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This Mother’s Day, we honor two remarkable mothers who are currently deployed overseas with the Minnesota National Guard’s Cottage Grove-based 204th Medical Company Area Support. Read more below. ngmnpublic.azurewebsites.us/minnesota-moms…

The Minnesota National Guard’s 133rd Airlift Wing is proud to be the home of the Critical Care Air Transport Team (CCATT) training course, welcoming students from across the U.S. Air Force. Airmen from the 185th Air Refueling Wing joined the course on March 12.

Two Minnesota National Guard Soldiers, Army Spc. Dan Whited of Moose Lake and Army Sgt. Devon Shaw of Elk River represented the state at the Region IV Best Warrior Competition, held April 30 to May 3, at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin. Read more below. ngmnpublic.azurewebsites.us/minnesota-sold…

The Minnesota National Guard is supporting the state’s efforts to combat the Camp House Wildfire near Brimson, Minnesota, following an activation by Governor Tim Walz to support local authorities adding more than 20 Airmen and Soldiers, and equipment to support the effort.

On May 9, the Minnesota National Guard held the first State Recognition Ceremony for the Outstanding Airmen of the Year and Army Best Warrior Soldier and Noncommissioned Officer. Visit our Facebook page for the names of those recognized. facebook.com/share/p/18owWg…

Members of Norway's ‘His Majesty the King's Guard Band and Drill Team’ preformed for members of the Minnesota National Guard and the public at the Minnesota State Capitol in Saint Paul, May 9 and at Target Field May 10, 2025. See our Facebook post below. facebook.com/share/p/169CSh…

'Always Ready, Always There.' For the past week our service members have been working alongside local and state agencies to help contain fires and protect our communities in Northern Minnesota. Their readiness, professionalism and teamwork made a real impact on the ground.

Airman 1st Class Lydia Marsolais never imagined serving in the military. A desire to follow in her adoptive mom's footsteps by serving others, and a love for aviation as a private pilot, pushed her towards the discovery of the Air Force. ngmnpublic.azurewebsites.us/future-faces-o…

Air Force Col. Jesse Carlson, commander of the Minnesota National Guard's Saint Paul- based 133rd Airlift Wing, was invited to speak at the University of Minnesota's Air Force Reserve Officer Trailing Corps Det. 415 commissioning ceremony hosted at the wing on May 13.

After nearly 20 years of service, 1st Sgt. Steven Cox stepped onto a different kind of field—joining the 2024 All-Army Softball Team. Cox calls this experience one of the most memorable in his career. More: ngmnpublic.azurewebsites.us/from-service-t…

Last month, Airmen from the 133rd Contingency Response Flight participated in an Agile Combat Employment exercise showcasing their ability to open, operate, and close a remote airbase in Puerto Rico. 133rd Airlift Wing

Last week, Maj. Gen. Shawn Manke joined Ambassador Šimunović at the Croatian Embassy to celebrate Croatian Statehood Day and Armed Forces Day. Ponosni smo na naše partnerstvo! #NationalGuard #Croatia #StatePartnershipProgram #MNNG #NATO

Airmen with the 148th Fighter Wing conducted an annual Combat Readiness Exercise known as Valiant Viking, May 15-18, 2025. The CRE was designed to assess the wing’s ability to perform mission-critical tasks, problem solve through planned challenges and identify areas to improve.

On May 28th, the Marshall community came together to support our Soldiers from Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 151st Field Artillery Regiment during their pre-deployment send-off ceremony.

Last month, our service members joined the Norwegian Armed Forces in participating in the world's largest cyber defense exercise, Locked Shields 2025, through the State Partnership Program. The scenario reflected a real-world digital crisis between two confliciting countries.

At just 22, Spc. Aidan McGill is leading by example—balancing service in the Minnesota National Guard with graduating college and starting a business career. From top ACFT scorer to training in Norway, he’s one to watch. 📰 ngmnpublic.azurewebsites.us/future-faces-o…

Rosemount Beyond the Yellow Ribbon was honored at Patriots in the Park on June 10! The event celebrated veterans, service members & families—and recognized Korean War vet Ken Talbert, 96, for his lasting impact on the community. 📷 More: ngmnpublic.azurewebsites.us/rosemount-beyo…

Members of the Minnesota National Guard and friends celebrate the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday at the headquarters of the 34th Red Bull ID in Arden Hills on June 13, 2025. National Guard #Army250

Happy Father’s Day!

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Sgt. Brent W. Koch who gave his life on this day in 2006 while serving with the 1st Brigade Combat Team of the Minnesota National Guard in Ad Diwaniyah, Iraq. minnesotanationalguard.ng.mil/sgt-brent-w-ko…