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June 2008

July 21, 2-147 arrives at Volk Field - Low-Res

July 10, 2135 returns from Kosovo - Low-Res

July 7, 851st Vertical Engineer Company back from deployment - Low-Res

July 7, Chalk 3, 347th Personnel Services Detachment back from deployment - Low-Res

July 6, 2-135 Soldiers back from peacekeeping mission in Kosovo - Low-Res

June 21, Camp Ripley welcomes 2008 Army Soldier Show - Low-Res

June 17, MACV hosts veteran fundraising event - Low-Res

June 17, 347th PSD Chalk 2 returns - Low-Res

June 16, Minnesota Military Family and Community Covenant - Low-Res

June 8, Mankato Recruit Sustainment Program - Low-Res

June 6, 347th PSD returns from Iraq - Low-Res


June 1, New successes in State Partnership Program
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June 1, Serving our Troops
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May 2008

May 31, 34th CAB Deployment Ceremony

May 22 , U of M ROTC Graduation Ceremony - Low-Res

May 18, Family connects with deployed commander

May 18, Sesquicentennial Celebration - Low-Res

May 12 , Ron Gornick's Long-awaited Combat Infantryman Badge


May 12 ,148th Fighter Wing earns Star rating

May 8, Saint Paul Saints' Military Appreciation Night

May 4 , Farewell ceremony for C Company, 834th Aviation Support Battalion

May 3, Bataan Memorial Death March

May 2 , New Facility at the 133rd

May 2 , Upsala Swanville Area Honor Squad

April 2008

April 30, 849th returns to Litchfield

April 28, Sgt. Kuboy breaks ground for his new home

April 25-26, 39th Annual Minnesota National Guard Enlisted Conference

April 24, Central High School students video teleconference with deployed Soldiers

April 22, 2008 Adriatic Aurora

April 19-20, 34th Combat Aviation Brigade Family Preparation Academy

April 19, 114th Transportation Company's new vehicles, new first sergeant

April 18, 34th Combat Aviation Brigade Pre-Deployment Annual Training

April 13, Governor Pawlenty visits troops in Kosovo

April 12, Guard presents Flag to Minnesota Swarm

April 3, 10,000 Hour Aviator

April 2, Soldier on leave surprises son at school

March 2008

Mar. 31, Minnesota Twins Home Opener

Mar. 31, Minnesota National Guard Hockey Challenge

Mar. 28, 34th Combat Aviation Brigade announces upcoming deployment

Mar. 20, View the 849th Mobility Augmentation Company Provides Security for 4ID Deputy Commanding General

Mar. 19, Night Vision Training with 133rd Airlift Wing

Mar. 18, 148th Fighter Wing deploys to Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska

Mar. 15, OCS Class 52 Dining Out

Mar. 14, From Vermont to Alaska, National Biathlon at Camp Ripley

Mar. 13, Soldier recognized for Interagency Operations Excellence


Mar. 10, Towering Above All


Mar. 7, CERF-P Open House


Mar. 6, 247th Finance Detachment returns


Mar. 3, 34th CAB Aviation Training Exercise 2

February 2008

Feb. 24, Engineers Build to Protect: Military Police Receive Improvements to Living Quarters


Feb. 22, Rapid Reaction Force Weapons Familiarization


Feb. 20, 35th Annual US/Norwegian Reciprocal Troop Exchange


Feb. 19, Senior Training Coordinators visit Little Falls


Feb. 15, Sgt. Johnathan's Vanderwert's New Home, New Prague, Minn.


Feb. 14, Norwegians arrive in Minnesota


Feb. 13, State of the State, St. Cloud


Feb. 13, 147th PSB Reunion, Roseville


Feb. 13, State of the State, St. Cloud


Feb. 12, Maj. Gen. Shellito visits Pipestone Community Leaders


Feb. 11, Harlem Hellfighters


Feb. 6, 147th Personnel Services Battalion Disembarkation


Feb. 6, Lt. James Reese Europe: Black American, Citizen-Soldier, American Hero


Feb. 3, Single Soldier Retreat

January 2008

Jan. 30, Minnesota Air Guard takes Air Force Outstanding Unit Awards

Jan. 30, Veterans Reintegration Seminar

Jan. 29, John Beargrease Sled Dog Marathon

Jan. 29, Owatonna Armory Opened During Blizzard

Jan. 26, Government on Display at the Mall of America

Jan. 25, 34th CAB Weapons Training

Jan. 25, 34th CAB Combatives Training

Jan. 23, Flag of Honor Ceremony in Bloomington, Minn.

