TAG Line Feb. 18, 2025

From The Field - Members of the National Guard Bureau and N.D. Guard held a state emergency response operations exercise at the Raymond J. Bohn Armory, Bismarck, N.D., Feb. 7 - 8. (National Guard photo by Col. Teresa Luthi McDonough, director of staff, Air N.D. Joint Force Headquarters)

New Sergeant Major

U.S. Army Master Sgt. Derrick Owens, 131st Military Police Battalion, was promoted to the rank of sergeant major during a ceremony on Feb. 14 at the Raymond J. Bohn Armory, Bismarck, N.D. (U.S. National Guard photos by Sgt. 1st Class Charles Highland, N.D. National Guard Public Affairs Office)

Owens was pinned by his wife and family members during a ceremony at the Raymond J. Bohn Armory, Bismarck, N.D.

Always Ready

Members of the National Guard Bureau and N.D. Guard leaders held a state emergency response operations exercise at the Raymond J. Bohn Armory, Bismarck, N.D., Feb. 7 - 8. (National Guard photos by Sgt. 1st Class Charles Highland, N.D. National Guard Public Affairs Office)

The two-day event focused on the N.D. Guard audience that will be participating in the June 2025 domestic operations exercise.

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Mitch Johnson, ND National Guard adjutant general, speaks to N.D. Guard members during the exercise.

Da Guards Podcast

Da Guards Podcast highlights the North Dakota National Guard’s Soldiers, Airmen, and civilian employees of our organization.

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Suzanne Richards

Let's meet Suzanne Richards, a Soldier & Family Readiness specialist who is starting her 16th year with Family Programs this year! Enjoy the episode!

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New podcast episodes will be announced every other Monday.

Professional Development

Dot Frank, Bismarck State College, conducted this month's professional development, Feb. 12, at the Raymond J. Bohn Armory, Bismarck, N.D. (U.S. Army National Guard photos by Sgt. 1st Class Charles Highland, N.D. National Guard Public Affairs Office)

The topic was the 5 Languages of Appreciation, which are strategies for building strong workplace relationships that make colleagues and employees feel valued. The presentation highlighted a plan for creating a positive work environment through meaningful acts of appreciation.

Frank taught practical techniques to improve communication and boost morale to cultivate a culture where everyone feels appreciated.

In addition to an in-person audience, his briefing was live-streamed state-wide to all N.D. National Guard full-time members.

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Professional Development Library

The North Dakota National Guard has a new professional development library on our website.

This library is essential for fostering continuous learning and leadership, ensuring service members are well-prepared to meet the evolving challenges of Military and civilian roles.

To get to the "Professional Development Library" press this button.

Promoted to Captain

U.S. Army 1st Lt. Tyler Larson, Bravo Battery, 1st Battalion, 188th Air Defense Artillery, was promoted to captain during a ceremony at Fraine Barracks, Feb 11. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Charles Highland, N.D. National Guard Public Affairs Office)

Capt. Tyler Larson, newly promoted to Bravo Battery, 1st Battalion, 188th Air Defense Artillery, is pinned with his new rank by his wife.

From the Field Campaign

Exercise Recognition

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Mitch Johnson, ND National Guard adjutant general, recognized U.S. Army Maj. Arthur Christiansen, Joint Force Headquarters at the Raymond J. Bohn Armory, Bismarck, N.D. Feb. 8. (National Guard photos by U.S. Air Force Col. Teresa Luthi McDonough, director of staff, N.D. Joint Force Headquarters)

Christiansen received an adjutant general coin for planning, coordinating, and executing the NORTHCOM Wargaming Exercise, demonstrating exceptional leadership and strategic foresight. Through a well-structured networking plan, he strengthened existing professional relationships and fostered new connections critical to mission success.

Kenney Promoted

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class James Kenney, North Dakota Army National Guard Recruiting and Retention, was promoted to the rank of Master Sergeant during a ceremony at the Raymond J. Bohn Armory, Bismarck, on Feb 8. (Photo courtesy of the North Dakota Army National Guard Recruiting and Retention social media)

Newly promoted Master Sgt. James Kenney, North Dakota Army National Guard Recruiting and Retention, is pinned with his new rank by his daughter.

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Recognition

U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Eric Binstock, state command sergeant major, recognized 1st Lt. Cody Wren, Delta Detachment, 1st Battalion, 188th Air Defense Artillery, after a recent professional development class at the Raymond J. Bohn Armory, Bismarck, N.D., Feb. 12. (National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Charles Highland, N.D. National Guard Public Affairs Office)

U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Eric Binstock, state command sergeant major, awarded the N.D. Guard State Command Sergeant Major Coin to 1st Lt. Cody Wren, Delta Detachment, 1st Battalion, 188th Air Defense Artillery.

Wren's unit was the first in the state to use the newly developed professional development library on the N.D. Guard website.