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  • Life Saving, Troop Leading, First Sergeant

    By definition, a hero is a person of distinguished courage or ability, admired for their brave deeds and noble qualities. Most people have a hero they follow, whether it is an Olympic athlete or a rockstar. Most can quickly rattle off someone they admire or aspire to be.However, most people wouldn't name the person sitting next to them during their
  • U.S. Air Force Airmen of the 133rd Airlift Wing and their families participate in Family Day activities in St. Paul, Minn., Aug. 16, 2014. Family Day is an event that recognizes the sacrifice and dedication of family members of the 133rd Airlift Wing. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Airman Kennith C. Veillon/Released)

    Airmen, Family and Friends Bond at Family Day

    St. Paul, Minnesota- U.S. Air Force Airmen and their families take part in the 133rd Airlift Wing's Family Day activities in St. Paul, Minn., Aug. 16, 2014. Family Day is an annual event that recognizes the families and thanks them for their support to the Airmen.For some of Airmen and their families, their morning began with the Family Day 5K.
  • Hamlar was promoted to Brigadier General, Monday, August 18, at the Minnesota History Center in St. Paul, Minnesota. Hamlar is the first African American to achieve the rank of Brigadier General in the Minnesota National Guard.

    Minnesota National Guard promotes its first African American General

    For the family of Brig. Gen. David Hamlar Jr., promotion ceremonies have been a normal event throughout his career. However, his most recent ceremony is different because of the special significance pinning the star on his shoulder means to the Minnesota National Guard. Hamlar was promoted to Brigadier General, Monday, August 18, at the Minnesota

  • Veteran Stand Down

    The Annual Veteran Stand Down took place August 5th and 6th. The Boy Scout Base Camp on Ft. Snelling, Minn. was transformed into a make-shift medical clinic for any veteran to receive basic health care screenings. More than a thousand veterans attended the event, with nearly 150 more attendees coming to the stand-down than last year. Between this

  • Multi-Agency Active Shooter Training at 133rd Airlift Wing

    Situations involving active shooters are unfortunately occurring at a greater frequency nationwide. Recent cases of active shooter incidents at military facilities, such as Fort Hood and the Washington Navy Yard, reiterate the importance of cooperation between local law enforcement agencies and military personnel. Minnesota is not immune to this
  • U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 133rd and 148th Civil Engineering Squadron and 219th Red Horse Squadron in partnership with the Croatian Army unload school supplies at an elementary school in Ogulin, Croatia, July 3, 2014. The school supplies were donated from school closures in Germany, base closures at U.S. Army installations in Europe and other various locations. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Austen Adriaens/Released)

    A School in Need

    Most elementary students around the U.S. have the opportunity of attending schools that can offer them desks to sit in and a foundation that can house them. One elementary school in Croatia needed a little help and Airmen from the Minnesota and Montana Air National Guard, along with the Croatian Army, were able to offer their services. U.S. Air
  • Strong Bonds is professionally created program by civilians that have been adapted for the relationship styles and requirements military members have. Strong Bonds the umbrella program that supports many other workshops for married couples, families and singles. The 133rd Airlift Wing will have Strong Bonds for families and singles later this year. (U.S. Air National Guard Photo by 133rd Airlift Wing Chaplain Staff/Released)

    Strong Bonds for Couples

    Strong Bonds is a weekend retreat for military couples to reconnect and focus on their marriage. Recently, for the members of the 133rd Airlift Wing, the two night getaway was held at Cragun's Resort in Brainerd, Minn. The workshop addresses issues like problem solving, communication styles, friendship in a marriage and relaxation styles.The
  • Chief Master Sgt. James Hotaling, Command Chief of the Air National Guard, asks Airmen 1st Class April Lackas questions about her experience in the Air Force in St. Paul Minn., Apr. 12, 2014. Chief Hotaling selected Airmen Lackas because she was the newest Airmen amongst the group. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Austen Adriaens/Released)

    Chief Hotaling Visits 133AW

    Many distinguished visitors pass through the hallways of the 133rd Airlift Wing and a recent visitor proved to be no exception. Chief Master Sergeant James W. Hotaling is the eleventh Command Chief Master Sergeant, Air National Guard. He represents the highest level of enlisted leadership for the Air National Guard.During the April Unit Training
  • Master Sgt. Crystal Galloway, center, goes over Individual Training Records with Airman 1st Class Peter Robey and Airman 1st Class John Schonebaum in St. Paul, Minn., May 6, 2014. Galloway is the Unit Training Manager and is responsible for keeping track of the training records for the 133rd Maintenance Group. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Amy M. Lovgren/Released)

    Above and Beyond

    Master Sgt. Crystal Galloway, 133rd Maintenance Operations Flight, was selected to represent the 133rd Airlift Wing at the state level as the Outstanding Airman of the Year in the category of Senior Non-commissioned Officer in St. Paul, Minn., Apr. 13, 2014.   Each year, squadrons from 133rd Airlift Wing submit an Outstanding Airman of the Year
  • Off into the distance, Airmen from the 109th Airlift Squadron and 96th Airlift Squadron fly in formation in St. Paul, Minn., Mar. 14, 2014. The Airmen participated in an eight-ship C-130 Hercules interfly training mission. This training was a unique opportunity for both squadrons to share C-130 tactics and techniques in adverse weather conditions and wearing night-vision goggles in a low-level flying environment. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Amy M. Lovgren/Released)

    The Gophers and the Flying Vikings conduct eight-ship interfly

    133rd Airlift Wing "Gophers" participated in an eight-ship C-130 Hercules interfly training mission with the 934th Airlift Wing "Flying Vikings" in St. Paul, Minn., Mar. 14, 2014. An interfly mission happens when two or more Wings or different types of aircraft fly together.   "It is not often that we have this many aircraft available for
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