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Soldiers memorialize death march of Bataan
Written by Sgt. 1st Class Clint Wood, 5/03/08

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

Enlisted Soldiers and Airmen conference for the future
Written by Sgt. 1st Class Rich Kemp, 4/27/08

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

Governor Tim Pawlenty visits Minnesota Guard in Kosovo
Written by Master Sgt. Edwin Holt, 4/13/08

Swarm flag presentation from Guard
Written by Sgt. Daryl Sanford, 4/12/08

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

From Aircraft Blades to Hockey Blades
Written by Sgt. Lynette Hoke, 3/30/08

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

849th Mobility Augmentation Company Provides Security for 4ID Deputy Commanding General
Written by Chief Warrant Officer 3 Theresia Hersch, 3/20/08

OCS Class 52 Dining Out
Written by Officer Candidate Christy Hanson, 3/15/08

From Vermont to Alaska, National Biathlon at Camp Ripley, Minn.
Written by Sgt. Lynette Hoke, 3/14/08

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

CERF-P Open House
Written by Sgt. Lynette Hoke, 3/7/08

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

Kosovo, Lost in the Shuffle
Written by Spc. Tara Moseman, 3/4/08

Minnesota National Guard Media wins big for second year in a row
Written by Minnesota National Guard Public Affairs, 3/4/08

Engineers Build to Protect: Military Police Receive Improvements to Living Quarters
Written by Sgt. Henry Bauer, 769th Engineer Battalion, 2/24/08

Minnesota National Guard deploy to Norway for 35th Annual Norwegian Exchange
Written by Staff Sgt. Jason Rolfe, 2/20/08

Norwegians train at Camp Ripley
Written by Sgt. Daryl G. Sanford, 2/17/08

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

35th Annual Norwegian Reciprocal Troop Exchange Begins
Written by Officer Candidate Kenneth R. Toole, 2/14/08

147th Personnel Services Battalion Initial Reunion
Written by Sgt. Lynette Hoke, 2/6/08

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

Single Soldier Retreat

Written by Sgt. Daryl Sanford, 2/3/08

Minnesota Air Guard takes Outstanding Unit Awards

Written by Senior Master Sgt. Mark Moss, 1/30/08

148th Fighter Wing supports 25th Running of John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon

Written by Tech. Sgt. Jason Rolfe, 1/29/08

Veterans Reintegration Seminar
Written by Sgt. Lynette Hoke, 1/30/08

Government on Display at the Mall of America
Written by Staff Sgt. John Wiggins, 1/26/08

Flag of Honor Ceremony
Written by Sgt. Lynette Hoke, 1/23/08

Minnesota National Guard celebrates Dr. King's Birthday

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

Minnesota National Guard Prepares for Norwegian Exchange
Written by Tech Sgt. Jason Rolfe , 1/12/08

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

A Community "Stand-to" in Bloomington, Minn.
Written by Minnesota National Guard Public Affairs, 1/12/08

TAG and State Command Sergeant Major visit 2-147 in Iraq
Written by Sgt. Lynette Hoke, 1/08/08

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

Women take to the skies on Christmas
Written by Sgt. Dale Sweetnam, 12/25/07

851st Vertical Engineer Company’s 3rd Platoon builds in Iraq
Written by Spc. Joe Hensel, 12/18/07

Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Awards Ceremony
Written by Minnesota National Guard Public Affairs, 12/17/07

National Reintegration hits the airwaves

Written by Sgt. Joe Roos, 12/16/07

Quarterly Congressional Staff Breakfast
Written by Senior Master Sgt. Mark Moss, 12/05/07

Military Appreciation Day with the Minnesota Vikings
Written by Officer Candidate Kenneth R. Toole, 11/18/07

Racing for the Red Bulls
Written by Sgt. 1st Class Clinton Wood, 11/18/07

Team Bulldog Returns Home
Written by Sgt. Danielle Eineke, 11/17/07

Bright Star Teams Guard with Egyptians
Minnesota National Guard , 11/13/07

Minnesota State Command Sgt. Maj. Boone retires, transfers responsibility
Written by Sgt. Joe Roos, 11/11/07

Veterans Day Honored in Inver Grove Heights
Written by Minnesota National Guard Public Affairs, 11/11/07

Practical Tips for Working with the Families of Fallen Warriors
Written by Minnesota National Guard Public Affairs, 11/07/07

