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An Airman assigned to the 114th Maintenance Group marshals a F-16 Fighting Falcon onto the runway for elephant walk at Joe Foss Field, South Dakota July 2, 2025. The 114th Fighter Wing conducted an elephant walk to demonstrate its ability to project fighter airpower. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Maj. Jessica Bak)

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F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 114th Fighter Wing wait to be prepared for an elephant walk at Joe Foss Field, South Dakota July 2, 2025. The 114th Fighter Wing conducted an elephant walk to demonstrate its ability to project fighter airpower. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Maj. Jessica Bak)

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114th Fighter Wing conducts elephant walk

A weapons load crew assigned to the 114th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron loads munitions onto a F-16 Fighting Falcon during an elephant walk at Joe Foss Field, South Dakota July 2, 2025. The 114th Fighter Wing conducted an elephant walk to demonstrate its ability to project fighter airpower. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Maj. Jessica Bak)

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A fuels technician assigned to the 114th Maintenance Squadron refuels a F-16 Fighting Falcon during an elephant walk at Joe Foss Field, South Dakota July 2, 2025. The 114th Fighter Wing conducted an elephant walk to demonstrate its ability to project fighter airpower. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Maj. Jessica Bak)

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F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 114th Fighter Wing line up in formation on the runway during an elephant walk at Joe Foss Field, South Dakota July 2, 2025. The 114th Fighter Wing conducted an elephant walk to demonstrate its ability to project fighter airpower. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Taylor Solberg)

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F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 114th Fighter Wing line up in formation on the runway during an elephant walk at Joe Foss Field, South Dakota July 2, 2025. The 114th Fighter Wing conducted an elephant walk to demonstrate its ability to project fighter airpower. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Taylor Solberg)

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114th Fighter Wing conducts elephant walk

Maj. Guy Bauermeister, pilot with the 175th Fighter Squadron, conducts post flight checks after an elephant walk event at Joe Foss Field, South Dakota, July 2, 2025. The 114th Fighter Wing conducted an elephant walk to demonstrate its ability to project fighter airpower. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Luke Olson)

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A F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 114th Fighter Wing takes off during an elephant walk event at Joe Foss Field, South Dakota, July, 2, 2025. The 114th Fighter Wing conducted an elephant walk to demonstrate its ability to project fighter airpower. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Luke Olson)

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114th Fighter Wing conducts elephant walk

F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 114th Fighter Wing hold position in elephant walk formation at Joe Foss Field, South Dakota, July 2, 2025. The 114th Fighter Wing conducted an elephant walk to demonstrate its ability to project fighter airpower. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Luke Olson)

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114th Fighter Wing conducts elephant walk

F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 114th Fighter Wing hold position in elephant walk formation at Joe Foss Field, South Dakota, July 2, 2025. The 114th Fighter Wing conducted an elephant walk to demonstrate its ability to project fighter airpower. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Luke Olson)

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F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 114th Fighter Wing taxi to the flight line while conducting an elephant walk at Joe Foss Field, South Dakota, July 2, 2025. The 114th Fighter Wing conducted an elephant walk to demonstrate its ability to project fighter airpower. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Luke Olson)

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Sioux Falls Civic Leader flies with 114th Fighter Wing

U.S. Air Force Col. Jon Friedman, deputy commander of the 114th Fighter Wing, and Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken taxi back to the ramp following a training flight at Joe Foss Field, South Dakota, June 24, 2025. The tour immerses community leaders in the Wing’s daily operations, giving them a clearer view of how we train and execute our mission. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Luke Olson)

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114th Fighter Wing conducts elephant walk

Published July 9, 2025
114th Fighter Wing

JOE FOSS FIELD, S.D. -- An Airman assigned to the 114th Maintenance Group marshals a F-16 Fighting Falcon onto the runway for elephant walk at Joe Foss Field, South Dakota July 2, 2025. The 114th Fighter Wing conducted an elephant walk to demonstrate its ability to project fighter airpower. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Maj. Jessica Bak)

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114th Fighter Wing conducts elephant walk

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Sioux Falls Civic Leader flies with 114th Fighter Wing