Above: Sgt. Casey Bosch, 957th Engineer Company (Multi-role Bridge), is greeted by his Family at the North Dakota Guard Army Aviation Support Facility, Nov. 15, 2022, Bismarck, N.D. Bosch returned after a year-long mission at the southwest border. (National Guard photo by Capt. Vanessa Lennick, N.D. National Guard Visual Information)
- Thanksgiving Message
- N.D. Guard Soldiers Complete Border Mission
- Warfighter Exercise
- USO Serves 141st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade
- Senior Leaders Visit War Fighter
- Security Forces Habitat for Humanity
- N.D. Army Guard Recruiters Support Dakota Bowl
- Deployment Recognition Pens
- Veterans Salute
Thanksgiving Message
As we gather to celebrate the great holiday tradition of Thanksgiving, we consider all the reasons we Americans have to be thankful. Our freedoms, prosperity, and a great way of life which is possible thanks in part to the selfless efforts of our military members, Families and Veterans. We also recognize that many of our Airmen and Soldiers cannot share this Thanksgiving with their Families and friends due to the call of service. We extend a special Thanksgiving wish to those who are mobilized at home and around the world in defense of our nation.
Whether traveling or celebrating at home with Family and friends, please take time to reflect and remember those serving far from their loved ones over this and other holidays and remember those Families who grieve for a lost loved one.
On behalf of the entire chain of command, we wish you and your Families a safe and happy Thanksgiving holiday.
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N.D. Guard Soldiers Complete Border Mission
Soldiers of the North Dakota National Guard’s Bismarck-based 957th Engineer Company (Multi-role Bridge) completed their year-long role in support of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) mission along the southwest border. On Nov. 15, 2022, about 70 of the 120 Soldiers on the mission were welcomed home via charter flight at the Bismarck Airport. (National Guard story by Bill Prokopyk, N.D. National Guard Public Affairs Office)
Brig. Gen. Jackie Huber, N.D. National Guard's deputy adjutant general, welcomes Sgt. Ryan Mahoney and Spc. John Walsh, 957th Engineer Company (Multi-role Bridge) as they deplane a chartered flight at the Bismarck Municipal Airport on Nov. 15, 2022, Bismarck. (National Guard photo by Bill Prokopyk, N.D. National Guard Public Affairs Office)
This charter flight was the largest single movement of Soldiers from this unit. About 30 Soldiers returned home over the last week. Fifteen additional Soldiers are scheduled to return to North Dakota this weekend via commercial flights.
Sgt. Yajua Kiromba, 957th Engineer Company (Multi-role Bridge), expresses his joy of returning home by raising the unit guidon on a chartered flight at the Bismarck Municipal Airport on Nov. 15, 2022, Bismarck, North Dakota. (National Guard photo by Bill Prokopyk, N.D. National Guard Public Affairs Office)
Spc. Corey McClintock is greeted by his daughters at the N.D. National Guard Army Aviation Support Facility, Nov. 15, 2022, Bismarck, N.D. (National Guard photo by Bill Prokopyk, N.D. National Guard Public Affairs Office)
Lt. Col. Matt Voeller, officer-in-charge, 68th Troop Command, greets Sgt. Christopher Geck, 957th Engineer Company (Multi-role Bridge) at the Bismarck Municipal Airport on Nov. 15, 2022, Bismarck, N.D. Several Soldiers returned on commercial airlines. (National Guard photo by Capt. Vanessa Lennick, N.D. National Guard Visual Information)
Warfighter Exercise
Soldiers from the 141st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade conduct an operations order brief to subordinate commands during an evaluated Warfighter exercise at Camp Atterbury, Indiana, Nov. 2, 2022. (National Guard story and photos by Maj. Rachael Berg, 141st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade)
Capt. David Betz, 141st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, briefs the response cell on protection measures during a Warfighter exercise, Camp Atterbury, Indiana, Nov. 2, 2022.
The operations order (OPORD) brief creates shared understanding for subordinate units and the rehearsal of concept (ROC) identifies friction points and modifies the initial plan in order to synchronize operations, maximize combat power, and protect friendly forces from enemy action.
Capt. David Betz, 141st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, uses a terrain layout to compliment his briefing to the response cell on protection measures during Warfighter exercise, Camp Atterbury, Indiana, Nov. 2, 2022.
The 141st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade has completed 7 Warfighter exercises since 2019, however, this Warfighter was their first evaluation since 2014. As a training audience, units are evaluated by the Mission Command Training Program out of Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.
