From the Field - Chief Warrant Officer 2 Tim Bailey, Company D, 1st Battalion, 112th Aviation Regiment, tries his hand at a head-first rappel during annual training at Camp Grafton Training Center in Devils Lake, N.D. on May 12. (National Guard photos by Spc. Nick Jessen, 1st Battalion, 112th Aviation Regiment)
Contents
- Wildfire & Civil Unrest Response Exercise
- Da Guards Podcast
- New Warrant Officer
- From the Field Campaign
- Friday 5K in Bismarck
- Master Sgt. Kyle Mundstock Retires
Wildfire & Civil Unrest Response Exercise
Members of the N.D. National Guard (NDNG) conducted a wildfire and civil unrest response exercise, from June 7 and 8, at Fraine Barracks and the Raymond J. Bohn armory, in Bismarck. (National Guard story and photos by Sgt. 1st Class Charles Highland, N.D. National Guard Public Affairs Office)
Command team members of the N.D. National Guard conduct a briefing during an exercise at Fraine Barracks in Bismarck, June 8.
About 100 Soldiers and Airmen from the NDNG's Domestic Operations Section, the 119th Wing, and the 131st Military Police Battalion participated, exercising command and control for military response resources during the exercise.
Members of N. D. National Guard's Domestic Operations Section J1 conducted state active-duty administrative procedures with the 131st Military Police Battalion in a new communications and mobilization trailer during an exercise at Raymond J. Bohn armory in Bismarck, June 8.
This exercise included response planning, operational coordination, information, and intelligence gathering, as well as public information and warnings.
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Dave Hogue, Domestic Operations Section J1, prepares a presentation to display on a television outside of the unit's new communications and mobilization trailer during an exercise at Raymond J. Bohn armory in Bismarck, June 8.
These types of exercises are reoccurring events and usually concentrate on flooding, wildland fires, and blizzard response.
Da Guards Podcast
New Warrant Officer
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ryan Greicar, 141st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, was promoted to the rank of warrant officer during a ceremony at Fraine Barracks in Bismarck, June 5. (National Guard story and photos by Sgt. 1st Class Charles Highland, N.D. National Guard Public Affairs Office)
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ryan Greicar, 141st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, is pinned by his father to the rank of warrant officer during a ceremony at Fraine Barracks, Bismarck, N.D. June 5.
Warrant officers are subject matter experts in their field, making up less than three percent of the Army. Commissioned officers rely on warrant officers’ technical expertise to complete missions and regard them as trusted and esteemed colleagues.
From the Field Campaign
Camp Grafton Training Center
N.D. Army National Guard Training Center conducted a Change of Responsibility between outgoing U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Bradley Reed and incoming Command Sgt. Maj. August Honeyman at Camp Grafton Training Center in Devils Lake, N.D., May 18. (National Guard story by Staff Sgt. Tiffany Vannett and photos by Sgt. Ashley Revering)
Company D, 1st Battalion, 112th Aviation Regiment
Confidence Course
U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 2 Tim Bailey, Company D, 1st Battalion, 112th Aviation Regiment, tries his hand at a head-first rappel during annual training at Camp Grafton Training Center in Devils Lake, N.D., May 12. (National Guard photos by Spc. Nick Jessen, 1st Battalion, 112th Aviation Regiment)
141st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade
Annual Training
The 141st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade (MEB) hosted a small competition during its annual training in Fargo, June 2. The event helped select the top Soldier and noncommissioned officer to represent the 141 MEB at the 2025 Best Warrior Competition in August. (National Guard photos by Sgt. 1st Class Brandi Schmidt, 141st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade)
231st Quartermaster Platoon
Range Fire Weekend
815th Engineer Company
In a remarkable demonstration of teamwork and efficiency, 16 Soldiers from the 815th Engineer Company completed a significant logistical operation, loading 72 loads, consisting of 88 pieces of rolling stock. This task underscores the unit's commitment to precision and effective resource management, ensuring readiness and rapid deployment capabilities. (National Guard story and photo by Spc. Morrell Kaitlynn, 815th Engineer Company)
817th Engineer Company
Promotion
The 817th Engineer Company conducted a promotion ceremony during the southwest border mission for Micheal Syrstad to the rank of specialist, December 2023. (National Guard story and photos by 1st Sgt. David Rohrich, 817th Engineer Company)
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Friday 5K in Bismarck
The first "Friday 5K" of the year was held at Sertoma Park in Bismarck, N.D., May 31. (U.S. National Guard story and photo by Sgt. 1st Class Charles Highland, N.D. National Guard Public Affairs Office)
Group photo from the Friday 5K at Sertoma Park in Bismarck, N.D., May 31.
The run, jog, or walk encourages N.D. Guard members and employees to enjoy a bit of camaraderie with each other during the beautiful summer months. The next 5k will be held June 14th weather permitting.
For more information and event times, please email Lt. Col. Nicolette Daschendorf at nicolette.k.daschendorf.mil@army.mil
Master Sgt. Kyle Mundstock Retires
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Jonathan Erickson, Land Component Commander, presided over a retirement ceremony for Master Sgt. Kyle Mundstock at the Raymond J. Bohn armory, Bismarck, May 31. (U.S. National Guard story and photos by Sgt. 1st Class Charles Highland, N.D. National Guard Public Affairs Office)
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