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  • Staff Sgt. Rachel Vanbeek, 114th Medical Group aerospace medical service technician, carries a barrel across a narrow hand constructed bridge at the Leadership Reaction Course at Camp Rapid, Rapid City S.D., July 30, 2015. The Medical Group, along with the 114th Security Forces Squadron of the South Dakota Air National Guard, took advantage of an opportunity to train alongside the South Dakota Army National Guard during two week annual training. Never in the history of the National Guard have we been better trained, equipped or more heavily relied upon than we are today. (National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Stewart/Released)

    Leadership Reaction Course

    Airmen with the 114th Medical Group put their problem solving and teamwork skills to the test while completing the Leadership Reaction Course at West Camp Rapid, Rapid City S.D., July 30, 2015.  The Leadership Reaction Course was a part of the medical group's annual training.Thirty three members of the 114th Medical Group took advantage of an

  • Members of the 114th FSS volunteer to deploy

    Tech. Sgt. Ed Johnson and Senior Airman Amber Spade, 114th Force Support Squadron services specialists, departed Joe Foss Field to deploy to Southwest Asia in support of Operation Inherent Resolve 2, July 21, 2015.A request for relief from the National Guard Bureau was sent to Guard bases throughout the country and the 114th FSS personnel have
  • Col. Joel Degroot, 114th Maintenance Group commander, passes the 114th Maintenance Squadron (MXS) guidon to Lt. Col. Travis Boltjes, the incoming 114th MXS commander, during a change of command ceremony at Joe Foss Field, S.D., July 12, 2015. The primary purpose of a change of command ceremony is to allow subordinates to witness the formality of command change from one officer to another. The 114th MXS is the largest squadron on base with almost 250 Airmen. (National Guard photo by Staff. Sgt. Luke Olson/Released)

    Boltjes to command award winning 114th MXS

    Lt. Col. Travis Boltjes assumed command of the 114th Maintenance Squadron (MXS) in front of 114th Maintenance Group personnel and Boltjes family members during a change of command ceremony at Joe Foss Field here July 12, 2015.Col. Joel Degroot, 114th Maintenance Group commander, presided over the ceremony and passed the 114th MXS guidon from Lt.
  • Brig. Gen. Matthew Jamison, South Dakota National Guard’s assistant adjutant general for air, briefs members and guests of the Air Force Association about the future of the 114th Fighter Wing at Joe Foss Field, S.D., June 25, 2015. Air Combat Command’s goal is to field the F-35 aircraft at locations now hosting fighters and in squadron sizes closely matching those of the legacy units to minimize the cost of conversion. (National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Luke Olson/Released)

    General briefs AFA about future of unit

    The South Dakota Air National Guard hosted a luncheon for the Air Force Association at the 114th Fighter Wing, June 25. Members and guests of the AFA were presented a briefing by guest speaker Brig. Gen. Matt Jamison, South Dakota National Guard's assistant adjutant general for air.The AFA event was meant to expose AFA members and South Dakota
  • SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - Maj. Sallie Ketcham, 114th Force Support Squadron commander, leads new enlistees in reciting the oath of enlistment at Joe Foss Field, S.D. June 5, 2015. The five members pictured left to right; Kirsten Stevens, Viborg, Parker Ramstad, Colton, Hunter Kjose, Lennox, Jacob Anderson, Hartford, and Brian King Canistota were five of the seven members enlisted on this date at the South Dakota Air National Guard. 114th Force Support Squadron personnel worked overtime to ensure these new members were enlisted before the deadline for them to receive their enlistment bonus for joining the unit.(National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Nancy Ausland/Released)

    Extra effort pays off

    The 114th Force Support Squadron personnel rallied for a late night group enlistment here June 5, 2015 in an effort to ensure new enlistees receive their enlistment bonuses prior to the temporary discontinuation of this incentive program.The National Guard Bureau announced the enlistment incentive program would stop for the remainder of the fiscal
  • Firefighters from the 114th Civil Engineer Squadron discuss the next exercise during their training at Volk Field, Wisc. May 6, 2015. The firefighters travel to Volk Field each year to hone their basic skills and to train on a simulated burning aircraft. (National Guard photo by Senior Airman Duane Duimstra / released)

    Burn to learn

    Firefighters from the 114th Civil Engineer Squadron participated in live fire training May 5-7 at Volk Field, Wisc.  The live fire training gives the firefighters the opportunity to learn and gain valuable experience they normally wouldn't receive during the monthly unit training assembly."We normally focus on speed but we are here to hone our base
  • Tech Sgts. Bo Ellefson and Brian Johnson, 114th Fighter Wing recruiters, welcome students and head teacher Chi Tran from the Flandreau Indian School Summer Academy to the 114th Fighter Wing in Sioux Falls, S.D., May 29, 2015. The students toured the 114th FW and were briefed about the many roles and specialized fields that make up the South Dakota Air National Guard.(National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Luke Olson/Released)

    Flandreau Indian School students tour 114th FW

    The South Dakota Air National Guard's 114th Fighter Wing hosted a base tour for 33 students and four teachers from the Flandreau Indian School Summer Academy to give them a closer look into the Air Force way of life at Joe Foss Field, May 29."We have kids that are interested in the military and they were very excited to come and visit the 114th and
  • U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jacob Beukelman, 114th Civil Engineer heavy equipment operator, loads a utility terrain vehicle to transport to Delmont, S.D., May 11, 2015. Approximately 20 members of the 114th CE Squadron were activated by South Dakota Gov. Dennis Daugaard to assist with tornado recovery efforts in the community. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Luke Olson/Released)

    SD Air National Guard provides relief to Delmont after tornado

    South Dakota Gov. Dennis Daugaard activated about 25 members of the South Dakota National Guard's 114th Fighter Wing Civil Engineer Squadron to assist with tornado recovery efforts in the community of Delmont, May 11.Daugaard surveyed the damage and declared a state of emergency in Delmont after a F2 tornado impacted the town of about 230 people on
  • U.S. Sen. John Thune of South Dakota takes a minute to visit with U.S. Air Force Capt. Casey Minor, 175th Fighter Squadron pilot, and his family to thank them for their service after a mobilization ceremony held at Joe Foss Field, S.D., May 3, 2015. Minor will be among the almost 250 members of the South Dakota Air National Guard unit who are slated to deploy to South Korea in support of a rotational Theater Security Package. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Luke Olson)

    SD National Guard Airmen deploy to South Korea

    Approximately 250 Airmen of the South Dakota Air National Guard's 114th Fighter Wing gathered with friends and family for a mobilization ceremony at Joe Foss Field, May 3.The Airmen are deploying to South Korea in support of a rotational Theater Security Package to the region. Rotational TSPs allow the U.S. Air Force to maintain a significant
  • Tech. Sgt. Tyler Bassett, 114th Security Forces Squadron squad leader, shows a tactical rig to a group of high school juniors and seniors during the 2015 South Dakota Air National Guard Career Day at Joe Foss Field, S.D., April 29, 2015. The event was held to showcase the many careers the South Dakota Air National Guard has to offer to potential recruits. (National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Luke Olson/Released)

    114th Fighter Wing hosts career day for high school students

    The 114th Fighter Wing recruiters hosted a career day for high school students April 29, 2015 at Joe Foss Field, S.D.The event was held to showcase the many careers available within the South Dakota Air National Guard to area high school seniors and juniors."This gives them the opportunity to hear from younger Airmen who just got back from training
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