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June 14, 2016 (TAPA ARMY BASE, Estonia) — Soldiers of the Minnesota National Guard’s 34th Red Bull Infantry Division joined units from 14 countries to support the Saber Strike 16 exercise taking place from May 27-June 22 throughout Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. The long-standing U.S. Army Europe-led exercise is designed to improve joint interoperability through
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June 13, 2016 (FORT IRWIN, California) — As the sun peaks the mountain tops on the final day of the Reception, Staging, Onward Movement and Integration phase for the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division, nearly 6,000 Soldiers load gear, mount vehicles and await the call to move out of the Rotational Unit
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June 10, 2016 (KARLOVAC, Croatia) — For two decades Minnesota and Croatia have been involved in the National Guard State Partnership Program allowing for cooperation and a mutual assistance between the Minnesota National Guard and the Croatian Military. This year a group of about 30 Soldiers and Airmen from across Minnesota will spend their Annual
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June 8, 2016 (FORT IRWIN, California) — With the sun setting on a Kuwait-esque landscape on the evening of June 5, 2016, the preparation phase of what has been the two-year training focus for the Soldiers of the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division, drew to an end. With nearly 6,000 Soldiers on
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June 3, 2016 (ST. PAUL, Minnesota) — “It is the way she treats people. She has a certain demeanor about herself. Very approachable,” said Chief Master Sgt. Duke Lang, 133rd Medical Group Superintendent. As a young woman, Capt. Amy Nordquist started her journey in the Minnesota Air National Guard the same way that most Airmen
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May 31, 2016 (CAMP RIPLEY, Minnesota) — Leaders from Camp Ripley met with tribal representatives for a nation-to-nation consultation meeting May 18, 2016, on the Bois Forte Reservation near Tower. “The purpose of our meeting was to discuss projects and developments of the Minnesota National Guard as it pertains to Section 106 of the National
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May 19, 2016 (ST. PAUL, Minnesota) — For his work to promote diversity and build community relationships, Minnesota National Guard Warrant Officer Candidate Alan Lee received the Federal Asian Pacific American Council’s Military Meritorious Service Award in Orlando, Fla., May 10, 2016. He was also recognized with a resolution in the Minnesota Senate and House
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May 18, 2016 (CAMP RIPLEY, Minnesota) — Helicopter crews of the Minnesota National Guard joined firefighters May 6-9, 2016, in northern Minnesota to battle wildfires. In response to requests made by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources through the Minnesota Homeland Security and Emergency Management, Governor Mark Dayton authorized the use of four UH-60 Blackhawk
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May 13, 2016 (ST. PAUL, Minnesota) — During a change of command ceremony, April 16, 2016, at the 133rd Airlift Wing’s South Hangar, Col. Daniel E. Gabrielli took charge of the 133rd Airlift Wing from the outgoing commander, Col. James T. Johnson. The military tradition of passing the unit guidon from the outgoing commander to
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May 12, 2016 (OSAN AIR BASE, Korea) — In early April 2016, the 148th Fighter Wing deployed approximately 300 Airmen and about a dozen F-16’s to Osan Air Base, Korea as part of a Theater Security Package (TSP). TSP’s have been an integral part of the U.S. Pacific Air Command’s force posture since 2004. TSP
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Media Advisories
MEDIA ADVISORY: For Immediate ReleaseSept 14, 2023 St Paul, Minn. – Minnesota National Guard’s 133rd Airlift Wing, located at Minneapolis/St.Paul International Airport was selected to receive eight, new C-130J Super Hercules aircraft aspart of the Air National Guard’s C-130J Recapitalization and Basing program. “As Governor, I’ve always fought to ensure the Minnesota National Guard has
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MEDIA ADVISORY: For Immediate ReleaseSept 13, 2023 LITTLE FALLS, Minn. – This Sunday, Camp Ripley welcomes the public for their 2023 OpenHouse, which allows the public to interact with the employees, service members, and families ofthe Minnesota National Guard during this biennial event. “Camp Ripley is a staple of our State, and we could not
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MEDIA ADVISORY: For Immediate ReleaseSeptember 8, 2023 ST. PAUL, Minn. –U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Richard Schumacher will assumeresponsibility as the senior enlisted advisor for the 133rd Airlift Wing from Chief Master Sgt.Mark Legvold on Saturday. “Chief Legvold served as an excellent voice of the enlisted force during an unprecedented timefor the 133rd Airlift
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Aug. 25, 2023 FALCON HEIGHTS, Minn. – The Minnesota State Fair’s 12th Military Appreciation Daytakes place Tuesday, and this year’s theme is Honoring Vietnam Veterans. “Today, we want to honor our nation’s Vietnam Veterans. There are more than 5.8 millionVietnam Veterans living in America and 97,000 living in Minnesota,” said Army Maj. Gen.Shawn
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MEDIA ADVISORY: For Immediate ReleaseAugust 22, 2023 ST. PAUL, Minn. – More than 125 U.S. Air Force Airmen along with C-130 Hercules from theMinnesota National Guard’s 133rd Airlift Wing will deploy to the U.S. Africa Command area ofresponsibility this week. “It’s exciting to head off and perform our federal mission,” said U.S. Air Force Lt.
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