The official command information publication of the Minnesota National Guard.

Sen. Franken Receives Long Awaited Gopher Pole
Written by Sgt. Jodi Krause, 1/7/10

Military friendly organizations proclaimed Yellow Ribbon
Written by Spc. Miles Eakins,1/5/10

Soldier spouses reenlist in Kuwait
Written by Master Sgt. David Largent, 12/30/09

Soldier on leave from Iraq pays tribute to son's gift of life
Written by Sgt. 1st Class Daniel Ewer, 12/23/09

Toy Shop brings holiday cheer to Minn. communities
Written by Sgt. 1st Class Daniel Ewer, 12/21/09

Minnesota Wild Army National Guard Night
Written by Spc. Alicia Phillips, 12/15/09

Inside Burnzie's Battalion
Written by Spc. Alicia Phillips, 12/15/09

Mother accepts diploma for deployed Minnesota Soldier
Written by Sgt. Jodi Krause, 12/15/09

Maj Moe Masters Homeland Security
Written by Sgt. 1st Class Daniel Ewer, 12/13/09

Duluth Guardsmen inundated with gifts
Written by Sgt. 1st Class Daniel Ewer, 12/10/09

Pearl Harbor survivors honor fallen
Written by Sgt. 1st Class Daniel Ewer, 12/8/09

Congress supports Minnesota National Guard at home and abroad
Written by Sgt. 1st Class Daniel Ewer, 12/2/09

Paralyzed Veterans of America urges businesses to employ veterans
Written by Sgt. Jodi Krause, 12/1/09

Nordic Americans benefit Minn. Military Family Foundation
Written by Sgt. Jodi Krause, 11/24/09

Minn. sports teams show appreciation for military
Written by Spc. Alicia Phillips, 11/20/09

834th ASB receives new leadership
Written by Sgt. Jodi Krause, 11/15/09

A Co. 834th ASB trains for QRF certification
Written by Sgt. Jodi Krause, 11/14/09

Canadian seasoning
Written by Spc. Thomas Keeler, 11/13/09

Minnesota Guard unit raises money while deployed to Kuwait
Written by Sgt. Jodi Krause, 11/11/09

OMLT returns home
Written by Sgt. Jodi Krause, 11/5/09

MND-S commander updates CENTCOM commander
Written by Minnesota National Guard Public Affairs, 11/5/09

MN Team Cross-trains with Croatian Team for Afghanistan
Written by Spc. Miles Eakins, 10/16/09

Women Veterans of Minnesota
Written by Staff Sgt. Lynette Hoke, 10/11/09

HSC 834th ASB Soldiers Participate In Twin Cities Marathon
Written by Spc. Miles Eakins, 10/04/09

1-125th FA Change Of Command
Written by Sgt. Jodi Krause, 10/03/09

34th CAB Welcomes a New Commander
Written by Sgt. Jodi Krause, 10/03/09

Woodbury Residents Work Toward Becoming Yellow Ribbon City
Written by Officer Candidate Melanie Nelson, 10/01/09

Minnesota Guard relies on MRAPs for Convoy Escort Mission
Written by Master Sgt. Largent, 09/28/09

Minnesota National Guard wins second Emmy Award
Written by Minnesota National Guard Public Affairs, 9/26/09

License Plates for Gold Star Families
Written by Sgt. Jodi Krause, 9/22/09

834th ASB receives MUC
Written by Sgt. Jodi Krause, 9/20/09

Minnesota National Guard team takes first at Army National Guard Honor Guard competition
Written by Sgt. Dajon Schafer, 9/17/09

Adjutant General presents Minnesota Twins with Flag
Written by Spc. Miles Eakins, 9/16/09

Col. Brock Flies Off For Retirement
Written by Sgt. Jodi Krause, 9/15/09

148th Fighter Wing Deploys 90 Airmen
Written by Sgt. Dajon Schafer, 9/12/09

President Obama visits Minnesota
Written by Sgt. Dajon Schafer, 9/12/09

Minn. Air Guard Col. Johnson promoted to Brig. Gen.
Written by Spc. Miles Eakins, 9/8/09

MN Guard deploys to Afghanistan with Croatian partners
Written by Sgt. 1st Class Daniel Ewer, 8/21/09

Minnesota National Guard Aviation Support Facility #2 holds Open House
Written by Sgt. Dajon Schafer, 8/14/09

EANGUS 38th Annual Conference Held In Rochester
Written by Spc. Miles Eakins, B Co., 2-135 Infantry , 8/12/09

