Chief Master Sgt. Troy Erlandson, 114th Fighter Wing occupational safety manager, holds the South Dakota Air National Guard flag with another Airman during his trip to McMurdo Station, Antarctica, where he worked directly for Joint Force Antarctica to support their research mission. From supporting contingency operations to helping with natural disasters, the 114th Fighter Wing reach is seen and felt across the world. (U.S. Air National Guard courtesy photo)

114th Fighter Wing advance team rests during their flight to the Air Expeditionary Force deployment location last July. From supporting contingency operations to helping with natural disasters, the 114th Fighter Wing’s reach is seen and felt across the world. (U.S. Air National Guard courtesy photo)

South Dakota National Guard leadership individually says their best wishes to the 114th Fighter Wing Airmen departing on a Air Expeditionary Force deployment last July. From supporting contingency operations to helping with natural disasters, the 114th Fighter Wing’s reach is seen and felt across the world. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Nancy Ausland)

Airman 1st Class, Charlotte Ekeren, 114th Maintenance Squadron munitions specialist, received the South Dakota Air National Guard Outstanding Airmen of the Year award. Selected from more than 1000 citizen-Airmen in the SDANG the Airmen of the Year recipients represent the top performers at the wing level. (South Dakota Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Duane Duimstra)

Chief Master Sgt. Daniel McNeil, 114th Civil Engineer Squadron operations superintendent, received the South Dakota Air National Guard Outstanding Senior NCO of the Year award. Selected from more than 1000 citizen-Airmen in the SDANG the Airmen of the Year recipients represent the top performers at the wing level. (South Dakota Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Duane Duimstra)

Tech. Sgt. Mathieson Smith, 114th Maintenance Squadron quality assurance inspector, was recognized as the South Dakota Air National Guard Outstanding Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year. Selected from more than 1000 citizen-Airmen in the SDANG the Airmen of the Year recipients represent the top performers at the wing level. (South Dakota Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Duane Duimstra)

Master Sergeant Carmen Taylor, 114th Security Forces Squadron First Sergeant, received the South Dakota Air National Guard Outstanding First Sergeant of the Year award. Selected from more than 1000 citizen-Airmen in the SDANG the Airmen of the Year recipients represent the top performers at the wing level. (South Dakota Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Luke Olson)

Gov. Kristi Noem, 33rd governor of South Dakota, speaks with 114th Fighter Wing Airmen during a Welcome Ceremony in Sioux Falls, S.D., Feb. 3, 2019. The ceremony was held to recognize Airmen of the 114th Fighter Wing who deployed as part of the state’s largest air and space expeditionary force (AEF) mission. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Jorrie Hart)

Gov. Kristi Noem, 33rd governor of South Dakota, along with the South Dakota Congressional Delegation and South Dakota National Guard senior leaders, shake the hands and officially welcome home members of the 114th Fighter Wing in Sioux Falls, S.D., Feb. 3, 2019. The Welcome Home Ceremony was held to recognize Airmen of the 114th Fighter Wing who deployed as part of the state’s largest air and space expeditionary force (AEF) mission. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Duane Duimstra)

Gov. Kristi Noem, 33rd governor of South Dakota, speaks with 114th Fighter Wing Airmen during a Welcome Ceremony in Sioux Falls, S.D., Feb. 3, 2019. The ceremony was held to recognize Airmen of the 114th Fighter Wing who deployed as part of the state’s largest air and space expeditionary force (AEF) mission. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Duane Duimstra)