FARGO, N.D. — A free development program will provide educators and professionals tools to support military children and families with the unique challenges they face. ...

FARGO, N.D. — The North Dakota National Guard’s 188th Army Band will go on tour next week, bringing their musical talents to schools across northeastern North Dakota. The annual ‘Music in Schools ...

FARGO, N.D. — From ice to water and war to peace, the North Dakota National Guard responded in force throughout 2010. A look back at the year reveals stateside missions to help neighbors after ice storms and during flooding. It also shows ...

2010 was another busy but successful year for the North Dakota National Guard. As the Global War on Terrorism enters its tenth year, our North Dakota Soldiers and Airmen continued to serve in Iraq, Afghanistan and a dozen other nations across the globe and here at home...

FARGO, N.D. — Robert M. Fugere, with the North Dakota Army National Guard, has been promoted to the rank of lieutenant colonel. He was sworn in by Col. Lannie Runck, 141st Maneuver Enhancement ...

BISMARCK, N.D. — The North Dakota National Guard honored former Gov. John Hoeven and his wife Mikey this afternoon at a ceremony at the Guard’s Raymond J. Bohn Armory. About 200 Soldiers and Airmen assembled to witness the award presentation...

FARGO, N.D. — A Soldier with the North Dakota Army National Guard’s 191st Military Police Company joined the noncommissioned officer ranks this month. Justin A. Valenti was promoted to the ...

FARGO, N.D. — Kristopher Elijah, of Mandan, N.D., has been promoted to the rank of captain in the North Dakota Army National Guard. 231st Brigade Support Battalion Commander Lt. Col. Lonnie Punton ...

BISMARCK, N.D. — The North Dakota National Guard will honor former Gov. John Hoeven and his wife Mikey at a ceremony at the Guard’s Raymond J. Bohn Armory Tuesday, Dec. 21 at 2 p.m...

FARGO, N.D. — A Bismarck Soldier has been appointed as the senior enlisted leader for the North Dakota National Guard’s 191st Military Police Company, Fargo, N.D. Capt. Kristopher Elijah, company ...

FARGO, N.D. — The North Dakota National Guard’s 191st Military Police Company celebrated the holiday season this year with a “Dining Out” on Dec. 11 in Fargo, N.D. The traditional military ...

LISBON, N.D. — Santa wears a special suit when he visits veterans, and the holiday takes on an extra special meaning for him, too. For the past six or seven years, Chief Master Sgt. Paul ...

FARGO, N.D. — The North Dakota National Guard Biathlon Team spent much of the past week at their first event of the season. The team of six, along with their Guardsman-coach, took part in the All Regions ...

FARGO, N.D. — A Vietnam War pilot who has been missing in action for more than four decades will be coming home to Fargo this week. The remains of U.S. Air Force Maj. Thomas Beyer will arrive ...

FARGO, N.D. — Volunteers from the North Dakota National Guard will head to Lisbon, N.D., Wednesday for a special delivery. They plan to bring holiday cheer and brightly wrapped packages to ...

FARGO, N.D. — After working for nearly a year in a combat zone, North Dakota National Guard Soldiers found themselves in the arms of family members this evening. The Guardsmen began returning ...

FARGO, N.D. — Transportation was arranged this afternoon for a group of North Dakota National Guardsmen returning home from Afghanistan and Iraq. Soldiers with the 1st Battalion, 188th Air Defense ...

FARGO, N.D. — Mark L. Topp, engineer operations officer for the North Dakota Army National Guard’s 141st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade in Fargo, was promoted to the rank of major. ...

BISMARCK, N.D. — Their service, and that of their families, will never be forgotten. That’s the message 47 members of a North Dakota National Guard aviation unit received during an event today thanking them for their service in Iraq...

BISMARCK, N.D. — Col. Dale Adams, director, joint staff for the North Dakota National Guard, was honored at a retirement ceremony at Raymond J. Bohn armory, Bismarck, N.D., Dec.5.

FARGO, N.D. — About 70 Soldiers from the North Dakota Army National Guard are on U.S. soil this afternoon after having spent nearly a year in Afghanistan and Iraq. The Grand Forks-based 1st Battalion, 188th ...

BISMARCK, N.D. — Col. Robert G. Kilber, United States property and fiscal officer for the North Dakota National Guard, was honored at a retirement ceremony at Raymond J. Bohn armory, Bismarck, N.D., Dec.5.

MINOT, N.D. — A North Dakota Air National Guard medical team has been named the best among Air Guard medical units in the Air Force Global Strike Command. ...

Bismarck, N.D. – The United States Cross-Country (USCC) Snowmobile Racing Association, based out of Minto, N.D., has given all Soldiers and Airman currently serving in the National Guard an opportunity to show off their skills in the snow. All entrant fees are waived for the National Guard participants...

The Soldier's heart, the Soldier's spirit, the Soldier's soul are ...

FARGO, N.D. — Two Soldiers with the North Dakota National Guard’s 188th Army Band recently moved up in rank. ...

FARGO, N.D. — A group of 47 North Dakota National Guard Soldiers who spent a year in Iraq will be formally thanked this weekend during a Freedom Salute Ceremony. The Bismarck-based Company C, 2nd ...

BISMARCK, N.D. — One of the North Dakota National Guard aviation community’s top leaders was recognized at a retirement ceremony today for over four decades of military service...

BISMARCK, N.D. — About 75 Soldiers who have lived and worked in Afghanistan and Iraq for nearly a year will be home within a couple of weeks, North Dakota National Guard leadership announced today. ...

DEVILS LAKE, N.D. – Col. David Thiele assumed command of the North Dakota National Guard’s 164th Regional Training Institute (164th RTI) after a change of command ceremony Nov. 20 at the Camp Grafton Training Center near Devils Lake...

FARGO, N.D. — Col. Lannie Runck assumed command of the North Dakota Army National Guard’s only deployable brigade-level military unit at a Change of Command Ceremony here on Sunday. ...

FARGO, N.D. — A North Dakota Guardsman made her debut this weekend with the All-Guard Marathon Team in Pennsylvania. ...

FARGO, N.D. — Gov. John Hoeven and North Dakota National Guard leadership will announce the return of about 75 Soldiers who have served in Iraq and Afghanistan the past year. ...

FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota’s only brigade will welcome a new commander this weekend. The North Dakota National Guard’s 141st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade will host a Change of Command ...

CAMP GRAFTON TRAINING CENTER, DEVILS LAKE, N.D. — For more than 20 years, Camp Grafton Training Center near Devils Lake has opened its gates to disabled veterans for a special deer hunt. This year was no different...

FARGO, N.D. — Two Soldiers with the North Dakota National Guard’s 191st Military Police Company, who both deployed to Iraq with the unit in 2008-09, have been promoted. ...

BISMARCK, N.D. – Mr. Craig Adkins has been named the Region 6 Army National Guard’s Recruit Sustainment Program (RSP) Specialist of the Year. ...

LITTLE ROCK, ARK. —North Dakota National Guard marksmen sharpened their shooting skills and knocked down targets at the Winston P. Wilson Marksmanship (WPW) Sustainment Exercise in Little Rock, Ark., Oct. 24-30...

FARGO, N.D. — Members of the North Dakota National Guard’s 191st Military Police Company were recently honored for their service. Staff Sgt. ...

CAMP GRAFTON TRAINING CENTER, DEVILS LAKE, N.D. — Disabled Veterans will get some necessary assistance to hunt again this year. Eight Veterans have registered for a special deer hunt at Camp Grafton Training Center next week...

Fargo, N.D. - On Sunday, the North Dakota Air National celebrated the graduation of 21 Airmen who received 28 associate of science degrees from the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF).

FARGO, N.D. — For some, it’s just another Thursday. For others, it’s a bonus day off from work. But, for 23.2 million Americans, Nov. 11 represents a day to honor them for their military service. About 57,700 of those millions are North Dakota veterans who served ...

FARGO, N.D. — Although it was just last week that North Dakota got its first glimpse of what’s to come this winter, the North Dakota National Guard has been planning for a month for what the season may ...

CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo – Physical training has been the backbone to the Army Fitness Program for decades, and with the evolution of the Army Comprehensive Soldier Fitness Program, focus is given to not only physical, but to mental fitness. A Multinational Battle Group East Soldier has embraced fitness for the last 30 years, and has been keeping track. ...

BISMARCK, N.D. — Two North Dakota Army National Guard units have received alert notifications for possible mobilization. The 835th Engineer Team, based in Carrington, N.D., and the 1-112th Security and Support Aviation Battalion, based in Bismarck, N.D., have been placed on alert...

MINOT, N.D. — Lt. Col. Paul Harron assumed command of the North Dakota National Guard’s 164th Engineer Battalion after a change of command ceremony Friday at the Minot Armed Forces Reserve Center...

FARGO, N.D. — When a service member leaves the military and resides in a small town in North Dakota, it can difficult to maintain connections with services and programs available to them as veterans. ...

BISMARCK, N.D. — The annual Red Ribbon Carnival will be held 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 28, at the Raymond J. Bohn Armory in Bismarck...

BISMARCK, N.D. – Military members from all branches of service and their Families were honored today at the North Dakota State Capitol. The 5th annual Day of the Deployed ceremony was arranged by Soldiers’ Angels, a non-profit organization and featured representatives from the National Guard, Reserves and active duty Air Force as well as military Family members...

BISMARCK, N.D. – A ceremony celebrating the 5th Annual “Day of the Deployed” will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 26 in Memorial Hall at the N.D. State Capitol. Gov. John Hoeven has issued a proclamation declaring Oct. 26, 2009, the “Day of the Deployed” in honor of North Dakota’s deployed service members and their families...

FARGO, N.D. — The North Dakota National Guard Recruit Training Battalion took a break from training for a community clean-up project in Bismarck, Fargo and Devils Lake this weekend. The event, called ...

BISMARCK, N.D. — The North Dakota National Guard in collaboration with the American Red Cross and Operation: Military Kids will recognize deployed service members and Veterans through holiday greeting cards this weekend. These organizations are sponsoring a “Holiday Mail for Heroes” card-making event in Bismarck at the Doublewood Inn, Saturday from 1to 3 p.m...

FARGO, N.D. — A new digital subscription service now provides the North Dakota National Guard an efficient, cost-effective way of tailoring information to its many audiences. North Dakota became the first ...

FARGO, N.D. — New Soldiers in the North Dakota National Guard will learn the value of protecting the environment they live and work in during a nationwide campaign. Those in the Recruit Sustainment ...

BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota National Guard (NDNG) held a Freedom Salute in recognition of more than 275 Soldiers who served nearly a year performing a NATO peacekeeping mission in Kosovo at the Bismarck Civic Center at 3 p.m. today. The Soldiers’ families were also recognized for their support during the deployment...

BISMARCK, N.D. — The North Dakota National Guard’s Child & Youth program will be holding a “Youth Council” meeting for military youth on Sunday, Oct. 17, from 12 to 1:30 p.m. at Midway Bowling Lanes. The youth will be recording public service announcements for the upcoming Day of the Deployed on Oct. 26, which is a day set aside to honor North Dakota service members and their Families...

BISMARCK, N.D. – Sgt. Derek Brandenburg has been named the North Dakota National Guard’s Recruiting and Retention Non-Commissioned Officer (RRNCO) of the Year based on his outstanding achievements over the past year...

Fargo, N.D. — “Welcome to North Dakota!” was shouted over the roar of the engines as a C-27J Spartan taxied to a stop at the 119th Wing on Thursday afternoon. The aircraft and crew were greeted by Airmen anxious to get their first peek at the aircraft that will be a future mission for the North Dakota Air National Guard...

Airmen get a first glimpse of the aircraft of their future mission.

BISMARCK, N.D. — About 275 North Dakota National Guard Soldiers who served in Kosovo, along with their families, will be formally thanked for their service this weekend. A Freedom Salute ceremony is scheduled at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 16 at the Bismarck Civic Center...

Fargo, N.D. – On Friday, the 119th Wing of the North Dakota National Guard will host a C-27J Spartan as part of a Familiarization Tour of bases who will be flying the aircraft in the future. The tour will include briefings and familiarization flights for 119th Wing Airmen to see and ride on the aircraft that is ...

FARGO, N.D. — A North Dakota Army National Guard unit has received an alert notification for possible mobilization. About 160 members of the 188th Engineer (Vertical Construction) Company, which is based in Wahpeton, N.D., with a detachment in Oakes, N.D., have been ...

FARGO, N.D. — On Oct. 1, the North Dakota Army National Guard’s 191st Military Police Company got back to the basics. It was the first day of a weekend full of training and camaraderie for the Soldiers who ...

FARGO, N.D. — The North Dakota National Guard’s 81st Civil Support Team will join with the Grand Forks Fire Department, Grand Forks Air Force Base Fire Department and civilian first responders tomorrow in a joint training exercise at the Alerus Center ...

BISMARCK, N.D. — One of the top leaders of the North Dakota National Guard, Brig. Gen. Patrick Martin, deputy adjutant general and assistant adjutant general for air, was honored at a retirement ceremony today after 36 years of military service...

BISMARCK, N.D. — One of the top leaders of the North Dakota National Guard Brig. Gen. Patrick Martin, deputy adjutant general and assistant adjutant general for air, will be honored at a retirement ceremony, Saturday, Oct. 2 at 2:30 p.m., after 36 years of military service...

BISMARCK, N.D. — After a year of serving in Iraq and completing thousands of flight hours, forty-five Soldiers of the North Dakota National Guard’s Bismarck based Company C, 2nd Battalion, 285th Aviation Regiment (C/2-285th AVN) are back in North Dakota...

FARGO, N.D. — A “three-day journey” led more than 30 North Dakota National Guardsmen blindfolded across a stack of chairs, elevated through a web of string and, more importantly, to a deeper understanding and enhanced perspective on leading in a diverse environment...

BISMARCK, N.D. — Forty-five Soldiers of the North Dakota National Guard’s Bismarck based Company C, 2nd Battalion, 285th Aviation Regiment (C/2-285th AVN) are coming home to North Dakota on Tuesday, Sept. 28. Their charter flight is scheduled to arrive at the Bismarck Airport’s main terminal by at 2:20 p.m. (CDT). Two of the Soldiers live out of state and will travel separately to Minnesota...

BISMARCK, N.D. – Soldiers of the Bismarck based Company C, 2nd Battalion, 285th Aviation Regiment (C/2-285th AVN) are back on U.S. soil. The 47 aviation Soldiers have been on active duty since last Oct. and served in Iraq since Dec...

KINSHASA, Congo – After four days of humanitarian assistance to Kinshasa residents, MEDFLAG 10 participants conducted a mass casualty exercise, Sept. 16, where a simulated bus crash created approximately 50 casualties. Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s quick reaction force demonstrated their techniques and skills as first responders to a catastrophe...

DEVILS LAKE, N.D. — The “Best Warriors” in the North Dakota Army National Guard were named yesterday after a three-day competition tested the military skill and knowledge of 18 of the state’s top Soldiers at Camp Grafton Training Center, Devils Lake, N.D., Sept. 17-19 ...

FARGO, N.D. — The North Dakota National Guard’s Office of the Chaplain will host a workshop to help single Soldiers and Airmen hone the skills they need for a successful, lifelong relationship ...

FARGO, N.D. — To lead effectively, supervisors need to understand how to motivate a variety of people who react differently to leadership styles. This week, more than 30 North Dakota National Guard leaders were selected ...

FARGO, N.D. — Hundreds of well-wishers gathered at the Urban Plains Center in Fargo, N.D., this afternoon to formally thank more than 300 North Dakota National Guard Soldiers who spent nearly a year ...

KINSHASA, Congo – Crowds gathered, some with pre-registered tickets in hand, others with just a hope of being seen by a healthcare professional...

DEVILS LAKE, N.D. —Members of the North Dakota National Guard and South Dakota National Guard concluded a weeklong training exercise today with civilian responders at Camp Grafton Training Center near Devils Lake...

