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New Directions Min N Eso Ta Natio NE SE Annual Report 2010 Report Annual New Minnesota National Guard National Minnesota Directions MG Nash Accomplishments Joint Force HQ Units History Yellow Ribbon Federal Mission State Mission Community Legislative Impact Economics Thank You To the Citizens of Minnesota Maj. Gen. Richard Nash Wall Info Photos Discussions Video Wall Info Photos Discussions Video MG Nash Accomplishments Joint Force HQ Units History Yellow Ribbon Federal Mission State Mission Community Legislative Impact Economics Thank You Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Richard Nash 2011 Priorities Richard Nash is humbled 13,663 Airmen and Soldiers like this. to have just been sworn in 4,919,479 Minnesotans like this. as Minnesota’s 30th Adjutant General this morning. The To the Citizens of Minnesota: Minnesota National Guard has MGa long andNash proud history andAccomplishments Joint Force HQ Units History Yellow Ribbon Federal Mission State Mission Community Legislative Impact Economics Thank You I couldn’t be more honored to We know that the people of Minnesota count on the National lead the fine men and women Provide a competent, ready force for our state and nation. of this organization. Guard to serve our state and nation in times of difficulty, and we We must maintain our role as a full spectrum force. From catastrophic events at home to deployments Nov. 1 • Like • Comment are committed to ensuring that we remain ready. Robert Eidsvoog abroad, the Guard must continue to seamlessly integrate with the broader force. We will be able to leverage Minnesota is honored by our national Department of Defense and interagency relationships built over many successful deployments. having back-to-back quality Commanders as Adjutant More than 22,000 Minnesota Guard members have served In Minnesota, we must ensure the Guard is prepared to carry out our homeland defense and disaster MGGeneral Nash of the Minnesota Accomplishments Jointoverseas Force since HQ 9/11. Units Most have History seen combat. Yellow Many Ribbon have served Federal Mission State Mission Community Legislative Impact Economics Thank You National Guard. response mission. With members in nearly every Minnesota zip code, we are our military’s first responders. Oct. 4 • Like • Comment three or four tours. What was a strategic reserve during the Cold Rich Hall Congratulations War is today a fully operational component of the total force. on becoming the 30th We must continue to work toward an optimal force structure. Adjutant General of Recruits now join the Minnesota National Guard because they want to be part of the fight. Minnesota. You are an We’ll do this by striving to maintain the significant investment in readiness made over the last seven years. inspiration to the Soldiers They desire to serve their community, their state, their nation. and Airmen. A True Leader. Guard units must be trained, equipped and ready for deployments. MGOct. 22 Nash • Like • Comment Accomplishments Joint Force HQ Units History Yellow Ribbon Federal Mission State Mission Community Legislative Impact Economics Thank You We have countless families to thank for supporting their sons, daughters, mothers and fathers as they serve. Employers of deployed Soldiers and Airman also deserve our state We must advance our environmentally sustainable infrastructure with regards to our facilities and nation’s gratitude. Most of all, we have Guard members themselves to salute. They have and equipment statewide. left their families at home, put their careers on hold and risked their lives for their country. Continue to set the standard with our environmental initiatives and be stewards of our natural resources. Watch Minnesota Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the MinnesotaMG National Nash Guard swear Accomplishments in On a national level, change Joint is Force coming. HQ After eight Units years inHistory Afghanistan Yellow and Iraq, Ribbon we’re finding Federal Mission State Mission Community Legislative Impact Economics Thank You Maj. Gen. Rick Nash as Minnesota’s 30th Adjutant General at: that the duration of these conflicts are challenging our military. Our economy will force our Continue to grow, coordinate and communicate our “Beyond the Yellow Ribbon” program. national leaders to make some tough choices. To sustain the Minnesota National Guard long YouTube.com/ When Guard units do deploy, we need to continue to take care of their families. Spouses of deployed Guard watch?v=OlJALQ4GxgA into the future and continue to be a national leader, we are committed to build upon the solid members are far from a community of other families who share in the burden of protecting our nation. foundation already in place. Serving these geographically dispersed families is our first priority. Tim Pawlenty