Timberwolves Military Appreciation

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. -Senior Airman Danielle Cooper from the 133rd Airlift Wing holds the flag during the National Anthem at the Minn. TImberwolves' Military Appreciation Night Nov. 9 at the Target Center. (U.S. Aif Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Young.)

Timberwolves Military Appreciation

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. -Airmen from the 133rd Airlift Wing present a giant flag for the National Anthem during the Minn. TImberwolves' Military Appreciation Night Nov. 9 at the Target Center. (U.S. Aif Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Young.)

Fun run kicks off family day

A five kilometer fun run launched family day for the 133rd Airlift Wing on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012 at the St. Paul Air National Guard base. The Minnesota Airmen and families enjoyed a beautiful late summer day to celebrate most members being home from deployments. Festivities continued through the day, such as a hay ride, archery range, a classic car show and food catered by Fat Lorenzo’s. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Mark Moss/released

Riding on the flightline

The 133rd Airlift Wing held its annual family day Sept. 15, 2012 St. Paul, Minnesota the event was officially kicked off in the Wing’s north hanger by Wing Commander Colonel Greg A. Haase, as he shared some details about the past year of the Wing and its future. Events for children and family members included a fish pond, archery, climbing wall, hay ride, bean bag toss, hammer bell, bouncing room, hay rides, and a home run derby. The static display of one of the Wing’s C-130 “Hercules” cargo aircraft on the flightline always one of the most popular attractions for families to explore. Food was provided free of charge and served by Fat Lorenzo’s of Minneapolis to the Airmen and their families. Air Force by Staff Sgt. Austen Adriaens/released

All systems are go!

The 133rd Airlift Wing held its annual family day Sept. 15, 2012 St. Paul, Minnesota the event was officially kicked off in the Wing’s north hanger by Wing Commander Colonel Greg A. Haase, as he shared some details about the past year of the Wing and its future. Events for children and family members included a fish pond, archery, climbing wall, hay ride, bean bag toss, hammer bell, bouncing room, hay rides, and a home run derby. The static display of one of the Wing’s C-130 “Hercules” cargo aircraft on the flightline always one of the most popular attractions for families to explore. Food was provided free of charge and served by Fat Lorenzo’s of Minneapolis to the Airmen and their families. Air Force by Tech. Sgt. Erik Gudmundson/released

Taking over

The 133rd Airlift Wing held its annual family day Sept. 15, 2012 St. Paul, Minnesota the event was officially kicked off in the Wing’s north hanger by Wing Commander Colonel Greg A. Haase, as he shared some details about the past year of the Wing and its future. Events for children and family members included a fish pond, archery, climbing wall, hay ride, bean bag toss, hammer bell, bouncing room, hay rides, and a home run derby. The static display of one of the Wing’s C-130 “Hercules” cargo aircraft on the flightline always one of the most popular attractions for families to explore. Food was provided free of charge and served by Fat Lorenzo’s of Minneapolis to the Airmen and their families. Air Force by Tech. Sgt. Erik Gudmundson/released

Got prizes?!

The 133rd Airlift Wing held its annual family day Sept. 15, 2012 St. Paul, Minnesota the event was officially kicked off in the Wing’s north hanger by Wing Commander Colonel Greg A. Haase, as he shared some details about the past year of the Wing and its future. Events for children and family members included a fish pond, archery, climbing wall, hay ride, bean bag toss, hammer bell, bouncing room, hay rides, and a home run derby. The static display of one of the Wing’s C-130 “Hercules” cargo aircraft on the flightline always one of the most popular attractions for families to explore. Food was provided free of charge and served by Fat Lorenzo’s of Minneapolis to the Airmen and their families. Air Force by Tech. Sgt. Erik Gudmundson/released

Suiting up for a climb

The 133rd Airlift Wing held its annual family day Sept. 15, 2012 St. Paul, Minnesota the event was officially kicked off in the Wing’s north hanger by Wing Commander Colonel Greg A. Haase, as he shared some details about the past year of the Wing and its future. Events for children and family members included a fish pond, archery, climbing wall, hay ride, bean bag toss, hammer bell, bouncing room, hay rides, and a home run derby. The static display of one of the Wing’s C-130 “Hercules” cargo aircraft on the flightline always one of the most popular attractions for families to explore. Food was provided free of charge and served by Fat Lorenzo’s of Minneapolis to the Airmen and their families. Air Force by Tech. Sgt. Erik Gudmundson/released

