TAG Line October 14, 2022

Spc. Elijan Hoerner, 816th Military Police Company, right, holds the hose as Sgt. Memorie Andrade, 816th Military Police Company, practices fire suppression techniques during Red Card Training, Bismarck, N.D., Oct. 8, 2022. (National Guard photo by Capt. Vanessa Lennick, N.D. National Guard Visual Information)

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CST Responds in williston

The N.D. National Guard (NDNG) responded to a request for assistance from the Williston Police Department, Oct. 13, 2022. The request submitted by the Williams County emergency manager, was received the day before at approximately 6 p.m. by the N.D. Department of Emergency Services, who passed it on to the NDNG. The 81st Civil Support Team (CST) was dispatched in response. (National Guard story and photos by Sgt. 1st Class Chris Keller, 81st Civil Support Team)

The Williston Police Department discovered explosive materials and other unknown substances in an occupied apartment. The 81st CST was requested to assist in the identification of these unknown substances.

81st Civil Support Team members process unknown samples through the Analytical Laboratory System (ALS) gloveboxes, Williston, N.D., Oct. 13, 2022. (National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Chris Keller, 81st Civil Support Team)

Ten members of the 81st CST traveled from their home base in Bismarck to Williston to render assistance to the incident commander. The CST’s capability includes the ability to analyze both quantitative and qualitative materials to include solids, powders, pastes, gels and liquids as well as a mobile analytical laboratory system, which has identification capabilities of biological, chemical and toxin compounds.

Capt. Jacob Sommerfeld talks with 81st Civil Support Team (CST) members during a planning brief, Williston, N.D., Oct 13, 2022. (National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Chris Keller, 81st CST)

The 81st CST, comprised of 22 fulltime North Dakota National Guard Soldiers and Airmen, stands ready to respond immediately, at any time of day or night, to chemical, nuclear, biological, radiological, and explosive hazards.

Signal Company welcomes new Commander

The 426th Signal Company conducted a change of command ceremony at the Fargo Armed Forces Reserve Center, Oct. 1, 2022. (National Guard story by Lucas Klettke, S-3 operations officer, N.D. 141st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade)

Col. Ben Cleghorn, commander, 141st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, receives the 426th Signal Company guidon from the outgoing commander Capt. Connor Kelley, Fargo Armed Forces Reserve Center, Oct. 1, 2022.

The commander of the 141st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, Col. Ben Cleghorn, presided over the ceremony that saw Capt. Connor Kelley relinquish command to Capt. Benjamin Jechorek.

Col. Ben Cleghorn, commander, 141st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, passes the 426th Signal Company guidon to the incoming commander Capt. Benjamin Jechorek, Fargo Armed Forces Reserve Center, Fargo, N.D., Oct. 1, 2022.

The change of command ceremony is a military tradition that allows Soldiers to witness the transfer of authority from one commanding officer to another.

wildland fire fighting preparation

The N.D. Forest Service (NDFS) hosted Red Card training for 20 National Guard Soldiers and Airmen in Bismarck on Oct. 6 to 9, 2022. (National Guard story and photos by Capt. Vanessa Lennick, N.D. National Guard Visual Information)

The Incident Qualifications Card (Red Card) certification allows National Guard members to support NDFS on the ground during wildland fire operations.

N.D. National Guard members receive instruction on wildland fire fighting truck from N.D. Forest Service instructors, Bismarck, Oct. 8, 2022.

Spc. Preston Kus, 957th Engineer Company (MRBC) and Pfc. David Fernandez, 816th Military Police Company, are shown how to properly employ a firehose spray nozzel by a N.D. Forest Service instructor, Bismarck, Oct. 8, 2022.
Spc. Preston Kus, 957th Engneer Company (MRBC) sprays down a state wildland fire fighting truck, Bismarck, Oct. 8, 2022.

N.D. National Guard members practice hose line laying operations during training in Bismarck, Oct. 8, 2022.