BISMARCK, N.D. — The North Dakota National Guard Child & Youth program will be holding a “Youth Council” informational meeting Sunday, Sept. 19, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the Bismarck Military Service Center...

FARGO, N.D. — Maj. Debra Lien with the 231st Brigade Support Battalion visited the 191st Military Police Company to present Spc. Leah R. Grinsteinner, of Bismarck, N.D., and Sgt. Kelly D. Schmidt, of Fargo, with new coins from the 231st Brigade ...

BISMARCK, N.D. — The North Dakota National Guard’s 957th Engineer Company (Multi-Role Bridge Company) will conduct a field training exercise at Kimball Bottoms south of Bismarck this weekend, Friday, Sept. 17, beginning at 5:00 p.m. until noon, Sunday, Sept. 19...

KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of Congo –Approximately 40 U.S. service members exchanged medical techniques with their Congolese counterparts at the Command and Staff College in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, as part of MEDFLAG 10...

FARGO, N.D. — This past weekend, the 191st Military Police Company of the North Dakota Army National Guard conducted training for potential real-life situations, including riot control, cordon and search operations and ...

FARGO, N.D. — About 300 North Dakota National Guard Soldiers who served in Kosovo, along with their families, will be formally thanked for their service this weekend. A Freedom Salute ...

BISMARCK, N.D. — “Your Soldiers are coming home!” Gov. John Hoeven announced today to a receptive audience of Family, friends and fellow Guardsmen at the North Dakota National Guard’s Raymond J. Bohn Armory. He and Maj. Gen. David Sprynczynatyk, North Dakota adjutant general, announced the return of the Bismarck based Company C, 2nd Battalion, 285th Aviation Regiment (C/2-285th AVN)...

Fargo, N.D. – Today the Happy Hooligans honored more than 250 Airmen during a Hometown Heroes Salute ceremony that took place at the 119th Wing, North Dakota Air National Guard...

BISMARCK, N.D. — Two hundred Family members, community leaders, friends and fellow service members assembled at the North Dakota Memorial to the Fallen in the Global War on Terrorism today in remembrance of the service members who lost their lives since the September 11, 2001 attacks...

BISMARCK, N.D. — Gov. John Hoeven and Maj. Gen. David Sprynczynatyk, North Dakota National Guard adjutant general, will announce the return of the North Dakota Army National Guard’s Company C, 2nd Battalion, 285th Aviation Regiment (C/2-285th AVN) ...

FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota’s Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, or ESGR, will host a series of luncheons for North Dakota employers. Called “Lunch with the Boss,” the invite-only ...

DEVILS LAKE, N.D. — The North Dakota National Guard’s 81st Civil Support Team (CST) and South Dakota’s 82nd CST will participate in a multi-agency emergency response exercise with civilian responders at Camp Grafton Training Center, Devils Lake, N.D., Sept. 13-17...

KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of Congo —The North Dakota National Guard’s 814th Area Support Medical Company, of Bismarck and Grand Forks, arrived in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, last week to participate in MEDFLAG 10, a joint medical exercise focused on humanitarian assistance that will take place Sept. 6-18 ...

U.S. DIVISION-NORTH, IRAQ — Despite the drawdown of troops in Iraq, about 60 North Dakota National Guardsmen remain. Eight of those serve with the 1st Battalion, 188thAir Defense Artillery Regiment and are led by Sgt. 1st Class Michael Kraft, of ...

BISMARCK, N.D. — Three additional North Dakotans who were killed in action in Iraq and Afghanistan will be honored by adding their names to the North Dakota Memorial to the Fallen in the Global War on Terrorism, or GWOT. The recognition ceremony will be at 2 p.m. Saturday ...

Fargo, N.D. - In 2002, Tech. Sgt. Scott Kaufman was part of a group of six firemen from the North Dakota Air National Guard who deployed to Afghanistan for six months. He took part in a critical mission to prepare the air base there for flying operations ...

CAMP GRAFTON, N.D. – The future leadership of the North Dakota National Guard (NDNG) graduated Officer Candidacy School (OCS) Class 53 at Camp Grafton last weekend ...

CAMP GRAFTON, N.D. - The North Dakota National Guard (NDNG) held Eagle Flight August 28-29, 2010 in the new 164th Regimental Training Institute (RTI) at Camp Grafton, North Dakota...

BISMARCK, N.D. — Retired Maj. Gen. C. Emerson Murry passed away on Aug. 29 at age 86 at his Bismarck home. Murry, a World War II Veteran, served as adjutant general of the North Dakota National Guard from 1975 to 1984...

BISMARCK, N.D. — One of the last Veterans of the Vietnam War still serving in the North Dakota National Guard has retired. Master Sgt. Douglas F. Balliet was honored today at a retirement ceremony at the Army Aviation Support Facility (AASF) south of the Bismarck Airport ...

BISMARCK, N.D. — One of the last Veterans of the Vietnam War still serving in the North Dakota Army National Guard is retiring. Master Sgt. Douglas F. Balliet will be honored at a retirement ceremony on Monday, Aug. 30 at 1:00 p.m. at the Army Aviation Support Facility (AASF) south of the Bismarck Airport.

FARGO, N.D. — For the sixth time this decade and 10th time since 1980, the North Dakota Army National Guard’s Recruiting and Retention team achieved top place among ...

Fargo, N.D. – On Friday a young boy will get the chance to be the center of attention for the day as the Happy Hooligans host another ‘Pilot for a Day’ event at the 119th Wing. ‘Pilot for a Day’ is a cherished event organized by the North Dakota Air National Guard to honor a child who is fighting or has overcome a life-threatening illness or condition ...

Fargo, N.D. – On Tuesday, seven Airmen from the North Dakota Air National Guard will return home from a three-month deployment to Iraq. Six Airmen ...

Fargo, N.D. – On Friday, a captain in the North Dakota Air National Guard will return home from a seven-month deployment to the United Arab Emirates on United Airlines flight 6554 at 4:02 p.m. at Hector International Airport ...

DEVILS LAKE, N.D. — Visitors to the Camp Grafton Training Center observed the unveiling of the 164th Regimental Regional Training Institute’s (164th RTI) new 185,000 square foot training facility at a ribbon cutting ceremony Aug. 7 ...

BASRAH, IRAQ – While members of the North Dakota National Guard’s Company C (Charlie Company), 2/285th Assault Helicopter Battalion (AHB) are deployed to Iraq, they are gaining valuable experiences that will last them a lifetime ...

CAMP ATTERBURY, Ind. — Soldiers from the North Dakota National Guard recently participated in a 10-day exercise that simulated a real-life scenario ...

BISMARCK, N.D. — North Dakota’s Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, or ESGR, will host a “Lunch with the Boss” at 11:30 a.m. Friday, August 6th at Devils Lake The Ranch Restaurant ...

BISMARCK, N.D. — Lindsay Suko, of Mandan, N.D., was promoted to the rank of sergeant last week while the Second Detachment of the 191st Military Police Company was ...

GRAND FORKS, N.D. — Families and service members take priority in the North Dakota National Guard. During a summertime drill, families are often brought in for a picnic as a way to meet other ...

Devils Lake, N.D. — After two years of construction, the 164th Regiment Regional Training Institute (RTI) at the Camp Grafton Training Center will host a building dedication of a new $30.5 million facility − the first of a two-phased project ...

DEVILS LAKE, N.D. — Sgt. 1st Class Brian Troxel, and Staff Sgt. Tom Leshovsky won the FLW Walleye National Guard Soldier Appreciation Tournament held on Devils Lake this week. The team, fishing with pro Dan Stier of Mina, S.D., caught three walleyes for a total of 11 pounds, 8 ounces to take the title and bragging rights amongst their peers ...

BISMARCK, N.D. — A North Dakota National Guard family will be in New Orleans next week to receive national recognition. Sgt. 1st Class Richard Haugen, of Dickinson, N.D., along with his wife, Tess ...

