• 114th defenders implement the Defender Qualification Course

    The 114th Security Forces Squadron is primed to tackle the ever-changing operational environments as they implement the new Defender Qualification Course at Joe Foss Field from October to November 2023.Effective Sept. 28, 2023, the Air Force Security Forces Center recently issued guidance to all

  • 114th Fighter Wing Recruiter Wins National Award

    Tech Sgt. Briana Kacmarynski, 114th Fighter Wing recruiter, earned the Air National Guard Top Non-Prior Service Accessions Award for 2022. She was recognized for having the most non-prior service (NPS) accessions in the nation with 29. This award puts Kacmarynski as the top NPS recruiter out of the

  • 114th Fighter Wing Customer Support

    U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ellie Anderson, a customer support apprentice assigned to the 114th Fighter Wing Logistics Readiness Squadron, poses for a portrait as part of a LOBO Highlight project at Joe Foss Field, Feb. 25, 2023. A LOBO Highlight is a graphic part of a larger series created to

  • New Year, New 114th FW Commander

    Joe Foss Field Airmen and guests welcomed the new commander during a change of command ceremony as Col. Brandon Eskam took command of the 114th Fighter Wing from Col. Mark Morrell here, Jan. 8, 2023.

  • Without weapons, it’s just another airline

    The 114th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (AMXS) weapons shop is a multi-faceted unit that ensures the wing’s F-16 Fighting Falcons are ready to take the fight to the enemy at any time.The 114th Fighter Wing’s combat mission involves air-to-air and air-to-ground operations designed to support ground

  • 114th Fighter Wing implements AFFORGEN Wing Wide

    JOE FOSS FIELD, S.D. – The 114th Fighter Wing is adapting to a new Air Force wide deployment model, Air Force force generation, AFFORGEN, in order to adapt to a change in our nation's strategic environment.

  • Training to survive

    This fall, Master Sgt. Jeff Campbell worked with aircrew members from South Dakota’s 114th Fighter Wing on land and sea survival techniques as well as escape and evasion tactics. As part of the training, Aircrew honed their land navigation and evasion skills.

  • 114th Fighter Wing search and recovery

    Airmen from the 114th Fighter Wing Force Support Squadron conducted hands-on search and recovery training during October’s Unit Training Assembly at Great Bear Recreation Park, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Oct. 1, 2022.