Posted on September 5th, 2024 by Sirrina Martinez
Medica, which offers health insurance plans across the Midwest, was recognized as a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon company for its efforts in supporting the military community at a proclamation event in Minnetonka on Aug. 29, 2004. Several dignitaries were in attendance and spoke at the ceremony. Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan provided remarks and read
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Posted on August 30th, 2024 by Sirrina Martinez
On Sunday August 25, 2024, the Alexandria-based Charlie Battery, of the 1st Battalion, 194th Field Artillery Regiment, held a unit flag casing ceremony in preparation for transferring from the Minnesota National Guard back to the Iowa National Guard. During the ceremony, which took place at the Alexandria armory, the unit’s flag, or “colors” were cased,
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Posted on August 26th, 2024 by Sirrina Martinez
Fifty veterans and current service members attended the annual Southern Minnesota Military Women’s Retreat at Mt. Olivet Retreat Center in Farmington on Aug. 16 to 18. The retreat, hosted by the Owatonna Beyond the Yellow Ribbon, included a resource fair, music and art therapy, hiking, and other activities. It was designed to recognize participants for
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Posted on August 16th, 2024 by Sirrina Martinez
The 34th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade participated in an Exportable Combat Training Capability exercise as part of their annual training in July. This training event is the first time that the aviation brigade has had the opportunity to work directly with its subordinate battalions in a centralized location. On June 20,2024, Charlie Company 2nd Battalion,
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Posted on August 14th, 2024 by Sirrina Martinez
The Minnesota National Guard’s Inver Grove Heights-based 34th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade participated in an Exportable Combat Training Capability exercise, known as xCTC, as part of their annual training in July, at Minnesota’s Camp Ripley. The exercise creates the opportunity train and certify squads, platoons, and companies in a tactical environment. It involves a combination
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Posted on August 8th, 2024 by Sirrina Martinez
DULUTH, Minn. – Like many others, service members at the Minnesota National Guard’s 148th Fighter Wing made the decision to serve their state and nation. Some were inspired by a family member, a mentor, or a friend. Senior Airman Billie Jago, a fighter aircraft integrated avionics specialist, had a variety of reasons for why she
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Posted on August 7th, 2024 by Sirrina Martinez
Born in Zimbabwe, U.S. Army 1st Lt. Kent Mafuta has a passion for learning. Mafuta, who is currently a signal officer with Arden Hills-based Charlie Company,34th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade, and a former enlisted Soldier and truck driver for the Minnesota National Guard, joined the organization in May of 2019 and commissioned as an officer
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Posted on August 1st, 2024 by Bob Brown
A team of five Minnesota National Guard Soldiers took part in the Adriatic Regional Security Cyber Cooperation exercise in Postojna, Slovenia, from June 24 – July 25, 2024. The exercise was held at the Slovenian Armed Forces Baron Andrej Cehovin barracks. Approximately 50 National Guard Soldiers and Airmen from six states participated in the exercise
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Posted on July 26th, 2024 by Sirrina Martinez
Born and raised in Peru, Capt. Fernando Fanola decided to raise his right hand and embark on a new journey as an officer in the Minnesota National Guard. Fanola had just moved to the U.S. and wanted to give back to the nation that had offered him many opportunities. Fanola, who moved to the U.S.
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