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News StoriesOuart to receive Purple Heart in Saturday ceremony
A former North Dakota National Guard soldier who deployed to Iraq with the 191st Military Police Company will be awarded a Purple Heart medal. Retired Spc. Russell “Rusty” Ouart, of Fargo, N.D., will receive the medal at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Fargo Armed Forces Reserve Center, 3920 31st St. N., Fargo.
02.1.2012 Courtesy Story
 Military Service Center welcomes 1,000th customer
After just a few months in Fargo, the new Military Service Center welcomed its 1,000th customer this week. Provided by the North Dakota National Guard, the center’s unique concept serves military service members, veterans and military families from all service branches and eras of service.
01.31.2012 Courtesy Story
 North Dakota National Guard biathletes win regional competition
The North Dakota National Guard biathlon team entered this weekend’s regional competition with a bit of pessimism. A few of the team’s top biathletes couldn’t attend, and two others left after the first day’s race to compete overseas. Nevertheless, the success of recent years continued, and the team pulled off a win at the Central Region Biathlon Competition at Mt. Itasca, near Grand Rapids, Minn. This is the third year in a row the North Dakota National Guard has swept the competition.
01.29.2012 Courtesy Story
 NDNG celebrates its origins and 150 years of service
The North Dakota National Guard, along with the South Dakota National Guard today mark 150 years of service to their communities, state and nation as they celebrate the Jan. 27, 1862, birth date of the organization’s formation.
01.27.2012 Courtesy Story
 Soldier to return after serving 29 months in Kosovo
After deploying with Kosovo Force 12 in August 2009, the North Dakota National Guard's Sgt. Josh Dodds is returning to North Dakota after a 29-month deployment. Dodds, of Grand Forks, N.D., has spent the past two years serving as part of the NATO peacekeeping operations after volunteering to extend his original Kosovo deployment. The North Dakota contingency that led KFOR 12 arrived home in North Dakota in August 2010.
01.25.2012 Courtesy Story
 North Dakota soldiers treated as VIPs, Meet WWE’s ‘Big Show’
Pfc. Jon Hunter hasn’t missed a WWE show since he was 4 years old. Even when his parents said no, he’d find a way to watch, he says. When the new North Dakota Army National Guard soldier found out he’d have the chance to not only get good seats for this past weekend’s WWE World Tour at the FargoDome, but also have a chance to meet one of the show’s stars, he was ecstatic. He hadn’t slept for two days in anticipation. Despite that, the nerves kicked in when he was within minutes of the event’s start.
01.21.2012 Courtesy Story
North Dakota Guard launches this year's record-breaking mentoring program
On Tuesday, the North Dakota National Guard's Developing Leaders Mentoring Program will mark a record-breaking year, as the number of people who have signed up to participate has more than doubled. With 19 pairs or 38 individuals from across the state joining in this mentoring program, it is the highest number of people to ever participate since the inception of the program in 2007. The launch of the program will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 24, beginning at 9 a.m., with a day-long professional development agenda at Bismarck Public School's Career Academy located on the Bismarck State College campus.
01.23.2012 Courtesy Story
 Land Component Command gets new leadership
The North Dakota National Guard’s Land Component Command welcomed a new leader today when the current commander retired after 34 years of military service. Brig. Gen. William “Bill” Seekins relinquished command to Col. David Anderson at the Guard's Raymond J. Bohn Armory. The LCC is the Army component of the N.D. National Guard with more than 3,350 soldiers assigned.
01.8.2012 Courtesy Story
North Dakota National Guard senior leaders retire as long-time service members step up to new positions
Two senior North Dakota National Guard leaders marked their retirement Jan. 7 as two longtime service members stepped up to take on new leadership roles.
01.7.2012 Courtesy Story
 ND Guard’s Land Component Command change of command
The North Dakota National Guard’s Land Component Command will welcome a new leader when the current commander retires. Brig. Gen. William “Bill” Seekins will relinquish command to Col. David Anderson during a change of command ceremony on Sunday at the Raymond J. Bohn Armory in Bismarck.
