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Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport Air Reserve Station is located in the Twin Cities metro area and is home to the "Global Vikings" who fly the C-130 Hercules aircraft. The 934th Airlift Wing employs more than 1,300 Reservists of which about 250 are full-time.

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Where will the USAF Thunderbirds be appearing this year?

For a complete list of appearances, please visit the USAF Thunderbirds website at:
http://afthunderbirds.com/site/

I am interested in getting in contact with a buddy I used to be stationed with. Can you help?

Individuals who are trying to contact current or former members of the Air Force are encouraged to contact the World Wide Locator service located at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas. The website is:  
http://www.afpc.af.mil/library/airforcelocator.asp

How can I find a list of Air Force bases, both overseas and stateside?

Each January Airman magazine, the official publication of the United States Air Force, publishes the year in review which contains a listing of Air Force Bases. The year in review can be found at: https://www.airforce.com/lifestyle/locations
 Air Force Song

I need to obtain the words to the Air Force song. Can you help me?

The words to the Air Force Song can be found at the following web site: 

http://www2.acc.af.mil/music/afsongs/lyrics.html 

 Base Exchange

Does Minneapolis-St. Paul Internation Airport Air Reserve Station have a Base Exchange?

Minneapolis-St. Paul Internation AirportAir Reserve Station has a small Base Exchange located on base. The telephone number is (612) 726-9023.
 Driving directions

How do I get to the base from 494 east?

Take 77 North to 62 East. Exit 34th Ave. Follow the U.S. Air Force signs to the front gate. From the front gate proceed down Military Highway past Earhart Ave. North Country Lodge will be on the left across from the headquarters flag pole.

 

How do I get to the base from 494 west?

Coming from 494 West: Take 77 North to 62 East, exit 34th Ave. Follow the U.S. Air Force signs to the front gate. From the front gate proceed down Military Highway past Earhart Ave. North Country Lodge will be on the left across from the headquarters flag pole.

 

How do I get to the base from 94 east?

94 East turns into 494 East to 77 North to 62 East. Exit 34th Ave. Follow the U.S. Air Force signs to the front gate. From the front gate proceed down Military Highway past Earhart Ave. North Country Lodge will be on the left across from the headquarters flag pole. 

 

How do I get to the base from I 35 south?

Take 494 West to 77 North to 62 East. Exit 34th Ave. Follow the U.S. Air Force signs to the front gate. From the front gate proceed down Military Highway past Earhart Ave. North Country Lodge will be on the left across from the headquarters flag pole.

 

How do I get to the base from I-35 north?

Take 35 W to 62 East. Exit 34th Ave. Follow the U.S. Air Force signs to the front gate. From the front gate proceed down Military Highway past Earhart Ave. North Country Lodge will be on the left across from the headquarters flag pole.

 

How do I get to the base from the Airport?

Get on Highway 5 to St. Paul. Get on Hwy 55 West toward Minneapolis. Hwy 55 will split into Hwy 62. Take Hwy 62 West, take the 34th Ave exit, follow the U.S. Air Force signs to the front gate. From the fron t gate proceed down Military Highway past Earhart Ave. north Country Lodge will be on the laft across from the headquarters flag pole.
 Family Support
Does the 934th have any programs to assist family members of military personnel?

The 934th has a full-time Family Readiness Support Center. While operated by the Air Force Reserve Command, the center is available to assist military dependents, regardless of branch of service. The toll-free number to the center is 1-800-234-6911. 

 

Family Readiness Newsletter

 Freedom of Information Act

How can I file a Freedom of Information Act request?

Contact the office below at the 934th Airlift Wing

934thAirlift Wing Freedom of Information Act/ Privacy Act Office
934 CF/SCOK
760 Military Highway Minneapolis, MN 55450
Phone: (612) 713-1026 Fax: (612) 713-1252

More information available at the AF FOIA website www.foia.af.mil
 ID Cards

Where do I go to get a military or dependent ID card?

Military and dependent ID cards are available in building 852. Phone 612-713-1085 for more information.
 Join the Air Force Reserve

How can I join the Air Force Reserve?

The first step in becomming a member of the Air Force Reserve is to contact a recruiter. The Twin Cities area recruiters are located at:

760 Military Highway
Bldg. 729, Room 213
Minneapolis IAP ARS, MN
55450 
(612) 713-1457

Or call the Air Force Reserve Recruiting Hotline: (800) 257-1212
 Obtaining Military Memorabilia

Where can I obtain military memoribila such as patches, stickers, uniform items, coffee mugs, etc.

Minneapolis St. Paul Internationa Airport ARS is not able to provide patches, uniform items, and other forms of military memorabilia. However, several private companies exist to meet your needs. The following list does not constitute endorsement. 

Grissom Air Museum Gift Shop 
U.S. Highway 31 
Peru IN 
Phone: (765) 689-8011 

8th Air Force Museum Gift Shop 
800 Spring Street 
Suite 203 
Shreveport LA 71101 
Phone: (318) 752-0055 

Action Embroidery Corporation 
1325 W Brooks Street 
Ontario CA 91762 
Phone: (909) 983-1359 

Air Force Museum Foundation, Inc. 
P.O. Box 33624 
Wright-Patterson AFB OH 45433 
Phone: (937) 258-1218 

Battle Zone Ltd 
PO Box 266 
Towaca NJ 07082 
Fax: (201) 402-7226 

Ken Nolan, Inc. 
16901 Milliken P.O. Box C-19555 
Irvine CA 92713 
Phone: (714) 863-1531 

Marketing Dynamics Inc. 
19717 Mayhill Terrace 
Gaithersburg, MD 20879 
Phone: (301) 670-0884 Fax: (301) 990-3646 
 Space "A" Flights

I'm a military retiree and want to find out about Space "A" flight availability. How can I do this?

for information on Space "A" flights, please contact Base Operations at (612) 713-1741.
 Speakers Bureau

I am interested in having a speaker from the Air Force Reserve visit my civic group. Is this possible?

Minneapolis St. Paul International Airport ARB has a very active speakers bureau which provides speakers and special programs to civic and community organizaitons. Individuals interested in having a member of Minneapolis St. Paul ARS visit their group should submit a speaker request form to the 934th Public Affairs office.  Speaker request forms are available here: http://www.minneapolis.afrc.af.mil/Portals/136/documents/Home/AFD-100913-039.pdf?ver=2016-03-17-093043-033
 USAF Aerial Support

I am interested in obtaining military aircraft for a civilian airshow. What do I need to do?

For information on obtaining military aircraft for civilian airshows or other community events, please visit the USAF Aerial Events Support web site at: 

http://www.airshows.pa.hq.af.mil/