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Staff Sgt. Lynne Krug claps as members of the audience join her on stage at Lisbon High School as she performs with the 188th Army Band's Three Time Rule, a rock and country ensemble, during the 2013 Music in Schools Tour. 48371024 x 680
Staff Sgt. Lynne Krug claps as members of the audience join her on stage at Lisbon High School as she performs with the 188th Army Band's Three Time Rule, a rock and country ensemble, during the 2013 Music in Schools Tour.
Staff Sgt. Amy Wieser Willson, ND National Guard, gives an affectionate embrace to Lisbon, N.D., Veterans Home resident and World War II veteran Capt. Elizabeth “Betty” Frye-Graham Dec. 19 during an annual Veterans Appreciation Day event at the home. 4838800 x 531
Staff Sgt. Amy Wieser Willson, ND National Guard, gives an affectionate embrace to Lisbon, N.D., Veterans Home resident and World War II veteran Capt. Elizabeth “Betty” Frye-Graham Dec. 19 during an annual Veterans Appreciation Day event at the home.
Maj. Gen. David Sprynczynatyk, N.D. adjutant general, holds the U.S. Flag that was draped across the casket bearing the remains of Spc. Tyler J. Orgaard at his funeral on Dec. 13, 2012 at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, south of Mandan, N.D. 4839500 x 332
Maj. Gen. David Sprynczynatyk, N.D. adjutant general, holds the U.S. Flag that was draped across the casket bearing the remains of Spc. Tyler J. Orgaard at his funeral on Dec. 13, 2012 at the North Dakota Veterans Cemetery, south of Mandan, N.D.
Members of the North Dakota National Guard hold U.S. flags to be presented to the family of Sgt. 1st Class Darren Linde, who was laid to rest at a cemetery near Sidney, Mont., Dec. 11, 2012. 4840531 x 800
Members of the North Dakota National Guard hold U.S. flags to be presented to the family of Sgt. 1st Class Darren Linde, who was laid to rest at a cemetery near Sidney, Mont., Dec. 11, 2012.
Senior Airman Charles Cunningham walks through an aisle of U.S. flags as he and Senior Airman Brent Lake, both of the 119th Wing Services Flight, return to Hector International Airport, Fargo, N.D., upon completion of a deployment to southwest Asia. 4841800 x 531
Senior Airman Charles Cunningham walks through an aisle of U.S. flags as he and Senior Airman Brent Lake, both of the 119th Wing Services Flight, return to Hector International Airport, Fargo, N.D., upon completion of a deployment to southwest Asia.
Soldiers with Company  A, 231st Brigade Support Battalion, take a M1120 HEMTT Load Handling System truck through an off-road course as part of driver's training at Camp Dodge, Iowa. 4842300 x 200
Soldiers with Company  A, 231st Brigade Support Battalion, take a M1120 HEMTT Load Handling System truck through an off-road course as part of driver's training at Camp Dodge, Iowa.
Soldiers take part in breach range training, learning how to use explosives with the 164th Regional Training Institute at Camp Grafton Training Center. 48431024 x 680
Soldiers take part in breach range training, learning how to use explosives with the 164th Regional Training Institute at Camp Grafton Training Center.
Soldiers taking part in a 12C30 course at Camp Grafton Training Center launch MK11 Bridge Erection Boats onto Lake Coe and prepare to assault an island during a situational training exercise. 48442500 x 1660
Soldiers taking part in a 12C30 course at Camp Grafton Training Center launch MK11 Bridge Erection Boats onto Lake Coe and prepare to assault an island during a situational training exercise.
Tech. Sgt. Craig Griesbach, a 119th Civil Engineer Squadron fire fighter, helps children aim a fire hose at a specially constructed target during Family Day events at the N.D. Air National Guard, Fargo. 4845800 x 531
Tech. Sgt. Craig Griesbach, a 119th Civil Engineer Squadron fire fighter, helps children aim a fire hose at a specially constructed target during Family Day events at the N.D. Air National Guard, Fargo.
Warrant Officer 1 David Stordalen directs the 188th Army Band at Elmwood Park, West Fargo. The band is marking its 125th anniversary with concerts across the state that highlight "Salute," a piece composed for the band by Jocelyn Hagen. 48462000 x 1328
Warrant Officer 1 David Stordalen directs the 188th Army Band at Elmwood Park, West Fargo. The band is marking its 125th anniversary with concerts across the state that highlight "Salute," a piece composed for the band by Jocelyn Hagen.