Obtaining a Red Card involves a combination of classroom training, a field exercise, and in some cases, physical fitness testing.

Sgt. Levi Kudrna,188th Air Defense Artillery, prepares a portable pump site during training, Bismarck, Oct. 8, 2022.

N.D. National Guard members practice wildland fire suppression techniques with a fire hose during training in Bismarck, Oct. 8, 2022.

The goal is to have sufficient N.D. National Guard members available to assist state fire fighters when needed during wildland fire season.

N.D. Guard soldier practices fire suppression techniques with a hose during training in Bismarck, Oct. 8, 2022.
Red Card Training participants and instructors, Bismarck, Oct. 8, 2022.

164th RTI Goes Virtual

The N.D. Army National Guard's 164th Regional Training Institute began Synchronous Virtual Learning of engineering classes live from their classrooms at the Camp Grafton Training Center starting Oct. 1, 2022. (National Guard story and photos by Maj. Brett Nelson, 164th Regiment Training Institute)

Staff Sgt. Shane A. Korynta, instructor, 164th Regiment Training Institute, proctors an online exam through Microsoft Teams and Blackboard, Oct 13, 2022, Camp Grafton Training Center, near Devils Lake, N.D.

The classes being taught virtually are 12H30 Construction Engineering Supervisor, 12N30 Horizontal Engineer Supervisor, 12T30 Technical Engineer Supervisor , 12T40 Senior Technical Engineer this training year.

Staff Sgt. Shane A. Korynta, instructor, 164th Regiment Training Institute, provides virtual instruction to a class of 16 students from around the United States, Oct 13, 2022, Camp Grafton Training Center, near Devils Lake, N.D.

The shift to employ virtual training is in accordance with the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command’s (TRADOC) guidance is to reduce cost while maintaining Soldier readiness. Students of the four courses identified above will attend the first two of a four-week course over Microsoft Teams.

Professional Development

Kevin Buck, N.D. National Guard occupational health nurse, conducted this month's professional development at the Raymond J. Bohn armory, Bismarck, N.D., Oct. 12, 2022. His briefing was livestreamed state-wide to all N.D. National Guard full-time members. (National Guard story and photos by Sgt. 1st Class Charles Highland, N.D. National Guard Public Affairs Office)

Kevin Buck, N.D. National Guard occupational health nurse, provides instruction on the Automated External Defibrillator (AED) at professional development, at the Raymond J. Bohn armory, Bismarck, N.D., Oct. 12, 2022.

This month's professional development featured training on the Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training, the newly established ND500 recruitment program, and upcoming entrance security procedures at the Raymond J. Bohn armory. Buck demonstrated the AED with a walk through of the device.

Kevin Buck, N.D. National Guard occupational health nurse, explains where to place the AED's electrode pads on a mannequin at the Raymond J. Bohn armory, Bismarck, N.D., Oct. 12, 2022.

Brig. Gen. Jon Erickson, commander, N.D. Army Component Command, , discusses how first responders using the Automated External Defibrillator helped save his life at the Raymond J. Bohn armory, Bismarck, N.D., Oct. 12, 2022.

Kevin Buck, N.D. National Guard occupational health nurse, asks volunteer Clark Johnson to employ the AED on a practice mannequin, at the Raymond J. Bohn armory, Bismarck, N.D., Oct. 12, 2022.

Command Sgt. Maj. Jeff Sayler, N.D. Army National Guard Recruiting and Retention, briefed details about the new ND500 recruitment incentive program. The prob

The program allows N.D. Army Guard Soldiers to provide leads to those individuals who may be interested in joining the Army Guard. Those who do may earn $500 per eligible enlistment or accession.

Command Sgt. Maj. Jeff Sayler, N.D. Army National Guard Recruiting and Retention, describes a new recruitment lead program during this month's professional development at the Raymond J. Bohn armory, Bismarck, ND, Oct. 12, 2022.

Leads must be submitted through the N.D. Army National Guard app.

