Posted on September 14th, 2023 by Mahsi
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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Posted on September 8th, 2023 by Mahsi
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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Posted on August 31st, 2023 by Mahsi
The 12th Annual Military Appreciation Day at the Minnesota State Fair on Aug. 29 featured 50 educational and military-connected booths at Dan Patch Park, along with on-stage entertainment, recognition ceremonies, family-friendly activities, and a flyover. It also included a special tribute. In observance of the 50th anniversary of the last service members leaving Vietnam as
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Posted on August 28th, 2023 by Mahsi
“Three and a half years ago if you would have asked me to take this job and said we’re going to go into a global pandemic; we’re going to worry about maintaining our mission and our aircraft; we’re going to be activated for domestic disturbance right outside of our gate in Minneapolis and St. Paul
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Posted on August 25th, 2023 by Mahsi
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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Posted on August 25th, 2023 by Mahsi
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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Posted on August 25th, 2023 by Mahsi
Camp Ripley was hosted a joint training exercise conducted by the Minnesota Department of Public Safety. The Minnesota National Guard, federal, state, and local organizations conducted a joint communication exercise on August 23rd and 24th, 2023, utilizing Camp Ripley’s urban operation ranges to increase operational readiness and interagency coordination between all levels. “The overall goal
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Posted on August 17th, 2023 by Mahsi
National Guard organizations continue to support dual missions across the world. Serving both federally; trained, equipped and ready to defend the United States at a moment’s notice, the Guard also aids local communities — their neighbors — by responding to local emergencies. Units across Minnesota, both Army and Air, hold true to the National Guard’s motto
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Posted on August 7th, 2023 by Linsey Williams
ELK RIVER, Minn. — Minnesota Army National Guard Sergeant Robert (Bobby) Hoeller and his Commander, 1st Lt. Eric Jezierski, presented the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Patriot Award to Sgt. Hoeller’s supervisor, Roger Zakrajshek of Erosion Works, based in Elk River, Minnesota. The Patriot Award reflects efforts made to support citizen warriors
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