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Sgt. Joe Roos
Public Affairs Journalist

Sgt. Joe Roos, 25, is a military public affairs non-commissioned officer. He works on the Multi-National Division – South Public Affairs Team as a distributor of MND-S journalistic products to the worldwide web. RoosA resident of St. Paul, Minn., Sgt. Roos works back in the states as an active duty Soldier, a full-time student at Metropolitan State University, chief executive and chief financial officer of Straight Shooter Productions LLC and, as an artist, released his debut hip hop album before deploying, titled “Just glad to be here.” Roos keeps a blog while deployed at: www.averagejoeroos.blogspot.com. He has three older sisters and two younger brothers. His sisters are Jessie, Rebecca and Deborah, who live in New Hampshire, Missouri and Arizona, respectively. His brothers are John and Timothy, who both live in Minnesota. His father, William “Big Poppa” Roos, lives in Minnesota.
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Improving Our Foxhole: Sandstorm and Viking Living Areas Commentary: Quieter

Gov. Pawlenty visits Red Bull troops in Basra Battery A moving out of JSS Salaam

MND-S hosts media open house


Battle hand-off between 10th Mountain, Red Bulls… again


Red Bulls fly into Basra

Red Bulls arrive in Kuwait


New Commander at 147th Personnel Service Detachment
Written by Sgt. Joe Roos, 10/19/08

Aviation Battalion back home
Written by Sgt. Joe Roos, 7/25/08

2-135th Infantry returns from Kosovo
Written by Sgt. Joe Roos, 7/10/08



Vertical Engineer Company returns
Written by Sgt. Joe Roos, 7/7/08

2-135 Soldiers back from peacekeeping mission in Kosovo
Written by Sgt. Joe Roos, 7/6/08

347th PSD Chalk 2 returns
Written by Sgt. Joe Roos, 6/17/08

New Successes in State Partnership Program
Written by Sgt. Joe Roos, 6/1/08

Back together - 849th Mobility Augmentation company returns from combat
Written by Sgt. Joe Roos, 4/30/08

Wounded Soldier breaks ground for new home with help
Written by Sgt. Joe Roos, 4/18/08

Final report from Maj. O'Malley
Written by Sgt. Joe Roos, 4/25/08

114th Transportation Company gets new vehicles, new first sergeant
Written by Sgt. Joe Roos, 4/19/08

Soldier on leave surprises son at school
Written by Sgt. Joe Roos, 4/2/08

Understanding JANUS
Written by Sgt. Joe Roos, 3/26/08

Soldier recognized for Interagency Operations Excellence
Written by Sgt. Joe Roos, 3/13/08

Soldiers gain citizenship while serving in Minnesota National Guard
Written by Sgt. Joe Roos, 3/6/08

247th Finance Detachment returns
Written by Sgt. Joe Roos, 3/6/08

Winter in Afghanistan
Written by Sgt. Joe Roos, 3/5/08

Deployed Guard Soldier gets home remodeled while gone
Written by Sgt. Joe Roos, 2/15/08

Lt. James Reese Europe: Black American, Citizen-Soldier, American Hero
Written by Sgt. Joe Roos, 2/6/08

Minnesota National Guard celebrates Dr. King's Birthday

Written by Sgt. Joe Roos, 1/21/08

Outstanding unit recognized with Meritorious Unit Commendation
Written by Sgt. Joe Roos, 1/12/08

Change of Command ceremony at the New Ulm Armory
Written by Sgt. Joe Roos, 1/12/08

New enlisted leadership at the 1st Brigade
Written by Sgt. Joe Roos, 1/05/08

National Guard honors fallen Soldiers in Mexican Holiday
Written by Sgt. Joe Roos, 10/28/07

Bold step puts healthcare professionals in armories
Written by Cpl. Joe Roos, 10/10/07

Bearcats go through reintegration and celebrate
Written by Cpl. Joe Roos, 9/29/07

Staff Sgt. Malmberg is Awarded Silver Star
Written by Cpl. Joe Roos, 9/22/07

Minnesota Guard, Reserve and Civilians storm Ragnar Relay Race
Written by Cpl. Joe Roos, 8/29/07

Minnesota graduates newest officers and warrant officers
Written by Cpl. Joe Roos, 8/27/07

Guard supports flood relief efforts in southeastern Minn.
Written by Cpl. Joe Roos, 8/21/07

Guard displays capabilities and commitment to legislative staff
Written by Cpl. Joe Roos, 8/16/07

