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Minuteman Report - Guard Chaplain Helps Soldiers Get a Fresh Start Apr 19, 2023

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Soldiers from the National Guard Patriot Academy gathered along the banks of the Muscatatuck Reservoir to watch a battle buddy get baptized by the Army National Guard's newest, "oldest" chaplain at 55 years old. The Patriot Academy is the military's first and only high school for former dropouts who wish to enlist and serve their country. Story by Capt. Kyle Key.

Minuteman Report - Illinois Guard Historical Reenactment Apr 19, 2023

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The Illinois State Military History Museum hosted a World War I reenactment which featured several events inspired by the Illinois National Guard's 33rd Infantry Division. The reenactment offered the public a chance to see what warfare was like during WWI. Story by SPC Dan LoGrasso.

Minuteman Report: Michigan Air Guard Begins Rolling Mobilizations Apr 19, 2023

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The Michigan Air National Guard's 127th Air Refueling Group has begun mobilizing its KC-135 aircraft as part of an ongoing rotation to southwest Asia. Air crew and support personnel from the unit are conducting two-month deployments in support of U.S. Central Command, keeping dozens of Guardsmen on duty at least for the next year.

Minuteman Report: Air Guard F-16 Unit Makes History Apr 19, 2023

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With more than 175 of its members deployed, the Washington Air National Guard's 121st Expeditionary Fighter Squadron has made history, becoming the first Guard F-16 unit to be stationed at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Story by SSgt Dana Morgan.

Minuteman Report: Hawaii Guard Supports APEC Summit Apr 19, 2023

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Hawaii Army and Air National Guardsmen were called to duty as part of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit designation as a National Special Security Event. The Guardsmen aided civil authorities with protecting more than 20,000 delegates from 21 Pacific Rim countries and 2,000 members of the media. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Amber Monio.

Minuteman Report: Florida Guard CERFP Exercise Apr 19, 2023

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The Florida National Guard recently participated in a CERFP exercise at Camp Blanding where they responded to a simulated train derailment. The training scenarios were set up to be as realistic as possible to ensure the Guardsmen are prepared to respond to a similar real-life catastrophe. Story by A.J. Artley.

Minuteman Report: North Carolina ANG C-130 Airdrop Apr 19, 2023

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A North Carolina Air National Guard C-130 Hercules Aircrew from 145th Air Wing out of Charlotte, NC made their first airdrop of their deployment rotation to Afghanistan. Video by SSgt Jose Rodriguez.

Minuteman Report: New Director of the Army National Guard Apr 19, 2023

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On the day he formally assumed the duties of the director of the Army National Guard, Army MG William Ingram, Jr. was simultaneously promoted to lieutenant general during a Pentagon ceremony. General Ingram is the Army Guard’s 20th director.

Minuteman Report - Florida Guard Participates in Operation Omega Apr 19, 2023

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Florida National Guardsmen provide key communication support for the Operation Omega training exercise. Operation Omega teamed the Guardsmen with 25 emergency agencies and is the largest communication exercise in the state's history. Story SSG Carmen Gibson

Minuteman Report: Oregon Innovative Readiness Training Apr 19, 2023

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The Oregon Army National Guard's 224th Engineer Company is getting hands-on experience with construction and heavy equipment while helping a local city's economy as part of the Innovative Readiness Training program. The Guardsmen are moving more than 40,000 cubic yards of dirt to open a boat access channel.

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