BISMARCK, N.D. — The remaining North Dakota National Guard Soldiers who were deployed to Kosovo returned home last night to Fargo, Grand Forks, Minot and Bismarck on commercial flights. These 40 Soldiers remained in Kosovo a few extra days in order to coordinate mission handoff and participate in the Transfer of Authority ceremony last Saturday, which formally presented command to the Puerto Rico Army National Guard ...

FARGO, N.D. — The last group of North Dakota National Guard Soldiers who were deployed to Kosovo will return home tomorrow. About 40 Soldiers remained in Kosovo for the ...

FARGO, N.D. — One last charter flight came back to North Dakota tonight, bringing North Dakota National Guard Soldiers to Fargo and Bismarck after they served on a yearlong mission to Kosovo. Forty-three Soldiers deplaned ...

CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo – A new U.S.-led KFOR battle group, predominately based out of Puerto Rico, officially took over responsibility of Multinational Battle Group East today, joining units from six other nations, all of which are supporting the NATO mission..

BISMARCK, N.D. — Additional North Dakota Soldiers that have served a year in Kosovo have returned home to North Dakota Friday evening ...

FARGO, N.D. — After several smaller return flights yesterday, the first big group of North Dakota National Guard Soldiers who were serving in Kosovo arrived home this afternoon. About 110 Guardsmen stepped off of the charter flight at Fargo’s Hector International Airport – East, where they were greeted ...

FARGO, N.D. — After a year away from family and friends, hundreds of North Dakota National Guard Soldiers should be back in the state before the weekend is over. A series of flights from demobilization stations in Indiana and Georgia ...

CAMP GRAFTON TRAINING CENTER, DEVILS LAKE, N.D. — Some of the best shooters in the North Dakota National Guard gathered at the firing range at Camp Grafton South July 17-18 to test their skills in the N.D. National Guard Adjutant General’s Combat Marksmanship Match. ...

BISMARCK, N.D. — Maj. Gen. David Sprynczynatyk, North Dakota National Guard adjutant general, and other senior leaders, greeted nearly 400 North Dakota Soldiers who have spent the past year serving as part of the Kosovo Force (KFOR) 12 as they arrived at their respective demobilization stations at Camp Atterbury, Ind., and Fort Benning, Ga., July 18-20...

CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo – Thousands of people graduate college every year; some with bachelor’s, some with associates, and some with master’s degrees. For the ones receiving the degrees, graduation is a meaningful day, one they will remember forever. For a few Soldiers with Multinational Battle Group East, that day came while deployed to Kosovo in support of KFOR 12...

FARGO, N.D. — “Train as you fight” is a common mantra in the military. When deployed, North Dakota Guardsmen often find themselves working alongside soldiers from numerous NATO countries; it only makes sense to train with them, too...

FARGO, N.D. — The remains of U.S. Army Spc. Keenan Cooper arrived this afternoon at the North Dakota Air National Guard base in Fargo, N.D. The North Dakota Patriot Guard and North Dakota Legion Riders formed a flag line as the North Dakota National Guard’s Military Funeral Honors team ...

CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo – Mayors from across Multinational Battle Group East’s area of operation visited Camp Bondsteel for a luncheon July 9 to meet the incoming commander, Col. Francisco J. Neuman, and say their “goodbyes” to outgoing commander, Brig. Gen. Alan S. Dohrmann...

CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo—A Transfer of Authority Ceremony for the Liaison Monitoring Team Company of Multinational Battle Group East was held at the movie theater here, July 10...

FARGO, N.D. — Gone are the days of calling trees for the North Dakota National Guard’s Service Member and Family Support Division. A new system allows the Guard to quickly contact ...

CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo – Brig. Gen. Al Dohrmann, commander of Multinational Battle Group East (MNBG E), Kosovo Forces (KFOR) 12, held an informal meeting at Camp Bondsteel July 7 with media representatives from throughout Kosovo...

BISMARCK, N.D. — Gov. John Hoeven and Maj. Gen. David Sprynczynatyk, North Dakota National Guard adjutant general, announced that about 400 North Dakota Soldiers serving as part of KFOR 12 in Kosovo will be returning to the United States within the next week...

FARGO, N.D. — When the Red River Valley Fair rolls into town tomorrow, the North Dakota National Guard will be there, especially during Military Appreciation Day on Wednesday, July 14. ...

BISMARCK, N.D. — Gov. John Hoeven and Maj. Gen. David Sprynczynatyk, North Dakota National Guard adjutant general, will announce the scheduled return of nearly 500 North Dakota Soldiers that were serving as part of KFOR 12 in Kosovo.

BISMARCK, N.D. – The N.D. Army National Guard’s 957th Engineer Company (Multi-Role Bridge Company) will conduct field training exercises at Kimball Bottoms south of Bismarck beginning Friday 5 p.m. July 9, with training ending approximately 12 p.m. Sunday, July 11...

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — As most NASCAR paint schemes are used as advertising platforms, Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s partnership with the National Guard gives him a unique opportunity to dedicate his paint scheme for NASCAR’s July 3 race to eight National Guard Soldiers and eight missions in which they served...

CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo – Three Multinational Battle Group East Soldiers were recently welcomed into the Sgt. Morales Club, a United States Army-Europe (USAREUR) program that recognizes high-performing noncommissioned officers.

FARGO, N.D. — Leadership within the North Dakota Army National Guard’s 191st Military Police Company recognize that traditions help bind a unit together, as well as to keep troops’ morale high and inspire pride among unit members. 1st Lt. Kristopher P. Elijah, company ...

FARGO, N.D. — June 28, 2010, will be a date Sgt. Martin “Tony” Simmons won’t soon forget. It’s the date he returned from a nearly yearlong deployment to Kosovo and the day his girlfriend agreed to be his wife.

CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo – After 39 games and 14 days of sun and rain, a champion was crowned June 27 in the Kosovo division of the McQuade Softball Tournament...

FARGO, N.D. — It’s not unusual for an Air Defense Artillery officer to train at Camp Grafton Training Center, near Devils Lake, N.D. It’s unusual for that soldier to hail from overseas, though. Michael Kettl — whose rank of Hauptmann der Reserve is comparable to captain rank in the Army National Guard — spent the past

BISMARCK, N.D. — A North Dakota National Guard aviation Soldier serving a yearlong deployment in Iraq was greeted by an additional family member after returning to the U.S. June 16 for two weeks of leave from active duty...

MINOT, N.D. — North Dakota’s Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, will host a “Lunch with the Boss” at 11:30 a.m. Wed. at Minot’s Grand International Inn...

MINOT, N.D. — More than 100 runners and walkers met at Oak Park in Minot Saturday to participate in a 5K race to raise money for events for North Dakota Soldiers serving in Kosovo, as well as to show their support for the troops. The Minot run took place the same day ...

CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo – Multinational Battle Group East (MNBG E) Soldiers tested their capacity to react quickly during exercises near the border with the Former Yugoslavian Republic of Macedonia and outside Viti/Vitina on June 22...

CAMP GRAFTON TRAINING CENTER, DEVILS LAKE, N.D. — After two weeks of training on a variety of military occupational specialties and Army tasks, Annual Training will come to an end tomorrow for North Dakota Soldiers in the 141st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, Fargo, N.D. The brigade has been training at Camp Grafton Training Center, near Devils Lake, N.D. Other units training with the brigade ...

FARGO, N.D. — When the United States takes on Ghana in the World Cup tomorrow, two military generals will be watching with extra interest. Maj. Gen. David Sprynczynatyk, North Dakota National Guard adjutant general, and Lt. Gen. Peter A. Blay, chief of defence staff for the Ghana Armed Forces, have a friendly wager on who will win...

BISMARCK, N.D. — Eight Soldiers of the Bismarck based North Dakota Army National Guard’s Detachment 42 (Det. 42), Operational Support Airlift were formally honored for their yearlong deployment and service in Djibouti, Africa...

BISMARCK, N.D. — The commander of Bismarck based Company C, 2/285th Aviation Battalion says the unit’s Soldiers continues to receive accolades as they performs their mission in Iraq...

