News

prev next

June 23, 2013
Combat Survival Training sets up Airmen for Success

More than 45 Airmen from the 133rd Airlift Wing, 109th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron and the 109th Airlift Squadron took part in combat and water survival training at the Arden Hills Army Training Site (AHATS), here June 16-19, 2013.This year's three day training consisted of classroom
May 21, 2013
An Airman from the 133rd Airlift Wing helps rescue a young girl in his civilian job

Senior Master Sgt. Mike Tracy, a load master with the 109th Airlift Squadron here, helped rescue a young girl from a burning building while on duty as a Minneapolis firefighter, May 10, 2013.Tracy and his Captain Mike Hess from Station Four rushed into the burning duplex to locate a missing
April 21, 2013
"Cultivating Culture," this year's 133rd Airlift Wing's Military Ball

More than 450 military members, retirees, and their guests gathered at the Crowne Plaza to join in this year's festivities at 133rd Airlift Wing's Military Ball, April 20, 2013.The theme of the evening, "Cultivating Culture," marked the Wing's accomplishments and saluted those who are serving, gave
April 11, 2013
The 133rd’s Outstanding Airman of the Year are recognized at the Air Force Association’s Annual Awards Dinner

04/05/2013- ST.PAUL, Minn.- More than 150 Airmen, students, family members, and friends gathered at the Town and Country Club to honor the award recipients at this year's Air Force Association's Awards Dinner.The Air Force Association (AFA) is a non-profit, independent, professional military and
March 19, 2013
Chief Master Sgt. Ricci's Last Flight

Over 30 Airmen gathered outside of the Composite Ops./Aeromed building here, to watch as Chief Master Sgt. Jim Ricci, the loadmaster supervisor for the 109th Airlift Squadron took his last flight before retirement, Mar. 16, 2013.The Airmen cheered and clapped as Ricci disembarked from the C-130
Feb. 23, 2013
Medical Group and Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron both change commanders

Members of the 133rd Airlift Wing and other distinguished guests gathered at the Air Guard base in St. Paul today as a change of command took place for both the 109th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron and 133rd Medical Group.Lt. Col. Penny Hodges-Goetz, outgoing commander of the 109th AES, earned the
Dec. 9, 2012
"Home for the Holidays": 133rd Airlift Wing recognizes outstanding achievements

The 133rd Airlift Wing held its annual Wing awards ceremony in 2012 in the north hanger Dec. 8, celebrating the accomplishments, deployments and great work the Wing has done. The event featured distinguished guests such as Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Gov. Mark Dayton, and the Adjutant General of the
Nov. 21, 2012
Wing selects outstanding airmen of the year

The 133rd Airlift Wing recently selected its Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2012. The Airmen were nominated by their superiors and selected after leadership reviewed their accomplishments.Chief Master Sgt. Paul Kessler, the command chief of the 133AW, said that this year's class all shared some
Nov. 6, 2012
Minnesota Air Guard responds to Superstorm Sandy

At the direction of the Air National Guard Catastrophic Action Team and Air Mobility Command, two Minnesota Air National Guard C-130 H3 "Hercules" cargo aircraft and 14 Airmen are supporting recovery efforts following Superstorm Sandy devastation. "Your citizen-airmen are always ready to support our
Oct. 17, 2012
Cyber warriors become pioneers as Minnesota Airmen join the Kentucky Air Guard

In an innovative move designed to meet the challenge of changing times, two Minnesota Airmen transferred to the Kentucky Air National Guard on Oct. 13, 2012 and became part of a unit designed to counter threats to the cyber domain. Master Sgt. Michael Wollenzien of the 133rd Communications Flight