Staff Sgt. Mandi Hagen, ND Air National Guard, and her daughter run a Fargo Marathon event with the TAPS Run & Remember Team. The TAPS team is running in memory of military service members who died while in service to our country. 4847425 x 640
Staff Sgt. Mandi Hagen, ND Air National Guard, and her daughter run a Fargo Marathon event with the TAPS Run & Remember Team. The TAPS team is running in memory of military service members who died while in service to our country.
1st Lt. Robert Meland and Capt. Jerod Tufte check a GPS watch before the start of the Lincoln National Guard Marathon May 6, 2012, in Nebraska. They are two of seven North Dakota National Guard members who qualified to compete with the state team. 4848640 x 425
1st Lt. Robert Meland and Capt. Jerod Tufte check a GPS watch before the start of the Lincoln National Guard Marathon May 6, 2012, in Nebraska. They are two of seven North Dakota National Guard members who qualified to compete with the state team.
ND National Guard Soldiers practice building a fire line during Wildland Firefighter training in Bismarck. The three-day training certified and re-certified Red Cards for 38 Guardsmen, and more will train next month in Fargo. 4849800 x 598
ND National Guard Soldiers practice building a fire line during Wildland Firefighter training in Bismarck. The three-day training certified and re-certified Red Cards for 38 Guardsmen, and more will train next month in Fargo.
Staff Sgt. Adam Gehlhar, of the ND Army National Guard's 817th Engineer Company (Sapper) competes in U.S. Army Small Arms Championship March 5, 2012, at Ft. Benning, Georgia. (Photo by Spc. Cassandra Simonton, 116th Public Affairs Detachment) 4850800 x 531
Staff Sgt. Adam Gehlhar, of the ND Army National Guard's 817th Engineer Company (Sapper) competes in U.S. Army Small Arms Championship March 5, 2012, at Ft. Benning, Georgia. (Photo by Spc. Cassandra Simonton, 116th Public Affairs Detachment)
Sgt. DeAnn Fylling named 2011 Reserve Component Army Band Junior NCO of the Year while Spc. Aaron Bedford is runner-up for the 2011 Reserve Component Army Band Soldier of the Year. The Soldiers are with 188th Army Band. (Photo by Spc. Michael Hagburg) 4851432 x 324
Sgt. DeAnn Fylling named 2011 Reserve Component Army Band Junior NCO of the Year while Spc. Aaron Bedford is runner-up for the 2011 Reserve Component Army Band Soldier of the Year. The Soldiers are with 188th Army Band. (Photo by Spc. Michael Hagburg)
Soldiers with the 191st Military Police Co. use a beam hit system at the Mayville Armory. From the front left are Spc. Andrew Vanyo, Sgt Scott Jenson and Spc. Adam Cedergren practicing with the 9mm pistol. 48523000 x 2250
Soldiers with the 191st Military Police Co. use a beam hit system at the Mayville Armory. From the front left are Spc. Andrew Vanyo, Sgt Scott Jenson and Spc. Adam Cedergren practicing with the 9mm pistol.
NDNG Biathlon Team members display their 1st place trophy from the Central Region Biathlon Competition, which they've won 3 years in a row. Pictured: Spc. Pulst, 1st Lt. Meland, Spc. Becker, Capt. Nordgren, Senior Master Sgt. Card and Tech. Sgt. Card. 4853640 x 428
NDNG Biathlon Team members display their 1st place trophy from the Central Region Biathlon Competition, which they've won 3 years in a row. Pictured: Spc. Pulst, 1st Lt. Meland, Spc. Becker, Capt. Nordgren, Senior Master Sgt. Card and Tech. Sgt. Card.