Jan. 21, Minnesota National Guard celebrates Dr. King's Birthday

Jan. 19, Task Force 34 Family Readiness Group Conference

Jan. 17, Staff Sgt. Wosika becomes an Honorary Firefighter

Jan. 12, Minnesota National Guard Prepares for Norwegian Exchange


Jan. 12, 134th Brigade Support Battalion Change of Command in Camp Ripley, Minn.

Jan. 12, 1-125th Field Artillery Change of Command Ceremony in New Ulm, Minn.

Jan. 12, 151st Field Artillery's Meritorious Unit Commendation Ceremony

Jan. 12, 'Community Stand-to' in Bloomington, Minn.

Jan. 11, Winter Biathalon at Camp Ripley

Jan. 11, 1st Air Force Airman of the Year Senior Airman Nicole Rosga

Jan. 8, TAG and State Command Sergeant Major visit 2-147 in Iraq

Jan. 5, Change of Responsibility of the 1/34th Brigade Combat Team

Jan. 3, Sen. Klobuchar speaks to Veterans issues at Duluth Depot

December 2007

Dec. 18, 851st Vertical Engineer Company Builds in Iraq

Dec. 17, Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Award Ceremony

Dec. 17, Bernick's Pepsi donates to Camp Ripley Family Assistance Center

Dec. 17, Holiday Gift Giving Program-Morrison County

Dec. 17, 148th Fighter Wing Volunteers during the Holiday Season

Dec. 16, National Reintegration hits the airwaves


Dec. 15, 133rd AW Recognized for Excellent Service

Dec. 8, 34th Combat Aviation Brigade Ball

Dec. 8, AASF Open House in St. Paul, Minn.

Dec. 6, New MWR Facility at Camp Ripley

Dec. 5, Quarterly Congressional Staff Breakfast

Dec. 2, Four Members of the 148th Fighter Wing received the Bronze Star Medals

Dec. 1, Annual Influenza Vaccinations

November 2007

Nov. 22, 148th Fighter Wing Thanksgiving Meal

Nov. 20, 849th Engineer Company (MAC) Reenlistments in Iraq

Nov. 20, Sons of Norway Thanksgiving Breakfast

Nov. 19, 2-147th Vietnam veteran provides experience and perspective to Task Force XII

Nov. 18, Chief Master Sgt. Jodi L. Stauber appointed 148FW Command Chief

Nov. 18, National Guard represented at NASCAR

Nov. 18, Vikings Military Appreciation Day

Nov. 17, Minnesota National Guard Soldiers attends NASCAR Race

Nov. 17, B. Co 1-194 Welcome Home Ceremony

Nov. 16, Starbase Tour at St. Paul, Minn.

Nov. 13, Bright Star Teams Guard with Egyptians

Nov. 13, Task Force 34 begins simulator training

Nov. 11, Veteran's Day Play

Nov. 10, 2-147 AHB flies flag in Iraq for MN Vikings

Nov. 10, Veterans Day Honored in Inver Grove Heights

Nov. 9, 148th Fighter Wing deploys to support Operation Noble Eagle

Nov. 7, Joanne Steen Talks to Military Members of Fallen Troops


October 2007

Oct. 30, Brig. Gen. Joseph P. Kelly's Promotion Event

Oct. 28, Day of the Dead Ceremony at Minnesota Historical Society

Oct. 27, 133rd AW participates in Eagan Emergency Exercise

Oct. 27, 55th Civil Support Team Open House

Oct. 25, 34th Combat Aviation Brigade helps recover lost UND plane

Oct. 25, 2-135 IN, TF Bayonet, Assumes Kosovo Force (KFOR) Mission

Oct. 24, 2007 Educator Lift at Camp Ripley

Oct. 20, 7th Annual Regional Emmy Awards

Oct. 18, Maj. Gen. Larry Shellito and Sgt. Hatton testify before Congress

Oct. 15, B. Co. 1-194 Welcome Home Ceremony

Oct. 14, Headquarters 1st BCT Change of Command

Oct. 14, 148th FW Operational Readiness Inspection

Oct. 14, Reintegration B. Co. 1-194 at Ft. McCoy, Wisc.

Oct. 13, 34th Infantry Division Change of Command

Oct. 13, Soldiers Receive Air Warrior Gear

Oct. 10, TriCare Press Conference

Oct. 7, Army 10 Miler Race

Oct. 6, 133AW presents flag at Wild Game

Oct. 5, Deployed Soldiers Deer Hunt

Oct. 3, Corn Maze Welcomes Red Bulls

Oct. 1, Maj. Cox Takes New Role as State Inspector General

September 2007

Sept. 30, Motorcycle Training at Camp Ripley

Sept. 30, Maj. O'Malley in Afghanistan

Sept. 29, Moorhead 30 Day Reintegration and Bearcat Dinner

Sept. 27, 851st Vertical Engineer Company Deploys to Iraq

Sept. 23, 1st Combined Arms Battalion, 194th Armored Regiment Change of Command

Sept. 23, Camp Ripley Open House

Sept. 23, Official Welcome Home Ceremony of B. Co. 2-211

Sept. 22, Staff Sgt. Malmberg Receives Silver Star Award

Sept. 20, Soldiers from 2-147 AHB Reenlist in Iraq

Sept. 19, Recruiting and Retention Change of Command

Sept. 19, Customer Service Training at Camp Ripley

Sept. 18, Capt. Sarah E. Witt Receives award from Secretary of State

Sept. 15, 30 Day Reintegration Event, Bloomington, Minn.

