• Sioux Falls Civic Leader flies with 114th Fighter Wing

    A F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 114th Fighter Wing takes off during a civic leader familiarization flight event at Joe Foss Field, South Dakota June 24, 2025. Civic leader tours provide key members of the local community with a valuable opportunity to gain insight into the 114th Fighter

  • 114th Fighter Wing's new therapy dog lends a pawsitive touch

    At the 114th Fighter Wing, the commitment to Airmen extends beyond physical readiness and now includes a four-legged presence focused on mental wellness. Captain, a 2-year-old yellow Labrador retriever, officially joined the Wing on May 28, 2025, as its first-ever facility therapy dog.

  • 114th Fighter Wing Welcomes Home over 180 Airmen from Deployment

    U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 114th Fighter Wing, shake hands with the official party during a welcome home ceremony at Joe Foss Field, South Dakota, June 7, 2025. The 114th Fighter Wing held a welcome home ceremony to honor more than 180 Airmen who recently returned from deployments to key

  • 114th Medical Group Welcomes New Commander

    Lt. Col. Matthew Erpenbach, incoming commander, 114th Medical Group, accepts the 114th Medical Group guidon to Col. Brandon Eskam, commander, 114th Fighter Wing, during a change of command ceremony at Joe Foss Field, South Dakota June 8, 2025. Col. Manuel Colon-DeJesus, outgoing commander, 114th

  • South Dakota TAG hosts night flying event for local civic leaders

    Members of the South Dakota National Guard pose for a group photo with local civic leaders during a night flying event April 15, 2025 at Joe Foss Field, South Dakota. Maj Gen (SD) Mark Morrell, The Adjutant General, South Dakota National Guard, hosted an event during the 114th fighter Wing’s night

  • 114th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron welcomes new commander

    The 114th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron held a change of command ceremony Feb. 2, 2025 at Joe Foss Field, South Dakota. Maj. Ross Rollinger, 114th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander, assumed command in lieu of Lt. Col. Steve Schultz, 114th Maintenance Group deputy commander. Col. William

  • 114th Communications Flight redesignated as Squadron

    Air National Guard Capt. Kyle Sorenson, 114th Communications Squadron Commander, speaks at a redesignation ceremony for the 114th Communications Squadron at Joe Foss Field, South Dakota Jan. 11, 2025. Redesignating a flight to a squadron reflects an increase in responsibilities and capabilities. The

  • Critical F-16 repair accomplished while saving money

    The 114th Maintenance Group has been busy repairing canopy sill longerons, a critical part of the F-16s while saving the Air Force hundreds of thousands of dollars. The repair involved several shops that ranged from egress to non-destructive inspections.