01.6.2012 Courtesy Story
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1000th customer
Bailey Garnett and her dad, Tech. Sgt. Allan Garnett, of East Grand Forks, Minn., pose for a...
Taken: 01.31.2012
North Dakota National Guard biathletes win regional competition
Capt. Eric Nordgren, who serves with the North Dakota Air National Guard, leaves the starting...
Taken: 01.29.2012
North Dakota National Guard biathletes win regional competition
Tech. Sgt. Danelle Card, of Hawley, Minn., skis toward the finish line during the Central Region...
Taken: 01.29.2012
North Dakota National Guard biathletes win regional competition
The North Dakota National Guard Biathlon Team displays its first-place award following the...
Taken: 01.29.2012
North Dakota National Guard biathletes win regional competition
Capt. Eric Nordgren, who serves with the North Dakota Air National Guard, accepts an award...
Taken: 01.29.2012
North Dakota National Guard celebrates 150 years of service
Maj. Gen. David Sprynczynatyk (left), North Dakota adjutant general and Vern Skaug preview...
Taken: 07.17.2008
North Dakota National Guard celebrates 150 years of service
North Dakota National Guard soldiers of the Grand Forks based 1st Battalion, 188th Air Defense...
Taken: 06.14.2006
North Dakota National Guard celebrates 150 years of service
Lt. Col. Dale Adams leads soldiers from the Engineer Brigade, 34th Engineer Brigade, during a...
Taken: 06.14.2000
North Dakota National Guard celebrates 150 years of service
U.S. Air Force personnel assigned to the 119th Fighter Wing "Happy Hooligans," North Dakota Air...
Taken: 01.1.1953
Soldier to return after serving 29 months in Kosovo
After deploying with Kosovo Force 12 in August 2009, the North Dakota National Guard's Sgt. Josh...
Taken: 01.25.2012
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Recent AudioSgt. Joshua Dodds
Sgt. Joshua Dodds from Dickinson, N.D. talks to a reporter with the Dickinson Press about his duties and responsibilities while he is deployed to Kosovo.
Taken: 09.2.2011
Sgt. Maj. Zimmerman and Spc. Zimmerman
Talks to a reporter from The Forum about serving overseas together, how long they have been in the military, why they decided to join the military, their family, previous deployments, spending Christmas together and keeping in touch with family members back home
Taken: 12.23.2009
Col. Solberg
Talks to the Weather Channel in Atlanta, Ga., about the N.D. National Guard's role in preparing for the flood.
Taken: 03.26.2009
Col. Solberg
Talks to a CNN Radio reporter about his involvement with the National Guard in preventing floods in the Fargo, North Dakota area.
Taken: 03.26.2009
Col. Solberg
Talks to an ABC Radio reporter in Fargo, N.D. about how the Guard and volunteers are mobilizing to prepare for the flooding Red River.
Taken: 03.26.2009
Col. Hrdlicka
Talks to a Weather Channel reporter about the National Guard's efforts to prevent flooding in the Fargo, North Dakota area. Audio only.
Taken: 03.25.2009
Col. Hrdlicka
Talks to a CNN Radio reporter in Atlanta, GA, about the National Guard trying to prevent flooding in the Fargo, North Dakota area. Audio only.
Taken: 03.25.2009
Col. Hrdlicka
Talks to an ABC Radio reporter about flood prevention in the Fargo, North Dakota area. Audio only.
Taken: 03.25.2009
Col. Hrdlicka
Talks to a NGB reporter in Washington D.C., about flood prevention in Fargo, North Dakota by the Army National Guard. Audio only.
Taken: 03.25.2009
Brig. Gen. Martin The Weather Channel
Talks to Weather channel reporters about the flood situation in N.D. and the National Guard's role in helping the communities evacuate and prevent damage.
Taken: 03.24.2009
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