Final topic was 1st Sgt. David "DJ" Rohrich discussing entrance procedures for the new security drive-through gates at Raymond J. Bohn armory. The security gates are expected to be fully operational next month.

Air Force Junior ROTC orientation flight

About 46 Air Force Junior ROTC cadets and cadre from Fargo participated in orientation flights hosted by the N.D. Army National Guard, at Camp Grafton Training Center, Devils Lake, Oct. 7, 2022. (National Guard story and photos by Cpt. Robert Sorensen, Army Aviation Support Facility #2, Commander)

Chief Warrant Officer 3 Dillon Spray and Chief Warrant Officer 2 Brady Eggiman, C. Co 2-285th Aviation, gave cadets a mission brief on the UH-60 Black Hawk at Camp Grafton Training Center, Devils Lake, Oct. 7, 2022.

Cadets a board a N.D. Guard UH-60 Black Hawk at Camp Grafton Training Center, Devils Lake, Oct. 7, 2022.
Cadets a board a N.D. Guard UH-60 Black Hawk at Camp Grafton Training Center, Devils Lake, Oct. 7, 2022.
Cadets a board a N.D. Guard UH-60 Black Hawk at Camp Grafton Training Center, Devils Lake, Oct. 7, 2022.

The orientation flights were conducted aboard a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter operated by Soldiers of Company C, 2nd Battalion, 285th Aviation Regiment. The National Guard air crew consisted of Chief Warrant Officer 3 Dillon Spray, Chief Warrant Officer 2 Brady Eggiman, and Capt. Robert Sorensen.

Fargo public schools Air Force Junior ROTC cadets gather for a group photo prior to their UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter orientation flight at Camp Grafton Training Center, Devils Lake, Oct. 7, 2022.

Orientation flights are intended for JROTC cadet to familiarize them with military aircraft and to help garner interest in pursuing aviation and military careers.

N.D. Veterans Cemetery Foundation

Members of the N.D. Veterans Cemetery Foundation (NDVCF) met at Fraine Barracks, Oct. 7, 2022. (National Guard story and photos by Sgt. 1st Class Charles Highland, N.D. National Guard Public Affairs Office)

Among the topics discussed were the acceptance of a grant to help build a columbarium as well as other upcoming projects and events for the cemetery.

Members of the N.D. Veterans Cemetery Foundation meet at Fraine Barracks, Bismarck, N.D., Oct. 8, 2021.

The NDVCF, chaired by Brig. Gen. Jackie Huber, the deputy adjutant general, is comprised of volunteers. The foundation exists to ensure that the N.D. Veterans Cemetery remains the nation's premier state Veterans cemetery, where dignity and honor reside.

RECOGNITION

Legion of Merit

Prior to professional development training, Col. Debra Lien was recognized with The Legion of Merit at Raymond J. Bohn armory, Bismarck, Oct. 12, 2022. (National Guard story and photos by Sgt. 1st Class Charles Highland, N.D. National Guard Public Affairs Office)

Brig. Gen. Jackie Huber, Deputy Adjutant General, left, presents Col. Debra Lien The Legion of Merit, Raymond J. Bohn armory, Bismarck, N.D., Oct. 12, 2022.

Lien received the award for her meritorious service while serving the director of the N.D. National Guard Human Resources and the vice chief of staff for the Joint Force Headquarters, January 2018 to April 2022.

Service Commitment

Following professional development training, Lt. Col. Ann Willoughby, N.D. National Guard Joint Force Headquarters, was recognized for 15 years of federal civil service Raymond J. Bohn armory, Bismarck, N.D., Oct. 12, 2022. (National Guard story and photos by Sgt. 1st Class Charles Highland, N.D. National Guard Public Affairs Office)

Brig. Gen. Jackie Huber, Deputy Adjutant General, right, presents Lt. Col. Ann Willoughby a certificate recognizing 15 years of federal service, Raymond J. Bohn armory, Bismarck, N.D., Oct. 12, 2022.

Willoughby also serves full-time as the director, State Family Program.

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