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[3] Military leads the way in paperless healthcare
 In one of his first acts in office, President Barack Obama proposed a massive effort to modernize healthcare by making all healthcare records standardized and electronic.
(01/14/10)
[3] Improving our foxhole: Red Bulls look back at the build-up of COB Basra
 When the 34th "Red Bull" Infantry Division arrived at Contingency Operating Base Basra, they found a sparse and austere base.
(01/12/10)
[2] Soldier on leave from Iraq pays tribute to son's gift of life
 U.S. Army 1st Lt. Eric Van Hecke and his wife, Jennifer of Monticello, Minn., put the final touches on a floragraph, Dec. 23, of their son, Jack, who was a tissue donor in 2006. The floragraph, a memorial portrait made of floral materials, will be part of the Donate Life float in the internationally televised Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, Calif., on New Year's Day.
(01/1/10)
[3] Iraq to Everest: Red Bull medic aims for Earth's highest peak
 There comes a certain time in the twilight of every soldier's deployment when it becomes time to begin dreaming about post-deployment plans.
(12/26/09)
[3] Remembering their roots: Artillerymen stay connected to traditions in a very different combat environment
 The traditional St. Barbara's Day banquet is a time to both come together and celebrate the roots of the artillery and honor her most outstanding members through induction into the Order of St. Barbara.
(12/18/09)
[3] Cookies for the troops: care package quartermasters supply Soldiers with treats
 Few things put a smile on a Soldier's face faster than getting a care package during a deployment.
(12/4/09)
[2] A Co. 834th Aviation Support Battalion trains for Quick Reaction Force certification
The Soldiers of A Company, 834th Aviation Support Battalion have begun training to become the next Quick Reaction Force in the Minnesota Army National Guard. The training to prepare for QRF certification began at the Rosemount, Minn. Armory on Nov. 13.
(11/14/09)
[2] A Co. 834th Aviation Support Battalion trains for Quick Reaction Force certification
 The Soldiers of A Company, 834th Aviation Support Battalion have begun training to become the next Quick Reaction Force in the Minnesota Army National Guard. The training to prepare for QRF certification began at the Rosemount, Minn. Armory on Nov. 13.
(11/14/09)
[2] Women Veterans of Minnesota
 Women have served in military conflicts since the American Revolution, but World War II was the first time that women served in the United States military in an official capacity.
(11/11/09)
[2] Warrant candidates assist community
 Candidates from the Warrant Officer Candidate Course from Camp Ripley, Minn., assisted with building a fence, Aug. 22, in Little Falls. The fence, part of a Habitat for Humanity, Morrison County project, will be used to provide a safe play area for a child with autism.
(08/28/09)
[2] Camp Ripley receives new Tactical Fire Fighting Truck
 Soldiers from Camp Ripley finished their training with a new fire truck, Aug. 28.
(08/27/09)
[6] Lunar rover airlift in the High Arctic
Forty years after mankind first stepped on the Moon, the 133rd Airlift Wing from St. Paul, Minn., supports research efforts in the High Arctic by transporting a modified Humvee called "Moon-1" to a research station at Resolute Bay, Canada, May 2009. According to mission commander and command pilot, Lt. Col. Andy Burda, "It is one of the more interesting missions I've flown, and it is always special to support NASA." Lt. Col. Burda, the commander of the 133rd Operation Support Flight, calls it "bigger than our normal mission," but something the "Hercules" and crew are very well-equipped to accomplish.
(07/20/09)
[2] Annual Training for 851st expands Disabled Veterans Rest Camp
Soldiers of the 851st Vertical Engineer Company spent their annual training period this June constructing rest homes for the Disabled Veterans Rest Camp in Washington County, Minn.
(06/26/09)
[4] Army aviation Task Force 34 flies home from Iraq
Task Force 34 was a brigade-sized aviation task force assembled with Army National Guard units from 11 states and one U.S. Army battalion headquartered in Germany in order to support Operation Iraqi Freedom. They were based out of Joint Base Balad, Iraq and had units stationed at more than a dozen locations throughout the country. Upon completion of their tour each unit transferred their authority to their counterparts in Task Force 449, who today carry on the Corps Combat Aviation Brigade mission, and began sending their Soldiers home.
(05/9/09)
[4] Hanging up one uniform for another
 As the deployment for Task Force 34 comes to an end, many National Guard Soldiers will be looking forward to hanging up their Army Combat Uniform, along with the responsibilities that come with wearing the red, white and blue on their right shoulder.
(05/7/09)
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[1] 03.08.2010
USD-N assists historic elections; Signal Soldiers provide link home; Multi-reasons inspire marathon...
