To the Citizens of Minnesota:
The Minnesota National Guard opened 2012 with the highest number of citizen-soldiers and -airmen deployed overseas at one time since 9/11. We begin 2013 with the fewest deployed personnel in recent history. This organizational shift foreshadows some major changes for us and for the military community as a whole. As we approach this new reality, we cannot allow degradation of the operational experience, knowledge and capability that we have amassed over the past 12 years.
Even in the face of budget pressures and changing war-fighting demands, we cannot forget the lessons we have learned about the Minnesota National Guard’s central role and relevance to the U.S. military in the 21st century, both at home and abroad. More than a decade of war has shaped the Minnesota Guard into an effective force, and it would be a tremendous mistake – in my view a catastrophic one – to put that capability back on the shelf to accumulate dust. I can tell you it is not going to happen on my watch.
We are in an era of a declining federal budget, and consequently will face emerging challenges to fund the programs, training and modernized equipment we have relied upon over the last 12 years. As such, we must continue to convey to our elected leaders at the federal, state and local levels, that we remain a force comprised of men and women willing to put their lives on the line to work for the good of their state and local communities. Though we face difficult economic realities and must conserve, I am counting on elected leaders to find solutions that will preserve the Minnesota National Guard’s ability to serve our fellow citizens.
Every day, the members of the Minnesota National Guard make major commitments to our country, state and local communities. We are always ready for emerging worldwide threats to our nation and state. Our Guardsmen, and indeed all service members, have taken on the full burden of war continuously since 9/11. We owe it to these citizen-soldiers and -airmen to prevent hardships and to enhance their quality of life.
Thanks to all Minnesota citizens, communities and employers for your exceptional support of the men and women of the Minnesota National Guard.
Signed,
Major General Richard C. Nash
Minnesota National Guard
The Adjutant General
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About Maj. Gen. Nash
Maj. Gen. Richard Nash biography.pdf
Oct. 2011
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Maj. Gen. Nash
Articles
Minnesota Aviator Retires After Three Decades of Service
05/09/2013
Maj. Gen. Nash Receives Prominent Norwegian Military Award
02/27/2013
Home for the Holidays: 133rd Airlift Wing recognizes outstanding achievements
12/09/2012
Commissioner tours new Camp Ripley facility
11/28/2012
Editorial: Commit, recommit to jobs for veterans
11/14/2012
Maj. Gen. Nash takes on Double Dog Dare
09/06/2012
Minnesota's Adjutant General visits Owatonna
08/29/2012
Vet Career Fair big part of Dayton's "Hire A Veteran" month
07/11/2012
Minnesota's Employment Initiative video
05/31/2012
Guard leaders praise Willmar area's support of troops
4/7/2011
Ellison, Minn. National Guard leader to discuss role of religion in foreign policy
3/22/2011
Guard grateful for support
12 Jan. 2011
Major General Rick Nash on KFGO Radio
12/13/2010
Nash takes oath as new Minn. National Guard head
11/1/2010
Maj. Gen. Rick Nash becomes Minnesota’s 30th Adjutant General
11/1/2010
New National Guard adjutant general to be sworn in Monday
10/29/2010
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Maj. Gen. Nash
Video
Maj. Gen. Nash begins as Minnesota's Adjutant General
YouTube, Download 1, 2, 3, 4
1 Nov. 2010
All video
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Maj. Gen. Nash
Podcasts
Minnesota Military Radio- http://MinnesotaMilitaryRadio.com |
Maj. Gen. Nash
Speech Transcripts
Hispanic Heritage Month.pdf
7 Oct., 2012
Gold Star Mothers.pdf
30 Sep., 2012
Suicide Prevention Month.pdf
23 Sep., 2012
Air Force Birthday.pdf
16 Sep., 2012
Remembering 9/11.pdf
9 Sep., 2012
Look back at 2008 Republican National Convention.pdf
2 Sep., 2012
Military Appreciation Day Providers.pdf
26 Aug., 2012
Happy Birthday 34ID.pdf
19 Aug., 2012
MMFF Golf.pdf
12 Aug., 2012
Military Appreciation Day at State Fair.pdf
5 Aug., 2012
Strong Bonds.pdf
28 July, 2012
Youth Camp Closing Ceremony.pdf
28 July, 2012
Teen Camp Closing Ceremony.pdf
28 July, 2012
Bilateral Defense Consultations.pdf
25 July, 2012
Employment at 30-day reintegration.pdf
