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Army Maj. Gen. Shawn Manke, Minnesota National Guard’s Adjutant General; Air Force Col. Jesse Carlson, 133rd Airlift Wing commander; and leaders and members of the Minnesota National Guard Asian American and Pacific Islander Special Emphasis Council participated in the Tết festivities celebrating the new year in Burnsville on Jan. 11. “Partnerships are one of our
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“Always Ready, Always There” is a slogan used in the Air National Guard. When service members choose to enlist in the Air National Guard, they choose to serve their state and nation and can be deployed for military contingencies, humanitarian efforts, restoration of peace, and to support natural disasters. The Minnesota National Guard’s 148th Fighter
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Did you know that roughly one-third, or 500 million acres, of the U.S. is forest? And did you know that Puerto Rico’s El Yunque National Forest is the only tropical rainforest in the U.S. that is considered a jungle? By definition, a forest has many tall trees and can usually be traveled by humans, while
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The Minnesota National Guard had a busy 2024, supporting state activations, federal deployments and a variety of other missions. These accomplishments would not have been possible without the people who serve the organization and the state of Minnesota. “Our people are our greatest resource,” said Maj. Gen. Shawn P. Manke, the Adjutant General of the
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Deploying overseas is never easy, but for Master Sgt. Brett Pappa and Sgt. 1st Class Valerie Pappa, it means navigating both their roles as senior noncommissioned officers, and their life as a married couple—all while serving side-by-side. Both members of the Minnesota National Guard 34th Infantry Division “Red Bulls,” the couple is currently deployed in
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Minnesota National Guard staff and Beyond the Yellow Ribbon partners and volunteers teamed up this month for Operation Merry Meals to provide holiday meals for Minnesota veterans, service members, and military families in need. “The holiday season often underscores the love for family, duty, and gratitude that defines military life,” said Army Col. Eduardo Suarez,
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As of 2024, the Beyond the Yellow Ribbon program, also known as BTYR, has grown to include 87 companies and organizations, and 53 community networks. Their combined efforts make an impact on the lives of Minnesota’s Veterans, service members, and military families in the places where they live, work, and serve. BTYR had another busy
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In 2024, Minnesota Military Radio entered a new chapter as Tom Lyons, the program’s host for the past 14 years, transitioned out of the role and handed the reins to Retired Army Command Sgt. Maj. Doug Wortham. Doug, a respected leader with decades of military experience, now leads the program with renewed energy and an
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Minnesotans may join the National Guard for many different reasons, but a benefit for some Soldiers is the lifelong skills and professional development they learn through their service. Twin brothers, Army Sgt. Jaden Newbanks, a carpentry and masonry specialist with the 851st Vertical Engineers and team lead in the Minnesota 55th Chemical, Biological, Radioactive, Nuclear,
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Minnesota National Guard staff and Beyond the Yellow Ribbon partners and volunteers teamed up for Operation Turkey Drop to provide food for Thanksgiving for Minnesota military veterans, service members, and families in need. “This is a tremendous effort that can only be accomplished with the hard work, kindness, volunteerism, and generosity of so many people
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Media Advisories
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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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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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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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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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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