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[1] 03.05.2010
Scouts train Iraqis for air mobility; School opening shows signs of success; Wheaton alumni reunite on Speiche...
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[1] 03.03.2010
25th Combat Aviation Brigade dominates biathlon; Soldiers prepare Iraqi Police for non-violent demonstrations; Career counselors attend retention refresh...
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[1] 03.01.2010
Iowa, Maryland Governors visit Speicher; Soldiers teach English at Tikrit University; Nebraska Guard Soldier contributes with medical a...
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[1] 02.26.2010
Mississippi Guard rolls out on final missions; Spartans recognize African-American warriors: past and present; U.S. Soldiers teach Iraqis humvee maintenanc...
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[1] 02.24.2010
CSA fights common enemy; Three diehard Soldiers become American citizens; Charlie Wilson performs in midst of Iraqi sandst...
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[1] 02.22.2010
Joint air assault leads to four arrests; Cooks spice things up in field; HEY D...
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[1] 02.19.2010
Enjoy the Feb. 19 edition of "The North Star", and find out how Stryker Soldiers initiated their own "Extreme Makeover" here in Iraq. Also read about some junior Soldiers, who are charged with keeping their brigade commanders and command sergeants major safe while traveling on the battle spa...
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[1] 02.17.2010
U.S., Iraqi forces secure Mosul streets; Female Signal Soldiers have unique opportunity; History of the ve...
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[1] 02.15.2010
TF Marne says no to sexual harassment; 130th Engineer Brigade builds obstacle at Syrian border; TF Wings handles heavy lifting in northern Iraq; COB Speicher education center goes mobile; Soldiers compete as Olympi...
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[1] 02.12.2010
Soldiers help Iraqis gear up for election; Soldiers hear ways to save from peers; Spartans recognize innovative Ninewa businesswomen; Military couples stay connected during deployme...
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[1] 02.10.2010
ISF, Spartans disrupt enemy; Deployments bitter, sweet for dual military; Army family extends giving season to Iraqi...
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[1] 02.08.2010
TF Marne 'breaks' for Super Bowl; Spartans put Iraqi forces through drill; Hawaiian spirit surfaces during Great Aloha ...
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[1] 02.05.2010
Strykers field new vehicle, technology; 3ID bands jam out at roadshow; I-BIZ, Iraqis near completion of new schoo...
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[1] 02.03.2010
Dragon Brigade turns over two bases in Salah ad-Din; Newly formed team sharpens skills; TF Marne officials recognize Iraqis; Study reveals active kids suffer less deployment stres...
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[1] 02.01.2010
TF Marne NCO, Soldier of the Qtr. selected; Iraqi Army learning to trust their 'backbone'; Speicher well to nurture plants, econ...
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[3] Col. Chuck Parins
Sends a holiday greeting to friends and family in the Brainerd, Minn. area.
[3] Chief Warrant Officer Kevin Jensen
Sends a holiday greeting to friends and family in the Brainerd, Minn. area.
[3] Lt. Col. Jerry Steinke
Send holiday greetings to friends and family of the Brainerd lakes area.
[3] Lt. Col. Kelly Nelson
Sends holiday greetings to friends and family in the Brainerd lakes area.
[3] Master Sgt. Bryan Raguse
Sends holiday greetings to family and friends in Brainerd, Minn.
[3] Master Sgt. Bryan Raguse
Sends a greeting to WJJY in Brainerd, MInn.
[3] Sgt. 1st Class Erik Beitel
Sends holiday greeting to family and friends in the Brainerd lakes, Minn. area.
[3] Sgt. Maj. Dennis Newman
Sends a holiday greeting to family and friends in Randal, Minn. area.
[3] Sgt. 1st Class Seth Martell
Sends a holiday greeting to family and friends in the Brainerd lakes area in Minn.
[3] Sgt. Drost, Spc. Braa
Talks to a KQAD-AM reporter in Luverne, MN about the rewarding part of her administrative job including controlling the accuracy of when Soldiers get home, keeping in touch with family. Spc. Braa's job as a medic, the most fulfilling part of her job, keeping in touch with home and the holidays deployed and says hello to everyone.
[3] Staff Sgt. Lemm
Soldier sends holiday greetings to his friends and family in the Alexandria, Minn., area.
[3] Maj. Chris Larson
Soldier sends holiday greetings to his friends and family in the Long Prairie, Minn., area.
[3] Master Sgt Bryan Raguse
Sends holiday greeting to his friends and family in Alexandria, Minn.
[3] Master Sgt. Rich Kemp
Sends holiday greetings to his friends and family in Alexandria, Minn.
[3] Master Sgt Bryan Raguse
Sends a greeting to 100.7 Kik FM (KIKV) in Alexandria, Minn.
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