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Minuteman Report - MEDFLAG 2011 Apr 20, 2023

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Members of the 814th Medical Company of the North Dakota National Guard work alongside their Active Duty counterparts as well as Ghanaian Armed Forces provide medical and veterinary services as part MEDFLAG 2011. Since 2004, the North Dakota Guard has developed a professional relationship with Ghana as part of the Department of Defense-sponsored State Partnership Program. This program aligns states with partner countries encouraging the development of economic, political and military ties. Story by Gail McCabe

Minuteman Report: Nebraska Guard Lincoln Paint-a-thon Apr 20, 2023

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More than a dozen volunteers from the Nebraska Army and Air National Guard recently gave the home of a world War Two Navy veteran a much needed facelift As part of the Lincoln Paint-a-thon.

Minuteman Report - Operation Crackdown Apr 20, 2023

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The Texas Military Forces counter drug task force works with various cities across Texas to demolish abandoned buildings that could be used for drug or gang-related activities as part of operation crackdown.

Minuteman Report - Nevada Guardsmen Killed Apr 20, 2023

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Three Nevada National Guard Soldiers and one civilian were killed when a man opened fire at a Nevada restaurant. The gunman also wounded 6 others before taking his own life.

Minuteman Report: ANG Softball Tournament Apr 19, 2023

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42 teams from Air National Guard units throughout the nation traveled to Boise, Idaho to compete in the 46th Annual Air National Guard Softball Tournament.

MinuteMan Report: Tennessee Guard Rollover Training Apr 19, 2023

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This edition features a story on Tennessee National Guard Soldiers learning how to react to and survive a rollover in a Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Egress Training Course. Soldiers deploying to Afghanistan or Iraq from Kuwait must attend the MET course.

Minuteman Report: Nebraska Guardians of Freedom Air Show Apr 19, 2023

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The Nebraska Air National Guard co-hosted the Guardians of Freedom Air Show on Sept. 10 and 11, an event which takes place every five years in Lincoln. This year's event commemorated the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, as well as the 65th anniversary of the Nebraska Air National Guard. The Blue Angels headlined the event and were joined by a number of new acts, including the U.S. Air Force Academy Wings of Blue Parachute Team, a demonstration with pyrotechnics from the U.S. Air Force A-10C Demonstration Team and a jet-powered school bus that can reach speeds of up to 300 mph. More than 200,000 visitors showed their support at the show. Story by AIC Bristol Prai.

Minuteman Report: NGB Receives Award for State Partnership Program Apr 19, 2023

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The National Guard uses the State Partnership Program as a tool to allow units to interact with both active and reserve forces of foreign countries. The program supports Military-to-Military contacts and its activities are aimed at building relationships and promoting defense and security-related cooperation. The Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies recognized the National Guard for its State Partnership Program accomplishments in the Western Hemisphere at an awards banquet. Gen. Craig McKinley, Chief of the National Guard Bureau, accepted an award on behalf of all 54 U.S. states and territories. Story by Master Sgt. Megan Hunter.

Minuteman Report: Texas Guard Trains at Rangers Ballpark Apr 19, 2023

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Texas Army National Guardsmen with the 2nd Battalion, 142nd Infantry conduct an emergency response exercise in Arlington, Texas. The exercise, held at the Texas Rangers baseball club's stadium, was conducted to improve coordination between civilian emergency responders and military units when activated for a stateside incident. The battalion's Bravo Company designed and implemented the exercise, inviting other agencies to participate. Story by SPC Richard Castillo.

Minuteman Report: Hawaii Air Guard Responds to Reno Air Race Crash Apr 19, 2023

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Hawaii Guardsmen were displaying their C-17 at the Reno Air Race on September 16th when a vintage P-51 crashed into the audience. Eleven people died and about 70 others were injured, including a Hawaiii Air National Guardsman who was released from a local hospitol. The Hawaii Guardsmen provided triage and comfort to injured and survivors. Video by TSgt Andrew Jackson.

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