Sept. 14, US Air Force turns 60 years old

Sept. 13, Embassy of the Republic of Croatia in Washington, DC

Sept. 12, Lt. Col. Charles Askegaard visits with Norwegian Home Guard

Sept. 11, 2-147 AHB Awarded Combat Patch

Sept. 11, MMAF Awards Seven Purple Heart Recipients Grants

Sept. 10, 2-135 Deploys to Kosovo

Sept. 9, Celebrating Soldiers

Sept. 9, Inver Grove Heights Days Parade

Sept. 4, 2-147th Transfer of Authority Ceremony

August 2007

Aug. 31, Motorcycles Loaned for Reintegration Training

Aug. 30, Adjutant General at State Fair Vietnam War Memorial Dedication

Aug. 26, OCS and WOCS Commission and Appointment Ceremony

Aug. 25, 2-136 Returns to Bemidji

Aug. 23, Flood Flyover for Distinguished Visitors

Aug. 23, CERF-P Training Exercise

Aug. 22, 133rd Airlift Wing assists in I-35 bridge operations

Aug. 19, Flood Fight in Southeast Minnesota

Aug. 21, Croatian Exchange

Aug. 18, Staff Sgt. James Wosika Jr. Field Dedication Ceremony

Aug. 18, B Co., 2-211 GSAB Returns from Iraq

Aug. 16, 34th Military Police Quick Reaction Force

Aug. 16, Croatian Soldiers at Camp Ripley

Aug. 15, 133rd Airlift Wing Training Flight

Aug. 14, 2007 Legislative Staff Visit

Aug. 8, 133rd Airlift Wing Assists NASA

Aug. 8, Camp Ripley Youth Camp Campfire

Aug. 7, St. Cloud Army Aviation Support Facility Groundbreaking

Aug. 6, US Navy diving equipment arrives at 133rd Airlift Wing for Bridge Collapse Operations

Aug. 4, 148th Fighter Wing Operational Readiness Exercise

Aug. 4, Brig. Gen. Beaman's Retirement Ceremony

Aug. 4, 34th Combat Aviation Brigade Change of Command Ceremony

Aug. 2, Youth Camp Flag Disposal Ceremony

Aug. 1, 34th CAB at the 35W Bridge Collapse

July 2007

In Our Sights photos of the day


July 27, 2-136 Homecoming in Anoka

July 26, E Co, 134 BSB return, Camp Ripley

July 23, HHB 1-125 Reunion, New Ulm

July 23, 1-125 Reunion, Fairmont

July 22, A 2-136 Infantry Reunion, Anoka

July 22, Operation Make A Wish

July 21, 851st Vertical Engineering Company Deployment Ceremony

July 21, 2-136 Infantry Award Ceremony

July 21, C 2-135 Infantry Reunion, Owatonna

July 20, A 2-135 Infantry Reunion, West St. Paul

July 20, HHC 1-34 BTB Reunion, Bloomington

July 19, 148FW performs alert at Shaw AFB

July 19, E 2-136 Infantry Reunion, Hutchinson

July 19, HHC 1-34 BSB Reunion, Brooklyn Park

July 18, 2-135 Infantry Deploys to Kosovo

July 18, 1/34 BCT Units are back

July 17, A Co. 1-34 BSB Reunion, Brooklyn Park

July 17, A Co. 1-34 BSB Reunion, Camp Ripley

July 17, Disembarkation of 1/34th Brigade Combat Team Units

July 16, C Co. 1-34 BSB Reunion, Cottage Grove

July 16, HHC 1-34 BCT Reunion, Bloomington

July 16, HHC 2-135 Deploys to Kosovo Ceremony

July 16, Disembarkation of 1/34th Brigade Combat Team Units

July 15, The next wave of returning troops land at Volk Field

July 15, Senator Coleman visits Camp Ripley

July 15, F Co., 334th BSB Deploys to Kosovo Ceremony

July 15, B Co., 2-135 Deploys to Kosovo Ceremony

July 14, Disembarkation of 1/34th Brigade Combat Team Units

July 13, Disembarkation of 1/34th Brigade Combat Team Units

July 11, Return of the 1st Brigade Combat Team

July 11, 1st Brigade Completes Mission in Iraq

July 10, Return of the 1st Brigade Combat Team

June 2007

In Our Sights photos of the day


June 26, ESGR Luncheon at Camp Ripley

June 25, Labor Leaders Visit Camp Ripley

June 25, 148th supports Operation Noble Eagle

June 23, Co. C, 2nd Combined Arms Battalion, 136th Infantry arrives in Grand Rapids

