In March, the Minnesota National Guard’s 55th Civil Support Team conducted a joint field training exercise, at the Prairie Island Indian Community with several agencies, including the Minneapolis FBI.

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At the age of 14, SFC Chad Escher came to the United States. With his mothers encouragement, he enlisted into the active duty Army, and later the Minnesota National Guard.

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The 34th Red Bull Infantry Division, the first Minnesotans to legally fly the new State flag on a military installation, honor this historic moment in the U.S. Central Command area of operations.

Ever wonder how dual military couples balance service and life? Master Sergeants Tyler and Marina Pearson of the Saint Paul-based 133rd Maintenance Group can fill you in. ngmnpublic.azurewebsites.us/month-of-the-m…

A 12 mile ruck march was the final event for Spc. Dan Whited and Sgt. Joseph Newman during the Region IV Best Warrior Competition hosted at Camp Dodge, Iowa May 1-5, 2024. Congratulations warriors! You represented Minnesota and the force of the enlisted well this week!

Day three of the Regional Best Warrior Competition challenged Spc. Dan Whited and Sgt. Joseph Newman on their Army warrior tasks as well as a 100 meter water survival test in Saylorville Lake, Iowa!

Check out the events Spc. Dan Whited and Sgt. Joseph Newman tackled during day two of the Region VI Best Warrior Competition at Camp Dodge, Iowa! Weapons, and ACFT, and obstacle courses - oh my!

Sgt. Joseph Newman & Spc. Dan Whited, our NCO & Soldier of the Year, moved on to the Region IV Best Warrior Competition at Camp Dodge, Iowa. Yesterday kicked off with a clay pigeon shoot & law enforcement simulations with partners from the Johnston Fire & Police Departments.

“Month of the Military Child is a chance for kids with a military parent to be recognized. I can be proud of what my dad does.” #PurpleUp minnesotanationalguard.ng.mil/month-of-the-m…

Day two of the 2024 Minnesota Best Warrior Competition has challenged the contenders with a grueling ruck march, medical and Soldier tasks, and more! #MnBWC24 #SPP #38CBG #Hrvatskavojska #OSRH #HV #morh #Hrvatskivojnik #CroArmy #Forsvaret #Luftforsvaret #BestWarrior

Day one of the 2024 Minnesota Best Warrior Competition challenged service members from the MN National Guard, Croatia, Norway, and Canada with night land navigation, fitness, and weapons zeroing events. #MnBWC24 #SPP #38CBG #Hrvatskavojska #OSRH #HV #morh #CroArmy #Forsvaret

The 2024 Minnesota Best Warrior Competition begins! Twenty-three service members from the Minnesota National Guard, Canada, Norway, and Croatia are competing this week at Camp Ripley.

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Minnesota National Guard Soldiers, Airmen, and employees across the state are wearing jeans today for Denim Day to bring awareness to sexual assault.

To learn more about Denim Day, visit denimdayinfo.org

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We can dig it! Minnesota National Guard leaders and local community members broke ground on a new training facility in New Ulm earlier this week. The project is expected to be completed in 18 months. Let the countdown begin! minnesotanationalguard.ng.mil/new-ulm-commun…

Please join us in welcoming home Detachment Five from Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, 245th Aviation Regiment, of the 34th Combat Aviation Brigade! Today they were greeted by family and friends after completing a nine-month deployment to Bogota, Colombia.

It was a historic day in Saint Paul as the Minnesota National Guard and Saint Paul Police Department agreed to collaborate in the U.S. Army Partnership for Your Success U.S. Army PaYS program. Maj. Gen. Shawn Manke and SPPD Chief Axel Henry were joined by Mayor Melvin Carter

Business and community leaders from throughout Minnesota joined forces to collaborate at this year's Beyond the Yellow Ribbon conference! minnesotanationalguard.ng.mil/minnesota-comp…

Spc. Aubrey Hansen: an embodiment of strength, resilience, and ambition. From dance to carving out her place as one of the Minnesota National Guard’s only female assault crew chiefs. #WomensHistoryMonth minnesotanationalguard.ng.mil/skies-of-succe…

Join us in paying tribute to the 148th Fighter Wing's Chief Master Sgt. (Ret.) Charles Ostrofsky on this National Vietnam War Veterans Day. His tour at Takhli Air Base, Thailand, from 1969-70 stands as a testament to his extraordinary service. #VietnamVeteransDay

On this National Medal of Honor Day, please join us in saluting the courageous Americans who have earned the nation's ultimate military award for valor.