Posted on March 24th, 2022 by Linsey Williams
March 24, 2022 (Brainerd, Minnesota)– The Minnesota National Guard is celebrating the newly remodeled Brainerd Armory with a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday. “The remodeled Brainerd Armory is a quality, eco-friendly building that will enhance training, bring new capabilities to the area, and contribute to the mission readiness of the Soldiers in the
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Posted on March 24th, 2022 by Linsey Williams
March 19, 2022 (Little Falls, Minnesota)– Camp Ripley is hosting the Canadian Lake Superior Scottish Regiment (LSSR) and 2/147 Assault Helicopter Battalion (AHB) from March 16th until March 20th to conduct joint training missions at Camp Ripley Training Center. “We are always grateful and excited to have our Canadian Partners train here at Camp Ripley,”
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Posted on March 24th, 2022 by Linsey Williams
March 11, 2022 (Arden Hills, Minnesota)– Army Maj. Gen. Mike Wickman will relinquish command of the 34th Red Bull Infantry Division to Army Brig. Gen. Charles Kemper in a ceremony on Saturday at the General Vessey Readiness Center at Arden Hills, Minnesota. “As leaders, we are charged with leaving every organization better than we found
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Posted on March 24th, 2022 by Linsey Williams
March 3, 2022 (Duluth, Minnesota)– This spring, the Duluth-based 148th Fighter Wing will deploy more than 300 Airmen and its F-16 aircraft overseas to conduct U.S. Air Forces Central Command (AFCENT) missions in the U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) area. While deployed, the 148th will deliver dominant coalition air power with the USAFCENT partners to secure
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Posted on March 24th, 2022 by Linsey Williams
February 15, 2022 (Little Falls, Minnesota)– Starting this past Saturday, Camp Ripley is hosting the Annual Chief of the National Guard Biathlon Race, with more than 120 competitors from 20 states competing for the championship. “We are always excited to host this event on the base,” said Army Brig. Gen. Lowell Kruse, the Minnesota National
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Posted on March 24th, 2022 by Linsey Williams
January 31, 2022 (Little Falls, Minnesota)– Camp Ripley is currently hosting the United States Coast Guard and Navy in under-ice water diving training this month and in February. “As our focus shifts to a different environment, Camp Ripley is proud to work together with our Navy and Coast Guard partners. We welcome them to our
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Posted on March 24th, 2022 by Linsey Williams
January 27, 2022 (Brainerd, Minnesota) — More than 1000 Soldiers from Task Force 1-194 based in Brainerd, Minnesota, will begin returning to Minnesota tomorrow after deploying to the Middle East. “Our Soldiers had a successful and historic deployment executing missions at 12 locations in nine different countries,” said Army Lt. Col. Jake Helgestad, Task Force
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Posted on March 24th, 2022 by Linsey Williams
January 8, 2022 (St. Cloud, Minnesota)– Nearly 60 Soldiers from the B Company, 1st General Support Aviation Battalion, 171st Aviation Regiment based in St. Cloud, Minnesota, will begin returning to Minnesota today after a deployment to Kuwait and Iraq. “After being overseas for as long as we were, it feels great to be back in
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Posted on March 24th, 2022 by Sydney Mariette
March 14, 2022 (SAINT PAUL, Minn.) — At the St. Paul-based armory,leaders of the Minnesota National Guard’s Women’s Special Emphasis Council (WSEC) hosted an informational event and breakfast on March 14, 2022. The hour-long discussion served as an introduction to the WSEC and the various other councils open to new members throughout the Guard. The
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