South Dakota National Guard leader urges community support for new fighter jets in Sioux Falls

By: John Hult

Outlets: South Dakota Searchlight

Published: September 28, 2026

Words: 1,016

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 3 days ago

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SIOUX FALLS – The adjutant general of the South Dakota National Guard encouraged business leaders in Sioux Falls to make a “full-throated” case for bringing newer Air Force jets to the city.

The South Dakota Air National Guard’s 114th Fighter Wing is located at Joe Foss Field, near the Sioux Falls Regional Airport. There are 450 full-time and 650 part-time staff stationed there, maintaining and operating a squadron of 18 permanently assigned aircraft.

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