(Fort Dodge, Iowa) – The Iowa National Guard reports an official “In-Activation Ceremony” for the 133rd Test Squadron in Fort Dodge, will take place on March 2nd, beginning at 1-p.m. The formal ceremony marks the official closure of the Iowa National Guard unit. During the ceremony, officials say, the 133rd Test Squadron will celebrate the outstanding success of their great 133rd Airmen and the immense history of over 75 years in the community of Fort Dodge. The event takes place in the 133rd’s Auditorium at 1649 Nelson Ave., in Ft. Dodge.

In 2023 the U.S. Air Force initiated divestment of certain mission sets as part of restructuring for what they call the “Great Power Competition.” The mission of the 133rd Test Squadron was removed from the Iowa Air National Guard as a result of the realignment actions. The Iowa National Guard has been working closely with its Airmen and the community of Fort Dodge throughout this process.

Every full-time employee with the 133rd Test Squadron will be offered a position within the Iowa Air National Guard with a majority of the Service Members going to the 132nd Air Wing in Des Moines, and the 185th Air Refueling Wing in Sioux City.

The Iowa National Guard will still have an active presence in Fort Dodge, with the Army National Guard 1st Battalion, 194th Field Artillery Headquarters.