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Minuteman Report: Indiana Guard Tornado Recovery Apr 18, 2023

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Indiana National Soldiers responded to the tornado that devastated cities throughout the Southern part of the state. Story by SPC Antonio Archer

Minuteman Report - Kentucky Guard Tornado Response Apr 18, 2023

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Kentucky National Guardsmen have provided assistance to local authorities by pulling security, clearing debris, manning checkpoints and patrolling areas damaged by last week's tornadoes. Story by SSG Aaron Hiler

Minuteman Report - Air National Guard FY13 Manpower Announcement Apr 18, 2023

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Air Force officials have released force structure changes and resulting manpower impacts from the new DoD strategic guidance and fiscal 2013 President's Budget. The changes adjust Air Force end strength to 501,000, eliminating 3,900 Active Duty, 5,100 Air National Guard and 900 Air Force Reserve billets.

Minuteman Report: Missouri Guard Families Meet First Lady Apr 18, 2023

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Eight Missouri National Guard Soldiers and their families got the opportunity to meet and greet the First Lady, Michelle Obama when her plane landed in Kansas City. During her brief visit, the First Lady talked with the Soldiers and their families about deployments and how they have affected the families. Story by Staff Sgt. Michael Crane.

Minuteman Report: Washington National Guard Bomb Suit 5-K Apr 18, 2023

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Members of the Washington National Guard's 319th Explosive Ordinance Disposal Company honored a few of their own by participating in a memorial 5-K run while wearing 80-pound bomb suits. Story by SSG Jason Kriess.

Minuteman Report: Oklahoma Guard Kuwait Gateway Security Apr 18, 2023

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Soldiers from the Oklahoma National Guard’s 1-160th Field Artillery, stationed at Camp Virginia, Kuwait, conducted a “gateway” mission, securing soldiers as they traveled in and out of country on leave to rest and recuperate.

Minuteman Report - Texas Guard First Responder Exercise Apr 18, 2023

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Texas National Guard Soldiers and Airmen assigned to Joint Task Force 71 supported local and civil authorities during the El Campo Memorial Hospital Exercise. The training event simulated hazardous and first response incidents and tested alert and response capabilities of the participating agencies. Story by SPC Marline Anyaibe

Minuteman Report: National Guard Combatives Tournament Apr 18, 2023

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A record number of Guardsmen from throughout the country gathered at Fort Benning, Georgia, for the fifth annual National Guard Combatives Tournament. The tournament is hosted by the Army National Guard’s Warrior Training Center, and gives Soldiers and Airmen a chance to put their hand-to-hand combat skills to the test—skills they could translate to a deployed environment. Story by TSgt Amber Monio.

Minuteman Report: Oregon Guard Medics Support Shanti Doot 3 Apr 18, 2023

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Oregon National Guardsmen are using their skills as medics to help facilitate medical awareness to soldiers at BIPSOT, the Bangladesh Institute of Peace Support Operations Training. The Guardsmen traveled to Bangladesh in support of the United Nations Peacekeeping Exercise Shanti Doot 3, and the visit also gave them the opportunity to help strengthen the Oregon National Guard’s State Partnership Program. Hosted by Produced by Master Sgt. Tech Sgt. Amber Monio. Produced by Master Sgt. Tom Hovie.

Minuteman Report: Texas Guard Hosts Combatives Course in Horn of Africa Apr 18, 2023

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Texas Army National Guardsmen deployed to the Horn of Africa hosted a Modern Army Combatives Level 1 Instructor's Course at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Instructors from Task Force Raptor, 3rd squadron, 124th Cavalry Regiment gave students the tools needed to teach squad and platoon level combatives, coaching them in everything from dominant position to submission drills during the week-long course. Story by Staff Sgt. Malcolm McClendon.

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