June 23, Dam Fest Parade, Little Falls

June 23, Reintegrating Returning Troops

June 19, Air Force fights fire in Iraq

June 18, 1/34th BCT Contingent arrives at Volk Field

June 16, 34ID exhibit at MN Military Museum

June 16, 347th Departure Ceremony

June 13, The Adjutant General and Commanding General visit Croatia

June 9, WWII Memorial Dedication Ceremony

June 9, Archbishop Flynn visits 34th Infantry Division

June 6, DNR Security Training

June 6, Tuskegee Airmen visit 133rd Airlift Wing

June 6, 849th Mobility Augmentation Company Deployment Ceremony

June 3, VFW Training of New Officers at Camp Ripley

June 2, Officer's Conference

June 2, Boy Scout Ripley Rendezvous

June 1, GUARDEX 07 in Croatia

May 2007

In Our Sights photos of the day

May 31, Major Accident Response Exercise

May 29, Building Schools in Um Eneej

May 27, Twins Armed Forces Day

May 20, Purple Heart in the rain

May 19, Bataan Memorial Death March

May 18, Humanitarian Mission in Afghanistan

May 18, T-28 arrives at the Air National Guard Museum

May 16, Cooperative Medical Engagement at Al Madinah

May 16, Col. Hamlar returns from lengthy deployment

May 14, Minnesota National Guard fights Ham Lake Fire

May 14, 133rd AW Commander Returns Home

May 14, US Coast Guard tower removal

May 11, State Partnership Program Regional Workshop, Croatia

May 8, 133rd Airlift Wing returns from Afghanistan

May 6, National Guard Bureau Marathon Championships

May 6, Sgt. Kriesel Benefit at O'Gara's

May 5, Veterans Field Dedication in Minnetonka

May 5, Sgt. Kriesel Throws First Pitch

May 5, Freedom Ride at Camp Ripley

May 5, Veterans' Bill Signing

May 2, Army Communities of Excellence Award

May 1, Radio Relay Point

May 1, 133rd Airlift Wing Blood Drive

May 1, Minnesota Military Family Appreciation Month

May 1, Minnesota National Guard Enlisted Association Conference

April 2007

In Our Sights photos of the day

April 28, Sgt. Tony Larson's Homecoming

April 28, Senior NCO Refresher Course

April 28, Monthly Individual Reintegration Training

April 26, Disabled American Veterans Turkey Hunt

April 26, Bring Your Kids to Work Day

April 25, Exercise Bison Warrior

April 23, 34th ID Band Award Ceremony

April 24, Casualty Exercise at Camp Ripley

April 22, 34th Military Police Civil Disturbance Exercise

April 22, 148 Fighter Wing Returns from Iraq

April 22, Sen. Coleman visits 1/34th BCT

April 21, 114th Transportation Open House

April 20, Firefighting Blackhawks at Camp Ripley

April 20, 133AW members train at Eglin Air Force Base

April 18, Retiree Breakfast at Camp Ripley

April 18, Convoy Driver Hero

April 17, TAG and CSM visit injured troops in Ga.

April 17, Burning the Ranges at Camp Ripley

April 15, Soldier and NCO of the Year Competition

April 15, Serving Our Troops

April 14, MN Swarm Game

April 12, Blackhawk Flyover

April 12, Truck Driver's Hunch

April 10, 2-147th Deployment Ceremony

April 4, 1/34th BCT helps Iraq roadways

April 4, Prayer Breakfast

April 4, Staff Sgt. Riewer Funeral

April 4, Camp Ripley Citizen Committee

April 2, Twins Home Opener

April 2, Minnesota Congressional Staff Trip

March 2007

In Our Sights photos of the day

Mar 30, 1-34 BTB aid fellow convoy attacked

Mar 30, WCCO Radio Broadcasts Live from Veterans Building

Mar 29, Guard connects students to NASA

Mar 28, Spc. Rhode and Amanda Rhode VTC Wedding

Mar 27, Women's History Month

Mar 24, 133rd Airlift Wing Reintegration

Mar 23, MacArthur Award

Mar 22, Iraqi Military Transition Team

Mar 16, Duluth guard "Family Affair"

Mar 16, WCCO Bringing Minnesota Home

Mar 14, Soldiers receive visit at Walter Reed Medical Center