US Army's Staff Sgt. John Hoefer conducts the tip-off as the honorary coach for University of Mary men's basketball team on Jan. 8, 2012 in Bismarck, N.D. for the university's Military Appreciation Weekend (photo by Sgt. Sara Marchus, 116th PAD) 4854640 x 425
US Army's Staff Sgt. John Hoefer conducts the tip-off as the honorary coach for University of Mary men's basketball team on Jan. 8, 2012 in Bismarck, N.D. for the university's Military Appreciation Weekend (photo by Sgt. Sara Marchus, 116th PAD)
Col. Dave Anderson, new commander of the NDNG's Land Component Command, hands the flag to state Command Sgt. Maj. during thechange of command in Bismarck on Jan. 8, 2012.  (Photo By SGT Brett Miller) 4855800 x 524
Col. Dave Anderson, new commander of the NDNG's Land Component Command, hands the flag to state Command Sgt. Maj. during thechange of command in Bismarck on Jan. 8, 2012.  (Photo By SGT Brett Miller)
Chaplain (Col.) William Ziegler conducts his last sermon at Hector Airbase, Fargo, N.D. on Jan. 8, 2012.  (DOD photo by Senior Master Sgt. David Lipp - released) 4856727 x 1095
Chaplain (Col.) William Ziegler conducts his last sermon at Hector Airbase, Fargo, N.D. on Jan. 8, 2012.  (DOD photo by Senior Master Sgt. David Lipp - released)
Col. Rick Gibney, 119th Wing commander, helps 3-year-old cancer patient John Freer open his Christmas presents Dec. 23 at Sanford Hospital, Fargo, N.D. 4857500 x 332
Col. Rick Gibney, 119th Wing commander, helps 3-year-old cancer patient John Freer open his Christmas presents Dec. 23 at Sanford Hospital, Fargo, N.D.
Gov. Jack Dalrymple welcomes home Staff Sgt. Teresa Pavljuk at Hector International Airport. She is home from a 9-month deployment to Iraq and is the last N.D. National Guard member to serve there.  4858500 x 332
Gov. Jack Dalrymple welcomes home Staff Sgt. Teresa Pavljuk at Hector International Airport. She is home from a 9-month deployment to Iraq and is the last N.D. National Guard member to serve there. 
Military families receive gifts from Santa during a BNSF Holiday Express train ride. About 370 had the opportunity to enjoy a 90-minute excursion with treats and the special visitor. 48593000 x 1993
Military families receive gifts from Santa during a BNSF Holiday Express train ride. About 370 had the opportunity to enjoy a 90-minute excursion with treats and the special visitor.
Maj. Gen. David Sprynczynatyk, adjutant general, presents the Meritorious Service Medal to Master Sgt. Al Peterson during Peterson’s retirement ceremony. Peterson is the last Vietnam War veteran serving in the NDNG. 4860640 x 425
Maj. Gen. David Sprynczynatyk, adjutant general, presents the Meritorious Service Medal to Master Sgt. Al Peterson during Peterson’s retirement ceremony. Peterson is the last Vietnam War veteran serving in the NDNG.
These ND Guardsmen with the Human Resource Office are winners of the Best Decorated Office at the Halloween Event in Bismarck. The NDNG Child & Youth Program hosts the event for military families, and children trick-or-treat at theme-decorated offices. 4861300 x 129
These ND Guardsmen with the Human Resource Office are winners of the Best Decorated Office at the Halloween Event in Bismarck. The NDNG Child & Youth Program hosts the event for military families, and children trick-or-treat at theme-decorated offices.
Students in a combat engineer course at Camp Grafton use a linear charge on a metal door during a day of breach range training. The 164th Regional Training Institute conducts about 200 engineer courses each year. 4862600 x 363
Students in a combat engineer course at Camp Grafton use a linear charge on a metal door during a day of breach range training. The 164th Regional Training Institute conducts about 200 engineer courses each year.
All of the competitors in the U.S. Army's 2011 Best Warrior Competition pose for a photo with Sergeant Major of the Army Raymond F. Chandler III during the awards luncheon. ND National Guard Spc. Ryan Lindberg is in the front row, 2nd from right.  48632048 x 1360
All of the competitors in the U.S. Army's 2011 Best Warrior Competition pose for a photo with Sergeant Major of the Army Raymond F. Chandler III during the awards luncheon. ND National Guard Spc. Ryan Lindberg is in the front row, 2nd from right. 
Spc. John Chase and Sgt. Francisco Raatz discuss their discomforts after Raatz donated one of his kidneys to Chase. The Soldiers have served together in the National Guard for several years, including two deployments to Afghanistan. 4864500 x 332
Spc. John Chase and Sgt. Francisco Raatz discuss their discomforts after Raatz donated one of his kidneys to Chase. The Soldiers have served together in the National Guard for several years, including two deployments to Afghanistan.
The North Dakota Memorial to the Fallen in the Global War on Terrorism is decorated with roses by the Families of the Fallen September 11, 2011 during a commemorative ceremony. 4865360 x 640
The North Dakota Memorial to the Fallen in the Global War on Terrorism is decorated with roses by the Families of the Fallen September 11, 2011 during a commemorative ceremony.
