Short Films video The Minnesota National Guard in action captured by the public
UMTV Helping Soldiers' Homecomings
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.
Soldier Displays Captured Insurgent Weapons
Feb, 18th, 2008 - Sgt. Mike Davis of 2/136th Infantry, Minnesota National Guard, shows off captured insurgent weapons.
Deployment Iraq; Ryan's Story Part I
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.
Faith in War; Ryan's Story Part II
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.
Iraq War, the Good News; Ryan's Story Part III
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
9/11 Pentagon Attack - Witness
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!
Troops Come Home
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.
Moorhead, Minn., Home Front Heroes
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.
"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.
Video Valentines from 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.
The Battle of Pump House Flanders
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.
Interview with General Zilmer in Fallujah
Interview with Major General Zilmer (CG Marine Corps II MEF), discussing "the awakening" movement in Al Anbar, and the formation of the ERU.
Bradley Live Fire in Iraq
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.
Minnesota Vikings Military Appreciation Day
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.
2-136 CAB homecoming, Anoka, MN
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.
Task Force Wild at the Excel
Members of the MInnesota National Guard's Task Force Wild are welcomed by the Minnesota Wild during a game at the Excel Energy Center.
133rd Airlift Presents Flag to the Wild
Members of the Minnesota National Guard's 133rd Airlift Wing present a flag flown over Iraq to the Minnesota Wild to thank them for their support.
Thank You, from Minnesota
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
(Run time 0:31)
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)
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