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  • Wing welcomes new command chief

    The 133rd Airlift Wing changed command chiefs on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011 in the south hanger of the Air National Guard base here. Chief Master Sgt. David Speich, 133rd Civil Engineer Squadron, relinquished his authority after three and half years to Chief Master Sgt. Paul Kessler, 133rd

  • Minnesota Airmen honor Dover's heroes

    A pair of dedicated Minnesota Airmen deployed to the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, on their own initiative, built a table recently which will be used for the ironing and folding of the American flag.The flags prepped on the table will be draped over caskets carrying fellow

  • 133rd AW Hosts Air Force One - Twice

    Air Force One brought President Barack Obama to the ramp of the 133rd Airlift Wing on August 30, 2011, only two weeks since his last visit to the Minneapolis - St. Paul area and the Minnesota Air National Guard base at the airport. The presidential visits were for a three state bus tour on August 15

  • 133AW welcomes President

    The Commander-in-Chief received a warm Minnesota welcome upon his arrival at the 133rd Airlift Wing. President Barrack Obama came to Minnesota as part of an economic-themed bus tour to discuss unemployment and the strengthening of the middle class. According to the White House he wants to hear from

  • 2011 Veterans' Stand down

    Professionals from the 133 Airlift Wing Medical Group and the 109th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron participated in the annual Veterans' Stand Down event at the Boy Scout Base Camp at Fort Snelling Aug 2-3. The event was sponsored by the Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans. There were over 60

  • Air Expo very successful

    "Thank you, Minnesota, for celebrating with us at our Air Expo," says Col. Greg Haase, commander of the 133rd Airlift Wing. The 90th Anniversary celebration on Saturday, July 16 for the Minnesota Air National Guard was declared a success by Haase.About fourteen thousand people came to the air base

  • Air Expo Ready for the Public!

    Preparations are complete for the 133rd Airlift Wing's 90th Anniversary Air Expo, open to the public from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, July 16 at the St. Paul-based Air National Guard base on the Fort Snelling side of the international airport. It includes performances by the U.S. Special Operations

  • Wing dedicates new de-icing pad, an important environmental step

    The St. Paul-based 133rd Airlift Wing of the Minnesota Air National Guard hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for their new aircraft de-icing pad on June 30, 2011. Minnesota's Fifth District Congressman Keith Ellison joined the 133rd AW for the ceremony.Rep. Ellison recognized the service of the men

  • 133rd Aircrew refresh in the St. Croix River

    More than 60 members from the 133rd Airlift Wing's 109th Airlift Squadron and the 109th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron out of Saint Paul, Minn. conducted aircrew survival training on June 11, 2011 at Afton State Park in Afton, Minn. Aircrew members receive refresher training every three years to

  • 133rd Airlift Wing announces Air Expo this summer

    The 133rd Airlift Wing of the Minnesota Air National Guard ishosting an Air Expo on Saturday, July 16th, 2011, to celebrate its 90thanniversary. This special event is open to the public, free of charge andwill be held at the 133rd Airlift Wing, located on the north side of theMinneapolis - Saint