GARRISON, N.D. — Soldiers with the 188th Engineer Company (Vertical), from Wahpeton, N.D., began Annual Training lending their expertise to a monthlong construction project at the North Dakota National Guard’s wet site training area at Douglas Creek, southwest of Garrison, N.D., on Lake Sakakawea June 3...

RAPID CITY, S.D. — During the past two weeks, North Dakota Soldiers have been getting a taste of combat, albeit without the danger, during an intensive training exercise in South Dakota. The 191st Military Police Company, which is headquartered in Fargo, with detachments in ...

BISMARCK, N.D. - Following a yearlong deployment to Djibouti, Africa, Soldiers of the North Dakota Army National Guard's Detachment 42, Operational Support Airlift (Det. 42) will be formally honored for their service. A Freedom Salute ceremony is scheduled on Friday at 5 p.m. at the Apple Creek Country Club...

RAPID CITY, S.D. — Third platoon of the 191st Military Police Company successfully located 12 “downed enemy pilots” throughout the course of three training exercises designed to teach them search tactics. The training was part of the North Dakota Army National Guard unit’s annual training during Golden Coyote, a two-week training exercise hosted by the South Dakota National Guard in Rapid City, S.D...

RAPID CITY, S.D. — On June 16, 3rd Platoon of the North Dakota Army National Guard’s 191st Military Police Company woke up as they did the entire week before — early! They were at Golden Coyote at Camp Rapid, S.D., taking part in a massive two-week training program ...

Fargo, N.D. – What does the 119th Wing and the Ghanaian Air Force have in common? Transformation...

RAPID CITY, S.D. — The 231st Brigade Support Battalion’s Rear Detachment came to Camp Rapid in South Dakota with the 191st Military Police Company to help with their training by serving as “opposing forces,” or “OPFOR.” As OPFOR, the 231st Soldiers dress in the traditional clothing of another country ...

CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo – Each year, Soldiers with military occupational specialties in the medical field come together in hopes of earning the Expert Field Medical Badge...

FARGO, N.D. — Two North Dakota National Guard Soldiers have been named runners-up in an intense “Best Warrior” competition in Fort Richardson and Fort Greely, Alaska, that concluded Monday...

CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo – Fourteen U.S. KFOR Soldiers from Multinational Battle Group East got together June 11 to play volleyball and develop new friendships with a high school volleyball team from Kamenice/Kamenica, Kosovo ...

LETNICA/LETNICE, Kosovo – A Roman Catholic chaplain from Multinational Battle Group East (MNBG E) led a mass at the renowned Shrine of the Black Madonna on June 12 for United States KFOR ...

RAPID CITY, S.D. — On the second straight day of rain during Annual Training 2010, North Dakota’s 191st Military Police Company drew crew-served weapons for the convoy lane they were going to train on that day. Since Monday, the Soldiers have been taking part in Golden Coyote, a massive ...

RAPID CITY, S.D. — North Dakota Soldiers at a training exercise in South Dakota started today reacting to a real-life, not training, situation. Members of the North Dakota Army National Guard’s 191st Military Police Company are in Rapid City ...

CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo – Soldiers here will be participating in the annual McQuade Softball Tournament by playing a 38-game tournament of their own. 20 teams will be participating in games that will be played from June 14 to June 27.

DEVILS LAKE, N.D. — The North Dakota National Guard’s Recruit Training Battalion (RTB) brought its three companies from Bismarck, Devils Lake and Fargo to Camp Grafton Training Center for a day of team building exercises and hands-on military training June 12...

BISMARCK, N.D. — Gov. John Hoeven presented the North Dakota Legion of Merit medal to Maj. Gen. David Sprynczynatyk, North Dakota adjutant general, at the Capitol today. The citation recognized Sprynczynatyk’s distinguished service in leading the North Dakota National Guard and North Dakota Department of Emergency Services’ response during the extensive flooding...

FARGO, N.D. — There are many types of heroes. There are heroes whose mission in life is to reach out and help those in need and there are other heroes who have overcome insurmountable grief and now use their experience to help others...

BISMARCK, N.D. — The North Dakota Army National Guard will host “Aviation Days” on Wednesday, June 16, 2010...

FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota Soldiers working in Haiti returned home yesterday after spending more than three weeks there on a humanitarian mission. The Soldiers, who serve with the 191st Military Police Company, left May 19 ...

KACANIKU/KACANIK, Kosovo – Beyond the outskirts of this city’s busy main street, smaller villages dot the towering mountainous terrain surrounding the municipality...

CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo – KFOR Soldiers from Multinational Battle Group East (MNBG E) recently competed for the title of “best of the best” during a Commander’s Cup shooting competition held here May 29-30...

BISMARCK, N.D. — The North Dakota National Guard’s 957th Engineer Company (Multi-Role Bridge Company) was the first Army unit to train on a new bridge anchorage system in a fully operational scenario on the Missouri River, south of Bismarck, during their two-week annual training...

Fargo, N.D. – Tomorrow the North Dakota Air National Guard will welcome a dedicated Happy Hooligan returning home from Afghanistan on United Airlines flight 6554 at 4:02 p.m.

BISMARCK, N.D. — A North Dakota National Guard Soldier was among the first Army engineers to receive a new prestigious military engineer award, the “Steel Order of the de Fleury Medal...

BISMARCK, N.D. — The North Dakota National Guard’s 188th Army Band will spend two hours Saturday evening, June 12, entertaining concertgoers at Custer Park in Bismarck, N.D. The 188th Army Band will perform from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo – Stepping off at precisely 4:38 p.m., Soldiers at Camp Bondsteel marched together June 6 to remember those who have died serving in the Global War on Terrorism and all conflicts...

BISMARCK, N.D. — A new technology now allows the North Dakota National Guard to share events in real-time with military families and the public. Last week’s live web broadcast of former Gov. Arthur Link’s public viewing as he lay in state at the Capitol’s ...

BISMARCK, N.D. — The North Dakota National Guard’s 957th Engineer Company (Multi-Role Bridge Company) will be conducting an operation assessment on a new bridge anchorage system at Kimball Bottoms south of Bismarck...

Tech. Sgt. Tera Miller, of the 119th Operations Support Squadron crowed Mrs. North Dakota...

BISMARCK, N.D.—Family members, friends and service members gathered Sunday, June 6, to participate in a 9-mile Memorial March in remembrance of all North Dakota National Guard service members killed in action druting GWOT...

BISMARCK, N.D. —Family members will host a “Memorial March” on Sunday, June 6, in remembrance of all North Dakota National Guard Service members killed in action...

BISMARCK, N.D. — North Dakota National Guard instructors recently imparted Army Soldiering skill knowledge upon four of the nation’s top Guardsmen and two Army Reservists in preparation for their respective Best Warrior competitions...

Fargo, N.D. – An Air Wing Expo is scheduled to take place at the 119th Wing, North Dakota Air National Guard tomorrow from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Fargo, N.D. – As many people recuperate from an exhausting holiday weekend of fun with family and friends, five Airmen from the North Dakota Air National Guard reminisce about a different type of weekend. A weekend that truly represents what Memorial Day is about: honor, dedication and devotion to fallen military members and their families...

BISMARCK, N.D. — The North Dakota National Guard will stream a live video feed online tomorrow morning as former North Dakota Gov. Arthur Link’s processional arrives at the Capitol and his casket is moved into Memorial Hall for public viewing. ...

FARGO, N.D. — While U.S. Southern Command’s earthquake disaster response in Haiti officially ended yesterday, humanitarian and construction work continue there. That mission, dubbed New Horizons, incorporates about 500 National Guard Soldiers, with 21 hailing from the North Dakota National Guard...

BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan — North Dakota National Guard Soldiers in Afghanistan have been finishing the details of a major equipment move that began two months ago. The Guardsmen, who serve with the ...

FARGO, N.D. — The North Dakota National Guard’s 188th Army Band will spend its two-week Annual Training performing a series of free concerts in several North Dakota communities, with many of the performances open to the public. The 188th Army Band performs for ...