Brig. Gen. Joseph P. Kelly's Promotion Event
Written by Minnesota National Guard Public Affairs, 10/30/07

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

55th Civil Support Team Open House

Written by Lt Col Ruth Anderson, 10/26/07

TF Bayonet Prepared to Assume Kosovo Mission
Written by Cpt. Joseph G. Christenson, Task Force Bayonet , 10/25/07

Minnesota National Guard Wins Emmy Award

Written by Minnesota National Guard Public Affairs, 10/20/07

Minnesota State Adjutant General Testifies before Congress
Written by Minnesota National Guard Public Affairs, 10/18/07

Headquarters, 1st BCT Change of Command
Written by Minnesota National Guard Public Affairs, 10/14/07

34th Infantry Division Change of Command
Written by Minnesota National Guard Public Affairs, 10/13/07

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

Fact sheet: Montgomery GI Bill Benefits
10/3/07

One Minnesota Soldier receives 12 acres of love and support from her family
Written by Sgt. Lynette Hoke, 9/29/07

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

851st Vertical Engineer Company Deploys
Written by Sgt. Ben Houtkooper, 9/28/07

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

MN Recruiting Second in Nation
Written by Staff Sgt. Mindy Davis, 9/22/07

Beyond the Yellow Ribbon, 30 Day Reintegration Event
Written by Sgt. 1st Class Richard Kemp, 9/15/07

Embassy of the Republic of Croatia in Washington, DC
Minnesota National Guard , 9/15/07

MMAF Awards Purple Heart Grants on Sept. 11
Written by Sgt. Lynette Hoke, 9/11/07

2-135, Ready for Kosovo
Written by Sgt. Ben Houtkooper, 9/11/07

Minnesota National Guard Supports Community Events
Minnesota National Guard Public Affairs, 9/09/07

Celebrating Soldiers
Minnesota National Guard, 9/09/07

Thirty-five Years of State Service
Minnesota National Guard Public Affairs, 9/4/07

Adjutant General speaks at Vietnam War memorial dedication
Written by Sgt. Lynette R. Hoke, 8/31/07

Motorcycles Loaned to Help Reintegrate Troops
Written by Sgt. Lynette R. Hoke, 8/31/07

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

Community Helps Soldiers and Airmen Train in Practical Exercise
Written by Sgt. Lynette R. Hoke, 8/27/07

Bemidji welcomes home Alpha Company
Written by Sgt. Daryl G. Sanford, 8/25/07

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

2-211 General Support Aviation Battalion Returns from Iraq
Written by Staff Sgt. Daniel Ewer, 8/18/07

Olivia Hosts Quick Reaction Force Exercise
Written by Sgt. Ben Houtkooper, 8/16/07

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

"Getting Cuffed" could save your life!
Written by Lt. Col. Jim Engstrand, 8/6/07

Brig. Gen. Retires after excellent career
Written by Sgt. Jeremiah Wickenhauser, 8/4/07

Soldiers return to Anoka
Written by Public Affairs Office, 7/27/07

2-136 Receives Awards Upon Return
Written by Sgt. Daryl Sanford, 7/21/07

At Last! They're home
Written by Cpl. Joe Roos and Sgt. Daryl Sanford, 7/20/07

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

Return of the 1st BCT Continues, 150 More are Back
7/13/07

1st Brigade Completes Mission in Iraq
7/12/07

Three More Minnesota Units Arrive at Ft. McCoy
7/11/07

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

Roseville unit deploys supporting global war on terror
Written by Staff Sgt. Daniel Ewer, 6/16/07

Talking with Heroes
Written by Sgt. Danielle Eineke, 6/11/07

Thousands attend World War II Memorial dedication
Written by Master Sgt. Edwin Holt, 6/9/07

GUARDEX 07 - Croatia
Written by Spc. Thomas Keeler, 6/1/07

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

Purple Heart in the rain
Written by Maj. Patricia Baker, 5/20/07

Humanitarian Missions in Afghanistan
Written by Sgt 1st Class Mamood Kahn, 5/18/07

State Partnership Program Regional Workshop strengthens Minnesota Croatia bond
Written by Staff Sgt. Daniel Ewer, 5/5/07

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

Army National Guard Army Communities of Excellence Award
Written by Sgt Danielle Gorka, 5/2/07

