Request Our Support
On request, the Minnesota National Guard can provide limited support to community events in the form of aerial flyovers, static display of military equipment, color guard and speakers for events. Requests are evaluated and approved by a working group based on a number of factors including legality, cost, and propriety. Regulations are subject to change due to funding restrictions and guidance from the National Guard Bureau and Department of Defense.
- To submit a general request for military support to a community event, download and fill out a DD form 2536 and email the completed form to mn.ng.web@army.mil at least 90 days in advance.
- For CH-47 Chinook or UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter (rotary wing) aviation support, download and fill out a DD form 2535 and email the completed form to mn.ng.web@army.mil at least 180 days in advance.
- For F-16 Fighting Falcon or C-130 Hercules aircraft (fixed wing) aviation support, submit your request online at https://www.airshows.pa.hq.af.mil at least 180 days in advance.
CONTACT
Minnesota National Guard Public Affairs
mn.ng.web@army.mil
651-282-4410
34th Red Bull Infantry Division Band
The 34th Infantry Division Band provides music to instill in our Soldiers the will to fight and win, foster the support of our citizens, and promote our national interests at home and abroad.
Requests for the 34th Infantry Division Band at public ceremonies and special events are required twelve months prior to the event, and will be confirmed six months prior to the event.
Fill out a band request form and email it to ng.mn.mnarng.mbx.34th-id-band@army.mil
Military Funeral Honors
The Minnesota National Guard honor guard team provides Military Funeral Honors within the State of Minnesota for honorably discharged veterans of the Armed Forces of the United States of America. The rendering of Military Funeral Honors is a way to show the nation's deep gratitude to those who have faithfully defended our country in times of war and peace. The ceremonial paying of respect is the final demonstration that a grateful nation can provide to a veteran's family.
The basic Military Funeral Honors (MFH) ceremony consists of the folding and presentation of the United States flag to the veteran's family and the playing of Taps. The ceremony is performed by a funeral honors detail consisting of at least two members of the Armed Forces. The Funeral Honors rendered to you or your veteran will be determined by the status of the veteran. The type of Funeral Honors may be:
- Full Military Honors
- 7-9 Person Detail
- Standard Honors Team Detail
When possible, at least one member of the funeral honors detail will be from the Armed Force in which the deceased veteran served. Taps may be played by a bugler or, if a bugler is not available, by using a quality recorded version. Military Funeral Honor Teams may act as Pall Bearers if requested by the veteran/family. To obtain funeral honors as a veteran or a family member of a veteran, you must have a copy of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, Department of Defense Form 214 (discharge paperwork). This documentation should be given to the funeral home you have selected. The funeral home will contact the Casualty Area Command (CAC) (1-800-350-7746) that handles your respective state for reporting purposes. The funeral director will then contact a Military Funeral Honors Program Area Coordinator who will assign your service to one of the local Honor Guard details.
To request military funeral honors, email ng.mn.mnarng.mbx.mfh@army.mil and include the following information:
- Deceased name
- Urn or casket
- Date and Time of service
- Social security/service number
- Rank and branch of service
- Cemetery name and address
- Point of contact name and number
- Next of kin
State Office (Contract)
Main Desk
Cell: 651-308-3413
ng.mn.mnarng.mbx.mfh@army.mil
Fort Leavenworth Casualty Assistance Center
913-684-3557