BISMARCK, N.D. — The North Dakota National Guard Recruit Training Battalion will hold a “Best Warrior” competition for its members from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, June 12, at the Camp Grafton Training Center...

CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo – Soldiers at Camp Bondsteel over Memorial Day weekend remembered those who have died serving the nation, including one of their own who passed away in February. ...

CAMP MONTEITH, Kosovo – Soldiers of Multinational Battle Group East took part in a large exercise May 27 that involved multiple situations and tested the agility and adaptability of Kosovo Forces (KFOR)...

LEPOSAVIC, Kosovo – Soldiers from Multinational Battle Group East relinquished security duties to Hungarian Soldiers from Multinational Battle Group West at Camp Nothing Hill during a ceremony May 24...

FARGO, N.D. — Justin Huber of Fargo, N.D., was recently commissioned as an officer in the North Dakota Army National Guard. He now serves as ...

MAYVILLE, N.D. — Michael Armentrout, of Grand Forks, N.D., has been promoted to the rank of sergeant in the North Dakota Army National Guard. He serves in the ...

BISMARCK, N.D. — The 2010 Memorial Day Ceremony at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery will take place at noon Monday, May 31...

FARGO, N.D. — Justina Bilby, of Mandan , N.D., has been promoted to the rank of staff sergeant in with the North Dakota Army National Guard’s 191st ...

FARGO, N.D. — The North Dakota National Guard’s 188th Army Band announces a performance by the Concert Band in cooperation with the Devils Lake Elks Band. The performance will take place at

Fargo, N.D. – The 119th Wing, N.D. Air National Guard will welcome an Airman returning home from Iraq on Thursday on United Airlines flight 5735 at approximately 9:53 a.m. ...

CAMP NOTHING HILL, Kosovo – Multinational Battle Group East chaplains recently traveled to the remote KFOR outpost, Camp Nothing Hill, to provide religious support to Soldiers...

CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo – The Chief of the National Guard Bureau traveled to Kosovo May 23-24 to meet with Soldiers and to learn more about the Guard’s mission in the Balkans...

FARGO, N.D. — Twenty-one Soldiers with the North Dakota Army National Guard’s 191st Military Police Company arrived in Haiti yesterday. They will spend three weeks there providing security to facilitate the movement of U.S. service members who will ...

FARGO, N.D. — State employees with the North Dakota Office of the Adjutant General were recently recognized for their service. Employees across the state received longevity plaques for their time with the office, which includes the ...

MINOT, N.D. — More than 20 North Dakota active-duty and National Guard Airmen grappled at the McAdoo Sports and Fitness Center on Minot Air Force Base (AFB), Minot, N.D., May 10-14, under the tutelage of North Dakota Army National Guard Modern Army Combatives (MAC) program instructors...

FARGO, N.D. — Steven Bohl was promoted to the rank of captain in the North Dakota Army National Guard Friday at the Fargo Armed ...

FARGO, N.D. — About 200 family members, friends and community supporters came to the Fargo Civic Center this morning to show their appreciation for 43 Soldiers who spent a year in Afghanistan. The North Dakota Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 188th Air ...

FARGO, N.D. — The first round of North Dakota Army National Guard Soldiers to return from Kosovo are back in the state this afternoon after traveling home from their ...

CAMP ATTERBURY, IND. — Flights home to North Dakota are scheduled for Friday, May 14 for the Soldiers of the North Dakota Army National Guard’s Kosovo Force (KFOR 12) that are returning early from their peace keeping mission...

BISMARCK, N.D. — A long-time civilian employee who worked for the North Dakota National Guard under seven different adjutant generals, retired recently after more than 54 years of service to the organization...

BISMARCK, N.D. — A long-time civilian employee, who worked for the North Dakota National Guard under seven different adjutant generals, will retire after more than 54 years of service to the organization...

BISMARCK, N.D. — Members of the Family Readiness Group (FRG) of the Company C, 2/285th Aviation Battalion have been regularly sending their loved ones well-wishes and support in the form of letters and packages since the unit left North Dakota...

FARGO, N.D. — Following a yearlong deployment to Afghanistan, North Dakota Army National Guard Soldiers and their family members will be honored for their service. A Freedom Salute ceremony at 10 a.m. Sunday in ...

CAMP ATTERBURY, IND. — Approximately 160 Soldiers of the 231st Maneuver Task Force (231st Brigade Support Battalion), Valley City, N.D., and the Headquarters and Headquarters Company of the 141st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade of North Dakota returned to U.S. soil today...

CAMP ATTERBURY, IND. — The departure from Kosovo of about 160 Soldiers from the 231st Maneuver Task Force (231st Brigade Support Battalion), Valley City, N.D., and the Headquarters and Headquarters Company of the 141st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade of North Dakota has been delayed...

MINOT, N.D. — North Dakota’s 81st Civil Support Team (CST) dispatched personnel and equipment though blustery winds to Minot Air Force Base May 5, to practice air load operations onto a C-17 Globemaster...

VALLEY CITY, N.D. — It takes a village to raise a military child. The sacrifices and struggles the youngest in the extended military family endure differ from anything else their peers have experienced. It’s not easy. Yesterday, those military children ...

FARGO, N.D. — A two-week mission to Ghana resulted in enduring personal and professional connections for a Happy Hooligan. Senior Airman Derek Johansen, of Devils Lake, N.D., recently returned from the African country, where he worked ...

BISMARCK, N.D. — A North Dakota National Guard documentary recently made state history by earning honors in a Department of Defense competition. The video, titled “Guarded Waters,” documented 2009 flood operations. It was named ...

BISMARCK, N.D. — For teachers looking for help educating their students on real life experiences and instilling healthy choices, lessons in goal setting, and building good decision making skills based on positive peer pressure, these Soldiers are a lifesaver...

The North Dakota National Guard’s Recruit Training Company (RTC) in Bismarck showed potential Guardsmen that fun and games can translate into quality training as future recruits and their friends participated in a special training event at the Raymond J. Bohn Armory May 1...

FARGO, N.D. — The North Dakota National Guard Marathon Team competed at the 33rd Annual Lincoln (Neb.) National Guard Marathon this past weekend as their comrades in Kosovo did the same from afar. ...

VALLEY CITY, N.D. — Members of the North Dakota National Guard will take time Thursday to honor the service and sacrifice of children of military personnel in the ...

BISMARCK, N.D. —About 160 Soldiers of the 231st Maneuver Task Force (231st Brigade Support Battalion), Valley City, N.D., and the Headquarters and Headquarters Company of the 141st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade ...

FARGO, N.D. —West Fargo VFW Post 7564 recently presented local military Family Readiness Groups with the proceeds of a spring fundraiser. The Remember Our Serving Soldiers ...

Fargo, N.D. - Tomorrow, the N.D. Air National Guard will welcome Airmen scheduled to return home from a two-week humanitarian mission in Ghana...

Fargo, N.D. –The Happy Hooligans witnessed a dramatic shift in leadership today as one Airman retired after 38 years of military service and another Airman took his place and was promoted to the rank of brigadier general...

FARGO, N.D. — Numerous well-wishers and award presentations ushered a North Dakota Army National Guard officer into retirement today. Col. Robert Walton ended a 30-year military career ...

CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo – Senior Kosovo Forces (KFOR) noncommissioned officers from across Kosovo met at Camp Bondsteel April 27 ...

MAYVILLE, N.D. — Robert Webster, of Devils Lake, N.D., was promoted to the rank of sergeant in the 191st Military Police Company ...

FARGO, N.D. — Laura Bearfield, of Grand Forks, N.D., has been promoted to the rank of staff sergeant with the 191st Military Police Company ...

FARGO, N.D. — Fargo experienced another historical flood crest this spring, and many Soldiers received the call to serve. Some of those Soldiers serve ...

FARGO, N.D. — Colin T. Lerbakken of Fargo, N.D., has been promoted to the rank of staff sergeant with the North Dakota Army National Guard’s ...

LEPOSAVIC, Kosovo – Turkish Army forces turned over security responsibilities at Camp Nothing Hill to U.S. Soldiers of Multinational Battle Group East during a hand-over take-over ceremony ...

