April 5, 2023 133rd Contingency Response Team Participates in COPE NORTH Three members from the Minnesota Air National Guard’s 133rd Contingency Response Team traveled to the West Pacific to support an exercise called COPE NORTH. COPE NORTH is an annual multinational exercise where units conduct an Air Base Opening of remote landing zones on the islands throughout the
April 5, 2023 Transporting Propeller Hub and Blade Assemblies Last year, during an engine run check, maintenance personnel discovered a leak on one of their C-130H Hercules propellers. After further inspection, more cracks were found, and the U.S. Air Force issued a time compliance technical order (TCTO) which grounded the C-130H fleet utilizing four-bladed
March 29, 2023 Surviving the Canadian Arctic It’s negative 57.1 degrees Fahrenheit as the Canadian Air Operations Survival class prepares to head to the field for a five-day, four-night exercise. Two members of the Minnesota Air National Guard’s 133rd Contingency Response Team (CRT) flew to Resolute Bay, Canada, to train with the Canadian
March 13, 2023 Educators Learning About the 133rd Airlift Wing U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 133rd Airlift Wing talk to educators in St. Paul, Minn., March 12, 2023. Educators from local high schools attend the 133rd Airlift Wing 101, where they learn about the mission and opportunities the guard can provide. Throughout their visit, educators toured different
March 6, 2023 Another Feather in the Cap In December, U.S. Air Force Maj. Charlie Moore graduated from the C-130 Weapons Instructor course. He is the fifth member of the 133rd Airlift Wing to earn the “Weapons Officer” title.
March 5, 2023 Operation Snowbird 2023 U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 133rd Airlift Wing traveled to Yuma, Ariz., to complete training. Operation Snowbird, a training exercise, enhances the Wing’s ability to deploy, execute and sustain rapid global mobility around the world.
March 4, 2023 133rd Airlift Wing Change of Command U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 133rd Airlift Wing, along with friends and family of U.S. Air Force Col's. Jesse Carlson and James Cleet gather for a change of command ceremony in St. Paul, Minn., March 4, 2023.
March 4, 2023 Colonel Cleet’s Promotion to Brigadier General U.S. Air Force Brig. Col. James Cleet’s was promoted as brigadier general in St. Paul, Minn., March 4, 2023. Cleet is promoted to the rank of brigadier general and will serve as Deputy J3 U.S. Europe Command.
Feb. 13, 2023 Wing Commander's Final Flight U.S. Air Force Col. James Cleet, 133rd Airlift Wing commander, completes his final C-130 Hercules flight in St. Paul, Minn., Feb. 13, 2023. The fini-flight is a time-honored aviation tradition marking the end of Cleet’s flying status.
Jan. 8, 2023 Modern-Day Minuteman Makes History: First Air National Guard Flight Nurse Receives Distinguished Flying Cross Medal Maj. Katie Lunning made history as the first Air National Guard Flight Nurse to be presented the Distinguished Flying Cross Medal, in front of family, friends, and members of the 133 Airlift Wing in St. Paul, Minnesota, Jan 7.