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Minn. National Guard launches its $3.9 million drone facility
Posted: May 21, 2013 09:05 AM
By Pat Pheifer
The (Minneapolis, Minn.) Star Tribune
Published: May 18, 2013
CAMP RIPLEY, Minn. -- The Shadow, an unmanned aerial vehicle commonly known as a drone, roars to life on the video screen like a powerful snowmobile before it's launched into the skies on a catapult.
Unfortunately, weather conditions prevented the real thing from taking flight Friday morning as the Minnesota National Guard officially launched its new $3.9 million Unmanned Aircraft Operations Facility.
Guard Member Aids Injured Police Officer, Subdues Attacker
Posted: May 17, 2013 12:05 PM
Most Americans have heard the story about the Good Samaritan. Every Soldier is taught the Army value of selfless service, to look out for his battle buddies, and any citizen in need of help. Recently, a Minnesota National Guard Soldier learned first-hand that such moments of need are often fleeting, requiring quick thinking and action.
Army Sgt. Richard Lane, an Austin, Minn., native with Delta Company, 2nd Battalion, 135th Infantry Regiment, 34th Red Bull Infantry Division, out of Mankato, Minn., received an official commendation from the Eden Prairie Police Department at a city council meeting May 7. He received the award for "his willingness to put himself in danger and for his quick actions in coming to the assistance of an officer in need."
Operation Agriculture: Minnesota Guard assists Afghan farmers
Posted: May 17, 2013 12:05 PM
Agricultural Development Teams deploy farming experts to help rebuild Afghanistan's war torn food system.
When most National Guard units prepare to deploy to Afghanistan, they focus on tactical training--land navigation, weapons skills, working with interpreters, counter-IED techniques, basic first aid.
But Colonel Eric Ahlness, commander of the Minnesota National Guard's Zabul Agribusiness Development Team, or ADT, brought his unit to an Amish farm.
Minnesota Guard conducts water workshop with Croatian partners
Posted: May 17, 2013 12:05 PM
Last week, field water experts from the Minnesota Army National Guard and U.S. European Command traveled to Zagreb, Croatia to conduct a Field Water Treatment Workshop with partners from the Croatian Armed Forces from May 7-9, 2013.
The visit was very timely well timed as Croatia anticipates being fully operational within NATO's Capability of field water treatment by January 2017, and is currently in the process of developing a field water team. They were therefore very interested in information provided by their state partners, Minnesota, and EUCOM. During the two-and-a-half day workshop, the US field water experts shared expertise with their Croatian counterparts on a spectrum of topics including reconnaissance, water source selection, environmental health, NATO water quality standards, technologies, planning, maintenance and other considerations.
Police Week observance: Service members who exemplify our state's optimal force structure
Posted: May 15, 2013 02:05 PM
Today is a day to recognize the sacrifice and service of our nation's civilian police force. Since 1962, when President John F. Kennedy signed the proclamation declaring May 15th as Peace Officers Memorial Day, the week surrounding the 15th has become better known as "police week."
The Minnesota National Guard is honored to have several members on its force that serve, or have served as both military police and civilian police officers. Their binary roles serve as a prime example of how the Guard strives to maintain the right mix of people and equip units with an optimal force structure.
Camp Ripley celebrates Earth Day with hard work
Posted: May 15, 2013 02:05 PM
Soldiers and staff of the Camp Ripley Training Center turned out to take part in an Earth Day celebration on Camp Ripley May 9, 2013.
"Earth Day is an opportunity for the staff to improve the environment around the post allowing for the best use of its resources," said event organizer Jay Brezinka.
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