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  • Building Relationship: The Key to Success

    Building relationships with organizations outside of your own can be challenging, but it is an important step in reaching a common goal. For four days, nine Production Assistance Team (PAT) members started building the foundation of a new relationship with three organizations at the 133rd Airlift

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Wingman Day 2022

    This year’s Wingman Day started with a relay race consisting of the teams from each group. After the race was complete, the Airmen attended different sessions held around the base that focused on the five pillars of resiliency.

  • Trick-or-Treating at the 133rd Airlift Wing

    U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 133rd Airlift Wing handed out candy during a Halloween parade in St. Paul., Oct. 16, 2022. The Halloween parade created a fun and safe environment for Airmen and their families to celebrate Halloween.