Units say 'aloha' in transfer of authority ceremony
Written by Minnesota National Guard Public Affairs, 8/10/09

Guardsmen assist in search for Staples man
Written by Sgt. Jodi Krause, 8/7/09

Betty Strohfus: A Tale of Love at First Flight
Written by Sgt. Jodi Krause, 8/5/09

Minnesota National Guardsmen Train for the Worst
Written by Sgt. Jodi Krause, 8/5/09

148th Receives the Raytheon Trophy
Written by Minnesota National Guard Public Affairs, 8/3/09

C Company, 2-211th Returns Home
Written by Minnesota National Guard Public Affairs, 7/27/09

Three Minnesota National Guard Soldiers killed in Iraq
Written by Minnesota National Guard Public Affairs, 7/17/09

Cub Foods signs Statement of Support for National Guard and Reserve
Written by Sgt. 1st Class Daniel Ewer, 7/17/09

347th Regional Support Group, Golden Coyote 2009
Written by SPC Beth Kocian, 7/9/09

Annual Training for 851st expands Disabled Veterans Rest Camp
Written by Spc. Thomas Keeler, 6/26/09

Another deployment begins for busy guard family
Written by Spc. Thomas Keeler, 6/19/09

Two Communities Bid Farewell to 114th Transportation Company
Written by Sgt. Dajon Schafer, 6/15/09

A Day for Honoring Vietnam-era Veterans
Written by Spc. Brian Jesness, 6/14/09

34th Military Police Company Begins Mission
Written by Spc. Darryl L. Montgomery, 5/26/09

Return of the 34th Combat Aviation Brigade
Written by Sgt. Dajon Schafer, 5/12/09

257th Military Police Company brings Army Valorous Unit Award to Minnesota for the first time
Written by Sgt. Dajon Schafer, 5/9/09

Meritorious Unit Commendation Award presented to 1-125 FA
Written by Sgt. Dajon Schafer, 5/3/09

The new Martin J. Skoglund Environmental Classroom
by Camp Ripley Public Affairs, 5/1/09

Minnesota Guard Soldiers Thanked for Flood Assistance
Written by Spc. Joshua Dodds and Senior Master Sgt. Ralph Kapustka, 4/25/09

114th Transportation Company 'On The Road' to Deploy
Written by Sgt. Dajon N. Schafer, 4/23/09

The 2009 Minnesota Army National Guard Soldier and NCO of the Year
Written by Master Sgt. Tim Peterson, 4/20/09

Minnesota Guard Assists at Lake LaMoure, N.D., with Emergency Operations
Written by TSgt Brett R. Ewald, 4/17/09

Towns in Northern Minnesota still struggling in Flood Fight 2009
Written by Officer Candidate Davin Fischer, 4/2/09

Battalion Prepares to Deploy
Written by Spc. Thomas Keeler , 4/2/09

Governor Pawlenty visits Soldiers during Flood Fight 2009
Written by Officer Candidate Davin Fischer, 3/30/09

National Guard Breaking the Ice
Written by Master Sgt. Jason Rolfe, 3/28/09

National Guard is Keeping Watch - Flood Fight 2009
Written by Master Sgt. Jason Rolfe, 3/28/09

Guard Members and Volunteers Battle Rising Red River Together
Written by Staff Sgt. Jon Soucy, 3/27/09

Guard stays flexible, continues to support flood effort
Written by Staff Sgt. Jon Soucy, 3/27/09

The JCP, critical to the fight
Written by Master Sgt. Timothy Peterson and Spc. Thomas Keeler, 3/27/09

Guard Assists in Flood Efforts
Written by Spc. Thomas Keeler, 3/25/09

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Marks the Opening of Army Aviation Support Facility #2
Written by SGT Dajon Schafer, 3/18/09

Minnesota Guardsmen Train in Norway for the 36th Year
Written by SGT Darryl Sanford, 2/23/09

Croatian and U.S. Soldiers Hold Joint Exercise in Gasinci
Written by www.Hina.com, 2/26/09

Minnesota Guardsmen Participate in 36th Annual Troop Reciprocal Exchange
Written by SGT Dajon Schafer, 2/20/09

Minnesota Soldiers train with Croatian Army
Written by SGT Dajon Schafer, 2/20/09

All American by day, Norwegian by Night
Written by Minnesota National Guard Public Affairs, 2/17/09

34th Infantry Division departs Minnesota
Written by SGT Dajon Schafer, 2/13/09

Minnesota Soldiers to join Croatian armed forces in Afghanistan
Written by Spc. Tom Keeler, 1/22/09

