Posted on January 1st, 2025 by Sirrina Martinez
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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Posted on December 30th, 2024 by Sirrina Martinez
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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Posted on December 26th, 2024 by Sirrina Martinez
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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Posted on December 23rd, 2024 by Sirrina Martinez
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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Posted on December 18th, 2024 by Sirrina Martinez
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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Posted on December 9th, 2024 by Bob Brown
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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Posted on November 28th, 2024 by Sirrina Martinez
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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Posted on November 27th, 2024 by Sirrina Martinez
For Staff Sgt. Robert Clement, a tanker with the Minnesota National Guard’s 34th Infantry Division, reaching his 20-year milestone in the military is not the only major accomplishment this year. While deployed, Clement and his family celebrated something life-changing— the adoption of his stepson, completing the journey of officially uniting their family. “It truly unites
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Posted on November 26th, 2024 by Sirrina Martinez
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.—The Cheyenne Mountain Complex is a military installation primarily used for space and missile defense. Buildings inside the mountain house key units and organizations, including the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD), the United States Northern Command (USNORTHCOM), and the United States Space Force Units.When the team arrived at Cheyenne Mountain, Space Force
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