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  • Senior Airman Cody Reece, 114th Civil Engineer Squadron HVAC technician, cuts a tree trunk to a manageable size during an operation in Delmont S.D. Oct. 4, 2014. Nineteen Airmen from the 114th Civil Engineer Squadron deployed to Delmont to assist the city in removing large piles of debris left by recent summer storms.(National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Stewart/Released)

    114th Civil Engineers participate in Innovative Readiness Training

    The 114th Civil Engineer Squadron deployed 19 Airmen to Delmont S.D. for an Innovative Readiness Training request, Oct. 4, 2014.  IRT's provide real world training opportunities for our service members to prepare them for their war time missions while supporting the needs of America's underserved communities.Recently, the city of Delmont S.D. was
  • Two members of the hydrazine response team spread a barrier to prevent a simulated hydrazine leak from spreading at Joe Foss Field, Sioux Falls, S.D., June 20, 2014. Inspectors watched as pairs of airmen came out to practice recovering the aircraft during a Unit Effectiveness Inspection. (National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Stewart/Released)

    Hydrazine response team hones skills

    Members of the Crash/ Fire/ Rescue and the Hydrazine Response Team reacted to a simulated hydrazine leak on an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Joe Foss Field, S.D., June 21, 2014. The training exercise is conducted annually to ensure the readiness of airmen with the South Dakota Air National Guard in case of this type of emergency.Hydrazine, or H-70, is a
  • 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)

    Medics receive hands-on training

    "I like that we get an opportunity for hands-on training." stated Senior Airman Tylor Haviland, 114th Medical Squadron medic.Hands-on was the focus for the week-long annual training held at Joe Foss Field, S.D., June 16-22, 2014. Members of the 114th Medical Squadron held a home station annual training week in conjunction with the Air Combat
  • Firefighters with the 114th Civil Engineer Squadron completed annual training on a simulated engagement of the arresting cable on the runway at Joe Foss Field, S.D., June 17, 2014. A prompt transition from a barrier engagement to its readiness ensures aircraft can continue using the runway and that the 114th Fighter Wing is as efficient and effective as possible.(National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Luke Olson/Released)

    114TH FIREFIGHTERS CONDUCT ANNUAL TRAINING

    Firefighters from the Civil Engineer Squadron of the 114th Fighter Wing completed annual training on the arresting cables, sometimes referred to as barriers, that the F-16 Fighting Falcons use for emergency stops on the runway here, June 17, 2014. "If an aircraft engages a barrier, the fire departments job is to release the aircraft from the
  • RAPID CITY, S.D. - Brig. Gen. Jeff Marlette (left), assistant adjutant general of the South Dakota Army National Guard, welcomes Col. Hedwig Gilaard, Suriname Chief of Armed Forces, to Camp Rapid in Rapid City, S.D., as U.S. Ambassador to Suriname Mr. John Nay looks on Wednesday, June 15, 2011. The dignitaries were shown various military training associated with the annual Golden Coyote training exercise, which brought 2,100 National Guard Soldiers and Airmen from across the U.S. to the Black Hills for the two-week training event. (SDNG photo by OC Chad Carlson) (RELEASED)

    U.S. Ambassador to Suriname reflects on South Dakota’s State Partnership Program

    Ambassador John R. Nay, the 13th U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Suriname, is in his final days in U.S. Embassy in Paramaribo, Suriname. Ambassador Nay and his wife, Judith, will leave the South American country on Labor Day and head back to the United States where he will next serve as a diplomat in residence at the University of Illinois in
  • SOUTHWEST ASIA – Secretary of the Air Force Michael B. Donley, center, visits with members of the South Dakota Air National Guard’s 114th Security Forces Squadron during a leadership breakfast while on a visit to Southwest Asia Aug. 24, 2012. The 114th SFS, based out of Joe Foss Field in Sioux Falls, S.D., has been deployed since April and has been providing law enforcement, troop escort and security work within a base in Southwest Asia. (U.S. Air Force photo by 405th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron) (RELEASED)

