109th AES

The 109th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron (AES) is a unit of the Minnesota Air National Guard, assigned to the 133rd Airlift Wing at Minneapolis–St. Paul Joint Air Reserve Station. Established in 1961, the 109th AES provides rapid aeromedical evacuation capabilities, transporting wounded or ill personnel from combat zones and disaster areas to medical facilities. The squadron has supported numerous operations, including Operations Desert Storm, Enduring Freedom, and Iraqi Freedom, earning recognition for its professionalism and lifesaving missions. Through decades of service, the 109th AES has demonstrated adaptability and excellence in both domestic and international humanitarian and combat missions.