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175th Fighter Squadron change of command

Col. Gregory Lair, 114th Fighter Wing vice commander, passes the 175th Fighter Squadron guidon flag to Lt. Col. Cory Kestel as he assumes command of the 175th Fighter Squadron effective May 1, 2016. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Christopher Stewart/Released)

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Walz takes final flight

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - Col. Russ Walz, 114th Fighter Wing commander, salutes as he departs Joe Foss Field, S.D. for his final flight in the F-16 aircraft March 3, 2016. Walz served as the 114th Fighter Wing commander for 10 years and will be promoted to Brig. Gen. May 1 as he assumes the position of Director of Joint Staff, Joint Force Headquarters, South Dakota National Guard and South Dakota Air National Guard Chief of Staff.(U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Nancy Ausland/released)

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114th Fighter Wing leaders

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - Col. Russ A. Walz, 114th Fighter Wing commander, will be promoted to the rank of Brig. Gen. May 1, 2016 and moving to his new position as the Director of Joint Staff, Joint Force Headquarters, South Dakota National Guard and South Dakota Air National Guard Chief of Staff. Walz has served as the 114th Fighter Wing commander for 10 years and is a command pilot with over 3,750 total fighter hours in the A-7D and F-16C aircraft. He has over 70 combat hours in support of Operations NORTHERN and SOUTHERN WATCH. . (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Nancy Ausland/released)

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Sioux Falls superintendent visits 114th Fighter Wing

Dr. Brian Maher, Sioux Falls School District superintendent, and his wife Peg Maher, enjoy a hot meal from the Electric - Single Pallet Expeditionary Kitchen (E-SPEK) set up at Joe Foss Field April 30, 2016. Maher and his wife were learning about the National Guard and what it has to offer as well as touring the facilities during an Attack Response Exercise (ARE). The strength of the National Guard comes from the families, friends and employers who support them. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Christopher Stewart/Released)

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Sioux Falls Superintendent visits 114th

Dr. Brian Maher, Sioux Falls School District superintendent, and his wife Peg Maher listen as Master Sgt. Marne Dooley, NCOIC Mortuary Affairs 114th Force Support Squadron, explains the processing of remains in a temporary Mortuary set up for the Attack Response Exercise (ARE) at Joe Foss Field April 30, 2016. Maher was touring the base to see our facilities and to learn more about opportunities available to high school students in our community. The exercise gave him an inside look into the career fields available and experience wartime scenarios. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Christopher Stewart/Released)

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114th Fighter Wing mentors recognized

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - Pictured left to right, Senior Master Sgt. Shawn Emerson, Master Sgt. Brent Garner, Master Sgt. Paul Beukelman, and Tech. Sgt. Nate Blom, all full-time employees of the South Dakota Air National Guard, listen as Col. Nate Alholinna, 114th Fighter Wing vice commander, reads a letter from Lutheran Social Services commending the Airmen for the time they spent as mentors over the past year. Master Sgt. Casey Bullis is also a mentor under this program but was not available for the photograph.(U.S. National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Nancy Ausland)

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South Dakota Air National Guard 2015 Employee of the Year

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - South Dakota Air National Guard Master Sgt. Aaron Levisay, Finance Management services supervisor, was awarded the South Dakota Air National Guard Employee of the Year for 2015 by Col. Nate Alholinna,114th Fighter Wing vice commander. Master Sgt. Levisay has been full-time since November 2008. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Nancy Ausland/ Released)

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114th Fighter Wing makes donations

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - Master Sgt. Trish Heng, holiday party committee member, and Col. Nate Alholinna, 114th Fighter Wing vice commander, present Tamera Jerke-Liesinger, Executive Director of the Banquet of Sioux Falls, with a $500 donation from the members of the unit. The money was collected during the holiday party held at Joe Foss Field in Dec. 2015. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Nancy Ausland/Released)

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114th Fighter Wing makes donations

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - Master Sgt. Trish Heng, holiday party committee member, and Col. Nate Alholinna, 114th Fighter Wing vice commander, present Rick Weber, Children's Home Society of South Dakota development director, with a $500 donation from unit members which was collected at the holiday party in Dec. 2015. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Nancy Ausland/Released)

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Purple Up! Day

JOE FOSS FIELD, S.D. - Staff. Sgt. Kammi Bartscher, 114th Medical Group health services technician, and Staff Sgt. Rachael Bjerke, 114th Medical Group dental technician, show support for Purple Up! for Military Kids day by wearing purple morale t-shirts to work on Friday, Apr. 15. Members of the South Dakota Air National Guard were granted permission to wear purple shirts under their uniforms due to a proclamation made by Sioux Falls Mayor Mike Huether declaring the day as Purple Up! for Military Kids day. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Abbey Rotter/Released)

