Norwegians and Minnesotans gathered at the American Meal Banquet hosted by the Minnesota National Guard at the Roy Wilkins Auditorium in St. Paul, Minnesota on Feb 4, 2023. Approximately 400 U.S. and Norway citizens attended the event honoring the 50th-anniversary of NOREX.
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Curious what this Norwegian Reciprocal Troop Exchange (NOREX) is really all about? Check out what the Airmen and Soldier participants have to say about their experiences since the exchange began 50 years ago.
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Welcome to our Norwegian guests who landed today at the for the start of the 50th year of the Norwegian Reciprocal Troop Exchange (NOREX)!
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The 50th Norwegian Reciprocal Troop Exchange (NOREX) has officially begun with more than 100 Soldiers and Airmen from the Minnesota National Guard landing in Norway today for the start of their two weeks of winter survival training, cultural experiences, & building friendships!
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The announced guidance for implementing 12wks of parental leave for birth parent following a period of maternity convalescent leave, non-birth parent, Soldiers who adopt a minor child or who have a minor child placed for adoption or in foster care. armypubs.army.mil/ProductMaps/Pu
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Attendees of the NGB Arctic Interest Council watch the operating in extreme cold weather at Jan 25, 2023. The collaboration focuses on arctic interests & resources to address the rapidly changing arctic environment. dvidshub.net/news/437571/na
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February is #BlackHistoryMonth, where we honor the contributions of African Americans to challenge racial inequities and promote equal advancement for all. This DEOMI poster depicts a scene from the Greensboro Sit-Ins, nonviolent civil rights protests during 1960.
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Please take a moment today to remember Sgt. Maj. Michael Mettille who died Feb. 1, 2007, in Camp Adder, Iraq, while serving with the 134th Brigade Support Battalion. (More: minnesotanationalguard.ng.mil/sgt-maj-michae)
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“Something I learned in the past three years in the Guard is that everything is possible if you set yourself right,” said Spc. Ousmane Sow. Sow will be taking his goals to new heights in 2023 as he prepares for Warrant Officer Candidate School. ngmnpublic.azurewebsites.us/a-year-in-the-
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The majority of the 347th Regional Support Group has now returned home and were greeted by the MNNG's Assistant Adjutant General, Army Brig. Gen. Lowell Kruse, and the Command Senior Enlisted Advisor, Command Chief Master Sgt. Lisa Erikson. Excellent work and welcome home!
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The friendships we build with our international partners through the Norwegian Reciprocal Troop Exchange (NOREX) endure long past the field. We are honored to celebrate 50 years of partnership with our NATO allies & continue to strengthen the military readiness of both nations.
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Members of the participated in a 16-day Cold-Weather Operations Course at Fort McCoy, Wis. earlier this week. The Security Forces specialists practiced using snowshoes and moving as a squad over terrain while pulling an ahkio sled in a cold-weather environment.
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Thanks to all who participated in the 2023 quarterly meeting of the 's Arctic Interest Council, hosted at . The council has over 20 states actively collaborating with subject matter experts about the evolution of extreme cold weather training.
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Today is #NationalHolocaustRemembranceDay and the MNNG honors this part of our history is through our partnership with the Jewish Community Relations Council: Minnesota and the Dakotas, facilitating educational opportunities to remember the past and uphold the values of the MNNG.
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Congratulations to Col. Ryan Kaspari as he assumed command of the 148th Mission Support Group, & was promoted to the rank of Colonel. He now commands over 400 Airmen conducting missions in civil engineering, security forces, logistics, force support, & communications.
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Join us as we kick off our Year in the Guard series, feature four service members at different stages in their military careers throughout 2023. We begin the series with Pfc. Emmie Otto, who is serving her first full year with the MNNG.
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The Norwegian Reciprocal Troop Exchange (NOREX) is fast approaching and we are thrilled for more exceptional training, cultural events & comradery with our partners in the Norway! The partnership is celebrating its 50th year of strengthening military readiness of both nations.
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On behalf of the Minnesota Women Veterans Committee, we are sharing a survey to better learn how DAV can meet the needs of Women Veterans and other dis-enfranchised members of the military who feel they may not have a place to belong. forms.office.com/r/z5h21wrDmv
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This #ThrowbackThursday, we'd like to share some important years of the shared history with our Norwegian partners. In February, we will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of the U.S. - Norway Reciprocal Troop Exchange which began in 1973.
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Lt. Gen. Jon A. Jensen, , hosted the Green Tab Commanders Conference in Arkansas, Jan. 9-13, 2023. The conference brought together brigade & division-level commanders from the 54 states & territories to discuss priorities, demand & readiness for our Citizen-Soldiers.
