U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons from the 114th Fighter Wing fly over Huset’s Speedway during the High Bank Nationals in Brandon, S.D., June 21, 2025. The appearance marked the wing’s first sprint-car race flyover in recent memory. (U.S. Air National Guard video reel by Master Sgt. Luke Olson)
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.