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114th Fighter Wing Career Day draws a crowd

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - Airman First Class Katherine French, 114th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, took time away from her training to speak to students at Career Day held at Joe Foss Field, S.D. April 6, 2016. Airman French recently returned from technical training for her career field and was on hand to enthusiastically encourage other young adults to join the Air National Guard. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Nancy Ausland/Released)

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114th Fighter Wing Career Day draws a crowd

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - Beresford, S.D. High School juniors, Lathen Norling and Tim Peterson, listen with other high school students as a weapons technician explains his career in the South Dakota Air National Guard during Career Day at Joe Foss Field, S.D. April 6, 2016. Also pictured is Tim Peterson's father, Master Sgt. Gregory Peterson, 114th Security Forces Squadron flight sergeant, who was present on the tour with Tim. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Nancy Ausland/Released)

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114th Fighter Wing Career Day draws a crowd

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - Col. Nate Alholinna, 114th Fighter Wing vice commander, speaks to students and their parents during Career Day held at Joe Foss Field, S.D. April 6, 2016. Twice a year, the South Dakota Air National Guard recruiters invite young adults and their parents to the base for a chance to learn more about the career opportunities available to them and to speak directly with unit members about their experiences. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Nancy Ausland/Released)

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NCO of the Quarter

Col. Nate Alholinna, 114th Fighter Wing vice commander, presents Tech. Sgt. Nichole Gruber, 114th Force Support Squadron services specialist, with the NCO of the Quarter certificate at Joe Foss Field, S.D., April 3, 2016. Under a newly adopted program, members who are awarded the NCO of the Quarter certificate will move on to compete for the NCO of the Year annual award. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Luke Olson/Released)

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Airman of the Quarter

Col. Nate Alholinna, 114th Fighter Wing vice commander, presents Senior Airman Amanda Simons, 114th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons specialist, with the Airman of the Quarter certificate at Joe Foss Field, S.D., April 3, 2016. Under a newly adopted program, members who are awarded the AOQ certificate will move on to compete for the Airman of the Year annual award. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Luke Olson/Released)

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New recruits aim to succeed at basic training

Senior Airman Riley Verbrugge, 114th Security Forces Squadron specialist, and Tech. Sgt. Bo Ellefson, 114th Force Support Squadron recruiter, help prepare the student flight for basic training by running them through various physical training exercises at Joe Foss Field, S.D., April 2. Recruiters and volunteers provide guidance and mentorship to the student flight while they are in-processing to the wing and out-processing to basic training. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Luke Olson/Released)

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Gatling gun maintenance

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - Tech. Sgt. Michael Larson and Airman1st Class John Neuharth, 114th Maintenance Squadron aircraft armament systems mechanics, clean and lubricate the Rotor Track for a 20mm M61A1 Gatling gun here April 2, 2016. The guns, which are mounted on the F-16 Fighting Falcon, are removed, disassembled, and cleaned every 18 months or 15000 rounds. The SDNG will continue to maintain ready and reliable units, and have equipment and facilities, which support both federal and state missions.(U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Christopher Stewart/Released)

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Gatling gun maintenance

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - Tech. Sgt. Michael Larson, 114th Maintenance Squadron aircraft armament systems mechanic, runs the 20mm M61A1 Gatling gun through tests after it was cleaned and reassembled here April 2, 2016. The guns, which are mounted on the F-16 Fighting Falcon, are removed, disassembled, and cleaned every 18 months. This process takes roughly 40 work hours. The SDNG will continue to maintain ready and reliable units, and have equipment and facilities, which support both federal and state missions.(U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Christopher Stewart/Released)

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Airman verifies network connections

Staff Sgt. Christina Wentzel, 114th Communications Group, cyber systems operator, traces a cable to verify network connections in the server room at Joe Foss Field, S.D., April 2. The productions switch routes the multiple server’s network traffic throughout the 114th Fighter Wing. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Luke Olson/Released)

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South Dakota Air National Guard shows patriotism

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - Master Sgt. Sara Hilmoe, 114th Fighter Wing personnel assistant, sings the national anthem as members of the South Dakota Air National Guard and local Veterans presented the United States flag at a NCAA Women's Basketball Game at the Sanford Pentagon, Sioux Falls, S.D. Mar. 23, 2016. Unit members often volunteer to present the flag before sports events in the local area to show support to communities and promote patriotism. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Nancy Ausland/Released)

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