, 133rd Medical Group, fills a needle with a vaccine in St. Paul, Minn., Jan. 23, 2016. The vaccine is a mandatory requirement for the Airmen in order to stay healthy and preve More
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 133rd Airlift Wing participate in Wingman Day activities in St. Paul, Minn., Feb. 21, 2016. This year’s Wingman Day consists of different sessions held around the base that focuse More
Family, friends and members of the U.S. military gather to celebrate the life of Elizabeth Strohfus in Fairbault, Minn., March 15, 2016. Strohfus was one of the last remaining WWII Women Airforce Service Pilot More
148th Fighter Wing Security Forces member Airman 1st Class Victor Foxx stands guard in front of a C-130 from the 133rd Airlift Wing at the Duluth International Airport during a midair collision exercise May 24, More
Members of the 148th Fighter Wing Fire Department enter a C-130 Hercules from the 133rd Airlift Wing during a Major Accident Response Exercise at the Duluth International Airport May 24, 2016. The exercise is d More
Soldiers of the Minnesota National Guard 34th Red Bull Infantry Division and other multinational participants in Saber Strike 16, conduct a practice Rehearsal of Concept drill in Tapa, Estonia on June 13, 2016. More
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Neal Loidolt, commanding general of the 34th Red Bull Infantry Division, Minnesota National Guard, speaks to Lt. Col. Deric Holbrook, right, and Command Sgt. Maj. Jelani Edwards, left, the More
A C-17 Globemaster III from the 164th Airlift Wing, Tennessee Air National Guard, taxis on the ramp at Tallinn Airport, Estonia, June 14, 2016. The C-17 Globemaster III brought High Mobility Artillery Rocket Sy More
Estonian Army Col. Aivar Kokka, deputy chief of staff, Headquarters of the Estonian Defense Forces, center, and U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Kramer, deputy commanding general of the 29th Infantry Division, Virg More
U.S. Army Soldiers from the Field Artillery Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment participate in a field training exercise with NATO Allies during Saber Strike 16 at the Estonian Defense Forces central training area n More
An A-10 Thunderbolt II from the 127th Wing, Michigan Air National Guard, lands on a remote highway strip near Jägala, Estonia after completing a simulated close air support mission in a combined arms live fire More
Soldiers from the U.S., Germany and Finland display their tactical vehicles before the combined arms live fire training exercise for Saber Strike 16 at the Estonian Defense Forces central training area near Tap More
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 133rd Airlift Wing checks in a veteran to the Veteran Affairs Medical Clinic station at Fort Snelling, Minn., Aug. 2, 2016. The Airmen volunteered their services for the 2016 Vete More
A Block 50, F-16, from the 148th Fighter Wing, a C-130 Hercules from 133rd Airlift Wing, a B-25 Mitchell and a P-51 Mustang from the Commemorative Air Force Minnesota Wing sit on the ramp as static display for More
Members of the 133rd Airlift Wing, 148th Fighter Wing, and the Minnesota National Guard Joint Force Headquarters participate in Green Dot Training at Camp Ripley in Little Falls, Minn., on Sept. 19, 2016. Green More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ryan Cherry, 133rd Maintenance Squadron, washes a main landing gear drag pin in the magnetic particle unit in St. Paul, Minn., Feb. 26, 2017. Cherry is part of the non-destructiv More
U.S. Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Stephen W. Wilson and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright visit Airmen with the 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Group at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, April 1 More
U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron clear a room during an active shooter exercise at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, April 17, 2017. The active shooter exercise tested the ski More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Andrew Bisset, right, 379th Expeditionary Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, checks the femoral artery on military working dog Ben at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, April 19, 2017. Bisset attended More
A Bikes Over Baghdad BMX rider jumps over a ramp at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, April 20, 2017. Bikes Over Baghdad is a professional team of BMX Riders who travel throughout the U.S. Central Command area of respo More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jared M. Thiems, left, shows Airman 1st Class Hayley Prato where the flap pressure gauge is located on a KC- 135 Stratotanker at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, April 24, 2017. Thiems and Pr More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Deerick Gray, flight chief with the 379th Expeditionary Operations Support Squadron, Operations Weather Flight, performs a meteorological watch for the U.S. Central Command area of re More
U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 8th Expeditionary Air Mobility Squadron perform a post-flight inspection on a C-17 Globemaster III at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, May 4, 2017. The inspection being performed on the More
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Shelina Frey, Command Chief Master Sergeant for Air Mobility Command, right, operates a lower lobe loader with the help of Staff Sgt. Alexander Honahan with the 8th Expeditionar More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jabari Superville, left, hands two shipping manifests to Senior Airman Airiana Magee,both with the 379th Expeditionary Force Support Squadron to ensures the invoice matches the ship More
U.S. Air Force Capt. Kyle Smith, a pharmacist with the 379th Expeditionary Medical Operations Squadron, counts out numbers of prescription medication at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, May 15, 2017. Airmen assigned t More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Cody Albritton, right, a combat arms instructor with the 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron (ESFS), shows a group of service members the nomenclature of the Mark-19 40 mm gre More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Dallas Galvan, an aircrew flight equipment technician with the 379th Expeditionary Operational Support Squadron, inspects a HGU-55/P helmet and MBU-20/P mask at Al Udeid Air Base More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Adrian Medina Sanchez, manager of the Hot Grab-n-Go kitchen with the 379th Expeditionary Force Support Squadron, poses for a photograph at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, May 25, 2017. Medi More
