Operational Readiness Exercise

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -- Members of the 114th Fighter Wing Medical Squadron attend to a moulaged injury victim during the Operational Readiness Exercise, June 9. The four day exercise is being held to assess the readiness of the Air National Guard unit.(National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Quinton Young) (Released)

Operational Readiness Exercise

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -- After exiting his F-16 aircraft, a pilot with the South Dakota Air National Guard gets assistance from a crew chief donning his over cape in a simulated contaminated area during the 2012 Operational Readiness Exercise, June 9. The exercise is being held to assess the readiness of the unit. (National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Quinton Young) (Released)

Armed Forces Day celebrated

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - Major Scott Rust, 114th Maintenance Operation Flight commander, was on hand to present Staff Sgt. John Person, 114th Maintenance Group Munition Storage, the Outstanding Reservist of the Year for the South Dakota Air National Guard award at the Armed Forces Day program held at the Sioux Falls Veterans Administration Health Care Center here May 19, 2012. Sgt. Person is a native of Hartford, S.D. and was recognized for his outstanding service to his country in community with this award.(National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Nancy Ausland)(Released)

Armed Forces Day celebrated

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - Members of the South Dakota Air National Guard, along with members of other branches of the armed forces, participated in the Avenue of Flags presentation during the Armed Forces Day program at the Sioux Falls Veterans Administration Health Care Center here May 19, 2012. The Avenue of Flags is an annual presentation at this program in which one hundred american flags are posted along the avenue leading to the entrance of the veterans center. (National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Nancy Ausland)(Released)

114th Maintenance Squadron commander replaced by brother

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - Col. Joel DeGroot, 114th Maintenance Group commander, passes the 114th Maintenance Squadron flag to Maj. Scott Rust, the new 114th Maintenance Squadron commander here May 5, 2012. The position is staying in the family as Maj. Rust is replacing his sister, Lt. Col. Kristin Baur, as the new Maintenance Squadron commander. (National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Quinton Young)(Released)

114th Fighter Wing welcomes two new Chiefs

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - Chief Master Sgt. Dain Sisson, 114th Maintenance Squadron, reads the chief's charge to Chief Master Sgt. Todd Ageton and Chief Master Sgt. Don Mcleer May 5, 2012 during their chief induction ceremony. The chief's charge is part of the ceremony to honor individuals who have attained the rank of Chief Master Sgt. in the United States Air Force. (National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Quinton Young)(Released)