MAYVILLE, N.D. — Soldiers with Second Platoon, Detachment 1 of the North Dakota Army National Guard’s 191st Military Police Company prepared this month to ...

Hensel to be Promoted to General as Palmer Retires; Walton also Set to Retire

FARGO, N.D. — Troy C. Deberg of Fargo, N.D., has been promoted to the rank of sergeant in the ...

Fargo, N.D. – Halfway through a two-week humanitarian mission to Africa, North Dakota National Guard Airmen report the mission has been

BISMARCK, N.D. – The N.D. Army National Guard’s 957th Engineer Company (Multi-Role Bridge Company) will conduct field training exercises at Kimball Bottoms south of Bismarck beginning Friday 3 p.m. April 30, with training ending approximately 12 p.m. Sunday, May 2.

BISMARCK, N.D. — Four Soldiers with Detachment 2 of the North Dakota Army National Guard’s 191st Military Police Company were promoted this month.

BISMARCK, N.D. — During a State Partnership Program visit, Lt. Gen. Peter Blay, of the Ghanaian Armed Forces, and Maj. Gen. David Sprynczynatyk, North Dakota adjutant general, and other key staff members spent time ...

BISMARCK, N.D. — Gov. John Hoeven and Maj. Gen. David Sprynczynatyk, North Dakota National Guard adjutant general, announced today that twenty Soldiers from the 191st Military Police Company are scheduled to deploy for three weeks to Haiti with an estimated departure date of May 15.

BISMARCK, N.D. — Twenty-eight Guardsmen are currently on state active duty to aid local power companies in the clean-up process after a late season snow and ice storm on April 2 toppled about 12,000 power poles and left many areas in central North Dakota without power.

BISMARCK, N.D. — Members of the Interservice Family Assistance Committee (ISFAC), including staff from the North Dakota National Guard’s Service Member and Family Support division (SMFS), paid tribute to military children by observing the signing of the Month of the Military Child

CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo -- It was a busy day at the Camp Bondsteel Hospital April 16. On top of all the real world business that doctors, nurses and hospital staff members tend to on a daily basis, on this day they faced a daunting medical exercise designed to keep everyone hopping.

BISMARCK, N.D. — For the first time ever, North Dakota’s Army Guard Family of the Year has won the award on a national level. Sgt. 1st Class Richard Haugen

BISMARCK, N.D. — A group of top ranking officials from the Ghanaian Armed Forces (GAF) in Ghana, Africa, explored North Dakota last week as part of the North Dakota National Guard’s (NDNG) State Partnership Program (SPP) with the country.

BISMARCK, N.D. — The North Dakota National Guard Service Member and Family Support Division hosted the Advanced Volunteer Academy Leadership course April 16-18. Approximately 25 volunteers from around the state arrived on Friday evening to register and get to know one another. The academy kicked off with team building activities and presentations about healthy eating habits.

CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo – In the military, no matter where Soldiers are from, battlefield fatalities are a challenge to be faced. With the proper training, however, wounds from combat or accidental causes can be significantly reduced.

FERIZAJ/UROSEVAC, Kosovo – Representatives from the Kosovo Police, EULEX and Multinational Battle Group East conducted a “walk-through” in Ferizaj/Urosevac, Kosovo, April 14 to finalize the plans for a joint response exercise in June.

CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo – Multinational Battle Group East Soldiers on Camp Bondsteel took time to reflect on the Holocaust April 13, during the annual Days of Remembrance commemoration.

CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo –Swedish servicemembers from Multinational Battle Group Center participated in training and familiarization exercises with Soldiers from Multinational Battle Group East April 12-13.

BISMARCK, N.D. — The North Dakota National Guard held the Red-Card Holder certification class April 9-11 at the R.J.B. Armory in Bismarck.

CAMP GRAFTON, N.D. — National Guard and Reserved Combat Engineer Soldiers met yesterday to finish their 11-day Advanced Leadership Course training, held at Camp Grafton.

BISMARCK, N.D. — The North Dakota National Guard Recruit Training Battalion (RTB) held their annual Stripes for Skills testing in April.

CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo – Multinational cooperation was in full effect April 6-7, as Hungarian Soldiers from Multinational Battle Group-West trained at Camp Bondsteel with their counterparts from Multinational Battle Group-East.

Fargo, N.D. – “Kids will be kids and they‟re going to do crazy things,” said Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Jacobson, 119th Wing as he described his son at a news conference that took place at Innovis Health today.

BISMARCK, N.D. — The North Dakota National Guard Recruit Training Battalion (RTC) will hold “Stripes for Skills” for its Guard members this weekend.

BISMARCK, N.D. — North Dakota’s Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, or ESGR, will host a “Lunch with the Boss” at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 13, at Bismarck’s Doublewood Best Western.

BISMARCK, N.D. — The North Dakota National Guard will be taking part in the introduction to Wildland Fire Behavior and Firefighter Training to be held April 9-11

The North Dakota Army National Guard recently provided activities at Rugby High School in Rugby, N.D., in conjunction with the North Dakota Teen Drivers Safety Contest “Click it Quick.”

CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo – Five United States Senators paid a visit Easter Sunday to KFOR (Kosovo Forces) Soldiers stationed here on a NATO peacekeeping mission. ...

BISMARCK, N.D. — The North Dakota National Guard will end 2010 flood operations today, as the remaining members of a Cass County quick response force team complete their ...

BISMARCK, N.D. — The North Dakota Patriot Guard (NDPG) as well as three individual volunteers were recognized by the North Dakota National Guard for their service

VITI/VITINA, Kosovo – Matthew A. Mitzel, Fargo, N.D., was promoted to the rank of sergeant first class in the North Dakota Army National Guard during a ceremony March 27, where he was pinned by Sgt. Maj. of the Army Kenneth O. Preston.

ON THE FYROM BORDER, Kosovo – Multi-National Battle Group-East forces conducted their last scheduled joint patrol with the Kosovo Border and Boundary Police on the border ...

BISMARCK, N.D. — A combined effort between the North Dakota Army and Air National Guard’s visual information and public affairs offices recently earned national recognition ...

FARGO, N.D. — Anthony Gravseth, of Bismarck, N.D., has been promoted to the rank of sergeant first class (E-7) in the 191st Military Police Company of the ...

DEVILS LAKE, N.D. — For the past 13 years, Sgt. 1st Class Bryan Ohlhauser has worked at the 164th Engineer Regiment’s Regional Training Institute (RTI) at Camp Grafton Training Center near ...

CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo – The junior enlisted Soldiers of any unit, big or small, are typically new to the organization and require their noncommissioned officers to provide them guidance and mentorship. Eventually, they become the means that enable the unit to accomplish tasks given by higher command.

BISMARCK, N.D. — The North Dakota National Guard’s Public Affairs Office came out on top in several Army-wide level awards recently.

Fargo, N.D. – As the 2010 North Dakota National Guard flood operations come to a close, the 119th Wing Civil Engineer Squadron is already in full swing preparing for their next deployment, a two-week humanitarian mission to Africa through the State Partnership Program (SPP).

HARWOOD, N.D. — As bigger cities safely lessen their focus on floodwaters, the threat — and the North Dakota National Guard’s presence — in outlying areas remains. Harwood, N.D., just ...

HARWOOD, N.D. — After going a few days without an emergency call, the North Dakota National Guard’s quick reaction force team in Harwood, N.D., responded to a request this afternoon. The Cass County Sheriff’s ...

FARGO, N.D. — The 188th Army Band is pleased to announce a special performance by the Concert Band celebrating the unit’s 50th anniversary. The performance, titled “A Tribute to Music of Early America,” will take place at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 11 ...

BISMARCK, N.D. — With ‘Day 10’ of flood operations for the North Dakota National Guard bringing many missions to an end, this year’s flood flight proved to be a major contrast with 2009.

HARWOOD, N.D. — At 84 years old, Mili Sherman has spent nearly half of her life in her home just west of Harwood. It sits above the swollen Sheyenne River, just out of the water’s reach.