Fire engines with the U.S. Air Force 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department give U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Darren James, the commander of the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing, a water salute af More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Joseph Moore, non-commissioned officer in charge of pest management with the 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, left, places water into a bowl at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, M More
U.S. Army Soldiers with the 824th Quartermaster Company Detachment 2 place suspension lines on top of a joint precision airdrop system at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, May 31, 2017. The Soldiers completed an inspec More
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Anwar Simmons, section chief with the 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron, sets up the abrasive waterjet cutting machine at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, June 5, 2017. The abrasive w More
U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 379th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepare to conduct a pre-flight check on a KC-135 Stratotanker at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, June 8, 2017. The inspection being pe More
The colors are presented during the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing change of command ceremony June 12, 2017, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jeffrey L. Harrigian, commander of U.S. Air Forces More
U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 8th Expeditionary Air Mobility Squadron scrutinize baggage for prohibited items on a monitor at a luggage screening check point at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, June 14, 2017. The air More
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from MacDill Air Force Base, Tampa Bay, Fla. sits on the ramp at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, June 30, 2017. The KC-135 Stratotanker provides aerial refueling support to U.S. a More
U.S Air Force crew chiefs, with the 340th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Unit, conduct pre-flight inspections on a KC-135 Stratotanker at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, July 1, 2017. The KC-135 Stratotanker prov More
U.S Air Force Master Sgt. David Boubion, production superintendent with the 763rd Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Unit, conducts a pre-flight inspection on a RC-135V/W Rivet Joint at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Luis Sandoval, a Raven- B operator with 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, pulls a wing for a RQ-11B Raven out of bag at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, July 3, 2017. The RQ-11 More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Robert Gwinn, left, a computer service technician, Senior Airman Andrew Montz, a cyber transport technician, and Airman 1st Class Ethan Morgan, a computer service technician with More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Sonja Brooks, a radio frequency transmission specialist with the 379th Expeditionary Communication Squadron, performs an operational check on a Hawkeye satellite at Al Udeid Air Base, More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Quae Hayes, center, an analyst with the 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Group, listens to Tech. Sgt. Jermaine Lewis, a quality assurance evaluator with the 379th Expeditionary Force More
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker with the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron takes off in support of Operation Inherent Resolve at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, July 18, 2017. The KC-135 Stratotanker pr More
U.S Air Force Tech. Sgt. Matthew Kaski, dayshift supervisor with the 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron, Fuels Management Flight, completes refueling his truck at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, July 24 More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Matthew Meshanko, chief of safety, left, Senior Master Sgt. Richard Oram, ground safety, Tech. Sgt. Angela Posadas, ground safety, and Master Sgt. Christopher Lindsey, ground safety with More
U.S Air Force Airman 1st Class Ryan Mudt, an engineering technician with the 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, reviews the quality of print at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, July 25, 2017. Mudt is part of More
U.S Air Force Tech. Sgt. Juan Pacheco, right, a customer support liaison with the 763rd Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Unit, processes an order request for a part at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, July 27, 2017. More
U.S Air Force Tech. Sgt. Joseph Cook, non-commissioned officer of logistics with the 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron’s Fire and Emergency Services Flight, places a cone into an exercise area during More
U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing practice rifle movements at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Aug. 9, 2017. The Airmen are taking part in an Al Udeid Air Base Honor Guard practice, learning More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kennie Delmo, left, a cryogenics supervisor and Senior Airman Samuel Fallot, a cryogenics journeyman with the 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron, Fuels Management Flight, More
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class John Way, crew chief with the 8th Expeditionary Air Mobility Squadron, marshals a C-17 Globemaster III piloted by Gen. Carlton D. Everhart II, commander Air Mobility Command, at More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Justin Kocis, a radio maintenance specialist with the Joint Special Operations Air Component-Central, speaks with Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson at Al Udeid Air Base, Qat More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Timothy Dawson, a military working dog handler, and his military working dog, Mmaura, both with the 379th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, search a vehicle at Al Udeid Air Base, More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Alexandra Haytasingh, center, sub-committee lead for Operation Community with the First 4 professional organization, gives a safety brief to volunteers prior to starting base cleanu More
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman John Hodgkins, firefighter with the 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron’s Fire and Emergency Services Flight, drags a hose 150 feet to the end of station two during a firefi More