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Medics practice casting

Senior Airman Devaroux Stanga, 114th Medical Group medic, applies a cast to the leg of Senior Airman Austin Meyers, also a medic, during annual training at Joe Foss Field, S.D. June 17, 2014. Members of the 114th Fighter Wing are spending annual training at home station this year as part of the unit's Unit Effectiveness Inspection. Medics with the unit will practice skills such as casting and suturing during their week of hands on training. (National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Nancy Ausland/Released)

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Medics practice casting

Tech. Sgt. Danielle Rivera, 114th Medical Group medic, applies a cast to the arm of 1st Lt. Gwen Smith, 114th Medical Group Physician Assistant, during annual training at Joe Foss Field, S.D. June 17, 2014. Members of the 114th Fighter Wing are spending annual training at home station this year as part of the unit's Unit Effectiveness Inspection. Medics with the unit will practice skills such as casting and suturing during their week of hands on training. (National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Nancy Ausland/Released)

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Commander's Call

Col. Russ Walz, 114th Fighter Wing commander, briefs the members of the wing on the Unit Effectiveness Inspection and the capstone event they will participate in at Joe Foss Field, S.D. June 17, 2014. The UEI is part of the Air Force’s newly implemented inspection system, aimed at giving wing commanders more power to self-assess their unit's effectiveness.(National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Luke Olson/Released)

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Training Flight

Senior Airman Jed Smeenk, 114th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, prepares to strap Maj. Steven Schultz, 175th Fighter Squadron pilot, into the cockpit of a F-16C Fighting Falcon before a training flight at Joe Foss Field, S.D., June 10, 2014. Before each flight, the crew chief prepares the cockpit and ensures the pilot is strapped in safely.(National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Luke L. Olson/Released)

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Staff Sgt. Michael Bailey earns Academic Award, and Distinguished Grad Award at ALS

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -- Col. Russ A. Walz, 114th Fighter Wing Wing commander recognizes Staff Sgt. Michael Bailey, 114th Maintenance Group munitions technician, with a coin June 8, 2014. Bailey distinguished himself while at Airman Leadership School at Minot Air Force Base, N.D. earning the Academic Award as well as the Distinguished Graduate Award. (National Guard photo by Technical Sgt. Christopher Stewart/Released)

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Staff Sgt. Michael Bailey earns Academic Award, and Distinguished Grad Award at ALS

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -- Col. Russ A. Walz, 114th Fighter Wing Wing commander recognizes Staff Sgt. Michael Bailey, 114th Maintenance Group munitions technician, with a coin June 8, 2014. Bailey distinguished himself while at Airman Leadership School at Minot Air Force Base, N.D. earning the Academic Award as well as the Distinguished Grad Award. (National Guard photo by Technical Sgt. Christopher Stewart/Released)

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Local teen recognized for supporting military

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – After receiving a coin of appreciation from The Adjutant General of South Dakota, Renae Vanderzee, Marion, S.D. high school graduate, poses with her family for a picture here June 7. Vanderzee organized and prepared care packages which were sent to deployed members of the 1742nd Transportation Company during their tour in Afghanistan. Pictured from left; Maj. Gen. Tim Reisch, The Adjutant General, South Dakota National Guard; Maj. Craig Vanderzee, 114th Logistics Readiness Squadron operations officer, Renae Vanderzee, Senior Airman Tyler Vanderzee, 114th Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural repairman, Rachel Vanderzee, 114th Fighter Wing family assistance specialist, and Col. Russ Walz, 114th Fighter Wing commander. Following in her father and brother’s footsteps, Renae is scheduled to begin basic training June 17 to start her career in the Air National Guard.(National Guard photo by Technical Sgt. Christopher Stewart/Released)

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Local teen recognized for supporting military

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -- Maj. Gen. Tim A. Reisch, The Adjutant General, South Dakota National Guard, presents Renae Vanderzee, a recent graduate from Marion high school, his coin as a sign of appreciation during a 114th Fighter Wing unit training assembly here June 7. Vanderzee organized and prepared care packages which were sent to deployed members of the 1742nd Transportation Company during their tour in Afghanistan. The items for the packages were purchased with funds raised by Vanderzee as part of a senior project.(National Guard photo by Technical Sgt. Christopher Stewart/Released)

