A History of the 109th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron: Publication

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2021 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$8,217
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
Minnesota Air National Guard Historical Foundation
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
In Progress
Start Date
October 2020
End Date
October 2021
Activity Type
Grants/Contracts
Counties Affected
Statewide
Statewide
Project Details

Book cover, The Best Care in the Air- The Complete History of the 109th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron-Minnesota Air National GuardThis grant helped fund the editing and publishing of a manuscript that was written over a period of seven years. The processes also included graphic design and formatting, and finally, an index prepared by a qualified indexer.

The completed book, called "The Best Care in the Air: The Complete History of the 109th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron (Minnesota Air National Guard)," shares the full story of a unique Minnesota military unit. This project preserves a piece of military and state history that might otherwise be forgotten.

The book was made available in hardcover, paperback, and three digital formats. It tells the full story of the 109th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron and its place in the history of the Air National Guard.

Copies of the book were placed at the Minnesota Historical Society Library and offered to the Hennepin County Library. More copies were also donated to the military archives of the 109th Squadron, the 133rd Airlift Wing, the Minnesota Air National Guard Museum, the Camp Ripley Museum, and the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.

This publishing project is more than just a book—it is a lasting record of service and history. Each copy helps keep the memory of the 109th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron alive for all generations to come.

Competitive Grant Making Body
Board Members and Qualifications

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Advisory Group Members and Qualifications

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Legal Citation / Subdivision
MN Laws 2019 Special Session Chapter 2, Article 4, Section 2, Subdivision 4 History Partnerships
Appropriation Language

$2,500,000 each year is for history partnerships involving multiple organizations, which may include the Minnesota Historical Society, to preserve and enhance access to Minnesota's history and cultural heritage in all regions of the state.

2021 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$8,217
Other Funds Leveraged
$6,720
Direct expenses
$14,937
Administration costs
$0
Number of full time equivalents funded
0
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

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Source of Additional Funds

Available upon request, grants@mnhs.org

Recipient Board Members
Brian Wyneken, Chairman; Karen Wolf, Vice Chairman; Terry Morris, Secretary; Tom Simonet, Treasurer; Mike Drews, Operations Director; Boardmembers: Anja Drescher, Greg Haase, Ray Pittman, Herb Ketchem, Rick Dow, Lowell Ueland
Project Manager
First Name
Richard
Last Name
Childs
Organization Name
Minnesota Air National Guard Historical Foundation
Street Address
PO Box 11598
City
St. Paul
State
MN
Zip Code
55111
Phone
(612) 730-6399
Email
chipster52@mac.com
Administered By
Administered by
Location

345 W. Kellogg Blvd.
St. Paul, MN 55155

Phone
651-259-3000