Minnesota Air National Guard

The Minnesota Air National Guard was established in 1921 with the formation of the 109th Observation Squadron, making it one of the oldest National Guard air units in the United States. Throughout its history, the Minnesota Air National Guard has participated in major conflicts, including World War II, the Korean War, and operations in the Middle East such as Desert Storm and Operation Enduring Freedom. The unit provides both federal and state missions, supporting homeland defense, disaster response, and overseas combat deployments. Headquartered at the Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport and Duluth Air National Guard Base, its primary units are the 133rd Airlift Wing and the 148th Fighter Wing.