133rd Airlift Wing

The most recent appropriations for the Department of War expired at 11:59 p.m. EST on September 30, 2025. Military personnel will continue in a normal duty status without pay until such time as a continuing resolution or appropriations are passed by Congress and signed into law.

As @133rdAW Airmen were moments from embarking on a three-month deployment, volunteer and Navy Veteran Ken Gibson went limp, falling against a desk due to a heart attack. Without hesitation, two Airmen jumped into action to save his life. 🔗ngpa.us/29054

Anytime, Anywhere 🥶📞 Communications Airmen with @148FW and @133rdAW demonstrated their ability to operate even in the coldest environments by setting up and troubleshooting equipment near Grand Marais, Minn.

“This drone completely changes every single thing that we do.” By becoming certified drone operators, @133rdAW Defenders have enhanced their capabilities in domestic response, hurricane relief, infantry training, active shooters and more. 🔗ngpa.us/27813

The @133rdAW's Security Forces Squadron became the first @NationalGuard unit to certify on the Skydio X2D drone in November. nationalguard.mil/News/Article-V…

This flyover ahead of AL Wild Card Game 1 🤩 📺 Blue Jays-Twins now on ESPN

Two Minnesota with the @133rdAW joined the 109th Airlift Wing’s Polar Camp Skiway Team in establishing a 6,000-foot ski landing area for the LC-130 Hercules during exercise Guerrier Nordique 2023. ❄️🔗ngpa.us/26918

Four @AirNatlGuard locations were chosen for C-130H to C-130J upgrades: @CTNationalGuard @133rdAW @the182AW and the 120th Airlift Wing Read more here: af.mil/News/Article-D…

Maj. Katie Lunning and her family visited NGAUS and the National Guard Memorial Museum, July 21. She made history as the first Air National Guard flight nurse to be presented the Distinguished Flying Cross. Learn more about her story here: nationalguard.mil/News/Article/3… @133rdAW

Running on adrenaline and into the face of imminent danger, she repeated her mantra, “Scary stuff we can’t control.” Click the link below to read Maj. Katie Lunning's heroic story. rb.gy/mpl4n5

The @133rdAW Lloyd Young is a junior accounting major at St. John's University and participates on both the cross country and track teams. Learn more about his story below! bit.ly/3tu6WK2

During a @133rdAW Family Day weekend, Airmen and their families dressed up for a Halloween parade where candy was handed out across numerous spook-tacular sections! Be sure to have a safe night with your friends and family this Halloween!

The Freedom Award is the highest honor the Department of Defense gives to employers for supporting National Guard and Reserve employees. For those interested in nominated their employer, visit FreedomAward.mil. Be sure to get your nominations in by Dec. 31, 2022!

Members from the 133rd Airlift Wing accepted the Curtis N. "Rusty" Metcalf Trophy. It is presented to the airlift or air refueling wing which demonstrated the highest standards of mission accomplishment. @MNNationalGuard @AirNatlGuard

Today, we celebrate a very special woman. Brig. Gen. Sandy Best was the first female general officer in the Minnesota National Guard and after 38 years of dedicated service, she will retire today. Please help us in celebrating her service by sharing a memory or photo with her!

Medical Airmen from the @133rdAW hosted members of the Nigerian Armed Forces' medical leadership team to conduct training on providing medical care while onboard a C-130 Hercules. 🇺🇸🤝🇳🇬 📎ow.ly/OHTu50KkksA

Members of the Nigerien armed forces’ medical leadership team visited the 133rd Medical Group & 109th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron to learn about the medical capabilities while on board a C-130 Hercules. 133aw.ang.af.mil/News/Article-D… @133rdAW | @innationalguard | @NationalGuard

Check out our @133rdAW Civil Engineer (CE) squadron who have been hard at work to restore historical facilities at Tama Recreation Camp, Tama, Japan as part of their annual training!

We had the privilege to host a visit from Senior Enlisted Advisor Tony L. Whitehead, senior enlisted advisor to the chief of The National Guard Bureau as he checked in with Airmen from the 133rd Airlift Wing. Thanks for the visit, SEA Whitehead!

@usairforce Airmen load a C-17 that is part of a Denton Humanitarian Assistance Program mission; a @DeptofDefense program that moves humanitarian cargo donated by the U.S.-based Non-Governmental Organizations to developing nations. @133rdAW @AirNatlGuard @TeamCharleston