Defenders from the 219th Security Forces Squadron are working every day to provide security for missile facilities around Minot Air Force Base. (National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Michael Knodle, 119th Wing Public Affairs)
Contents
- New TAG Announced
- Security Forces Train
- Cyber Shield 2024
- 119th Medical Group
- Da Guards Podcast
- From the Field Campaign
- Major Promotion
New TAG Announced
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Mitchell R. Johnson has been selected to serve as the next adjutant general of the North Dakota National Guard and director of the ND Dept of Emergency Services, effective Sept. 15. (National Guard story and photo by Senior Master Sgt. Michael Knodle, 119th Wing Public Affairs)
Johnson most recently served as commander of the Fargo-based 119th Wing North Dakota Air National Guard from March 2021 to January 2024, where he led nearly 1,200 personnel whose missions include flying MQ-9 Reaper aircraft, providing intelligence and targeting, accomplishing expeditionary support functions, and ensuring missile field security at Minot Air Force Base.
Throughout his impressive career with the Happy Hooligans and his experience with the latest military technology, he has witnessed firsthand how the National Guard has evolved from a strategic reserve into an operational force with 24/7 missions around the world, while still fulfilling its important missions here at home. Under Brig. Gen. Johnson’s leadership, our National Guard and Department of Emergency Services will continue to play an important role in national security as we strive to empower people, improve lives and inspire success.
Johnson will succeed Maj. Gen. Alan Dohrmann, who will retire after nearly nine years as adjutant general and more than 40 years of military service. Grateful for Dohrmann’s more than four decades of dedicated military service to North Dakota and the nation and wished him all the best in retirement.
Security Forces Train
Defenders from the 219th Security Forces Squadron are working every day to provide security for missile facilities around Minot Air Force Base. These Happy Hooligan guard members are proving they are up to the challenge for this important mission. (National Guard story and photos by Senior Master Sgt. Michael Knodle, 119th Wing Public Affairs)
Cyber Shield 2024
Cyber Shield is a collaborative training event that brings together military branches, states and nations to develop and maintain defensive cyber forces against network-based attacks. (National Guard story and photos by Capt. Scott Leier, 68th Troop Command)
The North Dakota Team, with the rest of the other Cyber Shield attendees, compete in a Guard Sponsored SANs NetWars capture the flag cyber event.
This event challanges multiple teams from across the nation, in conjunction with 10 state partnership programs, to hone their defensive cyber skills by providing real world cyber incidents in a controlled space.
119th Medical Group
The 119th Medical Group is sharpening their skills, working alongside Airmen from the 673rd Medical Group at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, AK. They are putting their training to use in the hospital, assisting patients and building hands-on experience. (National Guard story by Senior Master Sgt. Michael Knodle, 119th Wing Public Affairs)
Da Guards Podcast
From the Field Campaign
957th Engineer Company MRBC
Bridging Days
Beautiful mornings on the water during annual training at Camp Grafton Training Center in Devils Lake, N.D., May 18. (National Guard story and photos by Spc. Leingang, 957th Engineer Company MRBC)
Alpha Battery 1st Battalion 188th Air Defense Artillery Annual Training
Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 188th Air Defense Artillery, conducted a joint training exercise with Minot Air Force Base B-52 Bombers during annual training at Camp Grafton South to better understand the capabilities of the weapons systems, and to increase knowledge on aircraft deterrent methods and how they impact the Sentinel and Avenger systems. (National Guard story and photos by 1st Sgt. Eric Bender, Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 188th Air Defense Artillery)
Confidence Course
Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 188th Air Defense Artillery, held its Annual Training, May 30 -June 14, Camp Grafton North and Camp Grafton South. (National Guard story and photos by Staff Sgt. Scott Douglas, Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 188th Air Defense Artillery)
Night Vision Training
HHB 1-188th ADA conducting night vision device training at the Grand Forks armory on June 1. Playing catch in the dark. (National Guard story and photos by Staff Sgt. Scott Douglas, Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 188th Air Defense Artillery)
4-Mile Memorial March
Soldiers from the 1-188th ADA held a 4-mile Memorial March at 6 a.m. to remember and honor the Soldiers who were lost in battle from N.D. National Guard June 6 at Camp Grafton Training Center. (National Guard story and photos by Sgt. Maj. Freeman, Alpha Battery, 1st Battalion, 188th Air Defense Artillery)
142nd Engineer Battalion FSC
Annual Training
The Forward Support Company (FSC), 142nd Engineer Battalion practiced sling loading during its annual training at the Sustainment Training Center Camp Dodge, Iowa. (National Guard photos by Sgt. First Class Jacqueline Kostecki, 142nd Engineer Battalion FSC)
818th Engineer Company (Sapper)
To Cap off the Sapper Stakes the 818th & 817th Sapper Co, 6 mile Ruck March. Led by 1st Sgt. Richard Orr & Capt. Ben Knight. (National Guard photos by Spc. Rosaly-Snyder 818th Engineer Company Sapper)
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Major Promotion
U.S. Army Col. Paul Helton, N.D. National Guard Joint Force Headquarters, presided over a Major promotion ceremony for Torger Soma, Joint Force Headquarters, at Raymond J. Bohn Armory in Bismarck, June 18. (National Guard story and photos by Sgt. 1st Class Charles Highland, N.D. National Guard Public Affairs Office)
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