TAG Line January 22, 2024

From the Field - U.S. Army Lt. Col. Mike Green, 1st Battalion 112th Aviation Regiment (1-112th Aviation Regiment), experiencing white-out conditions in the UH-60 Black Hawk at the Army Aviation Support Facility, Bismarck, Jan 10. (N.D. Guard photo by Maj. Justin Gall, 1-112th Aviation Regiment)

New Chief Warrant Officer 5

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Lucas Klettke, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 142nd Engineer Battalion, Commander, presided over a promotion ceremony for Robert Dorneman, State Command Chief Warrant Officer, Bismarck, N.D., Jan. 12. (National Guard story and photos by Sgt. 1st Class Charles Highland, N.D. National Guard Public Affairs Office)

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Jodee Aubol (Retired) pins the rank of Chief Warrant Officer 5 on her husband Robert Dorneman, State Command Chief Warrant Officer, at Raymond J. Bohn armory, Bismarck, N.D. Jan. 12.

2024 Winter Marksmanship Clinic

U.S. Army Soldiers and Airmen from the N.D. National Guard participated in a Winter Marksmanship Clinic at the Fargo Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy Firing Range, Jan. 20 to 21, in Fargo, N.D. (National Guard Story and photos by Spc. Donald Bond, 116th Public Affairs Detachment)

Guard members trained with .22 caliber pistols, M17 and M18 pistols, and M4 carbine assault rifles in a variety of drills designed to test and refine their marksmanship fundamentals in preparation for future competitions, including the "All Army" U.S. Army Small Arms Championship, Marksmanship Advisory Council Region VI Championship, and the Winston P. Wilson Rifle and Pistol Championship.

Top to bottom: U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Tyler Goldade, Joint Force Headquarters, fires an M17 pistol in the standing position during a Winter Marksmanship Clinic at the Fargo Regional Law Enforcement Training Academy Firing Range, Jan. 21. U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Nicholas Milbrath, 141st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, fires an M4 carbine assault rifle in the kneeling position. U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Tyler Goldade, Joint Force Headquarters, center, teaches N.D. Army National Guardsmen how to fire a .22 caliber pistol with one arm.

During the training event, N.D. Army and Air Guardsmen practiced shooting in the standing, kneeling, and prone positions, using a holster, firing with one arm, and firing with their non-dominant hand. Guardsmen worked on their grip, stances, and reloads, and reviewed simulated competition events such as the eight-stage rifle match, pistol matches, and the Excellence in Competition pistol matches.

TAG Town Hall

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Alan Dohrmann, N.D. National Guard adjutant general, hosted a town hall at Raymond J. Bohn armory, Bismarck, N.D. Jan. 9. (National Guard story and photos by Sgt. 1st Class Charles Highland, N.D. National Guard Public Affairs Office)

The main topic was explaining the past legislative sessions that have brought about new policies to help the state become more military-friendly.

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Alan Dohrmann, N.D. National Guard adjutant general, hosted a town hall at Raymond J. Bohn armory, Bismarck, N.D. Jan. 9.

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Alan Dohrmann, N.D. National Guard adjutant general, speaks at a townhall at Raymond J. Bohn armory, Bismarck, N.D. Jan. 9.

Full-time employees participated in person and virtually.

U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Eric Binstock, State Command Sergeant Major, address attendees during a townhall at Raymond J. Bohn armory, Bismarck, N.D. Jan. 9.

Changes to The Camp Grafton Post Exchange

Soldiers training at Camp Grafton will soon notice a change to the Post Exchange (PX) as it transitions to an unmanned retail unit on Jan. 16. Camp Grafton’s PX operates as a subsidiary of the Minot Air Force Base Army Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES). (National Guard story and photos by Maj. Lucius Malheim, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 141st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade)

Throughout their enterprise, AAFES has transitioned over 70 installations to unmanned retail units to maintain services for remote installations that do not have the traffic required for a fully staffed PX.

Also known as a micro market, the PX will be a fully automated 24-hour self-service store. Items will be displayed similar to a traditional convenience store with a self-checkout system that accepts debit or credit cards.

AAFES contracted with a vendor that will be on-site twice weekly to stock shelves, ensuring Soldiers can purchase personal hygiene items, snacks, beverages, and healthier meal options. Clothing, alcohol, and tobacco will no longer be sold.