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

Minnesota Honors Employers who Support Our Troops
Written by Staff Sgt. Daniel Ewer, 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

National Guard Returns to Chisholm, Minnesota
Written by Sgt. Ben Houtkooper 4/21/07

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

2007 Soldier and NCO of the Year Competition
Written by Staff Sgt. Kenneth Toole 4/15/07

Sexual Assault Awareness Month 2007
Written by 2nd Lt. Kimberly Lester, 4/15/07

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 Congressional Staffers Tour Pentagon, Camp Ripley and Air Wings
Written by Staff Sgt. Daniel Ewer, 4/3/07

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

Fierce competition at Guard Hockey Tournament
Written by Staff Sgt. Kenneth Toole, 3/31/07

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

Deployed Minnesota officer recognized for embodying ideals of leadership
Written by Spc. Dustin Perry, 3/21/07

The Beacon Awards
Written by Staff Sgt. Kenneth R. Toole, 3/13/07

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

Field Training in Norway
Written by Staff Sgt. Kenneth Toole, 2/18/07

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

Family Reintegration Academy in Alexandria
Written by Sgt. 1st Class Richard Kemp, 2/3/07

Boots on the Border
Written by Sgt Ben Houtkooper, Minnesota National Guard Public Affairs, 1/26/07

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

Col Elicerio speaks on the 1/34 Brigade Combat Team extension - Podcast and Video
By Sgt. Ben Houtkooper, Minnesota NAtional Guard Public Affairs, 1/17/07

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

Minnesota National Guards 1st Brigade Combat Team to remain in Iraq until summer
Written by Spc. Thomas Keeler, Minnesota National Guard Public Affairs, 1/11/07

New Command, New Opportunity at 1-151 Field Artillery
Written by Sgt. Jay Wickenhauser, Minnesota National Guard Public Affairs, 1/11/07

Chinook company delivers necessary supplies to bases in Iraq
Written by Staff Sgt. Lorin T. Smith
36th Combat Aviation Brigade Public Affairs Office, 1/05/07


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

147th PSB deployment ceremony
Written by Spc Thomas Keeler, Minnesota National Guard Public Affairs, 1/3/07

Inauguration Ceremony
Written by Cpl. Joe Roos, Minnesota National Guard Public Affairs, 1/2/07

Service members in Iraq will soon receive chocolate chip cookies
Written by Spc Thomas Keeler, Minnesota National Guard Public Affairs, 12/22/06

City of Marshall Honors Fallen Soldier
Written by Senior Airman Eric Cullen, Minnesota National Guard Public Affairs, 12/21/06

Family Assistance Center Holiday Gifts
Written by Staff Sgt. Kenneth R. Toole, Minnesota National Guard Public Affairs, 12/14/06

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

34th DISCOM deactivated and 347th Support Group activated
Written by Master Sgt. Edwin Holt, Minnesota National Guard, 12/2/06

Timberwolves Operation Minnesota Heroes
Written by Sgt. Jeremiah Wickenhauser, 11/20/06

Bronze Stars Awarded to Soldiers of the 2nd Battalion, 135th Infantry
Written by Sgt. Jeremiah Wickenhauser, 11/18/06

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

Guard Runner Accepts Challenge of Marathon during Competitive College Season
Written by Staff Sgt. Tyrell Heaton, 11/1/06

Kentucky, Minnesota, Virginia adjutant generals visit 36th CAB Soldiers in Iraq
Written 10/18/06

84th Troop Command Change of Command
Written 10/17/06

Combined Chief's Council
Written by Staff Sgt. Kenneth Toole, 10/11/06

Running Marathon Not About Distance but Meaning
Written by Staff Sgt. Tyrell Heaton, 10/01/06

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

Warrant Officer Candidate School Graduation
Written 9/16/06

Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Company very successful in Operation Iraqi Freedom

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

Gathering Support
Written 8/23/06

Lt. Col. Thingvold Takes Command of 2-147 Assault Helicopter Battalion
Written By Spc. Lynette Hoke, 34th Combat Aviation Brigade, 8/12/06

Minnesota Leadership Visits National Guard Soldiers
Written By Spc. Erin Robicheaux, 256th Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs, 4/29/06

Company B, 50th Maintenance Support Battalion
Written By Sgt. Blake Kent, 22nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment, 3/16/06

 

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