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Weather Flight conducts joint field training

Technical Sergeant Craig Von Holton from the 208th Weather Flight of the Minnesota Air National Guard, uses a Kestral weather meter to obtain wind speed during a field training exercise at William O’Brien State Park Apr. 13, 2012. Sixteen members of the 208th along with three U.S. Marines from the Marine Wing Support Squadron 471 US Naval- Marine Corps Reserve Readiness Center Minneapolis are taking part in a field training exercise. USAF photo by Tech. Sgt. Erik Gudmundson

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Weather Flight conducts joint field training

Lance Corporal Tyler Nielson from Marine Wing Support Squadron 471 US Naval- Marine Corps Reserve Readiness Center aims a light while setting up a camp site at William O’Brien Sate Park on the St. Croix River in Minnesota Apr. 13, 2012. Sixteen members of the 208th Weather Flight of the Minnesota Air National Guard, along with three U.S. Marines from the Marine Wing Support Squadron 471 US Naval- Marine Corps Reserve Readiness Center Minneapolis are taking part in a field training exercise. USAF photo by Tech. Sgt. Erik Gudmundson

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Weather Flight conducts joint field training

Senior Airman Robert T. Zweber, 208th Weather Flight of the Minnesota Air National Guard, pounds stakes into the ground to hold down a lightning detector at William O’Brien State Park Apr. 13, 2012. Sixteen members of the 208th along with three U.S. Marines from the Marine Wing Support Squadron 471 US Naval- Marine Corps Reserve Readiness Center Minneapolis are taking part in a field training exercise. USAF photo by Tech. Sgt. Erik Gudmundson

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Loadmaster checks engines as they start up for launch

A 133rd Airlift Wing loadmaster launches a C-130 H3 “Hercules” in the darkness of the early morning, seen through a night vision lens on Mar. 11, 2012. Over thirty members of the 133rd Airlift Wing launched before dawn from the Minneapolis – St. Paul international airport. USAF official photo by Tech. Sgt. Erik Gudmundson

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One more check on her phone before takeoff

Seen through a night vision lens in the dark cargo area aboard a 133rd Airlift Wing C-130 “Hercules,” an Airman takes a last check on her phone prior to deploying to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom on Mar. 11, 2012. Over thirty members of the 133rd Airlift Wing launched before dawn from the Minneapolis – St. Paul international airport. USAF official photo by Tech. Sgt. Erik Gudmundson

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Early morning launch to Afghanistan

In the early morning darkness of Mar. 11, 2012 a Minnesota Air National Guard C-130 H3 “Hercules” cargo aircraft taxis towards the Minneapolis – St. Paul international runway with all four engines turning. Over 30 Airmen of the 133rd Airlift Wing deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom on Mar. 11, 2012. USAF official photo by Tech. Sgt. Erik Gudmundson

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Radio check before launch

A C-130 H3 pilot with the 133rd Airlift Wing programs radios in the cargo area of a “Hercules” prior to takeoff. Over thirty Minnesota Air National Guard members deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom on Mar. 11, 2012, from the Air Guard base at the Minneapolis – St. Paul international airport. USAF official photo by Tech. Sgt. Erik Gudmundson

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General wishes Airmen well on their deployment

Minnesota National Guard Adjutant General, Maj. Gen. Rick Nash, and Col. Greg Haase, commander of the 133rd Airlift Wing take turns shaking hands with Airman of the 133rd Airlift Wing as they deploy to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom Mar. 11, 2012. About thirty Airmen departed in the early morning from the St. Paul Air National Guard base at the Minneapolis – St. Paul international airport. USAF official photo by Tech. Sgt. Erik Gudmundson

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Families watch takeoff to Afghanistan

Family members watch a C-130 H3 “Hercules” take off with about 30 Minnesota Air National Guard Airmen to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom on March 9, 2012 at the St. Paul Air National Guard base. USAF official photo by Senior Master Sgt. Mark Moss

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A cool morning walk to a C-130 going to Afghanistan