From the Field Campaign

1st Battalion 112th Aviation Regiment

U.S. Army Maj. Justin Gall and Chief Warrant Officer 4 Yancey Demoe, 1st Battalion 112th Aviation Regiment, watch the sunrise on an extremely cold morning mission in the UH-60 Black Hawk over Bismarck, Jan 10. (N.D. Guard photo by Maj. Justin Gall, 1st Battalion 112th Aviation Regiment)

U.S. Army Maj. Justin Gall and Chief Warrant Officer 4 Yancey Demoe, 1st Battalion, 112th Aviation Regiment, watch the sunrise on an extremely cold morning mission in the UH-60 Black Hawk over Bismarck, Jan 10. (N.D. Guard photo by Maj. Justin Gall, 1st Battalion 112th Aviation Regiment)

Aircrews prepare to depart in a UH-60 Black Hawk at the Army Aviation Support Facility, Bismarck, Jan 9. (N.D. Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Corey Dahlstrom, 1st Battalion 112th Aviation Regiment)

835th Engineer Detachment, Utility

U.S. Army Spc. Sadie Magnuson and Spc. Mackenzie Wilson, 835th Engineer Detachment, Utility, in a SINCGARS (Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio System) training class at the Camp Grafton Training Center, Devils Lake, Jan. 7. (N.D. Guard photo by Spc. Peyton Restemayer, 835th Engineer Detachment, Utility)

Forward Support Company, 142nd Engineer Battalion

Forward Support Company, 142nd Engineer Battalion, performed sustainment driver's training, operating in winter weather with a convoy from Fargo to Valley City, Jan. 5. (N.D. Guard photo by Capt. Thomas Buske, Forward Support Company, 142nd Engineer Battalion)

U.S. Army Spc. Victoria Hernandez, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 142nd Engineer Battalion, instructs Tactical Casualty Care to Forward Support Company, 142nd Engineer Battalion Soldiers during January IDT at the Fargo Military Service Center, Jan. 5. (N.D. Guard photo by Capt. Thomas Buske, Forward Support Company, 142nd Engineer Battalion)

De Fleury Medal

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Steven Bohl, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 164th Engineer Battalion Commander, presided over a de Fleury Medal presentation for Sgt. 1st Class Jason Dittus, 818th Engineer Company, Sapper, Bismarck, N.D., Jan. 12. (National Guard story and photos by Sgt. 1st Class Charles Highland, N.D. National Guard Public Affairs Office)

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Steven Bohl, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 164th Engineer Battalion Commander, presents the de Fleury Medal to Sgt. 1st Class Jason Dittus, 818th Engineer Company, Sapper, Bismarck, N.D., Jan. 12.

The de Fleury Medal is named for a French Engineer Francois Louis Tesseidre de Fleury, which honors and recognizes those individuals who have provided significant contributions to Army Engineering. The medal also emphasizes the history, customs, and traditions of the Corps of Engineers community.

Promotion

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Steven Bohl, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 164th Engineer Battalion Commander, presided over a promotion ceremony for Cory Cavett, N.D. Guard plans and services officer, Bismarck, N.D., Jan. 12. (National Guard story and photos by Sgt. 1st Class Charles Highland, N.D. National Guard Public Affairs Office)

Cory Cavett, N.D. Guard plans and services officer, being pinned by his wife to the rank of major during a ceremony at Raymond J. Bohn armory, Bismarck, N.D. Jan. 12.

Air Guard's Game of Life

N.D. Air National Guard recruiters visited with senior high school students in Flasher, N.D. Jan. 18. (National Guard story and photos by Sgt. 1st Class Charles Highland, N.D. National Guard Public Affairs Office)

The recruiters presented "The Game of Life" to students, which gave them tasks to see how much money, time, and career choices it would take to build their dream lives.

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Bradly Berthold, N.D. Air National Guard recruiter, addresses senior high school students, Flasher, N.D. Jan. 18.

Students were first asked if they wanted to attend college and what job they wished to have.

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Bradly Berthold, N.D. Air National Guard recruiter, speaks about career differences in the Air Guard to senior high school students, Flasher, N.D. Jan. 18.

The recruiters broke down how much education, vehicles, and homes could cost in their future dream lives. They were then informed how the Air Guard could help lower the costs.

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Bradly Berthold, N.D. Air National Guard recruiter, asks senior high school students about their dream vacation, Flasher, N.D. Jan. 18.

For more information on the N.D. Air Guard contact Tech. Sgt. Bradly Berthold at 701-500-5401 or visit the 119th Wing Recruiting Website.

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