AMC Commander recognizes Minnesota Airmen

Gen. Raymond E. Johns Jr., Commander, Air Mobility Command, paid a formal visit to the 133rd Airlift Wing on Aug. 23, 2012, greeted by Col. Greg Haase, 133rd AW Commander. The four-star general presented coins to Senior Airman Sara Beers (left) and Tech. Sgt. Erika Nelson, both of the 109th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron. Other coin recipients include Capt. Kelly Langguth, 109th AES, Senior Master Sgt. Kurt Huver and Master Sgt. Jace Erickson of the 133rd Civil Engineer Squadron, and Tech. Sgt. Ashley Ingvalson of the 133rd Communications Flight. The 133rd AW flies C-130 “Hercules” military cargo aircraft and falls under AMC. Johns, Haase and their staff members spent time touring the base, discussing the facilities, the aircraft and the people of the Minnesota Air National Guard. USAF official photo by Senior Master Sgt. Mark Moss

AMC Commander visits Minnesota

Gen. Raymond E. Johns Jr., Commander, Air Mobility Command, paid a formal visit to the 133rd Airlift Wing on Aug. 23, 2012, arriving at the unit in a C-21 where he was greeted by Col. Greg Haase, 133rd AW Commander. Johns spent time with many Minnesota Airmen, recognizing their service for missions on the base and around the world. The 133rd AW flies C-130 “Hercules” military cargo aircraft and falls under AMC. Johns, Haase and their staff members spent time touring the base, discussing the facilities, the aircraft and the people of the Minnesota Air National Guard. USAF official photo by Senior Master Sgt. Mark Moss

Gen. Martin Dempsey visits Minnesota Airmen and Soldiers

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Martin Dempsey (far right) is greeted at the St. Paul Air National Guard base by Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton (far left), Minnesota Adjutant General, Maj. Gen. Rick Nash, and 133rd Airlift Wing Commander, Col. Greg Haase upon his arrival on Aug. 16, 2012. Dempsey, America’s highest ranking military officer, is in Minnesota to attend a ceremony recognizing the service of Lt. Col. Mark Weber, the Director of Strategic Communication for the Minnesota National Guard. Dempsey is taking the opportunity to attend a town hall for Airmen and Soldiers of the Minnesota National Guard. USAF official photo by Senior Master Sgt. Mark Moss

Gen. Martin Dempsey visits Minnesota Airmen and Soldiers

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Martin Dempsey (far right) is greeted at the St. Paul Air National Guard base by Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton, Minnesota Adjutant General, Maj. Gen. Rick Nash (far left), and 133rd Airlift Wing Commander, Col. Greg Haase upon his arrival on Aug. 16, 2012. Dempsey, America’s highest ranking military officer, is in Minnesota to attend a ceremony recognizing the service of Lt. Col. Mark Weber, the Director of Strategic Communication for the Minnesota National Guard. Dempsey is taking the opportunity to attend a town hall for Airmen and Soldiers of the Minnesota National Guard. USAF official photo by Senior Master Sgt. Mark Moss

Ready for their Airman

A Minnesota Air National Guard C-130 “Hercules” brings home about thirty Airmen from deployment to Southwest Asia on July 13, 2012 to the St. Paul Air Guard base, greeted by enthusiastic family and friends. Two more C-130 flights are scheduled over the next couple of days, each with about another thirty Airmen aboard, redeploying back to the 133rd Airlift Wing. USAF official photo by Tech. Sgt. Erik Gudmundson

