Norwegian Youth Visit Camp Ripley
Feb. 20th, 2008
By: Officer Candidate Ken Toole

The Minnesota National Guard's Camp Ripley hosts members of Norway's Home Guard Youth.

Flying the Skies of Iraq
Sgt. 1st Class Chris Seaton reporting for
Armed Forces Network

The Minnesota National Guard's 2-147 Assault Helicopter Battalion begins their role in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
(Run time 2:30)

Return of the Red Bulls
July 24th, 2007
By: Sr. Airman Amber Monio

Soldiers of the 1/34th BCT return home after 22 months deployed on Operation Iraqi Freedom.
(Run time 2:13)

Force Protection
Staff Sgt. David Baez reporting for
Armed Forces Network

134th Brigade Support Battalion assists with security on Camp Liberty, Iraq.
(Run time 1:44)

1/34th BCT Update from Iraq
May 7th, 2007
By Sgt Kent Westberg

Col. David Elicerio, commander of the 1/34th Brigade Combat Team, sends an update from Iraq.
(Run time 11:00)

Officer Candidate Graduation
April 13th, 2007
By Staff Sgt. Ken Toole

Graduates of the 175th RTI's Officer Candidate School (OCS) take their oath of office at Camp Ripley.
(Run time 2:25)

Capitol Flyby
April 12th, 2007
By Sgt. Ben Houtkooper

The 2-147th Assault Helicopter Battalion flys ten Blackhawk helicopters over the Capitol on their way to support Operation Iraqi Freedom.
(Run time 0:55)

Twins Home Opener
April 2nd, 2007
By Sgt. Ben Houtkooper

Soldiers and Airmen of the Minnesota National Guard take part in the Twins pregame show at the Metrodome to help celebrate the return of baseball.
(Run time 1:30)

WCCO Brings the Troops Home
March 16th, 2007
Staff Sgt. Ken Toole Reporting

WCCO takes their morning shows on the road to the Minnesota National Guard's Camp Ripley.  They interview several deployed Soldiers live via satellite.
(Run time 14:30)

133rd Returns Home
February 17th, 2007
Sr. Airmen Amber Monio Reporting

Members of the Minnesota National Guard's 133rd Airlift Wing return home after deployment to Afghanistan.
(Run time 1:36)

Norwegian Troop Exchange: Roros, Norway
March 3, 2007
Staff Sgt. Ken Toole Reporting

Minnesota National Guard members experience the rich culture of their Norwegian hosts during the annual Troop Exchange.
(Run time 2:08)

Norwegian Troop Exchange: Skijoring at Camp Ripley
February 19, 2007
Sgt. Jeremiah Wickenhauser Reporting for the 34th Infantry Division 

On a frozen lake at Camp Ripley, members of the Norwegian youth try their hand at skijoring.
(Run time 1:22)

Norwegian Troop Exchange: Firepower at Camp Ripley
February 18, 2007
Spc. Thomas Keeler reporting for the
1st Brigade Combat Team 

Norwegian troops witness the effects of U.S. firepower at Minnesota's Camp Ripley.
(Run time 2:08)

Norwegian Troop Exchange: In the Field
February 17, 2007
Staff Sgt. Ken Toole reporting 

Minnesota National Guard Soldiers spend a week in the Norwegian wilderness during a troop exchange.
(Run time 2:08)

Operation Jump Start
January 30, 2007
Sgt. Ben Houtkooper reporting for the 34th Infantry Division 

Soldiers and Airmen of the Minnesota National Guard deploy along the U.S./Mexico border to support the U.S. Border Patrol in Operation Jump Start.
(Run time 2:10)

1/34th Brigade Combat Team extension press conference
January 17, 2007
Sgt. Ben Houtkooper reporting for the 34th Infantry Division 

Col. David Elicerio, commander of the 1st Brigade Combat Team of the 34th "Red Bull" Infantry Division, talks, via satellite from Iraq, about the brigade's extension and answers the questions of members of the Minnesota press.
(Run time 25:15)

State Officers Inauguration Ceremony
January 2, 2007
Senior Airman Eric Cullen reporting for Minnesota National Guard Public Affairs

With members of the Minnesota National Guard on hand, the state’s constitutional officers are sworn in to office at the Fitzgerald Theatre in downtown St. Paul.
(Run time 2:52)