Today, Mary MGand I remember Nash all those Accomplishments Joint Force HQ Units History Yellow Ribbon Federal Mission State Mission Community Legislative Impact Economics Thank You who have served our nation To the citizens of Minnesota, you have our word that the Citizen Soldiers and Airmen of the in uniform to defend freedom and keep us safe. To all the National Guard are on call and we will respond in the future as we have done in the past. The Minnesota National Guard must continue to diversify our military force. servicemen and women We are committed to fostering an environment that truly represents the demographics of the communities around the world, and their families, thank you for your in which we serve. We must have leaders that reflect those who we lead and serve. strength, courage, patriotism and honor. MGNov. 11 Nash• Like • Comment Accomplishments Joint Force HQ Units History Yellow Ribbon Federal Mission State Mission Community Legislative Impact Economics Thank You 407 people like this. Develop capacity to combat the emerging cyber warfare threat. Pamela Ernst Thanks for Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty Ensure the Minnesota National Guard is prepared to defend our nation against the next threat. all you and Mary have done for the Minnesota National Guard. You can not even 4,919,479 Minnesotans like this. imagine how much that support meant while they To the Minnesota National Guard: MGwere deployed Nash in Iraq. Accomplishments Joint Force HQ Units History Yellow Ribbon FederalMaj. Mission Gen. Richard State Mission Nash’s Albums Community Legislative Impact Economics Thank You Nov. 11 • Like • Comment Jerret Wright Thank you As my term as Governor comes to an end, the First Lady and for your support sir! - your Marine friend I want to thank you for your dedication and service to our state Like Comment Nov. 11 • • and country. It has been one of the great honors of my life to be Letter to Minnesota _________ 2 Governor and the Commander-in-Chief of the Minnesota National 2011MG Priorities Nash _____________ Accomplishments3 JointGuard. Force HQ Units History Yellow Ribbon Federal Mission State Mission Community Legislative Impact Economics Thank You 2010 Accomplishments ______ 4 Joint Force Headquarters ____ 6 By nearly every measure, you are the best of the best and that’s Air National Guard __________ 8 not just a proud Governor speaking, you have consistently proven Army National Guard ________ 9 it both here at home and abroad. Your service to our state and nation has come at a historic History _________________ 12 The Adjutant General Adjutant The MG Nash Accomplishmentstime for our country and Joint we are Force so grateful HQ for Units you and your History family’s dedication Yellow and Ribbon continued Federal Mission State Mission Community Legislative Impact Economics Thank You Beyond the Yellow Ribbon ___ 14 sacrifice to protect our freedoms. Federal Mission ___________ 16 State Mission _____________ 18 Bosnia Iraq Community Installation Please know that you are heroes and we have cherished our time getting to know you and Community Mission ________ 20 Ceremony Legislative Impact _________ 22 seeing what amazing people we have as our Citizen Soldiers and Airmen. Thank you and Facilities _________________ 23 God Bless! EconomicsMG _______________Nash Accomplishments24 Joint Force HQ Units History Yellow Ribbon Federal Mission State Mission Community Legislative Impact Economics Thank You 2 RichardCNash 3 Larry W. Shellito __________ 26 MG Nash Accomplishments Joint Force HQ Units History Yellow Ribbon Federal Mission State Mission Community Legislative Impact Economics Thank You MG Nash Accomplishments Joint Force HQ Units History Yellow Ribbon Federal Mission State Mission Community Legislative Impact Economics Thank You Minnesota National Guard 2010 Accomplishments Minnesota National Guard 2010 Accomplishments MG Nash Wall AccomplishmentsInfo Photos Discussions Joint Force HQVideo Units History Yellow Ribbon Federal Mission StateWall MissionInfo Photos CommunityDiscussions LegislativeVideo Impact Economics Thank You Maj.Gen. Richard Nash and 4,919,479 Minnesotans like this. Fellow Servicemembers around the nation like this. MG Nash Accomplishments Joint Force HQ Units History Yellow Ribbon Federal Mission State Mission Community Legislative Impact Economics Thank You Watch Sgt. Joe Roos’ “Troop” music video at: YouTube.com/ MG Nash Accomplishments Joint Force HQ Units History Yellow Ribbon Federal Mission State Mission Communitywatch?v=uiCYEXs_FwE Legislative Impact Economics Thank You National Guard Bureau recognizes Minnesota Guardsmen Four Minnesotans were recognized at the 2010 National Guard Bureau’s Equal Opportunity/Equal Employment Opportunity Training Workshop. Lt. Col. Trancey Williams was recognized
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