An Airman from the Minnesota Air National Guard walks in the cold early morning hours towards a waiting C-130 H3 “Hercules” that will take him and about 30 others to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom on March 9, 2012 at the St. Paul Air National Guard base. USAF official photo by Senior Master Sgt. Mark Moss

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A send-off with a salute to Southwest Asia

A crew chief salutes as a Minnesota Air National Guard C-130 H3 “Hercules” launches to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom on March 9, 2012 at the St. Paul Air National Guard base. USAF official photo by Senior Airman Jonathan Young

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Moon lights the path to awaiting C-130

Airmen from the 133rd Airlift Wing, Minnesota Air National Guard, walk with the moon overhead in the early morning hours of March 9, 2012 towards a waiting C-130 H3 “Hercules” that will transport them and about 30 others to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom at the St. Paul Air National Guard base. USAF official photo by Senior Airman Jonathan Young

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The adjutant general is briefed on the launch to Afghanistan

Minnesota Adjutant General, Maj. Gen. Rick Nash (right) is briefed on the flight deck of a the C-130 H3 “Hercules” by Col. Greg Haase (left), 133rd Airlift Wing commander, as the crew runs through preflight checks and prepares to launch the second chalk of the deployment to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom on March 9, 2012 at the St. Paul Air National Guard base. USAF official photo by Senior Airman Jonathan Young

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Sendoff to Southwest Asia

Airmen from the Minnesota Air National Guard climb aboard a C-130 H3 “Hercules” as their friends and co-workers line up for their launch to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom on March 7, 2012 at the St. Paul Air National Guard base. USAF official photo by Senior Airman Jonathan Young

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Family time before launch

A Minnesota Air National Guard family spends a few moments together on March 7, 2012 just before the Airman boards his flight on a C-130 H3 “Hercules” and launches from the St. Paul Air National Guard base to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. USAF official photo by Senior Airman Jonathan Young

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Aviators share information before launch

Minnesota Air National Guard officers share information just before a C-130 H3 “Hercules” prepares to launch to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom on March 7, 2012 at the St. Paul Air National Guard base. USAF official photo by Senior Airman Jonathan Young

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Hercules

A C-130 Hercules from the 109th Airlift Squadron, Minneapolis Air National Guard, arrives Feb. 22, 2012, to Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D. The arrival of the aircraft allowed Airmen from the 319th Logistics Readiness Squadron to take part in training scenarios designed to help them develop their skills and gain more experience on correctly loading and unloading cargo on and off live aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Xavier Navarro)

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Winter arrives in Minnesota but, the mission continues

Senior Airman Michael Swenson 133rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron seated in a deicing truck uses hot air to remove the snow from the tail of a C-130 “Hercules” on the ramp of the Minnesota Air National Guard Base Jan, 23, 2012 in St Paul, Minnesota. The deicing truck provides a high pressure stream of hot air to remove the ice/snow buildup on the aircraft, similar to a leaf blower allowing the use of less deicing fluid. USAF official photo by Tech. Sgt. Erik Gudmundson

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Winter arrives in Minnesota but, the mission continues

Senior Airman Michael Swenson 133rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron seated in a deicing truck uses hot air to remove the snow from the tail of a C-130 “Hercules” on the ramp of the Minnesota Air National Guard Base Jan, 23, 2012 in St Paul, Minnesota. The deicing truck provides a high pressure stream of hot air to remove the ice/snow buildup on the aircraft, similar to a leaf blower allowing the use of less deicing fluid. USAF official photo by Tech. Sgt. Erik Gudmundson

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Winter arrives in Minnesota but, the mission continues

Senior Airman Michael Swenson 133rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron seated in a deicing truck uses hot air to remove the snow from the tail of a C-130 “Hercules” on the ramp of the Minnesota Air National Guard Base Jan, 23, 2012 in St Paul, Minnesota. The deicing truck provides a high pressure stream of hot air to remove the ice/snow buildup on the aircraft, similar to a leaf blower allowing the use of less deicing fluid. USAF official photo by Tech. Sgt. Erik Gudmundson

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