The Minnesota National Guard Celebrates Women's History Month
The Minnesota National Guard honors its women in uniform as part of Women's History Month.
Women in the Minnesota National Guard have contributed greatly to the success of missions over the years. From the beginning of women's entry into the military, through the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps in 1941, to the full integration of women into the National Guard, women have continually met and exceeded standards and helped shape the mold of modern-day Minnesota National Guard Soldiers and Airmen.
The Minnesota National Guard honors its women in uniform as part of Women's History Month. Women in the Minnesota National Guard have contributed greatly to the success of missions over the years. From the beginning of women's entry into the military, through the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps in 1941, to the full integration of women into the National Guard, women have continually met and exceeded standards and helped shape the mold of modern-day Minnesota National Guard Soldiers and Airmen. Many women worked through stereotypes in everything from training to uniforms to operations, and paved the way for the current role of women in the Guard.
Through the years, women continually made the same sacrifices that men made. They made these sacrifices not only with aspirations of earning an equal status with men, but more importantly, with the goal of completing all missions with a standard of excellence. Today, women's roles are still being reviewed and expanded. Changes are continuing to occur for women in the military and they will continue to make huge strides towards equality on the home front and in combat.
In total, more than 2.5 million women have served in defense of our nation since its beginning over 230 years ago. Presently, women continue to be a vital component in the military. With 1,971 in the Minnesota National Guard, women account for 17.2% of the Minnesota Air Guard and 15.1% of the Minnesota Army Guard. The Minnesota National Guard recognizes Women's History Month in recognition for the more than 405,600 Active Duty, Guard and Reserve women who serve today around the globe--professional, capable women leaders--who are making a difference for themselves, their communities, the nation and the world.
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06/18/2012
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Female competitor trains for All Army combatives tournament
05/29/2012
Awards pile up for local female guard member
05/07/2012
March's Veteran Of The Month: Capt. Andrea Bond
02/28/2012
Minnesota military wives meet Army Wivesť
02/24/2012
Minnesota Army wives win trip to Army Wives studio
01/11/2012
Kallberg assumes responsibility as first female Senior Enlisted Advisor
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Women Veterans Group Changes a Paradigm
08/25/2011
Minnesota Guard awarded for Excellence in Sexual Assault Response
04/15/2011
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11/28/2010
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11/22/2010
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11/17/2010
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05/22/2010
Military Mom
05/08/2010
North Hudson woman has busy life as civilian and soldier
03/07/2010
New Senior Enlisted Leader Brings Passion for National Guard to Position
11/24/2009
Women Veterans of Minnesota
10/11/2009
65 years later female WWII test pilots finally recognized
08/13/2009
Betty Strohfus: A Tale of Love at First Flight
07/28/2009
Mothers Day in Iraq; When Mommy wears combat boots
05/10/2009
For this Minnesota family, love is a battlefield
08/19/2008
The Face of Today's National Guard
03/10/2008
Parents on the front lines
03/10/2008
We're Pilots-No Problem
02/24/2008
Sadar City from a Minnesota Woman's Helicopter
01/14/2008
Women take to the skies on Christmas
12/29/2007
Hermantown woman to become command chief of the 148th Fighter Wing
11/17/2007
From Soldier to Stylist: Woman Relishes Return to Civilian Life
09/17/2007
Fellow Soldiers Respect Woman Who Can Do Job
07/01/2007
Celebrating Mother's Day With A Child In Iraq
05/13/2007
Minnesota National Guard women deploy
04/10/2007
Women's History Month honored in the Minnesota Guard
03/27/2007
Race for the Cure raises $15,500 for breast cancer research
12/18/2006
Guard wives bond remains as strong as ever
10/03/2006
A Mom on a Mission for Mothers Day
05/10/2006
Helpful Links
Women's Military Service Memorial
National Women's History Project
Defense Advisory Committee on Women in the Services (DACOWITS)
Federally Employed Women
U.S. Department of Labor: Women's Bureau
U.S. Office of Personnel Management: Women in the Federal Government
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Latest News
Minn. National Guard launches its $3.9 million drone facility
Posted: 2013-05-18 05:10 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.
Minn. National Guard helping to fight wildfire
Posted: 2013-05-15 11:12 AM
Published 1:22 pm, Wednesday, May 15, 2013
MENAHGA, Minn. (AP) — Crews from the Minnesota National Guard are helping to suppress a wildfire near the northwestern Minnesota town of Menahga.
Army Maj. Bruce A. Kraemer says 22 soldiers are on active duty Wednesday to help fight the fire, including air crews and support teams.
Operation Agriculture: Minnesota Guard assists Afghan farmers
Posted: 2013-05-15 08:08 AM
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.
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