North Dakota National Guard Soldiers guide school counselors exiting a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter at the Army Aviation Support Facility during a Career and Technical Education Professional Development engagement, Bismarck, N.D., August 11, 2021. (National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Charles Highland, N.D. National Guard Public Affairs Office)
Governor Visits Camp Grafton
Governor Doug Burgum and members of his staff joined Maj. Gen. Al Dohrmann, N.D. adjutant general in touring facilities at the Camp Grafton Training Center, Devils Lake, N.D. on Aug. 13, 2021. (National Guard story and photos by Maj. Jay Sheldon, Joint Force Headquarters)
The leaders were briefed about projects and future initiatives designed to enhance this premier N.D. National Guard training facility. Some of the completed and on-going projects include eight-room lodging facilities, a seven unit camper site, a fishing pier, and a boat ramp is expected to completed by next year. Following the brief the group toured the area. CGTC is located on the shores of Devils Lake and consists of 1,500 acres with numerous training opportunities for military units, law enforcement agencies, and UAS testing and research. The camp is also the home of the 164th Regiment Regional Training Institute of North Dakota.
Photo: From right, Gov. Doug Burgum; Maj. Gen. Al Dohrmann, N.D. adjutant general; Command Sgt. Maj. Eric Binstock, N.D. National Guard's senior enlisted leader; Lt. Col. Mark Topp, and Col. Ed Johnson, commander, Camp Grafton Training Center (CGTC) tour Richey Bridge Park, an Army bridge training area, CGTC, Aug. 13, 2021
Lt. Col. Mark Topp, operations officer, Camp Grafton Training Center, briefs Gov. Doug Burgum, center, and members of his staff about the capabilities and new construction at the N.D. National Guard training site near Devils Lake, N.D., August 13, 2021. From left Jace Beehler, chief of staff; JoDee Hanson, chief administrative officer; Topp; Burgum; Command Sgt. Maj. Eric Binstock, N.D. National Guard's senior enlisted leader; Tammy Miller, chief operating officer, and Maj. Gen. Al Dohrmann, N.D. adjutant general.
Senior Leaders visit 164th Engineers
Major General Al Dohrmann, N.D. adjutant general, Command Sgt. Maj. Eric Binstock, senior enlisted leader, and Mr. Delton Steele, honorary commander for N.D. Joint Force Headquarters, visited the 164th Engineer Battalion at Camp Ripley, Aug 10, 2021. (National Guard story and photos by Spc. Jorden Newbanks, Minnesota National Guard)
About 155 Soldiers with the 164th Engineer Battalion are conducting annual training from Aug. 6 to 20, 2021. Training includes crew-served weapons and rifle qualifications, hand grenade training, a FTX (field training exercise), CPX (command post exercise), and other battalion-level collective training events.
Command Sergeant Major Eric Binstock, left, senior enlisted leader for the N.D. National Guard, presents a recognition coin to a 164th Engineer Battalion Soldier, Camp Ripley Training Center, Minnesota, August 10, 2021.
Army Guard recruiters host educators
North Dakota Army National Guard recruiters hosted 125 education counselors at the Army Aviation Support Facility, Bismarck, N.D., Aug. 11, 2021. (National Guard story and photos by Sgt. 1st Class Charles Highland, N.D. National Guard Public Affairs Office)
These counselors from across North Dakota were attending the 2021 Career and Technical Education Professional Development Conference held in Bismarck, August 9 to 11, 2021. The National Guard orientation was one of the specialty options the attendees could choose during the conference.
The purpose of the orientation was to explain some of the career opportunities and benefits of membership in the N.D. Army National Guard. Activities included capabilities briefings by the civil support team, military police and air defense artillery; experiencing weapons simulators, Black Hawk orientation flights and familiarization with other equipment used by Soldiers.
Private First Class Madison Nelson, 816th Military Police Company, discusses duties and equipment used by military police during the 2021 Career and Technical Education Professional Development Conference, Bismarck, Aug. 11, 2021.
Sergeant 1st Class Rose Schwind, N.D. Army National Guard Recruiting and Retention Battalion, shows school counselors how Soldiers train on weapon simulators during the 2021 Career and Technical Education Professional Development Conference, Bismarck, August 11, 2021.
Staff Sergeant Chris Hickel, right, 81st Civil Support Team, discusses team equipment and job responsibilities with school counselors during the 2021 Career and Technical Education Professional Development Conference, Bismarck, Aug. 11, 2021.
Army Aviators Return from D.C. Mission
About 17 N.D. National Guard Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 285th Aviation Regiment returned home to North Dakota, Aug. 7, 2021. (National Guard story by Sgt. 1st Class Charles Highland, N.D. National Guard Public Affairs)
These Army aviators returned to airports in Bismarck, Fargo, Grand Forks and Minot and have provided aviation support to the National Capital Region (NCR) since November 2020. The remainder of the company will return within a few weeks via privately owned vehicles and in Black Hawk helicopters.
Families, friends and senior N.D. National Guard leaders greet Soldiers of the 2nd Battalion, 285th Aviation Regiment at the Bismarck Airport, Aug. 7, 2021. About 17 Soldiers returned to airports in Bismarck, Fargo, Grand Forks and Minot after a nine-month tour of duty in the National Capital Region. (National Guard photos by Sgt. 1st Class Charles Highland, N.D. National Guard Public Affairs)
Specialist Christian Gardner, 2nd Battalion, 285th Aviation Regiment, is greeted by his family at the Bismarck Airport, Aug. 7, 2021. Gardner returned from a nine-month deployment to the National Capital Region. (National Guard photos by Sgt. 1st Class Charles Highland, N.D. National Guard Public Affairs)
Private First Class Allison Peterson, 2nd Battalion, 285th Aviation Regiment, poses with her family at Hector International Airport, Fargo, Aug. 7, 2021. Peterson returned from a nine-month deployment to the National Capital Region. (National Guard photos by Chief Master Sgt. David Lipp, 119th Wing)
ESGR Employer Award
The Patriot Award is one of several available ESGR's (Employer Support of Guard and Reserve) awards. These awards are presented to employers and supervisors who support members of the Reserve Component. An employee serving in the National Guard or Reserve, or the spouse of a Guard or Reserve member, may nominate individual supervisors and bosses for support provided directly to the nominating Service member and his or her family. For more information about ESGR outreach programs or volunteer opportunities, call (701) 333-2057 or visit ESGR.mil/ND.
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