Posted on May 30th, 2024 by Sirrina Martinez
Every year in May, the United States Department of Defense recognizes the strength and contributions of the nation’s nearly one million military spouses. In Minnesota, there are almost 9,500 National Guard and Reserve spouses. This includes Elizabeth Bradshaw, spouse of Minnesota National Guard Army Maj. Justin Bradshaw, 34th Infantry Division. The Bradshaws have three children:
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Posted on May 28th, 2024 by Sirrina Martinez
Growing up in Minneapolis, Army 2nd Lt. Colton Rossow learned quickly that the people around him strived to build a strong sense of community. “This aspect of Minnesota is one of the main reasons I have never left the state,” he said. “And why I felt that it was my duty to serve the people
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Posted on May 25th, 2024 by Bob Brown
Fairview Health Services was recognized as a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon organization for its efforts in supporting the military community at a proclamation event in St. Paul on May 16, 2024. “We are pleased to welcome Fairview Health Services to our Beyond the Yellow Ribbon network of partners,” said Army Col. Scott Rohweder, Minnesota National
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Posted on May 22nd, 2024 by Sirrina Martinez
Being a military spouse can be a challenging role for many, even those who have also served in the armed forces. Air Force veteran Megan Della Rossa was a staff sergeant who served in various roles, including in maintenance data analysis, personnel, and retention. She was also a specialist in the Airman & Family Readiness
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Posted on May 14th, 2024 by Sirrina Martinez
Born in Busan, South Korea, Army Sgt. 1st Class Chad Escher moved to the United States at the age of 14 when he was adopted by the family of Jeri and Dwayne Escher. He was raised in Garden City, Minnesota, and enlisted into the active-duty Army in July of 1995 at the age of 20.
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Posted on May 14th, 2024 by Sirrina Martinez
In March, the Minnesota National Guard’s 55th Civil Support Team, or CST, conducted a joint field training exercise, or FTX, at the Prairie Island Indian Community with several agencies, including the Minneapolis FBI. The scenario began with community members falling ill after a large funeral gathering. Local first responders treating the attendees noticed symptoms consistent
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Posted on May 10th, 2024 by Sirrina Martinez
Having a spouse serving in the military can be difficult for a family. But how about having two military spouses in a family? The Minnesota National Guard’s Air Force Master Sgt. Tyler Pearson and his spouse Air Force Master Sgt. Marina Pearson both serve with the Saint Paul-based 133rd Airlift Wing Maintenance Group. They recently
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Posted on April 30th, 2024 by Bob Brown
More than 1,200 military youth and their families attended the annual Purple Up celebration at Mall of America on April 19, 2024. The event, hosted by Minnesota National Guard Child & Youth Program, was held in honor of Month of the Military Child, which is observed each year in April across the United States Department
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Posted on April 28th, 2024 by Sirrina Martinez
Child care providers are needed for a new Department of Defense initiative designed to expand options for full-time military staff and active-duty service families while reducing their child care expenses. Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood-PLUS, known as MCCYN-PLUS, has been introduced in more than a dozen states. It is a fee assistance program that
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