Minnesota National Guard

In celebration of November's Month of the Military Family, we recognize the sacrifices and contributions of the Zupancic and Brunsvold families. https://lnkd.in/exstb6pf

Over the past two years, the Minnesota National Guard has added the Compact Rapid Deployable, a portable satellite internet platform that provides cellular and internet service in even the most remote locations in the United States to its communications technology capabilities. Read the full story at the link below. https://lnkd.in/g87kzT_J

Please remember to play it safe on the spookiest night of the year!

The Adjutant General of the Minnesota National Guard, Maj. Gen. Shawn Manke, was recently joined by community leaders during a meeting with a delegation led by Djibouti’s Ambassador to the United States Mohamed Siad Doualeh.

Congratulations to the newest members of the Minnesota Air National Guard Flight of Honor! The ceremony recognized past and present Airmen from the 148th Fighter Wing, 133rd Airlift Wing, and Joint Force Headquarters, Minnesota Air National Guard, who have distinguished themselves with notable professional achievement and service or heroism. This year’s inductees include: Brig. Gen. (ret) Greg A. Haase Col. (ret) Thomas J. Simonet Lt. Col. (ret) Joel D. Manns CMSgt. (ret) Eugene J. Andreotti (deceased) CMSgt. (ret) Stephanie Y. Fehringer (deceased) MSgt. (ret) David Blazevic

On October 5, 2024, the 148th Fighter Wing hosted an impactful event dedicating their newly finished Memorial Wall, honoring 21 of its members who lost their lives in service to their state and nation. Follow the link below for the full story. @148FW https://bit.ly/3NCWVEg

Congratulations to the Minnesota National Guard's own Sgt. Nathaniel Miska on competing in the 2024 U.S. Army Best Squad Competition! You've made your peers proud! The competition ran from September - October 14 and took place at Fort Liberty, North Carolina and Washington D.C.

Hey friends, it's time to put our hands together for the great Soldiers of our 1st Combined Arms Battalion, 194th Armor Regiment! They made us proud by taking this year's Association of the United States Army - AUSA's Walter T. Kerwin Jr. Readiness Award for the best battalion-sized element! Also, a big shout-out for Minnesota's very own 34th Red Bull Infantry Division for their fantastic achievement of being honored as the National Guard Bureau's top division level command. Congratulations, Red Bulls! #AUSA2024

“It means that I get to help not only my community but the state as a whole,” said Army Spc. Laisha Sanchez-Romero with the Arden Hills-based 834th Aviation Support Battalion. “I’m very grateful for the opportunities to serve...” Read more: https://lnkd.in/gy_zHtEw

Glad to have you back Bulldogs! Over 200 Airmen assigned to the 148th Fighter Wing were welcomed home by family and friends after a three-month deployment to the 18th Wing, Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan.