From The Field - Soldiers from the 3662nd Support Maintenance Company (SMC) march with trekking poles in a snowshoe ruck march during their winter Annual Training at Camp Grafton Training Center in Devils Lake, North Dakota, March 3. (National Guard photo by Capt. Rhea Goulet, 3662nd SMC)
Contents
- 2024 Missouri River Ice Jam Response
- Professional Development
- 2023 N.D. Air National Guard Year in Review
- Sergeants Major Academy Grads
- From the Field Campaign
- Retirement
- Minot Community Open House
- Recognition
- Pact Act Town Hall
- ESGR Patriot Employer Awards
- OXYGEN Seminar
- Property Tax Information
2024 Missouri River Ice Jam Response
Professional Development
Nathan Rivard, N.D. National Guard public affair officer, conducted this month's professional development, March 13 at the Raymond J. Bohn armory, Bismarck, N.D. (National Guard story and photos by Sgt. 1st Class Charles Highland, N.D. National Guard Public Affairs Office)
In addition to an in-person audience, his briefing was livestreamed state-wide to all N.D. National Guard full time members.
This month's professional development featured the training topic "The role of public affairs and how to handle social media". The class explained what public affairs can do for you and your command. It also laid out the good and the bad of social media for units and military members.
2023 N.D. Air National Guard Year in Review
Sergeants Major Academy Grads
Three members of the North Dakota National Guard recently graduated from the Sergeants Major Academy in Ft. Bliss, Texas March 8.
Left, U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Shannon Kliniske, Headquarters Support Company, 141st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, Sgt. Maj. Jennifer Freeman, Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 1st Battalion, 188th Air Defense Artillery and 1st Sgt. Robert Roehrich, 188th Engineer Company, Vertical, all graduated from the Sergeants Major Academy at Ft. Bliss, Texas, March 8.
They completed 2 phases of distance learning in 18 months and a final 2-week resident phase in Ft. Bliss, Texas.
From the Field Campaign
3662nd Support Maintenance Company (SMC) Annual Training
Snowshoe Ruck March
Soldiers from the 3662nd Support Maintenance Company (SMC) march with trekking poles in a snowshoe ruck march during their winter Annual Training at Camp Grafton Training Center in Devils Lake, North Dakota, March 3. (National Guard story and photos by Capt. Rhea Goulet, 3662nd SMC)
Led by Sgt. 1st Class David Merkley, 1st Training Battalion, 164th Regiment Regional Training Institute, they confronted the challenges of winter weather with determination over the weekend. This winter training prepared Soldiers for combat operations in Arctic conditions; it included classroom instruction and outdoor exercises. The highlight was a ruck march at Camp Grafton, followed by a warm hot chocolate bar to counteract the chill.
Mobile Service Missions
Soldiers from the 3662nd Support Maintenance Company (SMC), Electronics Section conducted mobile service missions. during their winter Annual Training at Camp Grafton Training Center in Devils Lake, North Dakota, March 3. (National Guard story and photos by Capt. Rhea Goulet, 3662nd SMC)
835th Engineer Company Drill Weekend
Retirement
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Nicolette Daschendorf, Recruiting and Retention Command commander, presents Master Sgt. Marvin Beck, Recruiting and Retention Command, with the Meritorious Service Medal, at his retirement, March 8. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Michaela C.P. Granger, N.D. Public Affairs Office)
Minot Community Open House
To sign up for the event - https://tinyurl.com/MinotOpenHouse Sign-up is encouraged, but not required.
Recognition
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Jackie Huber, deputy adjutant general, recognized two N.D. National Guard civilians after a recent professional development class at the Raymond J. Bohn armory, Bismarck, N.D. March 13. (National Guard story and photos by Sgt. 1st Class Charles Highland, N.D. National Guard Public Affairs Office)
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Jackie Huber, Deputy Adjutant General, presents a deputy A.G. coin to Roy Peterson, left, and Nevin Huizenga after a recent professional development class at the Raymond J. Bohn armory, Bismarck, N.D. March 13.
Nevin Huizenga, Raymond J. Bohn armory maintenance worker, took direct action within the complex and brought forward concerns to fix issues, which could have potentially caused injuries to his supervisor Roy Peterson, RJB Director, for his opinion on the topic. Peterson then brought the situation to Lt. Col. Kristopher Elijah, native pay plan commander. This all resulted in measures being taken to prevent serious injuries to any employees.
Pact Act Town Hall
The VA is hosting a PACT ACT Town Hall to cover expansions of Veteran health care, toxins and other hazards during military service.
Join the town hall in person at the Fargo VA, Virtually on MS Teams, or telephonically.
MS Teams: https://teams.microsoft.com/dl/launcher/launcher.html...
Telephonically: 1-205-235-3524 Conference ID - 655 113 511#
ESGR Patriot Employer Awards
Four North Dakota National Guard members nominated their employers for ESGR Patriot Awards. (National Guard story and photos by Rob Keller, N.D. ESGR Vice-Chair)
The Patriot Award was developed by the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) and honors civilian employers who provide outstanding patriotic support to employees serving in the guard or reserve.
Left to right, ESGR Volunteer Rob Keller, employer Kayla Green, and U.S. Army Spc. Kara Graeber, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 164th Engineer Battalion in Bismarck, N.D. March 8.
The individual is nominated by the employee or another member of their family.
U.S. Army Spc. Kara Graeber, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 164th Engineer Battalion, nominated her employer Kayla Green, owner of “Nothing Bundt Cakes" for a Patriot Award in Bismarck, N.D.
Right to left, U.S. Army Spc. Joachim Kazmierczak, 191st Military Police Company, and his employer John Grabanski, Grand Forks County Sheriff’s Office in Grand Forks, N.D.
U.S. Army Spc. Joachim Kazmierczak, 191st Military Police Company, nominated his employer John Grabanski, Grand Forks County Sheriff’s Office for a Patriot Award in Minot, N.D.
“ESGR is a Department of Defense office that develops and promotes supportive work environments for service members in the National Guard and Reserve through outreach, recognition, and educational opportunities that increase awareness of applicable laws,” said Rob Keller, N.D. ESGR Vice Chair.
Left to right, Shawn Wegner, Minot Police Department Patrol Lt., U. S. Army Staff Sgt. Memorie Andrade, 816th Military Police Company, and Rob Keller, N.D. ESGR VICE CHAIR, in Minot, N.D. March 3.
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Memorie Andrade, 816th Military Police Company, nominated her employer, Shawn Wegner, Minot Police Department Patrol Lt., for a Patriot Award in Minot, N.D.
The Patriot Award reflects the efforts made to support citizen warriors through a wide-range of measures including flexible schedules, time off prior to and after deployment, caring for families, and granting leaves of absence if needed.
Left to right, ESGR Volunteer John Oncken, Keith Ostlund, Premium Waters, and U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Collin Brumskill, 231st Quartermaster Platoon.
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Collin Brumskill, 231st Quartermaster Platoon, nominated his employer Keith Ostlund, Premium Waters, Inc., for a Patriot Award in Grand Forks, N.D.
ESGR was established in 1972 to promote cooperation and understanding between Reserve Service Members and their civilian employers and to assist in the resolution of conflicts arising from their military commitment.
For more information please visit https://www.esgr.mil/About-ESGR/Contact/Local-State-Pages/North-Dakota
Plan For The OXYGEN Seminar
Soldiers in the North Dakota National Guard and their spouses are invited to join the Office of the Chaplain for a fun and insightful Oxygen seminar to develop skills that enable relationship resilience and readiness. Oxygen training discusses proven strategies to enhance communication, build empathy, and resolve conflict. You’ll gain a better understanding of how your personalities impact your partnership, and how to better relate to the one you love.
Property Tax Information
Please check out the website: https://www.tax.nd.gov/prc
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