South Dakota National Guard Public Affairs
Hometown: Rapid City, SD, US
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Featured Video
Timber Haul 2013
Soldiers of the 1195th Transportation Company, Nebraska Army National Guard, haul timber from downed trees throughout the Black Hills to reservations across the state of South Dakota. The timber will be used for firewood, construction and ceremonial purposes. The native American population welcomed the soldiers and assisted in the down loading portion of the mission.
Video by Spc. Jessica Schumacher | SDNGPA | 06.10.2013
Recent Photos
(230 votes; 3.01)
Operational Readiness Exercise 2013Staff Sgt. Jayme Warren of the 114th Medical Group reviews bio-environmental data during the 114th Fighter Wing's Operational Readiness Exercise at Joe Foss Field,...
Photo by Chief Master Sgt. Don McLeer | 114FW | 06.09.2013
ORE 2013From left, Lt. Col Mary Rysavy, 114th Logistics Readiness Squadron commander, 2nd Lt. Johnathon Grieme, 114th Logistics Readiness officer, and Capt. Sallie Katchem...
Photo by Master Sgt. Christopher Stewart | 114FW | 06.08.2013
ORE 2013Members of the 114th Fighter Wing receive a brief while participating in an Operational Readiness Exercise at Joe Foss Field, June 6. The exercise, lasting four days,...
Photo by Staff Sgt. Trisha Smeenk | 114FW | 06.06.2013
SD Guard makes final flight of legacy aircraftThe OH-58 Kiowa made its final flight as a part of the South Dakota Army National Guard on May 31, 2013, at the Rapid City Regional Airport. The aircraft was piloted...
Photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Beck | SDNGPA | 05.31.2013
SD woman receives National Guard Bureau’s Gold AwardGloria Doohen received the prestigious National Guard Bureau Gold Award on Friday, May 24, 2013, from Brig. Gen. Ted Johnson for her more than 30 years of volunteer...
Photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Beck | SDNGPA | 05.24.2013
Five South Dakota units receive national awardsLt. Col Jim Selchert, left, receives the National Guard Bureau Superior Unit Award from Col. William Freidel, 109th RSG commander during the change of command...
Photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Beck | SDNGPA | 05.17.2013
Recent Video
(32 votes; 3.05)
Timber Haul 2013Soldiers of the 1195th Transportation Company, Nebraska Army National Guard, haul timber from downed trees throughout the Black Hills to reservations across the state...
Video by Spc. Jessica Schumacher | SDNGPA | 06.10.2013
South Dakota National Guard Year in Review 2012The South Dakota National Guard Year in Review video for 2012.
Video by 2nd Lt. Chad Carlson, Maj. Anthony Deiss and Sgt. Jacqueline Fitzgerald | SDNGPA | 02.05.2013
Spc. Robert WagnerSpc. Robert Wagner sends a greeting to Mitchell, South Dakota from Camp Buehring, Kuwait for Holiday Season 2012
Courtesy Video | SDNGPA | 12.22.2012
Spc. Dustin HackensSpc. Dustin Hackens sends a greeting to Rapid City, South Dakota from Camp Buehring, Kuwait for Holiday Season 2012
Courtesy Video | SDNGPA | 12.22.2012
Sgt. Ragen JanssenSgt. Ragen Janssen sends a greeting to Black Hawk, South Dakota from Camp Buehring, Kuwait for Holiday Season 2012
Courtesy Video | SDNGPA | 12.22.2012
Sgt. Dwayne GravesSgt. Dwayne Graves sends a greeting to Kimball, South Dakota from Camp Buehring, Kuwait for Holiday Season 2012
Courtesy Video | SDNGPA | 12.22.2012
Recent News Stories
(61 votes; 2.98)
Five South Dakota units receive national awardsFive South Dakota Army National Guard units received the National Guard Bureau’s Superior Unit Award in recognition of their outstanding achievements during...
Story by Staff Sgt. Michael Beck | SDNGPA | 05.31.2013
SD Guard makes final flight of legacy aircraftThe OH-58 Kiowa helicopter has served in the U.S. Army since 1969, and served nearly two decades as a part of the South Dakota Army National Guard’s inventory. The...
Story by Staff Sgt. Michael Beck | SDNGPA | 05.31.2013
SD woman receives National Guard Bureau’s Gold AwardGloria Doohen of Sioux Falls, S.D., wife of former South Dakota National Guard Adjutant General Steve Doohen, received the prestigious National Guard Bureau Gold...
Story by Staff Sgt. Michael Beck | SDNGPA | 05.24.2013
South Dakota runners complete Lincoln Marathon
Eight members of the South Dakota Army National Guard completed the Lincoln National Guard Marathon in Lincoln, Neb., May 5. Staff Sgt. Louis Durandt, Capt. Joshua...
Story by Staff Sgt. Michael Beck | SDNGPA | 05.20.2013
Eight members of the South Dakota Army National Guard completed the Lincoln National Guard Marathon in Lincoln, Neb., May 5. Staff Sgt. Louis Durandt, Capt. Joshua...
Story by Staff Sgt. Michael Beck | SDNGPA | 05.20.2013
SD National Guard hosts 29th annual Legislative Dining-OutThe South Dakota National Guard hosted the 2013 Legislative Dining-Out at the Ramkota Hotel and Convention Center in Pierre, Thursday, Feb. 7. This annual tradition...
Story by Maj. Anthony Deiss and Master Sgt. Donald Matthews | SDNGPA | 02.11.2013
SD Guard Counterdrug Program receives national award
The South Dakota National Guard Counterdrug Program’s Civil Operations Team was awarded the National Power of Partners Award at the Army and Navy Club in...
Story by Staff Sgt. Michael Beck | SDNGPA | 02.07.2013
The South Dakota National Guard Counterdrug Program’s Civil Operations Team was awarded the National Power of Partners Award at the Army and Navy Club in...
Story by Staff Sgt. Michael Beck | SDNGPA | 02.07.2013
Recent Publications
Three units return after yearlong deployments in Afghanistan; 2012 Sioux Falls Airshow; Suriname, SD women making strides; Alpha Battery sends rockets down range; Female...
28th annual Golden Coyote; Suriname, SD Soldiers train together; Running for a cure; Guard participates in Lakota Nation's Flag Day; Soldiers assist in rescue mission in...
3 brothers, 2 war zones, 1 family deployed; 40 years later, Guarad reflects on the Rapid City 1972 flood; Celebrating 150 years of service; Three Guard units return home...
A look back at Iraq, Guard members reflect on nearly 9 years of conflict; Soldier enlists into family tradition; Guard members present youth medal; Afghanistan bridge...