Staff Sgt. Wosika Field Dedication
Written by Cpl. Joe Roos, 8/7/07

Guard grows its aviation capacity
Written by Cpl. Joe Roos, 8/7/07

1/34th BCT Soldiers arrive around the clock
Written by Cpl. Joe Roos, 7/14/07

Air Force Fights Fire in Iraq
Written by Cpl. Joe Roos, 6/25/07

Co. C, 2nd Combined Arms Battalion, 136th Infantry arrives in Grand Rapids
Written by Cpl. Joe Roos, 6/25/07

1/34th BCT Soldiers return to Volk Field
Written by Cpl. Joe Roos, 6/18/07

Soldiers and civilians pay tribute to Bataan
Written by Cpl. Joe Roos, 5/22/07

Veterans Field Dedication
Written by Cpl. Joe Roos, 5/5/07

Military Family Appreciation Month
Written by Cpl. Joe Roos, 5/1/07

Canadian and US Soldiers team up for Ex BISON WARRIOR
Written by Cpl. Joe Roos 4/25/07

34th MPs work hand-in-hand with Stillwater PD
Written by Cpl. Joe Roos 4/22/07

Bring Your Kids to Work
Written by Cpl. Joe Roos 4/21/07

34th ID Band awarded Howard Award
Written by Cpl. Joe Roos 4/21/07

TAG and CSM visit injured troops in Ga.
Written by Cpl. Joe Roos 4/17/07

2-147th Assault Helicopter Battalion leaves with powerful display
Written by Cpl. Joe Roos, 4/12/07

Ceremony held at State Fairgrounds for Deploying Soldiers
Written by Cpl. Joe Roos, 4/10/07

Minnesota Twins open season with thanks to Servicemembers
Written by Cpl. Joe Roos, 4/2/07

Minnesota National Guard links students NASA
Written by Cpl. Joe Roos, 3/29/07

Women's History Month honored in the Minnesota Guard
Written by Cpl. Joe Roos, 3/27/07

Minnesota Soldiers aid in advancement of Iraqi Forces
Written by Cpl. Joe Roos, 3/22/07

Minnesota Troops Visited by Gov. Pawlenty and Lt. Gen. Blum
Written by Cpl. Joe Roos, 3/9/07

Website Takes National Honors
Written by Cpl. Joe Roos, 3/5/07

Soldiers Respond to Heavy Snowstorm
Written by Cpl. Joe Roos, 3/2/07

Snowstorm Dwindles Armory Open House Numbers; Soldiers Drive On
Written by Cpl. Joe Roos, 2/25/07

Operation Jump Start Soldiers Return
Written by Cpl. Joe Roos, 2/14/07

A Reach Across Combat for a Valentine Marriage
Written by Cpl. Joe Roos, 2/14/07

Minnesota National Guard Honors Black History Month
Written by Cpl. Joe Roos, Minnesota National Guard Public Affairs, 2/8/07

2-135 Operation Jump Start
Written by Cpl. Joe Roos, Minnesota National Guard Public Affairs, 1/24/07

Egan makes generous donation to Minnesota Military Family Foundation
Written by Cpl. Joe Roos, Minnesota National Guard Public Affairs, 1/23/07

Leaders at Camp Ripley
Written by Cpl. Joe Roos, Minnesota National Guard Public Affairs, 1/16/07

Minnesota National Guard Celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Written by Cpl. Joe Roos, Minnesota National Guard Public Affairs, 1/15/07

The resolve of a troop
Written by Cpl. Joe Roos, Minnesota National Guard Public Affairs, 1/04/07Inauguration Ceremony
Written by Cpl. Joe Roos, Minnesota National Guard Public Affairs, 1/2/07

Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Platoon Receives Award
Written by Spc. Joe Roos, 12/12/06

Minnesota National Guard Soldiers Represent State in Combative Tournament
Written by Spc. Joe Roos, 11/12/06

Vikings Salute the Troops
Written by Spc. Joe Roos, 11/12/06

A Unique Proposition
Written by Spc. Joe Roos, 9/30/06

Enlisted Leaders Stay On Top of Deployment Issues
Written by Spc. Joe Roos, 9/23/06

Reintegration Takes a Huge Step
Written by Spc. Joe Roos, 9/22/06

Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Company very successful in Operation Iraqi Freedom

Written by Spec Joe Roos, Minnesota National Guard Public Affairs, 9/3/06



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