Sgt. 1st Class Darrell Jaeger, salutes North Dakota Patriot Guard members during a commemorative ceremony at the North Dakota Memorial to the Fallen in the Global War on Terrorism September 11, 2011. 4866640 x 425
Sgt. 1st Class Darrell Jaeger, salutes North Dakota Patriot Guard members during a commemorative ceremony at the North Dakota Memorial to the Fallen in the Global War on Terrorism September 11, 2011.
Trevor Hendrickson, son of Kenneth Hendrickson, killed in Iraq Jan. 24, 2004, speaks at the 10-year commemoration ceremony at the North Dakota Memorial to the Fallen in the Global War on Terrorism September 11, 2011. 4867640 x 424
Trevor Hendrickson, son of Kenneth Hendrickson, killed in Iraq Jan. 24, 2004, speaks at the 10-year commemoration ceremony at the North Dakota Memorial to the Fallen in the Global War on Terrorism September 11, 2011.
North Dakota dignitaries prepare to cut a ribbon Aug. 31 at a dedication ceremony of a new Crash/Fire/Rescue building at the North Dakota Air National Guard in Fargo. 4868640 x 425
North Dakota dignitaries prepare to cut a ribbon Aug. 31 at a dedication ceremony of a new Crash/Fire/Rescue building at the North Dakota Air National Guard in Fargo.
Tech. Sgt. Tom Lawrence (right) shares memories of 9/11, when he worked as a crew chief at the NDNG's alert detachment in Virginia. He launched Col. Brad Derrig's (seated behind podium) F-16 shortly after terrorists flew planes into the WTC. 4869500 x 332
Tech. Sgt. Tom Lawrence (right) shares memories of 9/11, when he worked as a crew chief at the NDNG's alert detachment in Virginia. He launched Col. Brad Derrig's (seated behind podium) F-16 shortly after terrorists flew planes into the WTC.
Sgt. Robert Mahoney fires an M-16A2 rifle during the Marksmanship Advisory Council Regional Competition at Camp Guernsey, Wyo. Mahoney is one of four Soldiers on the 817th Engineer Company marksmanship team, which placed second. 4870432 x 288
Sgt. Robert Mahoney fires an M-16A2 rifle during the Marksmanship Advisory Council Regional Competition at Camp Guernsey, Wyo. Mahoney is one of four Soldiers on the 817th Engineer Company marksmanship team, which placed second.
ND Gov. Jack Dalrymple, presents an Air Force Outstanding Unit Award plaque to Col. Rick Gibney, the 119th Wing commander, as Maj. Gen. David A. Sprynczynatyk, ND adjutant general, looks on. This is the 14th such award the wing has received. 4871640 x 425
ND Gov. Jack Dalrymple, presents an Air Force Outstanding Unit Award plaque to Col. Rick Gibney, the 119th Wing commander, as Maj. Gen. David A. Sprynczynatyk, ND adjutant general, looks on. This is the 14th such award the wing has received.
Sgt. 1st Class Russell Gerhardt, who serves at Camp Grafton Training Center, received both the Top Pistol Marksman 2011 and Top Gun 2011 awards at the NDNG Adjutant General's Combat Marksmanship Match at Camp Grafton South. 4872333 x 500
Sgt. 1st Class Russell Gerhardt, who serves at Camp Grafton Training Center, received both the Top Pistol Marksman 2011 and Top Gun 2011 awards at the NDNG Adjutant General's Combat Marksmanship Match at Camp Grafton South.
Master Sgt. Brian Rook, 119th Wing, receives the Top Rifle award from Maj. Gen. David Sprynczynatyk following the NDNG Adjutant General's Combat Marksmanship Match at Camp Grafton South. 48731200 x 800
Master Sgt. Brian Rook, 119th Wing, receives the Top Rifle award from Maj. Gen. David Sprynczynatyk following the NDNG Adjutant General's Combat Marksmanship Match at Camp Grafton South.
A quick reaction force team moves through floodwater on Broadway in Minot. Heavy rain forced the closure of Broadway between Central Avenue and 11th Avenue, areas hard hit by Souris River flooding in June. 4874640 x 427
A quick reaction force team moves through floodwater on Broadway in Minot. Heavy rain forced the closure of Broadway between Central Avenue and 11th Avenue, areas hard hit by Souris River flooding in June.
Col. Mike Aberle, left, deputy director of Joint Staff, is greeted by Minot Task Force Commander Maj. John Kapocius on the flight line after Aberle arrived in Minot to speak with Minnesota National Guard Soldiers who have been working flood duty there. 4875397 x 500
Col. Mike Aberle, left, deputy director of Joint Staff, is greeted by Minot Task Force Commander Maj. John Kapocius on the flight line after Aberle arrived in Minot to speak with Minnesota National Guard Soldiers who have been working flood duty there.
