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Student Soldier
June 19th, 2008 - University of Minnesota student journalist Steve Kusj talks to Minnesota National Guard Soldiers about the challenges of being Student Soldiers.
Mad Money Shout-Out!
June 19th, 2008 - CNBC's Mad Money with Jim Cramer send a shout-out to the Soldiers of the Minnesota National Guard's 1st Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division (1/34th BCT).
Servicewomen
June 5th, 2008 - University of Minnesota student journalist Amelia Cerling talks to several Soldiers of the Minnesota National Guard about their experience as women in war.
Returning from War
June 4th, 2008 - University of Minnesota student journalist Allison Arling examines the effects on Soldiers after returning home from war.
Back at Training
June, 3rd, 2008 - University of Minnesota student journalist Amelia Cerling tells the story of one Minnesota National Guard units return to armor training at Camp Ripley after deployment.
Armor Training at Camp Ripley
June, 2nd, 2008 - University of Minnesota student journalist Kevin Keen takes a look at the Armor Training at the Minnesota National Guard's Camp Ripley.
148th Fighter Wing AFNG AFROTC Duluth, Minnesota
May, 27th, 2008 - Cadets of the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Program from the University of Minnesota Duluth, the College of St. Scholastica, and the University of Wisconsin Superior at the 148th Fighter Wing in Duluth, Minnesota in 2003.
Airborne acrobatics (Wings Over Pittsburgh air show)
May, 9th, 2008 - To get a first-hand view of this weekend's Wings Over Pittsburgh air show, Tom Fontaine got a ride with a pilot from the Minnesota Air National Guard this week. Tom tells us what it's like to fly a single-engine airplane and why a torque roll is the toughest thing he had to endure during the flight.
"I Believe in You" - Karen Pavlicin
April, 27th, 2008 - Created in honor of the Minnesota National Guard and dedicated to all U.S. service members and their families. Song "I Believe in You" written by Karen Pavlicin. Performed by Karen Pavlicin and Dan Kowalke. Photos used with permission of Linda Cullen, MN National Guard Public Affairs, and friends of Karen. Karen presented this gift of thanks as part of her keynote speech at the 103rd NGAMN conference dinner April 26, 2008.
Feb, 26th, 2008 - Soldiers returning from extended deployments in Iraq face a unique adjustment period. A National Guard program in Minnesota is helping ease the stresses of homecoming for those returning from War.
Good Flying: Interview with a Blackhawk pilot in Iraq
Jan 16th, 2008 - Captain Andrea Ourada, a Minnesota National Guard Blackhawk helicopter pilot, tells the story of her first combat action in Iraq. ... Iraq Army Combat Blackhawk Helicopter Minnesota National Guard
Jan 3rd, 2008 - There are stories of faith in every corner of the world. From personal struggles, tragedies and victories to stories of war and those who fight for their country. At Fort McCoy, Wisconsin there are many battle stories written throughout history. Some of the most recent stories come from the deserts of the Middle East. This is one man's story of life in the military, deploying for war and God's part in all of it.
Jan 3rd, 2008 - It's hard to explain how war fits into God's plan or even how it can be any part of a plan designed by a loving a merciful God. It is probably best left for those who are scholars of God's Word like Pastor Ray Logan, a former military chaplain who counseled those during the Korean War to try and explain.
Jan 3rd, 2008 - It may be difficult, maybe even impossible to see any good that can come from war especially if you're the one in the middle of it. But these soldiers say the good is now evident and that all of the destruction hasn't ruined a country or its people.
911 Millitary Support On Site Of Bridge Falling Into Mississippi
Nov. 15th, 2007 - There was a BlackHawk UH-60 national guard helicopter on site where an interstate highway bridge fell into the river. So anyway, I thought I might share a quick glimpse of some of the stuff I recorded down by the river that night. I arrived on the east side of the bridge and managed to get down by the railroad tracks about 1.5 hours later. A train had become squashed and crunched under one section of the bridge. It was such a sad event
Oct 19th, 2007 - Lt. Col. Steve O'Brien of the Minnesota National Guard was in the air in a C-130 at the same time as Flight AA77 and witnessed it fly into the Pentagon!
Black Hawk Battalion Salutes Minnesota State Capitol
September 22, 2007 - Minnesota Army National Guard, 2nd Battalion, 147th Assault Helicopter Battalion conducts a flyby salute of the state Capitol.
Play this on FULL SCREEN and you will see the Black Hawks Salute (nose up, nose down) as they go by the capitol. The last pilot's salute is perfect in my opinion. Impressive video footage from the Minnesota ANG!
July 27, 2007 - Some National Guard Troops from Northern Minnesota just returned from a tour of duty in Iraq and we pulled over to wave them home just outside of Erskine, MN on US Highway 59.
July 25, 2007 - Moorhead's Family Readiness Group and community welcome home members of the Minnesota Army National Guard 2-136 HHC 7-27-07 after two years in Iraq.
May 9, 2007 - The Men & Women of the 2-135th "Blackjacks" carry out the work of freedom in Iraq.
Courtesy: Oberg Digital
"Leaving Home" Minnesota's Army National Guard Deployment
March 2006 - The Send-off of Minnesota's Bravo Company 2-211th General Support Aviation Brigade as they leave for their Iraq deployment in March, 2006.
Courtesy: Oberg Digital
SSG Chris Johnson on why he volunteered for Iraq
Red Lake Minnesota High School teacher Chris Johnson, on why he volunteered to go to Iraq.
Here is a collection of Video Valentine Messages from Bravo Company soldiers (and one Minnesota Marine). All of these messages were shot on February 13th and 14th in Camp Fallujah Iraq. Many of them were aired on KSTP Channel 5 TV on the 10pm news on February 14th.
Captain Chip Rankin, the Bravo Company 2/136 commander, standing on the wall of Pump House Flanders near Falluja, Iraq, and giving an account of the insurgent attack that took place there on August 12th 2006.
Interview with leading Al Anbar Shiekh in Fallujah
Interview with Shiekh Ahmend B. Abureeshah, discussing "the awakening" movement in Al Anbar, and the formation of the ERU.
Live fire training with Bradley Fighting Vehicles from Bravo Company 2/136 INF, 1/34 BCT, Minnesota National Guard, on a range outside Camp Fallujah Iraq. February 2007.
The Vikings team up with the Minnesota National Guard to salute the United States Armed Forces at the Minneapolis Metrodome on November 18th, 2007. Performances include: the 34th Infantry Division Band's Rock Combo "The Red Devils," and The National Anthem preformed live from Iraq by Soldiers of the 2nd Battalion, 147th Assault Helicopter Battalion.
Minnesota National Guard Soldiers of the 2nd Combined Arms Battalion, 136th Infantry (2-136 CAB) return home to their families in Anoka, Minnesota on July 27, 2007. My brother was one of the soldiers, and his wife and three-year-old son were very happy to see him.
For more information go to: www.ThankMNTroops.org Images submitted by Minnesota Soldiers and their families to show us what life is like for todays Soldier.
IED Training with Canadian Army
The Minnesota National Guard trains Canadian forces on Improvised Explosive Devices during Operation Bison Warrior. 4/30/07 (Run time 2:55)
Ft. Riley
Night Fire
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Twins Armed Forces Day
The Minnesota Twins host Armed Forces Appreciation Day at the Metrodome. 4/27/07 (Run time 23:03)
Sgt Kriesel Pitch at
Twins Game
4/3/07 (Run time 1:13)
Minnesota Soldier
A music video featuring the Soldiers and Airmen of the Minnesota National Guard.
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