An Airman assigned to the 114th Maintenance Group marshals a F-16 Fighting Falcon onto the runway for elephant walk at Joe Foss Field, South Dakota July 2, 2025. The 114th Fighter Wing conducted an elephant walk to demonstrate its ability to project fighter airpower. (U.S. Air National Guard photo
A F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 114th Fighter Wing takes off during a civic leader familiarization flight event at Joe Foss Field, South Dakota June 24, 2025. Civic leader tours provide key members of the local community with a valuable opportunity to gain insight into the 114th Fighter
At the 114th Fighter Wing, the commitment to Airmen extends beyond physical readiness and now includes a four-legged presence focused on mental wellness. Captain, a 2-year-old yellow Labrador retriever, officially joined the Wing on May 28, 2025, as its first-ever facility therapy dog.
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 114th Fighter Wing, shake hands with the official party during a welcome home ceremony at Joe Foss Field, South Dakota, June 7, 2025. The 114th Fighter Wing held a welcome home ceremony to honor more than 180 Airmen who recently returned from deployments to key
Lt. Col. Matthew Erpenbach, incoming commander, 114th Medical Group, accepts the 114th Medical Group guidon to Col. Brandon Eskam, commander, 114th Fighter Wing, during a change of command ceremony at Joe Foss Field, South Dakota June 8, 2025. Col. Manuel Colon-DeJesus, outgoing commander, 114th
Commander, 114th Fighter Wing, South Dakota Air National Guard
Deputy Commander, 114th Fighter Wing, South Dakota Air National Guard
Command Chief, 114th Fighter Wing, South Dakota Air National Guard
Capt. Jessica Bak
Maj. Jessica Bak
Staff Sgt. Taylor Solberg
Master Sgt. Luke Olson