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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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South Dakota Air National Guard shows patriotism

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - Members of the South Dakota Air National Guard joined local veterans and NCAA basketball players to present 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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Brush visits South Dakota Air National Guard

The National Guard’s senior enlisted adviser, Command Chief Master Sgt. Mitchell O. Brush, visits with service members and their families during his tour of the South Dakota Air National Guard at Joe Foss Field, March 5, 2016. Members of the 114th FW and their families were given the opportunity to share their concerns and issues with Brush who advises the Chief of the NGB on all enlisted matters affecting training, effective utilization, health of the force, and enlisted professional development. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Luke Olson/Released)

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South Dakota Air National Guard Change of Responsibility takes place

Brig. Gen. Matthew P. Jamison, Assistant Adjutant General for South Dakota Air National Guard, and retiring State Command Chief Master Sgt. James Welch stand at attention with incoming State Command Chief Master Sgt. Jean Gacke at Joe Foss Field, S.D. March 5, 2016. A ceremony was held to recognize the change of responsibility for these individuals. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Luke Olson/Released)

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South Dakota names new State Command Chief

Chief Master Sgt. Jeanne Gacke pauses for a photo at Joe Foss Field S.D. Feb 7 2016. Gacke was selected at the new State Command Chief for the South Dakota Air National Guard. She is the first female to hold this position in the South Dakota Air National Guard.(U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Stewart/Released)

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114th Airman pursues Air Force Special Operations

Senior Airman Cody Thaler, 114th Operations Intelligence specialist, attempts to navigate with his element of eight troops to a checkpoint during a combat survival training exercise at Colville National Forest, Wash., July 22, 2013. Thaler is pursuing an Air Force active duty position as a Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape (SERE) specialist. (Courtesy photo/Released)

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114th Airman pursues Air Force Special Operations

Senior Airman Cody Thaler, 114th Operations Intelligence specialist, poses with Capt. Ali Chinisaz, during field training at the combat survival training course in Colville National Forest, Wash., July 22, 2013. Thaler is pursuing an Air Force active duty position as a Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape (SERE) specialist. (Courtesy photo/Released)

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