USO Serves 141st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade
The Indiana USO provided an outdoor lunch for Soldiers of the 141st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade (MEB) during their Warfighter exercise at Camp Atterbury, Indiana, Nov. 1, 2022. Soldiers and leaders thanked the USO for their role in boosting the morale of the troops. (National Guard story and photos by Sgt. 1st Class Ashley Johlfs, 141st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade)
Senior Leaders Visit Warfighter
Maj. Gen. Al Dohrmann, N.D. National Guard adjutant general, led a group of senior Guard leaders in a visit to the 141st Maneuverer Enhancement Brigade staff participating in a Warfighter exercise, Camp Atturbury, Indiana, Nov. 8, 2022. (National Guard story and photos by Sgt. 1st Class Ashley Johlfs, 141st Maneuverer Enhancement Brigade)
Command Sgt. Maj. Jason Magnuson, N.D. National Guard's senior enlisted leader, addresses Soldiers of the 141st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade during the unit's Warfighter exercise, Camp Atterbury, Indiana, Nov. 2, 2022.
Maj. Gen. Al Dohrmann, left, N.D. adjutant general presents a recognition coin to Spc. William Eberle, 141st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, during his unit's Warfighter exercise, Camp Atterbury, Indiana, Nov. 2, 2022.
Command Sgt. Maj. Jason Magnuson, N.D. National Guard senior enlisted leader, left, presents a recognition coin to Sgt. 1st Class Joshua Bement, 141st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, during his unit's Warfighter exercise, Camp Atterbury, Indiana, Nov. 2, 2022.
Maj. Gen. Al Dohrmann, left, N.D. adjutant general presents a recognition coin to Spc. William Eberle, 141st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, during his unit's Warfighter exercise, Camp Atterbury, Indiana, Nov. 2, 2022.
Security Forces Habitat for Humanity
Airmen from the 119th Security Forces Squadron (SFS), along with other 119th Wing members participated in Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity house build in western Minnesota, Nov. 14, 2022. (National Guard story and photos by Senior Master Sgt. Michael Knodle, 119th Wing Public Affairs)
Senior Master Sgt. Danelle Card, 119th Operations Group, foreground, helps install flooring as a volunteer for the Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity build on November 14, 2022.
The volunteers participated on the local build as part of the Wing's annual tradition for serving within their communities.
Master Sgt. Richard Gladue, 119th Security Forces Squadron, right, helps cuts flooring prior to installation as a volunteer for the Lake Agassiz Habitat for Humanity build on November 14, 2022.
N.D. Army Guard Recruiters Support Dakota Bowl
Members of the N.D. Army National Guard Recruiting and Retention Battalion along with the Master Rappel team from the 164th Regional Training Institute supported Dakota Bowl activities at the FargoDome, Fargo, Nov. 11, 2022. (National Guard story and photos by Lt. Col. Nicolette Daschendorf, commander, N.D. Army National Guard Recruiting and Retention Battalion)
The Dakota Bowl is the N.D. High School Activities Association football championship games in the four classes based on student enrollment and the culmination of the high school football season.
The crowd cheered as recruiters represented their school during each game. The N.D. Guard's 30-second highlight video from the Best Warrior Competition aired on the jumbo tron. A recruiter for each of the four games participated in the pre-game coin flips. The N.D. Guard recruiters also had a booth and pull-up bar to engage patrons on the concourse.
Below: Sgt. 1st Class Jon Rambow serves as Rappel Master, left, for Staff Sgt. Johnathan Schmidt who executed the rappel from the rafters of the FargoDome, Fargo, Nov. 11, 2022.
Deployment Recognition Pens
The Dakota Woodturners presented 150 hand-turned wood pens crafted by the club members to the National Guard at their monthly meeting, Nov. 12, 2022, Bismarck, N.D. (Courtesy story by Jeanette Erickson)
The pens are part of the organization's Freedom Pen Project and are given to N.D. Guard members in recognition of a deployment. Representing the National Guard were Lt. Col. Steve Bohl and Command Sgt. Maj. John Zacher, N.D. National Guard Joint Force Headquarters)
From left, Jeanette Erickson, Dakota Woodturners, Col. Steve Bohl and Command Sgt. Maj. John Zacher, N.D. National Guard Joint Force Headquarters, pose with the pens presented to the National Guard, Nov. 12, 2022, Bismarck, N.D. (Courtesy photos)
This organization has produced these hand-crafted wooden pens for Guard Soldiers since 2014.
Veterans Salute
St. Mary's Academy conducted their annual mass and ceremony in recognition of Veterans Day on Nov. 15, 2022, Bismarck, N.D. These events were rescheduled from November 11 due to the blizzard that cancelled school. (Courtesy story and photo by Lisa Koch)
The ceremony included the school bands performing the National Anthem, taps and the Marches of the Armed Forces. Veterans were invited to stand as their military song was played. Students read their powerful essay reflections on the topics of gratitude, service and sacrifice.
2nd Lt. Kellen Tibor, 1st Battalion, 188th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, an 8th grade social studies teacher at Light of Christ Catholic Schools, was the featured speaker.
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