Sept. 11, 2021 114th Fighter Wing 2021 Readiness Exercise The 114th Fighter Wing executed a unique two-week Readiness Exercise (RE) that tested their ability to stand up an Aerospace Control Alert (ACA) sight, test Agile Combat Employment (ACE) skills on short notice, and facilitate Multi-Capable Airmen (MCA) training at Joe Foss Field, S.D. and the
Aug. 12, 2021 South Dakota ANG F-16’s fly exercise operations from Iowa F-16 Fighter jets from the South Dakota Air National Guard’s 114th Fighter Wing are training at the Sioux City Air National Guard base this week as part of a readiness exercise.
Aug. 3, 2021 114th Fighter Wing participates in Combat Raider 2021 Combat Raider is an annual large force training exercise designed to train various aircrews in high-end, realistic scenarios supporting a full range of operations. This annual training exercise, first established in 2016, was conducted from July 19 to July 23, 2021 at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South
July 16, 2021 Combat Raider Large Force Exercise Scheduled for July 19-23 Combat Raider, a military exercise involving a variety aircraft is scheduled to begin July 19 in parts of the Powder River Training Complex (PRTC), and will conclude July 23, 2021.
April 7, 2021 Mayo Clinic doctor dons uniform, helps 332nd AEW fight Coronavirus during deployment U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Russell Tontz, the oldest of 10 siblings, finds his way to the wing through a circuitous route. After graduating from the University of Idaho he joined the Air Force as a family doctor, essentially a military primary care provider with plans to serve for four years and then
March 29, 2021 Deployed Airman holds rare pedigree One Airman deployed to an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia has an unusual pedigree shared by few if any other service members. Dr. Colin Tobin is a master sergeant deployed from the South Dakota Air National Guard’s 114th Fighter Wing. He holds an unusual doctorate degree in range science with
Feb. 26, 2021 Airman recounts legacy of four deployments with the 332nd AEW The history of the 332d dates back to World War II where members of the Army Air Corps flew dangerous missions escorting bombers to their targets over war-torn Europe. After the war ended the wing stood down for many years. Today, one deployed Airman remembers his four separate deployments with the
Aug. 16, 2020 114th Operations Group Commander reaches flying milestone F-16 engines whirr on the flightline as pilots land and park after the morning training sortie on Aug. 14. For one pilot, this flight means reaching a big milestone.Col. Cory Kestel, 114th Operations Group commander, lands at Joe Foss Field, S.D. after achieving 3,000 flying hours in the F-16
April 20, 2020 114 FW utilizes virtual training The 114th Fighter Wing continues training with the help of technology during the COVID-19 pandemic. Several squadrons started implementing virtual Unit Training Assemblies this month in order to protect the health and safety of Airmen. This new way of training will also allow the 114th Fighter Wing
Nov. 7, 2019 Lobo Leadership Course Throughout the next year, approximately 50 members of the South Dakota Air National Guard will participate in the inaugural Lobo Leadership Course held at Joe Foss Field, Sioux Falls, South Dakota.