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Col. Walz does diversity interview

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - Col. Russ Walz, 114th Fighter Wing commander, is interviewed by Juan Bonilla, President, Global Voice magazine here May 21. The focus of the interview was on the 114th Fighter Wing and their efforts towards diversity goals and community involvement. Global Voice is a multi-lingual magazine that has a goal to engage, educate, and empower members of diverse communities for effective communication and to build trust among those community members. Also pictured is Alex Ramirez, Producer and owner of USA Media TV.(National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Nancy Ausland/Released)

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New IGQ sworn in to 114 Fighter Wing

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - Col. Steven Warren, 114th Fighter Wing Vice Commander swears in Capt. Matthew Kayser, former 21st Air Force Commander's Action Team leader, into the South Dakota Air National Guard June 5. Capt. Kayser will be the 114th Fighter Wing Inspector General replacing Major Travis Schuring in this position. Capt. Kayser served his last day on active duty with the Air Force on June 4 and joined the 114th Fighter Wing the following day. Kayser is the son of former 114th Contracting Specialist, Master Sgt. (Ret) Deb Kayser who was in the unit from 1973 until her retirement in 2004.(National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Nancy Ausland, Released)

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New Chief's inducted

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - Promotions at the 114th Fighter Wing inducted three new Chief Master Sgt.'s in the unit. An induction ceremony was held at Joe Foss Field, S.D. April 1 for, pictured left to right, Chief Master Sgt. Jeffery Deyong, 114th Civil Engineer Squadron, Chief Master Sgt. Michael Dellman, 114th Logistics Readiness Squadron, and Chief Master Sgt. Patrick Baustian, 114th Communications Flight. Leading the induction ceremony was 114th Command Chief Master Sgt. Dean Hillberg. (National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Nancy Ausland/Released)

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Parachute inspections take place

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - Tech. Sgt. Joshua Frock, 114th Fighter Wing aircrew life support technician, inspects a canopy for defects during a routine parachute unpacking and inspection. Canopies and survival kits recieve yearly inspections at the 114th Fighter Wing to verify they are in working condition.(National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Christopher Stewart/Released)

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Student uses school project to send care packages

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - Marion S.D. high school students, Renae Vanderzee and Angelica Rico, fill care packages at the 114th Fighter Wing Feb. 28. The packages will be sent to deployed members of the 1742nd Transportation Company currently stationed in Afghanistan. The items for the care packages were purchased with funds raised by Vanderzee as part of her senior project. (National Guard photo by 2Lt Jessica Bak, Released)

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114th Fighter Wing Inspector General Team sworn in

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - Col. Russ Walz, 114th Fighter Wing commander swears in the new members of the 114th Fighter Wing Inspector General staff during stand-up here Dec. 18. The Wing Inspection Team will begin work on preparations for the new inspection system that will evaluate the units performance and give feedback to the unit members. Lt. Col. Brandon Eskam is the new team leader and Wing Inspector General. (National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Nancy Ausland, Released)

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Home Town Heroes

Sioux Falls, S.D. - U.S. Rep. Kristi Noem thanked current and past members of the South Dakota Air National Guard for their service since 9-11 during a Home Town Heroes Salute ceremony here Nov 2, 2013 (Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Christopher Stewart/Released)

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Hometown Heroes

Sioux Falls, S.D. - U.S. Rep. Kristi Noem, addressed South Dakota Air National Guard members and their families at the units Home Town Heroes Salute ceremony. The ceremony was held to honor current and past members of the unit and their families for their service and sacrifice since 9-11. (Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Nancy Ausland/Released)

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Change of Responsibility

Sioux Falls, S.D. -- U.S. Air Force Col. Russ Walz, 114th Fighter Wing Commander, South Dakota Air National Guard, receives the guidon from U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kevin Uthe, 114th Fighter Wing Command Chief, South Dakota Air National Guard, during a change of responsibility ceremony here Nov. 2, 2013. The ceremony introduced Chief Master Sgt. Dean Hillberg as the new 114th Fighter Wing Command Chief. (Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Christopher Stewart/Released)

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