FARGO For the Miller family, being a member of the Happy Hooligans is in the genes. The Happy Hooligans is the nickname for the 119th Wing of the North Dakota Air National Guard, based in Fargo adjacent to Hector International Airport. Fifteen.
National Guard wing dubbed Happy Hooligans has new leader
March 7, 2021
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FARGO, N.D. (AP) The North Dakota Air National Guard s 119th Wing based in Fargo has a new commander.
Col. Mitch Johnson officially took over command of the unit known as the “Happy Hooligans” during a ceremony held at the base on Saturday. He replaces Col. Darrin Anderson, who will remain with the National Guard as assistant adjutant general.
Johnson began his career in the U.S. Air Force when he was commissioned as a second lieutenant in May 1997 from the ROTC Detachment 400 at Michigan Technological University. He served in multiple flying assignments with the Air Force. Johnson commanded the 119th Operations Group and was the vice commander of the 119th Wing prior to assuming command.