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The Arden Hills-based 34th Infantry Division, also known as the Red Bulls, held its annual Operational Division Alignment Conference, or ODAC, on March 28, 2025, at the division headquarters in the General John W. Vessey Readiness Center at the Arden Hills Army Training Site. Last year’s conference did not take place as the division was
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April 11, 2025 (CAMP RIPLEY, Minn.) – Teams from the Minnesota National Guard Joint Operations Center (JOC) conducted an exercise April 8-10, 2025 at the Camp Ripley Training Center as part of the U.S. Army NORTHCOM Joint Operations Center Training Course (JOC-TC). The capstone scenario of the exercise challenged participants to demonstrate lessons learned from
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“I’m really glad that I joined the Army,” said Spc. Uriel Rosario, a cavalry scout assigned to “Crazy” Troop, 1st Squadron, 94th Cavalry Regiment. “I enjoyed my time at [one-station unit training], even with it being 22 weeks; it was an experience that I will never forget.” As one of the newest members of the
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The Month of the Military Child is observed in April to highlight the role of military children in the armed forces community and provide a way to recognize and show support for them. In Minnesota, there are more than 15,000 children who have at least one parent serving in the National Guard or Reserve. Minnesota
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The Hugo Beyond the Yellow Ribbon was recognized for 15 years of supporting Minnesota’s military community at a city council meeting at Hugo City Hall on March 17. Before the meeting, guests, including Army Maj. Gen. Shawn Manke, the Minnesota National Guard’s Adjutant General, and Army Brig. Gen. Charles Kemper, 34th Infantry Division commander, were
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Ten Minnesota National Guard security forces Airmen trained with Soldiers from the U.S. Army’s elite special forces, known as green berets, during exercise Sage Eagle held at both Fort Knox and Fort Campbell, Kentucky for two weeks in October 2024. The exercise helped prepare the Guard members as they and the rest of the military
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Growing up in a close-knit community in the Oti region of Ghana, Airman 1st Class Shine Kwabaffour was surrounded by strong bonds of friendship and family. It is where people shared meals, checked on each other daily, and offered help without hesitation. “When you come to our community in Ghana, we are so much into
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Since the establishment of the Joint Prevention and Support Services Directorate nearly three years ago, the Minnesota National Guard continues to emphasize people as the force’s greatest strength and most valuable resource required to complete missions. The Resilience, Risk Reduction, and Suicide Prevention, or R3SP, program provides Guard members with critical resources that put an
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When 70 Airmen from 37 Air National Guard wings participated in a Cold Weather Operations Course at Camp Ripley, Minn., three aerospace medical technicians, or medics, and a physician assistant assigned to the Minnesota National Guard’s 148th Fighter Wing were on hand, 24/7, to provide mobile medical support. The two-week course featured a combination of
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CAMP RIPLEY, Minn. – Another year has passed, and like many others, Soldiers in the Minnesota National Guard are creating goals and New Year’s resolutions for 2025. The Holistic Health and Fitness, or H2F, program provided some advice on how to keep up with those New Year’s resolutions so that Soldiers can achieve their goals
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Media Advisories
MEDIA RELEASE: For Immediate ReleaseNov. 15, 2024 EAGAN, Minn. – Minnesota National Guard teams with Beyond the Yellow Ribbon partnersand volunteers for Operation Turkey Drop – Thanksgiving meals for Minnesota militaryveterans, 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
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MEDIA ADVISORY: For Immediate ReleaseNovember 12, 2024 CAMP RIPLEY, Minn. – Camp Ripley Training Center joins a cohort of more than 20 states inproviding full-time childcare facilities to employees working on the military base. “National Guard members all stand to benefit from the childcare facilities located here on post,” said Public Affairs Officer Army 1st
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MEDIA RELEASE: For Immediate ReleaseNov. 7, 2024 MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – The City of Minneapolis will be recognized as a Beyond the YellowRibbon organization for its efforts in supporting the military community at a proclamation eventin Minneapolis today. “The Minnesota National Guard values all of our corporate and community partnerships,including those who are part of our
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MEDIA ADVISORY: For Immediate ReleaseOctober 3rd, 2024 SAINT PAUL, Minn. – This weekend, more than 700 family members and friends of the currentlydeployed Red Bull Soldiers of the Minnesota National Guard’s 34th Infantry Division will gatherto enjoy a steak meal and a live virtual connection with their loved ones overseas thanks to theSaint Paul-based civic
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:October 3, 2024 Arden Hills, Minnesota – Army Col. Charles “Chip” Rankin will relinquish command ofthe 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division, to Army Col. MichaelKlaphake in a ceremony on Friday at the General Vessey Readiness Center in ArdenHills, Minnesota. “As I assume command of this storied brigade, my top priority
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