Minnesota National Guard Soldiers from the 1st Armored Combat Brigade, 34th Infantry Division, conducted gas mask training inside the gas chamber on Saturday, May 16, 2026. This training reinforces a Soldier’s ability to confidently don protective equipment under stress, ensuring the unit maintains mission readiness. (Minnesota National Guard Video by Staff Sgt. Austyn Aagaard and Staff Sgt. Ashley Cherrier)
More than just a force of protection and service to the state of Minnesota, Minnesota National Guard units and service members have become major players in cooperative training exercises taking place from Little Falls to Latvia.
