Soldiers assigned to the N.D. National Guard's Bravo Battery, 1st Battalion, 188th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, were honored during a Welcome Home Ceremony after their year-long mission to the U.S. Central Command area of operations in Grand Forks, Oct. 27. (National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Michaela Granger, N.D. National Guard Public Affairs Office)
Contents
- U.S. Army Partnership
- Air Defenders Return Home
- Wing Prepares For Winter
- Lt. Col. McEvers Retires
- Student Tour
- Da Guards Podcast
- Promoted to Capt.
- "From the Field Campaign"
- U Mary's Welcome Career Day
- Winter Driving
- Veterans Stand Down Minot
- North Dakota Guard History
- Seaver Retires
- Halloween Bismarck
- Coming Soon - Veterans Day Bismarck
U.S. Army Partnership
The North Dakota National Guard has worked with the Bobcat Company to sign a U.S. Army Partnership for Your Success Program - PAYS agreement in Fargo Oct. 21. (National Guard story and photos by Sgt. 1st Class Brandon Carrigan, N.D. Guard Recruiting & Retention)
U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Jason Magnuson, N.D. Guard Enlisted Leader, and Mr. Roy Greco, digital information officer, Doosan Bobcat of North America, both gave speeches and signed the agreement during a ceremony.
The Partnership for Your Success (PaYS) Program is a strategic partnership between the U.S. Army and a cross section of corporations, companies, and public sector agencies. The Program provides America's Soldiers with an opportunity to serve their country while they prepare for their future.
U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Jason Magnuson, N.D. Guard enlisted leader, and Roy Greco, digital information officer, Doosan Bobcat of North America both hold a certificate of partnership during a ceremony in Fargo Oct. 21.
PaYS Partners guarantee Soldiers an interview and possible employment after the Army. This unique Program is part of the Army's effort to partner with America's business community and reconnect America with its Army.
Click the link to learn more about this incredible employment program: https://www.armypays.com/
Air Defenders Return Home
Soldiers assigned to the N.D. National Guard's Bravo Battery, 1st Battalion, 188th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, were honored during a Welcome Home Ceremony after their year-long mission to the U.S. Central Command area of operations in Grand Forks, Oct. 27. (National Guard photos by Staff Sgt. Michaela Granger, N.D. National Guard Public Affairs Office)
Lt. Governor Tammy Miller; Sen. John Hoeven; Sen. Kevin Cramer; Brig. Gen. Mitch Johnson, N.D. adjutant general; and Command Sgt. Maj. Jason Magnuson, senior enlisted leader, were in attendance and spoke at the event.
Wing Prepares For Winter
Happy Hooligan's 119th Logistics Readiness Squadron were getting ready for winter by replacing an engine on a snowblower in North Dakota at the Fargo Air National Guard Base in Fargo on Oct. 23. (National Guard photos by Senior Master Sgt. Michael Knodle, 119th Wing Public Affairs)
Lt. Col. McEvers Retires
U.S. Army Col. Pat Flanagan, Joint Force Headquarters, presided over a retirement ceremony for Lt. Col. Mark McEvers at the Raymond J. Bohn armory, Bismarck, N.D. Oct. 26. (U.S. National Guard story and photos by Sgt. 1st Class Charles Highland, N.D. National Guard Public Affairs Office)
U.S. Army Col. Pat Flanagan, Joint Force Headquarters, presents Lt. Col. Mark McEvers with The Legion of Merit, for his retirement, at the Raymond J. Bohn armory, Bismarck, N.D. Oct. 26.
McEvers was celebrated for his 35-year career of military service and his work with the State Partnership program in which he was named the Director of the year for 2023.
Student Tour
The N.D. National Guard gave students and parents from the Legacy Church a tour of the maintenance facility at the Raymond J. Bohn armory in Bismarck, North Dakota, Oct. 17. (National Guard photos by Sgt. 1st Class Charles Highland, N.D. National Guard Public Affairs Office)
Da Guards Podcast
Da Guards Podcast focuses on highlighting the North Dakota National Guard’s Soldiers, Airmen, and civilian employees of our organization.
CURRENT PODCAST
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Alan Dohrmann, former North Dakota National Guard adjutant general, discusses his military career before retiring on Sept. 15, 2024. Dohrmann served for more than 40 years and served as adjutant general since 2015.
New podcast episodes will be announced every other Monday.
Promoted to Capt.
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Chelsy Adams, 81st Civil Support Team, was promoted to the rank of Capt. during a ceremony at Fraine Barracks, Bismarck, N.D. Oct 18. (National Guard photos by Staff Sgt. Sam Kroll, Visual Information)
"From the Field Campaign"
Wildfire Response
North Dakota National Guard Soldiers and Airmen worked with the Department of Emergency Services to prevent the further spread of a wildfire, Mandaree, North Dakota, Oct. 6. (National Guard photos by Maj. Chad Gion, N.D. Guard State Chaplain)
HSC 141st MEB Change of Command
U.S. Army Capt. Travis White, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 141st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade commander, relinquished command of the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 141st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade to Capt. William Howlett at the Fargo Readiness Center on Oct 19. (Photos courtesy of the 141st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade social media)
Honor Flight
Gov. Doug Burgum thanks the crowd and introduces new N.D. Guard adjutant general Brig. Gen Mitchell Johnson while awaiting the arrival of the Honor Flight at the Bismarck Airport, Sept 30. (National Guard story by Shirley Olgeirson, N.D. Guard Historian)
U Mary's Welcome Career Day
N.D. Guard Airmen and Soldier recruiters attended a Welcome to the Community Career Day event for the students at the University of Mary in Bismarck, N.D., Oct. 15. (National Guard photos by Sgt. 1st Class Charles Highland, N.D. National Guard Public Affairs Office)
Winter Driving
During winter, driving becomes more hazardous, and extreme weather can take its toll on Army equipment, vehicles and drivers. Taking appropriate steps such as conducting by-the-book preventive maintenance checks and services (PMCS) and applying risk management before hitting the road could save you from breakdowns and hazardous conditions. (GROUND SAFETY DIVISION Directorate of Analysis and Prevention U.S. Army Combat Readiness Center Fort Novosel, Alabama)
Reliable transportation is vital to keeping Soldiers safe and accomplishing missions. Soldiers and leaders must realize highways and roads can quickly become slick and treacherous during winter. As road conditions deteriorate, drivers shouldn’t overreact with quick starts, turns and stops
Perform PMCS. Conduct the before, during and after checks as prescribed by the vehicle’s technical manual (TM). Ensure scheduled maintenance is performed in accordance with the vehicle service intervals.
Carry an emergency kit. Additional items such as gloves, ice scraper, windshield washer fluid, jumper cables, first-aid kit, snow shovel and flashlight will assist during emergency situations
For more information click on https://safety.army.mil/MEDIA/Risk-Management-Magazine/ArtMID/7428/ArticleID/7618/Winter-Ready
Veterans Stand Down Minot
The North Dakota National Guard Service Member & Family Support assisted in supporting the 13th annual North Central Veteran Stand Down at the Armed Forces Reserve Center in Minot, Oct. 17. This years event held a record number of 59 agencies in attendance. (Photos courtesy of North Dakota National Guard Service Member & Family Support)
The original Stand Down for Veterans was modeled after a concept used during the Vietnam War to provide a safe retreat for units returning from combat operations. Stand Down’s currently hold agencies, organizations, and educational materials that benefit all Veterans, Service Members, and Families.
North Dakota Guard History
The North Dakota National Guard is credited with creating the first military Masonic Lodge overseas in Manila during the Spanish American War. (National Guard story by Russell Larson, N.D. Guard Historian) (National Guard photos courtesy of the N.D. Guard Historian Office)
A Field Lodge named Military Lodge #1 was established by a dispensation granted by the Grand Lodge of the State of North Dakota in Fargo, and its charter members consisted of both officers and enlisted men of the regiment. Soon after its establishment, it received more than 100 petitions from Soldiers wishing to join. Unfortunately, they had to refuse to receive more.
- Herbert G. Proctor, Jamestown
- John H. Fraine, Grafton
- William C. Treumann, Grafton
- Dr. Frank Pease, Wahpeton
- Edward C. Geary, Jr., Fargo
- Charles S. Cairncross, Grafton
- Thomas Lonnevik, Devils Lake
- Adelbert W. Coggswell, Devils Lake
- John C. Eddy, Jamestown
- Charles W. Getchell, Valley City
- Dorman Baldwin, Jamestown
- Porter Wayne Eddy, Jamestown
The Bismarck Tribune records the details of the first meeting of Military Lodge #1, where hardtack and a cigar box were used to count and elect the leadership of the lodge.
Seaver Retires
U.S. Army Master Sgt. Kirk Seaver, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, was recognized for his 37 years of service during a retirement ceremony at Fargo Readiness Center, Oct. 13. (Photo courtesy of the 141st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade social media)
U.S. Army Capt. Travis White, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 141st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade commander, hand a certificate of retirement to Master Sgt. Kirk Seaver, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, during a retirement ceremony at Fargo Readiness Center, Oct. 13.
Seaver was celebrated for his 37-year career of military service.
Halloween Bismarck
North Dakota National Guard Service Member & Family Support hosted its annual Halloween party at the Raymond J. Bohn armory, Bismarck, N.D. Oct. 24. (National Guard photos by Sgt. 1st Class Charles Highland, N.D. National Guard Public Affairs Office)
Coming Soon - Veterans Day Bismarck
Come join the North Dakota National Guard for this event with guest speaker Brig. Gen. Mitch Johnson, N.D. adjutant general.
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