133rd Airlift Wing recognizes outstanding achievements

The 133rd Airlift Wing celebrated outstanding achievements during the 2011 Wing Recognition Ceremony Dec. 10, 2011, featuring director of the Air National Guard Lt. Gen. Harry M. Wyatt, III. He joined Maj. Gen. Rick Nash, adjutant general of the Minnesota National Guard, and Col. Greg Haase, commander of the 133rd Airlift Wing in the official party at the ceremony. Over 1,000 Airmen, family and friends gathered in the North Hangar at the St. Paul Air National Guard base to celebrate the Outstanding Airmen of the Year and other award winners from the past twelve months. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Erik Gudmundson

Minnesota launches updated STARBASE facility for students

STARBASE launches a new era in education with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Oct. 17, 2011 at the 133rd Airlift Wing base at the Minneapolis - St. Paul international airport. Elementary students from inner city schools like Farnsworth Aerospace K-8 in St. Paul learn science, technology, engineering and math skills while exploring concepts such as building a colony on Mars. Students enjoy a week at the facility during the school year that includes spending time with Minnesota National Guard Airmen. USAF official photo by Senior Airman Jonathan Young

Arrival of President Obama

MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT –President Barrack Obama says hello to members of the 133rd Airlift Wing and invited guests along with as he arrived here to start a three-day bus tour through Minn., Iowa, and Ill. (USAF official photo by Major Ann Todd)

StandDown reaches out to veterans

Volunteers provide a smile to veterans, many of them homeless, as they check in to StandDown 2011 on Aug. 3, 2011 at the Boy Scout Base Camp in Minneapolis, Minn. The annual event in the Twin Cities metropolitan area provides medical screening and treatment along with other assistance to those in need, all in one location. Medical professionals from the Minnesota Air National Guard worked alongside people from other services and agencies, seeing about 300 people over the two day event. USAF photo by Senior Master Sgt. Mark Moss

StandDown reaches out to veterans

1st Lt. Amy Nordquist, a nurse with the 133rd Medical Group, Minnesota Air National Guard, takes the vital signs of a veteran during StandDown 2011 on Aug. 3, 2011 at the Boy Scout Base Camp in Minneapolis, Minn. The annual event in the Twin Cities metropolitan area provides medical screening and treatment along with other assistance to those in need, all in one location. Twenty medical professionals from the 133rd Airlift Wing worked alongside people from other services and agencies, seeing about 300 people over the two day event. USAF photo by Senior Master Sgt. Mark Moss

Arrival of President Obama

MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT –President Barrack Obama heads to say hello to members of the 133rd Airlift Wing and invited guests along with Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Sen. Al Frankin, Congressman Tim Walz, Congresswoman Betty McCollum, and Gov. Mark Dayton as he arrived here to start a three-day bus tour through Minn., Iowa, and Ill. (USAF official photo by Senior Airman Jonathan Young)

Arrival of President Obama

MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT –Senior Airman Quinn Brophy, a maintenance crew chief with the 133rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, heads back to his post shortly after placing the chalks under the wheels of Air Force One during President Barrack Obama’s arrival here today. Obama arrived here to start a three-day bus tour through Minn., Iowa, and Ill. (USAF official photo by Senior Airman Jonathan Young)

Drill team performs at air expo

On July 16, 2011 the 133rd Airlift Wing in St. Paul, Minn. was full of Airmen, families, and aircraft celebrating the 90th anniversary of its start as the first federally recognized guard flying unit by having an Air Expo. (USAF official photo by Senior Airman Jonathan Young)

Line up for push ups

On July 16, 2011 the 133rd Airlift Wing in St. Paul, Minn. was full of Airmen, families, and aircraft celebrating the 90th anniversary of its start as the first federally recognized guard flying unit by having an Air Expo. (USAF official photo by Tech. Sgt. John Wiggins)

Twins in a KC-135

On July 16, 2011 the 133rd Airlift Wing in St. Paul, Minn. was full of Airmen, families, and aircraft celebrating the 90th anniversary of its start as the first federally recognized guard flying unit by having an Air Expo. (USAF official photo by Senior Airman Kennith Veillon)

A-10 Comes to Minnesota

On July 16, 2011 the 133rd Airlift Wing in St. Paul, Minn. was full of Airmen, families, and aircraft celebrating the 90th anniversary of its start as the first federally recognized guard flying unit by having an Air Expo. (USAF official photo by Senior Airman Kennith Veillon)