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Minuteman Report: Scouts Give Tasty Treats to Guardsmen Apr 19, 2023

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Crossroads of America Council Scouts donated nearly 30 pallets of popcorn and pretzels to the Indiana National Guard. The donated popcorn and pretzels will be delivered to members of the Indiana National Guard and the USO. Story by Michael Krieg. Includes soundbites from Scott Clabaugh with the Crossroads of America Council.

Minuteman Report - New National Guard Border Mission Apr 19, 2023

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The Defense Department and National Guard support to the Southwest U.S. border security mission will change in the next few months. Guardsmen will fly specially equipped OH-58 Kiowa and the UH-72 Lakota helicopters as well as the RC-26 "Metroliner" fixed-wing aircraft to monitor the border from overhead.

Minuteman Report - National Guard Biathlon Training Camp Apr 19, 2023

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More than 120 Guardsmen from 20 states participated in the three-day, National Guard Biathlon Training Camp. The camp ended with a time trial event to determine who will represent their states during the upcoming biathlon season. Story by 2LT Brian Weitzel.

Minuteman Report: Minnesota Guard MRAPs Maintenance Apr 19, 2023

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This edition features a story on Minnesota National Guardsmen from the 1135th Support Company stripping and reallocating parts from Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicles, or MRAPS, used in the draw down of U.S. forces this past year. The 1135th is responsible for maintaining the Minnesota Guard's 2-135 Infantry Battalion's Mobile Reaction Force vehicle fleet at Camp Buehring, Kuwait.

Minuteman Report: Minnesota Guard Combat Medics Apr 19, 2023

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This edition features a story on the Minnesota National Guard's 1-125th Field Artillery Combat Medics who trained with the Navy and civilian Emergency Medical Services personnel on loading and unloading litter patients into aircraft, the Guardsmen are currently deployed to Kuwait. Hosted by Tech Sgt. John Anderson. Produced by PFC Linsey Williams.

Minuteman Report: Minnesota Guard Saves Taxpayers Thousands Apr 19, 2023

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Minnesota National Guard's 1/34 Brigade Combat Team's Base Support Battalion North, is saving taxpayer dollars by reallocating supplies and materials acquired during the draw down of Iraq. Units at Camp Buehring, Kuwait continue their mission with the support of the Red Bulls. Story by Spc. Bob Brown. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. John Anderson.

Minuteman Report: Nevada Guard Trains During New Year's Eve Apr 19, 2023

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While city residents and visitors of Las Vegas celebrated New Year's Eve, more than 140 Nevada National Guardsmen were participating in Operation Vigilant Sentinel, a real-life exercise which had Guardsmen watching over spots in the city, manning traffic control points, and patrolling at McCarran Airport. This is the 11th consecutive year the Nevada Guard has trained during the holiday. Story by Sgt. Victor Joecks. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Amber Monio.

Minuteman Report: Minnesota Guard Participates in EOD Exercise Apr 19, 2023

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This edition features a story on Camp Patriot Kuwait where Soldiers of the Minnesota National Guard's 1st Battalion, 125th Field Artillery and the 202nd Explosive Ordinance Disposal team worked together during a recent post-wide drill involving a faux bomb threat in the dining facility. Story by Pfc. Linsey Williams.

Minuteman Report: North Carolina Guard Explosives Training Apr 19, 2023

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Three engineering companies from the North Carolina National Guard practiced their demolition skills recently while conducting their semi-annual explosives training at Fort Bragg. The Soldiers received training on how prepare, place and detonate different types of explosives. Story by SPC Adrienne Brooks.

Minuteman Report - Minnesota Guardsman Awarded Second Purple Heart Apr 19, 2023

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The Purple Heart is the most recognized symbol of combat injury and sacrifice of personal safety. The Minnesota National Guard's 1st Squadron, 94th Cavalry Unit (1-94 CAV) recently gathered at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, to honor a fellow Guardsman who has sacrificed his personal safety on more than one occasion. SPC Skeeter Tomczak was awarded his second Purple Heart for an injury suffered in the line of duty during the draw down of U.S. forces in Iraq. Story by SPC Bob Brown.

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