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Members of the MNNG honored Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy by attending the 33rd annual Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Breakfast yesterday morning. The event celebrates the legacy of service of Dr. King gave and inspires participants to live out his legacy today.
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“Let us rise up tonight with a greater readiness. Let us stand with a greater determination. And let us move on in these powerful days, these days of challenge to make America what it ought to be. We have an opportunity to make America a better
nation.”-Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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Members of the MNNG conducted training at last weekend in preparation for the 50th U.S. Norwegian Reciprocal Troop Exchange (NOREX). The exchange, which started in 1974, is the U.S.'s longest continuous bilateral military and cultural exchange.
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Please help us congratulate Lt. Col. Mike Klaphake was promoted to the rank of colonel on January 6, 2023, at the Red Bull headquarters in Arden Hills.
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It's #ThrowbackThursday and we're sharing a group photo of the 34th Signal Battalion, circa 1980's! Shout out in the comments if you recognize any of these Signaleers!
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Please help us in congratulating Col. Peter Ament on his promotion last week! The 133rd Airlift Wing is benefiting from your stellar leadership!
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Maj. Katie Lunning made history as the first Air National Guard Flight Nurse to be presented the Distinguished Flying Cross Medal, in front of family, friends, and members of the in St. Paul, Minnesota, Jan 7. ngmnpublic.azurewebsites.us/modern-day-min
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At a change of responsibility ceremony yesterday at the Red Bull headquarters in Arden Hills, Minnesota, Command Sgt. Maj. Matthew Erickson was recognized as the 34th Red Bull Infantry Division’s new senior enlisted leader. ngmnpublic.azurewebsites.us/34th-red-bull-
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Please take a moment today to remember Staff Sgt. James Wosika who was killed Jan. 9, 2007, in Fallujah, Iraq, while serving with the Minnesota National Guard’s 2nd Combined Arms Battalion, 136th Infantry. (More: minnesotanationalguard.ng.mil/staff-sgt-jame)
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History was made today when Maj. Katie Lunning, 133rd Medical Group, received the Distinguished Flying Cross Medal, the nation’s highest flying award. She is the first Air National Guard Flight Nurse to receive it. Lt. Gen. Michael A. Loh, Director of the ANG, presented the award
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Tomorrow, Maj. Katie Lunning will be presented with the nation’s highest award for aerial achievement, the Distinguished Flying Cross Medal, for extraordinary achievement while participating in an aerial flight during the evacuation of Kabul in 2021. ngmnpublic.azurewebsites.us/first-air-guar
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From Artic Winter Operations to Airborne exercises, we have enjoyed training with all of our fellow military members and civilian agency partners that joined us at Camp Ripley during 2022. We look forward to continuing to support excellent training experiences in 2023!
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SFC Aaron Reuter was recently awarded the French National Defense Medal for his exemplary assistance to our French coalition partners while deployed. The partnerships we foster globally start with our amazing service members & lead to enduring interoperability with our partners.
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The Camp Ripley Memorialization Board is accepting nominations for possible candidates to be inducted into the 2023 Minnesota Army National Guard Court of Honor now through April 1, 2023. Follow the link below to nominate a worthy Soldier!
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Here's wishing everyone a safe and celebratory night as we enter into the new year - Happy New Years Eve!
C130 Hercules crews of the Minnesota National Guard's 133rd Airlift Wing conducts various training over Camp Ripley Sept 16, 2020. (MNNG photo by Anthony Housey)
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Nine Block 50 F-16CM Fighting Falcons from the received new active electronical scanned array (AESA) radar that allows pilots to “find targets in the air and on the ground more easily,” said Maj. Michael Kuzmuk, Chief of Wing Weapons for the . ngmnpublic.azurewebsites.us/aesa-radar-mod
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For over 12 years, the Minnesota National Guard has had a unique outlet with which to communicate its stories of service to the communities of Minnesota. Since its inception, Minnesota Military Radio has been a product of partnership and community support. ngmnpublic.azurewebsites.us/minnesota-mili
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“Soldiers & Airmen of the MNNG live here, work here, and serve here,” said Army Col. Scott Rohweder, Minnesota National Guard Director of Operations. “We will provide the support to be ‘Always Ready, Always There’ to respond when our state & nation needs." ngmnpublic.azurewebsites.us/minnesota-nati
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Over the weekend, Minnesota National Guard members in Albert Lea, Willmer, and Olivia recovered 19 stranded drivers and provided shelter to 70 civilians at local armories. We were happy to help the communities we serve in - stay safe and warm out there, Minnesota!
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