22 July, 2012
AARP "Defenders of Democracy Day".pdf
2 July, 2012
Twins Recognition.pdf
24 June, 2012
Army Birthday.pdf
17 June, 2012
Faribault.pdf
3 June, 2012
Employment.pdf
3 June, 2012
Cyber Warfare.pdf
27 May, 2012
Where Women Can Serve.pdf
20 May, 2012
Youth Camps.pdf
13 May, 2012
How to Hire.pdf
6 May, 2012
Homecoming for Unemployed.pdf
29 Apr, 2012
Environmental Award.pdf
22 Apr, 2012
Month of the Military Child.pdf
15 Apr, 2012
Yellow Ribbon Community.pdf
8 Apr, 2012
Sexual Assault.pdf
1 Apr, 2012
Women's History.pdf
25 Mar, 2012
Minnesota Military Radio Hour.pdf
11 Mar, 2012
Family Reintegration Academy.pdf
11 Mar, 2012
ERT in Kuwait.pdf
4 Mar, 2012
Serving Our Troops.pdf
26 Feb, 2012
Employment.pdf
12 Feb, 2012
Black History Month.pdf
5 Feb, 2012
U.S. Bank.pdf
29 Jan, 2012
Why Hire.pdf
22 Jan, 2012
Martin Luther King.pdf
15 Jan, 2012
War In Review.pdf
8 Jan, 2012
Year In Review.pdf
1 Jan, 2012
Holiday Message.pdf
25 Dec, 2011
Selfless Service.pdf
18 Dec, 2011
National Guard Birthday.pdf
4 Dec, 2011
Pearl Harbor.pdf
4 Dec, 2011
Minnesota Military Radio Hour Anniversary.pdf
6 Nov, 2011
Minnesota Timberwolves.pdf
30 Oct, 2011
Welcome to New MNSCU Chancellor.pdf
23 Oct, 2011
Address to Vessey Academy Cadets.pdf
19 Oct, 2011
Welcome to the King of Norway.pdf
16 Oct, 2011
U.S. Navy Birthday.pdf
10 Oct, 2011
Agribusiness Development Team - 2011.pdf
2 Oct, 2011
Don't Ask, Don't Tell repeal.pdf
25 Sep, 2011
The StarBase Program.pdf
18 Sep, 2011
The attacks of 9/11.pdf
11 Sep, 2011
Labor Day.pdf
4 Sep, 2011
Ramadan.pdf
28 Aug, 2011
148th Fighter Wing Active Association.pdf
21 Aug, 2011
Observation Squadron.pdf
14 Aug, 2011
Operation Dragoon.pdf
7 Aug, 2011
Minnesota Military Family Foundation.pdf
31 July, 2011
Youth Camp.pdf
24 July, 2011
State Partnership Program with Croatia.pdf
17 July, 2011
Serving Our Troops.pdf
10 July, 2011
4th of July.pdf
3 July, 2011
National Guard Value Added.pdf
26 June, 2011
Father's Day.pdf
19 June, 2011
Boy Scouts Jamboree.pdf
4 June, 2011
1st Brigade Combat Team Deployment.pdf
22 May, 2011
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.pdf
15 May, 2011
VE and Mother's Day.pdf
8 May, 2011
Afghanistan Deployments.pdf
1 May, 2011
Exercise Austere Challenge 2011.pdf
24 April, 2011
Turkey Hunts.pdf
17 April, 2011
Bataan Memorial Death March.pdf
10 April, 2011
National Diversity Month.pdf
4 April, 2011
Brig. Gen. Cossalter Retirement Ceremony.pdf
31 Mar. 2011
Departure of A Co, 45th IBCT.pdf
30 Mar. 2011
Sexual Assault Response.pdf
27 Mar. 2011
Flood Preparedness.pdf
20 Mar. 2011
Environmental Stewardship.pdf
13 Mar. 2011
Increasing Childcare Availability and
Quality for Military Families.pdf
6 Mar. 2011
Outstanding Airman Awards remarks.pdf
6 Mar. 2011
Developing Career and Educational
Opportunities for Military Spouses.pdf
27 Feb. 2011
Health and Well-Being of the Military Family.pdf
13 Feb. 2011
Departure Ceremony of the 107th TMDE.pdf
9 Feb. 2011
Black History Month Remarks.pdf
6 Feb. 2011
Suicide Prevention Remarks.pdf
30 Jan. 2011
Sexual Assault Prevention.pdf
23 Jan. 2011
1st Brigade Combat Team Introduction.pdf
23 Jan. 2011
VFW Speech.pdf
22 Jan. 2011
Remarks on Gen Pao.pdf
16 Jan. 2011
Remarks to American General Contractors.pdf
13 Jan. 2011
Don't Ask, Don't Tell Remarks.pdf
26 Dec, 2010
Looking Back at 2010.pdf
26 Dec, 2010
Reflecting on the commitment of our families.pdf
23 Dec, 2010
National Guard Birthday Celebration Remarks.pdf
13 Dec, 2010
133rd Airlift Wing 2010 Accomplishments Celebration Remarks.pdf
11 Dec, 2010
Statement on Pearl Harbor Rememberance Day.pdf
5 Dec, 2010
Remarks during COL Cayton's promotion.pdf
3 Dec, 2010
Remarks thanking Brevet Lt. Gen. Shellito.pdf
28 Nov, 2010
Statement on the Passing of Don Singlestad.pdf
27 Nov, 2010
Remarks on Armed Forces Service Center.pdf
22 Nov, 2010
Statement on Veteran's Day.pdf
14 Nov, 2010
Veteran's Day Remarks.pdf
11 Nov, 2010
Remarks to St. Thomas Academy.pdf
10 Nov, 2010
Metro North Chamber of Commerce Remarks.pdf
8 Nov, 2010
Major General Nash Installation Remarks.pdf
1 Nov. 2010
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Maj. Gen. Nash
Media Advisories
Statement regarding Commissioner Shellito
12 Jan. 2011
Minnesota National Guard installs new Adjutant General
29 Oct. 2010
All media advisories
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Related Links
2010 National Defense Authorization Act includes provisions for Guard
Minnesota National Guard Adjutants General
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