• 114th Fighter Wing fly the night skies

    Pilots and crew of the 114th Fighter Wing set aside one week per month to operate a night flying schedule at Joe Foss Field, S.D. F-16 pilots have a requirement which is put in place by Air Combat Command and the National Guard Bureau to fly at night, and they must meet these requirements to remain

  • 114th Fighter Wing leadership changes

    The 114th Fighter Wing, South Dakota Air National Guard, underwent several senior leadership changes during a ceremony at Joe Foss Field, May 1.Brig. Gen. Steven C. Warren, former chief of staff, Headquarters SDANG, replaced Brig. Gen. Matthew P. Jamison as the new assistant adjutant general for the

  • Brig. Gen. Jamison retires

    Brig. Gen. Matthew P. Jamison completed his assignment as Assistant Adjutant General for Air, Joint Force Headquarters, South Dakota National Guard and retired with 37 years of military service at a ceremony held on May 1, 2016.Jamison enlisted in the South Dakota Air National Guard as a crew chief

  • Walz promoted to Brig. Gen.

    The promotion of Brig. Gen. Russ A. Walz, Director of Joint Staff, South Dakota National Guard, was recognized during a ceremony held at Joe Foss Field, S.D. May 1, 2016.  Walz will serve dual positions as the Director of Joint Staff, South Dakota National Guard and the HQ's South Dakota Air

  • 114th Fighter Wing change of command

    Col. Russ A. Walz, 114th Fighter Wing commander, relinquished command of the 114th Fighter Wing to Col. Nathan B. Alholinna, 114th Fighter Wing vice commander during a change of command ceremony held at Joe Foss Field May 1, 2016.  Col. Walz will move to Joint Force Headquarters in Rapid City as the

  • 114th Operations Group change of command

    Two change of command ceremonies were held at Joe Foss Field, S.D. May 1, 2016.  Col. Gregory W. Lair, 114th Fighter Wing vice commander, relinquished command of the 114th Operations Group to Lt. Col. Quenten M. Esser, former 175th Fighter Squadron commander.  Esser is a command pilot with the unit

  • Airmen spend time mentoring

    Airmen from the South Dakota Air National Guard were recognized at the quarterly technician meeting April 20, 2016 for their volunteering efforts.  Col. Nathan B. Alholinna, 114th Fighter Wing vice commander, received a letter from Lutheran Social Services commending the four Airmen for their time

  • 114th Fighter Wing makes donations

    Col. Nathan B. Alholinna, 114th Fighter Wing vice commander, presented $500 checks to two different  local organizations at the quarterly technician meeting on April 20, 2016. The Children's Home Society of South Dakota and The Banquet of Sioux Falls were the recipients. The money was collected

  • 114th Fighter Wing Career Day draws a crowd

    Recruiters of the South Dakota Air National Guard held their bi-annual "Career Day" at Joe Foss Field, April 6.  High school students, their parents, and several high school counselors attended the event to learn more about enlistment and career opportunities available in the unit.The main focus of

  • Brush visits South Dakota Air National Guard

    Chief Master Sgt. Mitchell O. Brush, Senior Enlisted Advisor for the National Guard Bureau, visited the 114th Fighter Wing, Joe Foss Field, S.D. to discuss current issues March 5, 2016.Brush advises Gen. Frank J. Grass, 27th Chief, NGB, on all enlisted matters affecting training, effective