Maj. Curtis Kroh, with the NDNG's 814th Medical Company, talks with a reporter about MEDFLAG 11, a bilateral exercise in Accra, Ghana. 48761000 x 714
Maj. Curtis Kroh, with the NDNG's 814th Medical Company, talks with a reporter about MEDFLAG 11, a bilateral exercise in Accra, Ghana.
Spc. Nathan Dircks assists in disassembling 1-ton sandbags in Minot. The sandbags were stored as a precautionary measure. Now that waters have gone down, the sandbags are being disassembled, and the sand is being returned to Public Works. 4877400 x 500
Spc. Nathan Dircks assists in disassembling 1-ton sandbags in Minot. The sandbags were stored as a precautionary measure. Now that waters have gone down, the sandbags are being disassembled, and the sand is being returned to Public Works.
Pvt. Matt Howlingwolf, of Garrison, and Spc. Christopher McKamey, of Bismarck, patrol a levee near Solheim Elementary School in Bismarck. They are among about 200 National Guard members serving on flood duty in the area. 4878500 x 332
Pvt. Matt Howlingwolf, of Garrison, and Spc. Christopher McKamey, of Bismarck, patrol a levee near Solheim Elementary School in Bismarck. They are among about 200 National Guard members serving on flood duty in the area.
Staff Sgt. Tyler Rupp, of Cando’s Detachment 3, 132nd Quartermaster Company, attaches a hose to a pump in Minot, N.D.  The NDNG is operating 1500 gph Tactical Water Purification System providing water to Minot’s St. Joseph's Annex medical facility. 4879500 x 332
Staff Sgt. Tyler Rupp, of Cando’s Detachment 3, 132nd Quartermaster Company, attaches a hose to a pump in Minot, N.D.  The NDNG is operating 1500 gph Tactical Water Purification System providing water to Minot’s St. Joseph's Annex medical facility.
Rich Hynson, Souris Valley Humane Society volunteer, and Spc. William Burdick, with the NDNG's 3662nd Maintenance Company, boat in to rescue a kitten, who was later named "Lucky," from floodwaters in Minot, N.D.  4880640 x 425
Rich Hynson, Souris Valley Humane Society volunteer, and Spc. William Burdick, with the NDNG's 3662nd Maintenance Company, boat in to rescue a kitten, who was later named "Lucky," from floodwaters in Minot, N.D. 
An 815th Engineer Company Soldier assists civilian excavators at a borrow pit in Sawyer, N.D., as they provide material for levees to protect the city during record flooding of the Souris River.  4881640 x 425
An 815th Engineer Company Soldier assists civilian excavators at a borrow pit in Sawyer, N.D., as they provide material for levees to protect the city during record flooding of the Souris River. 
Lt. Col. (Chaplain) David Johnson, North Dakota National Guard, drove to Minot June 5, 2011, to speak with Guardsmen on flood fighting duty. (Photos by Spc. Cassandra Simonton, 116th Public Affairs Detachment) 4882500 x 334
Lt. Col. (Chaplain) David Johnson, North Dakota National Guard, drove to Minot June 5, 2011, to speak with Guardsmen on flood fighting duty. (Photos by Spc. Cassandra Simonton, 116th Public Affairs Detachment)
Sgt. Daniel Gumm, Wyoming Army National Guard, aims his M-5 down range during the pistol portion of his 'Best Warrior' Region 6 competition at Camp Gilbert C. Grafton, south, near Devils Lake, N.D. (Photo by Senior Master Sgt. David H. Lipp) 4883500 x 332
Sgt. Daniel Gumm, Wyoming Army National Guard, aims his M-5 down range during the pistol portion of his 'Best Warrior' Region 6 competition at Camp Gilbert C. Grafton, south, near Devils Lake, N.D. (Photo by Senior Master Sgt. David H. Lipp)
Spc. Sandra Dewey passes a sandbag to Spc. Krista Dahl given to her by Sgt. Michael Beechie. The Soldiers are quick response force reinforcing the levee on 48th Ave south of Bismarck. (Photo by Sgt. Jesica Geffre, 116th Public Affairs Detachment) 4884500 x 332
Spc. Sandra Dewey passes a sandbag to Spc. Krista Dahl given to her by Sgt. Michael Beechie. The Soldiers are quick response force reinforcing the levee on 48th Ave south of Bismarck. (Photo by Sgt. Jesica Geffre, 116th Public Affairs Detachment)
Soldiers of the ND National Guard's 141st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade (MEB) erect a Command Post Platform, a series of climate-controlled field tents that house command staff members and high-tech equipment.  (Photo by Spc. Jose Toribio, 141st MEB) 4885500 x 335
Soldiers of the ND National Guard's 141st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade (MEB) erect a Command Post Platform, a series of climate-controlled field tents that house command staff members and high-tech equipment.  (Photo by Spc. Jose Toribio, 141st MEB)
ND National Guard Soldiers Spc Joseph Petermann, Fargo, N.D. and Spc. Mackenzie Petersen, Bismarck, N.D. patrol a levee in the Captain’s Landing area of Mandan, N.D. 4886500 x 332
ND National Guard Soldiers Spc Joseph Petermann, Fargo, N.D. and Spc. Mackenzie Petersen, Bismarck, N.D. patrol a levee in the Captain’s Landing area of Mandan, N.D.