560 Minnesota Guard Soldiers deploying to Iraq
Media Advisory, 1/21/09

Governor Pawlenty recognizes Minnesota Soldier at State of State address
Written by Sgt. Dajon Schafer, 1/15/09

Minnesota Vikings Salute America
Written by Sgt. Dajon Schafer, 11/9/08

Vietnam veterans honored at Fort Snelling Cemetery
Written by Sgt. Dajon Schafer, 11/8/08

Minnesota recognizes recruiters for excellence
Written by Sgt. Dajon Schafer, 11/6/08

Soldiers and Airmen cast 2008 absentee ballots
Written by Pfc. Stephanie Cassinos, 11/4/08

A visit from U.S. Northern command
Written by Pfc. Stephanie Cassinos, 10/23/08

Soldiers recieve Combat Action Badge
Written by Spc. Justin Adelmann, 10/20/08

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

851st Vertical Engineer Company honored at Freedom Salute
Written by Sgt. Daryl Sandford, 10/15/08

Guard Employers Train as Soldiers
Written by Sgt. Daryl Sandford, 10/4/08

New towers aid base ground, air communication; keep Airmen safe
Written by Airman 1st Class Jessica Lockoski, 9/26/08

Minnesota Soldiers prepare Canadian Airmen for upcoming deployment
Written by Pfc.Stephanie Cassinos, 9/26/08

Helicopter unit celebrates return to Minnesota
Written by Sgt. 1st Class Rich Kemp, 9/24/08

Governor declares ESGR Week
Written by Sgt. 1st Class Rich Kemp, 9/15/08

Marines and Sailors poised to assist at RNC
Written by Cpl. Leslie Palmer, 9/03/08

U.S. Coast Guard pulls out all stops to secure St. Paul Riverfront
Written by Maj. Michael Wunn, 9/03/08

Freeing Up Firefighters during the RNC
Written by Pfc. Stephanie Cassinos, 9/02/08

Task Force Aviation: Flying High Over the Twin Cities
Written by Pvt. Cassandra Monroe, 9/02/08

RNC Marks Housewarming for Wounded Warrior
Written by Pfc. Stephanie Cassinos, 9/01/08

Minnesota National Guard Soldiers assist St. Paul Police in quelling demonstrators
Written by Pvt. Cassandra Monroe, 9/01/08

Joint Task Force-Republican National Convention: Up and Running
Written by Pvt. Cassandra Monroe, 8/31/08

New "Top" in Rosemount
Written by Minnesota National Guard Public Affairs, 8/09/08

Deployment ceremony held for C Company (Air Ambulance) in St. Paul
Written by Master Sgt. Edwin Holt, 8/04/08

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

2-147 Aviation Regiment arrives at Volk Field
Written by Pfc. Stephanie M. Cassinos, 7/21/08

Dust Devils complete combat tour
Written by Sgt. 1st Class Chris Seaton, 7/19/08

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

Camp Ripley welcomes 2008 Army Soldier Show to Soldier and Familiy Appreciation Day
Written by Pfc. Stephanie M. Cassinos, 6/17/08

Minnesota Assistance Council for Veterans hosts fundraising event
Written by Pfc. Stephanie M. Cassinos, 6/17/08

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

Memorial dedicated to fallen Soldiers of the 1/34 BCT
Written by Spc. John J. Angelo III, 6/14/08

Minnesota sets bar for military - community connection
Written by Pfc. Stephanie Cassinos, 6/16/08

Memorial Ceremony for Minnesota National Guard Soldiers Killed in Iraq
Written by Minnesota National Guard Public Affairs, 6/12/08

New enlistees get first taste of Minnesota National Guard through RSP
Written by Written by Pfc. Stephanie Cassinos, 6/08/08

347th PSD returns from Iraq
Written by Sgt. 1st Class Rich Kemp, 6/6/08

34th Combat Aviation Brigade Deploys to Iraq
Written by Sgt. 1st Class Rich Kemp, 5/31/08

Ron Gornick's long-awaited Combat Infantryman Badge
Written by Sgt. Daryl Sanford and Pfc. Stephanie Cassinos, 5/12/08

St. Paul Saints' Military Appreciation Night
Written by Pfc. Stephanie Cassinos, 5/8/08

Soldiers memorialize death march of Bataan
Written by Sgt. 1st Class Clint Wood, 5/3/08

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

2008 Adriatic Aurora
Written by Pfc. Stephanie Cassinos, 4/22/08

Keeping the birds in the air
Written by Spc. Thomas Keeler, 4/20/08

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

35th Annual Norwegian Exchange Youth Training
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

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