Right to Left; Sgt. Lance Schrader and Sgt. First Class Nicholas Milbrath, Headquarters and Support Company, 141st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, (furthest left unnamed) shooting iron sights at 300 yards on day three of the All Army competition in Ft Moore, Georgia, March 8. (National Guard photo by Sgt. First Class Nicholas Milbrath, Headquarters and Support Company, 141st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade)
Contents
- Joint Leadership Conference
- 2024 All Army Small Arms Championships
- Vets to Wings
- U.S. Air Force Concert Band is Coming!
- G3 Training Workshop
- Air Assault Graduates
- From the Field Campaign
- Minot Community Open House
- Promotion
- Plan For The OXYGEN Seminar
- Property Tax Information
Joint Leadership Conference
The North Dakota National Guard held a Joint Leadership Conference at the Fargo Readiness Center in Fargo, March 21 - 22. (National Guard photos and story by Staff Sgt. Sam Kroll, N.D. National Guard Public Affairs Office)
North Dakota Air and Army Guard who joined us for the 2024 Joint Leadership Conference. This two-day event sparked meaningful discussions about the future of warfighting.
2024 All Army Small Arms Championships
Five Soldiers and one Airmen from the North Dakota National Guard attended the 2024 All Army Small Arms Championships at Fort Moore, Georgia March 10 - 16. (National Guard photos and story by Sgt. First Class Nicholas Milbrath, Headquarters and Support Company, 141st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade)
Staff Sgt. Brenden Dean, 3662nd Support Maintenance Company, and Tech. Sgt. Matthew Jasper, 119th Communications Flight, practicing pistol shooting at Camp Robinson, Arkansas for the National Guard train-up, the week before the All Army competition, at Ft. Moore, Georgia, March 27.
The week-long competition brought together over 230 shooters, including Soldiers and cadets from all components of the U.S. Army such as active-duty Army, Army National Guard, U.S. Army Reserve, United States Military Academy and Reserve Officers’ and Training Corps to demonstrate their technical and tactical proficiency through a series of individual and team events.
Sgt. First Class Nicholas Milbrath, Headquarters and Support Company, 141st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, center; shooting at the 200 - yard mark, for rifle run-down on day six of the All Army competition in Ft Moore, Georgia, March 7.
The Air National Guardsmen are also allowed to participate due to the National Guard’s joint nature in their states. Each team consisted of four firing competitors with either a coach or a captain.
Sgt. First Class Nicholas Milbrath, Headquarters and Support Company, 141st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, center; shooting at the 200 yards for Rifle Run-down on day six of the All Army competition in Ft Moore, Georgia, March 7.
The U.S. Army Small Arms Championships is viewed as a training opportunity for the Guardsmen whose duties do not include a lot of time at the range, building proficiency and taking those skills back to their units.
Tech. Sgt. Matthew Jasper, 119th Communications Flight, received the Distinguished Rifle Badge. The achievement is earned by accruing compounded “leg points” by finishing the top 10 percent of competitors in rifle “Excellence-in-Competition” matches.
Vets to Wings
A new partnership between the University of North Dakota and the Federal Aviation Administration, helping to get the careers of future commercial pilots take flight. (National Guard story and photos by Senior Master Sgt. Michael Knodle, 119th Wing Public Affairs)
Vets to Wings is part of a $2.5 million program created by congress to provide funding for veterans and reserve component members to help offset the cost of flight training at the University of North Dakota.
“It was almost life changing, because the commercial aviation program can cost up to two hundred thousand dollars. With this program and tuition assistance through the guard, my schooling is almost free.” said 119th Aircraft Maintenance Staff Sgt. Josephine Ebertowski.
The goal of the program is to provide a path for veterans, guard and reserve members to obtain Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certification needed for a career as an airline pilot. The University of North Dakota is the first school participating in the program with plans to expand opportunities to other flight schools throughout the nation.
The program is open to all reserve component members and veterans who have a private pilots license and plan on pursuing a career with a commercial airline.
The program is not only beneficial in helping the students cover the considerable costs of education, but it also provides a means of addressing a national pilot shortage that is challenging the airlines as well.
“I would fully recommend this program to anyone who wants to pursue an aviation career. It’s not only just the funding, they create a little community. They have brought in people from all over the industry to come and talk with us and you build relationships with people from different branches.” said Ebertowski.
U.S. Air Force Concert Band is Coming!
The U.S. Air Force Concert Band is coming to North Dakota for their spring tour. They will be performing April 4-6 in Bismarck, Jamestown, and Fargo. All performances are free. Registration is greatly appreciated, but tickets are not required for admission to this concert. Doors open 30 minutes prior.
Register at: https://usafband.ticketleap.com/
G3 Training Workshop
The N.D. National Guard held a G3 Training Workshop from March 11 - 14 at the Fargo Armed Readiness Center in Fargo, N.D. (National Guard story and photos by Lt. Col. Lucas Klettke, N.D. National Guard State Training Officer)
The event helped synchronized their annual training calendar and also allowed the G3 to conduct select training to assist incoming staff and collectively identify efficiencies to build a ready and lethal force.
Air Assault Graduates
Two North Dakota National Guard soldiers have recently become the newest members to adorn the Air Assault Badge at the Warrior Training Center in Fort Moore, Georgia, March 22.
Spc. Joseph Eberle, 818th Engineer Company, Sapper and Spc. Jayden Selzler of the 191st Mititary Police Company, complete the Air Assault School at the Warrior Training Center in Fort Moore, Georgia, March 22.
The course trains Soldiers on the missions performed by rotary wing aircraft, aircraft safety, aero-medical evacuation procedures, pathfinder operations, principles and techniques of combat assaults, rappelling techniques, and sling-load operations.
From the Field Campaign
141st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade
MEDEVAC Training
Soldiers from the 141st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade trained with the Company D, 1st Battalion, 112th Aviation Regiment at the Fargo Aviation Support Facility, Fargo, North Dakota, March 22. (National Guard story and photos by Staff Sgt. Chris Hanson, 141st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade)
Marksmanship
Members of the 141st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade prepare for their 2024 Preliminary Marksmanship Instruction (PMI) at the Fargo Readiness Center, March 14. (National Guard story and photos by Spc. Donald Bond, 141st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade)
PMI teaches Soldiers the fundamentals of marksmanship before going to the qualification range. Service members generally rotate through different stations that teach them skills, such as how to properly clear, load and aim their weapons.
957th Engineer Company, Bridge
Boat operators with the 957th Engineer Company, Bridge, prepare for the upcoming training season with their new bridge erection boats at Lake Nelson, North Dakota, March 9. (National Guard story and photos by Sgt Zachary Obrigewitch, 957th Engineer Company, Bridge)
Minot Community Open House
To sign up for the event - https://tinyurl.com/MinotOpenHouse Sign-up is encouraged, but not required.
Promotion
U.S. Army Capt. Ryan White, Headquarters and Support Company, 141st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, Commander, presided over a promotion ceremony for, Chris Hanson Headquarters and Support Company, 141st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, Fargo, N.D., March 17. (National Guard story and photo by Spc. Donald Bond, 141st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade)
Plan For The OXYGEN Seminar
Soldiers in the North Dakota National Guard and their spouses are invited to join the Office of the Chaplain for a fun and insightful Oxygen seminar to develop skills that enable relationship resilience and readiness. Oxygen training discusses proven strategies to enhance communication, build empathy, and resolve conflict. You’ll gain a better understanding of how your personalities impact your partnership, and how to better relate to the one you love.
Property Tax Information
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