    Secretary of the Air Force visits SD Guardsmen

    Secretary of the Air Force Michael B. Donley visited with members of the South Dakota Air National Guard's 114th Security Forces Squadron during a recent visit to Southwest Asia Aug. 24, 2012.Donley was touring the region to get a first-hand look at military operations and had the opportunity to visit with Airmen to discuss their concerns about
  • SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - Lt. Col. Kevin Callies, 114th Fighter Wing Comptroller, was honored during the Spirit of Volunteerism Award luncheon here May 8, 2012. Callies was recognized as one of the Adult Spirit of Volunteerism Award winners for his extensive work with Junior Achievement of Sioux Falls. Pictured with Lt. Col. Callies is Helpline Center Board President, Colleen Moran.(Photo provided by the Helpline Center)(Released)

    Spirit of Volunteerism Award winner announced

    Over 545 area community leaders, non-profit agency representatives and business people gathered to honor the 2012 Spirit of Volunteerism Award winners here May 8, 2012. The Helpline Center in Sioux Falls, S.D. hosted the luncheon where eighty-one honorees and nominees were celebrated. Among the award winners was Lt. Col. Kevin Callies, 114th
  • SIOUX FALLS, S.D. – Staff Sgt. Trisha Smeenk, 114th Fighter Wing Public Affairs journalist, was chosen as the 2012 Miss Rodeo USA at the International Finals Rodeo held in Oklahoma City, Okla. Jan. 15, 2012. Sgt. Smeenk has been a member of the South Dakota Air National Guard for seven years and looks forward to continuing her career with the unit after her reign as Miss Rodeo USA concludes in January 2013. (Photo provided by Sherry Smith, freelance photographer)(RELEASED)

    South Dakota National Guard member named Miss Rodeo USA

    Staff Sgt. Trisha Smeenk, 114th Public Affairs, was selected as Miss Rodeo USA for 2012 in Oklahoma City, Okla. Jan. 15, 2012. She received the crown in conjunction with the International Finals Rodeo held there.Sgt. Smeenk is the first South Dakotan, and first National Guard airman, to receive the honor as the 49th official ambassador for the
  • TYNDALL AFB, Fla. - Maj. Gen. Tim Reisch presents the Patriot Award to Martin Harms from Raven Industries during an Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Bosslift Jan. 31. Also pictured (from left to right) Command Chief Master Sgt. James Welch, Col. Russ Walz, and on the far right ESGR volunteer Don Kelpin. The Patriot Award is presented by the ESGR to employers who show outstanding support of their National Guard employees and the employees themselved nominate their boss for the award.(National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Christopher Stewart)(RELEASED)

    South Dakota National Guard employers observe military training

    Employers of South Dakota Air National Guard Airmen had the rare opportunity to observe their citizen-Airmen as they trained this week at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla.Members of the South Dakota Air National Guard will be in Florida for two weeks to participate in Combat Archer, the air-to air Weapons System Evaluation Program conducted by the 53rd
  • TYNDALL AFB, Fla. - A 114th Fighter Wing, South Dakota Air National Guard F-16 aircraft approaches for a landing at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla. Feb. 1, 2012. The unit is in Florida to participate in Combat Archer for a two week deployment. The exercise allows pilots and crew of the unit to train and be evaluated with live munitions.(Photo courtesy of Attila Papp, Hot Ramp Photography, Ontario, Canada)

    114th Fighter Wing participates in Combat Archer

    One hundred and fifteen members of the South Dakota Air National Guard boarded C-130's and a KC-135 aircraft on Jan. 21st and 22nd with their destination Tyndall AFB, Florida. The unit will be in Fla. for two weeks to participate in Combat Archer, the air-to-air Weapons System Evaluation Program (WSEP) conducted by the 53rd Weapons Evaluation
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