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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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114th Airmen shine at Airman Leadership School

Staff Sgt. Ethan Dellman,114th Maintenance Squadron ammunitions, and Staff Sgt. Zach Hollstrom, 114th Operation Support Squadron aviation resource management, received recognition from Col. Russ Walz, 114th Fighter Wing commander, during a ceremony held at Joe Foss Field, S.D. Jan. 10, 2016. Both Airmen received the Distinguished Graduate award at Airman Leadership School. This award is given to Airmen who graduate in the top 10 percent of their class. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Duane Duimstra)

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114th FW Airman of the Quarter

Senior Airman Jesse N. Volek, 114th Force Support Squadron services specialist, receives Airman of the Quarter award from Col. Russ Walz, 114th Fighter Wing commander at Joe Foss Field, S.D., Feb. 7. Volek was nominated for the award by her supervisor and chosen for the award by a board for outstanding service in her career field.(U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Luke Olson/Released)

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114th FW Returns from Sentry Savannah

Members of the 114th Logistics Readiness Squadron prepare to unload equipment from a C-130 Hercules Feb. 7, 2016, at Joe Foss Field, Sioux Falls, S.D. The equipment was used during the Sentry Savannah exercise where approximately 175 114th FW Airmen participated in the exercise. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Duane Duimstra/Released)

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114th FW Returns from Sentry Savannah

A C-130 Hercules assigned to the Nevada Air National Guard prepares to park to drop off 114th Fighter Wing members who participated in Sentry Savannah exercise. The exercise took place in Savannah Combat Readiness Training Center, Savannah, Ga., where approximately 175 114th FW Airmen participated in the exercise. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Duane Duimstra/Released)

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114th FW Returns from Sentry Savannah

Members of the 114th Fighter Wing returns after participating in the Sentry Savannah exercise Feb. 6, 2016, at Joe Foss Field, Sioux Falls, S.D. The exercise took place in Savannah Combat Readiness Training Center, Savannah, Ga., where approximately 175 114th FW Airmen participated in the exercise. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Duane Duimstra/Released)

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F-16 Tire Change

Staff Sgt. Gerard McCarthy, 114th Aircraft Maintenance dedicated crew chief, inflates a tire of an F-16 Falcon during a tire replacement Jan. 9, 2016 Joe Foss Field, Sioux Falls, S.D. A dedicated crew chief is the maintainer who conducts routine maintenance, launches and recovers the aircraft. (U.S. Air National Guard by Staff Sgt. Duane Duimstra/Relased)

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South Dakota American Legion presents plaques to 2015 Airmen of the year

Terry Hanson, South Dakota American Legion Post 42 state commander, presents the 2015 Airmen of the Year with a commemorative plaque at Joe Foss Field SD, Feb. 6, 2016. The South Dakota American Legion takes time each year to recognize the Airmen of the Year.(U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Stewart/Released)

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