Posted on June 28th, 2024 by Sirrina Martinez
At the beginning of their military careers, now Air Force Majors Melissa Spencer and Stephanie Servi had their own reasons for joining. Spencer enlisted with the Alaska National Guard as a personnel specialist, while Servi went the Air Force Reserve Officers’ Training Corps route, joining as a cadet at the University of Minnesota’s ROTC Detachment
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Posted on June 27th, 2024 by Sirrina Martinez
The Minnesota National Guard aviation unit from Saint Cloud opened its doors to community groups, fostering connections and promoting understanding of its mission at the Aviation Support Facility, known as AASF2, in Saint Cloud, Minnesota on June 13, 2024. C Company, 2nd General Support Aviation Battalion, 211th Aviation Regiment, and B Company, 1st General Support
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Posted on June 18th, 2024 by Sirrina Martinez
Replenex, a distributor of cutting tools, abrasives, adhesives, safety products, and industrial supplies, was recognized as a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon company for its efforts in supporting the military community at a proclamation event in Eden Prairie on June 11, 2024. “We are pleased to welcome Replenex, a company founded by a veteran, to our
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Posted on June 18th, 2024 by Sirrina Martinez
We all know people who encounter unpredictable and challenging situations, requiring them to adapt quickly. Their ability to remain composed, or look composed, in high pressure situations is enviable. Staff Sgt. Kristin Swanstrom, a Tactical Aircraft Maintenance specialist, or crew chief, from the Minnesota National Guard’s 148th Fighter Wing, is one of those people who make
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Posted on June 17th, 2024 by Sirrina Martinez
Military families come in many shapes and sizes, and all members of the family serve in their own ways, at home or abroad. For some, that service involves keeping the home front running while their service member is deployed or working, for others, it includes taking an oath and putting the uniform on themselves. That
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Posted on June 17th, 2024 by Sirrina Martinez
Father’s Day is a day to celebrate fathers and father figures, and to show appreciation for their love, support, and guidance. It’s also a day to recognize the importance, influence, and strength of paternal bonds. For a Minnesota National Guard father and son, this bond has become even more special and indelible through their joint
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Posted on June 17th, 2024 by Sirrina Martinez
May 21, 2024 (CAMP RIPLEY, Minn.)– “Peah Teah, Peah Teah!! Good for you and GOOD for me!” screamed the cadence caller as the formation ran down the road in the early morning darkness. The goal was to stretch (15 minutes), run 5 miles (30 Minutes) and do a cooldown (another 15 minutes) before the end
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Posted on June 1st, 2024 by Sirrina Martinez
Capt. Kate Sulzle has always worked to uplift and serve those around her. Raised in Saint Louis Park, Minnesota, she first joined the Minnesota National Guard in February of 2017. She was contracted and commissioned through the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps while enrolled at the College of Saint Benedict in Saint Joseph. During that time,
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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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