FARGO, N.D. — A visit by Maj. Gen. David Sprynczynatyk to the Emergency Operations Center set up for flood response at the North Dakota Air National Guard base came with a surprise for one Guardsman.

FARGO, N.D. — The chief of the National Guard Bureau visited Fargo, N.D., today to meet with North Dakota National Guard leaders and check on flood operations.

KINDRED, N.D. — One of the North Dakota National Guard’s quick reaction force (QRF) teams responded to a call near Kindred today, where floodwaters threatened a home.

BISMARCK, N.D. — Both the Air and Army Guard Family of the Year were honored today at a volunteer luncheon that took place at the Adjutant General’s Symposium on Families at the Radisson Hotel in Bismarck.

FARGO, N.D. — The first week of the 2010 flood fight has come with numerous familiar tools and tasks for the North Dakota National Guard. After spending nearly 100 days on flood duty in 2009, one might expect ...

FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota National Guardsmen throughout potential flood areas are braving the cold weather to walk along the dikes in 12-hour shifts, on guard against ...

LIDGERWOOD, N.D. — Nine National Guardsmen were called out as a part of a quick reaction force to assist in expanding the dike in Lidgerwood Thursday. The Soldiers, who serve ...

FARGO, N.D. — For the first time in the 2010 flood fight, Guardsmen will be working with extra-large sandbags. Tomorrow morning North Dakota National Guard members ...

LISBON, N.D. — “I’ve been deployed before. I know what it’s like to worry about back home.”

FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota Air National Guard members became the first to install a new tool in the flood fight today when they placed a section of AquaFence in Fargo.

LISBON, N.D. — It’s nonstop hauling in Lisbon this week as dump trucks bump through town with load after load of mud and clay. The city is quickly building a dike to hold back the rising Sheyenne River.

Governor, Adjutant General Meet with Leaders, Guardsmen: FARGO, N.D. — Day 2 of flood operations came in overcast and cold in North Dakota, but the faces of those fighting the flood remain bright and warm. Already, 300-plus Guardsmen ...

FARGO, N.D. — The North Dakota National Guard will begin mobilizing Soldiers and Airman to begin flood operations for Region 4 today and tomorrow. ...

CAMP VRELO, Kosovo – U.S. KFOR Soldiers from 4th platoon, Bravo Company of the 231st Maneuver Task Force, represented Multi-National Battle Group-East (MNBG-E) during a massive Crowd-and-Riot-Control (CRC) exercise here to demonstrate KFOR’s ability to respond quickly and decisively to incidents in Kosovo.

FARGO, N.D. — Members of the North Dakota Army and Air National Guard were recognized last night for achievements this past year. Officers, Soldiers and Airmen ...

FARGO, N.D. — North Dakota’s Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, thanked area employers today

FARGO, N.D. — The acting director of the Army National Guard returned close to home today to address

FARGO, N.D. — Deployed commanders with the North Dakota Army National Guard provided updates from overseas via phone with attendees at ...

FARGO, N.D. — The director of the Air National Guard brought advice to North Dakota today, when he addressed nearly 500 attendees at the Professional Development Workshop and Combined Associations Conference in Fargo.

FARGO, N.D. — The commander of the 18th Air Force, Lt. Gen. Robert R. Allardice, shared his advice for leading in a joint environment today at the North Dakota National Guard Professional Development Workshop and Combined Associations Conference in Fargo.

FARGO, N.D. — A Bowman, N.D., Soldier who received the Silver Star medal last month was honored again today, this time with the North Dakota Legion of Merit award.

FARGO, N.D. — The North Dakota Army National Guard received more print media awards than any other state in the 2009 National Guard Bureau Media Contest. Winners were announced today ...

CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo – Soldiers gathered together with their loved ones here today

FARGO, N.D. – A prominent Department of Defense award was recently bestowed on the North Dakota Air National Guard. The Happy Hooligans’ 177th Airlift Squadron received ...

Gjilan/Gnjilane, Kosovo – The KFOR commander of Multi-National Battle Group-East on Tuesday said recent adjustments taking place among his forces are possible because of significant improvements

FARGO, N.D. — The North Dakota National Guard will host a Professional Development Workshop for leaders at all levels in the state’s Army and Air Guard ...

BISMARCK, N.D. — An announcement yesterday from Headquarters of the U.S. Army in Europe indicated that about 550 U.S. Soldiers serving with Kosovo Force (KFOR) 12 ...

FARGO, N.D. — The 191st Military Police Company, a North Dakota Army National Guard unit based in Fargo, N.D., practiced clearing buildings and trained on weapons this ...

CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo – U.S. KFOR Servicemembers here marked the start of Women’s History Month March 5

FARGO, N.D. — As part of their preparation for the potential flooding this spring, the 191st Military Police Company of the North Dakota Army National Guard conducted ...

Moorhead, Minn. - The Happy Hooligans announced the Outstanding Airman of the Year (OAY) winners

CAMP RIPLEY, Minn. — The North Dakota National Guard (NDNG) Biathlon Team won first place

BISMARCK, N.D. — The North Dakota National Guard rolled out a new Web site today with ...

CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo – The commanding general of the Europe Regional Medical Command visited Soldiers

Moorhead, Minn. - The N.D. Air National Guard will conduct their annual Outstanding Airman of the Year Banquet

VALLEY CITY, N.D. — After serving his country for more than 39 years, Sgt. 1st Class Darell Berg was honored ...

Fargo – On Tuesday a young boy will get first-hand experience of what it’s like to be a superstar as the Happy Hooligans ...

WEST FARGO, N.D. — A Saturday fundraiser marks the seventh time volunteers and the West Fargo VFW have come together ...

STRPCE/SHTERPCE, Kosovo – Chess players from the Kosovo Albanian and Kosovo Serbian communities as well as Soldiers from Ukraine, Poland and the United States got together

BISMARCK, N.D. — Joseph Houle, of Bismarck, N.D., has been promoted to the rank of ...

FARGO, N.D. — Bryce Scovill, of West Fargo, N.D., has been promoted to the rank of ...

CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo – Soldiers of Multi-National Group-East (MNBG-E) proved their abilities

CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo – An international group of chaplains visited one of Kosovo’s holiest sites

GNJILANE/GJILAN, Kosovo – Kosovo students from Musa Zajmi school recited poems, performed traditional dances

FORT BENNING, GA. — Soldiers of the Bismarck-based Detachment 42 (Det. 42), Operational Support Airlift (OSA) returned to U.S. soil today. Five Soldiers arrived in Atlanta late this afternoon, en route to Fort Benning, Ga., for demobilization processing.

CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo — Sgt. Terry L. Rishling, a North Dakota Army National Guard Soldier from Fargo, N.D., died at 6:04 p.m. (CST) Feb. 10, 2010

Washburn, N.D. – Christian Gardner, a third grader at Washburn Elementary School, misses his uncle. The North Dakota Army National Guard Soldier

BISMARCK, N.D. – A North Dakota National Guard volunteer was among 96 delegates, and one of only seven National Guard representatives

BISMARCK, N.D. — The North Dakota National Guard (NDNG) spent three days this week responding to a simulated flood.

CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo - North Dakota Governor, the Honorable John Hoeven, and...

FARGO, N.D. — The water purification mission to aid relief efforts in Haiti has been canceled

FORT MCCOY, WIS. - After a yearlong deployment to Afghanistan, Soldiers with the 1st Battalion...

FORT MCCOY, WIS. - Mints on your pillow are a real luxury. It's something you'd find at...

BISMARCK, N.D. - Gov. John Hoeven and Maj. Gen. David Sprynczynatyk, North Dakota National Guard adjutant...

CAMP RIPLEY, Minn. - The North Dakota National Guard biathlon team won...

FARGO, N.D. - Gov. John Hoeven and Maj.Gen. David Sprynczynatyk, N.D. adjutant general announced...

FARGO, N.D. - The North Dakota National Guard Foundation - Emergency Relief Fund (ERF)...

GRAND FORKS, N.D. - Gov. John Hoeven and Maj. Gen. David Sprynczynatyk...