Video created in order to review the 114th Fighter Wing’s previous year’s events in light of the upcoming year at Joe Foss Field, South Dakota Nov. 13, 2024. During the year 2024, the 114th Fighter Wing participated in multiple training exercises, morale events, and conferences. (U.S. Air National Guard video by Airman 1st Class Kyle St. Pierre)
More than 60 commanders and senior leaders from 31 states and Guam attended the Air National Guard Commander Leadership Course from Sept. 16-20, 2024. The course, an ANG senior leader initiative, led by Brig. Gen. Troy Havener, Chief of Staff, South Dakota Air National Guard, focused on equipping leaders to command effectively during times of competition, crisis, and conflict. The CLC 24-2 included more than 35 speakers.
42 South Dakota Army and 12 South Dakota Air National Guardsmen competed side-by-side in the State Enlisted Leader’s Indoor Marksmanship Competition at Joe Foss Field, South Dakota, Jan. 26-27, 2024.
Members of the 114th Fighter Wing deployed to northern Germany to participate in exercise Air Defender 2023 (AD23), which took place June 12-23, 2023.
Exercise AD23 is the largest Air Force deployment exercise since the NATO alliance was formed in 1949. The German-led exercise included more than 10,000 participants and 200 aircraft from 25 NATO and partner nations, all coming together to strengthen vital relationships across the globe,...