The ND National Guard has equipment staged at the Mandan Middle School. A quick reaction force team stands ready to respond to any sudden emergencies in the Bismarck-Mandan area. (Photo by Bill Prokopyk, ND National Guard Public Affairs) 4887500 x 332
The ND National Guard has equipment staged at the Mandan Middle School. A quick reaction force team stands ready to respond to any sudden emergencies in the Bismarck-Mandan area. (Photo by Bill Prokopyk, ND National Guard Public Affairs)
Aerial view the water released from the spillway near the Garrison Dam which is located 75 miles north and upstream of the Bismarck-Mandan, N.D. This Dam supplies water to Missouri River, currently at major flood stage. (Photo by Bill Prokopyk) 4888500 x 332
Aerial view the water released from the spillway near the Garrison Dam which is located 75 miles north and upstream of the Bismarck-Mandan, N.D. This Dam supplies water to Missouri River, currently at major flood stage. (Photo by Bill Prokopyk)
Soldiers from the ND National Guard’s Dickinson based 816th Engineer Company (Horizontal) were called to assemble a 1,500 foot HESCO barrier in Burlington, ND. (Photo by Spc Cassie Simonton) 4889500 x 334
Soldiers from the ND National Guard’s Dickinson based 816th Engineer Company (Horizontal) were called to assemble a 1,500 foot HESCO barrier in Burlington, ND. (Photo by Spc Cassie Simonton)
ND Guardsmen & community members participated in  annual Memorial Road March in honor of fallen Guardsmen in the Global War On Terrorism March started at Fraine Barracks ending at ND Veterans Cemetery. (Photo by Sgt. Ann Knudson, Joint Force Headquarters) 4890500 x 334
ND Guardsmen & community members participated in  annual Memorial Road March in honor of fallen Guardsmen in the Global War On Terrorism March started at Fraine Barracks ending at ND Veterans Cemetery. (Photo by Sgt. Ann Knudson, Joint Force Headquarters)
2nd Lt. Renee Connor, 3662nd Maintenance Company, assists in loading sandbags onto a civilian volunteer's truck during the nightshift of flood duty in Bismarck. 4891640 x 425
2nd Lt. Renee Connor, 3662nd Maintenance Company, assists in loading sandbags onto a civilian volunteer's truck during the nightshift of flood duty in Bismarck.
Col. Rick Gibney, 119th Wing commander, greets U.S. Secretary of Defense Dr. Robert Gates as Gibney and Col. Kent Olson welcome Dr. Gates at the N.D. Air National Guard, Fargo, N.D. Dr. Gates is flying into Fargo to speak at NDSU's commencement. 48921024 x 680
Col. Rick Gibney, 119th Wing commander, greets U.S. Secretary of Defense Dr. Robert Gates as Gibney and Col. Kent Olson welcome Dr. Gates at the N.D. Air National Guard, Fargo, N.D. Dr. Gates is flying into Fargo to speak at NDSU's commencement.
Sgt. Jerrold Wallace (left) and Sgt. Tyler Leingang (right) guide a ND National Guard Humvee along the Stanke family’s driveway to retrieve additional sandbags to reinforce the ring dike. 48933000 x 2008
Sgt. Jerrold Wallace (left) and Sgt. Tyler Leingang (right) guide a ND National Guard Humvee along the Stanke family’s driveway to retrieve additional sandbags to reinforce the ring dike.
Pfc. John Thorenson and Pfc. Adam Laroque, Soldiers with the N.D. National Guard’s 191st Military Police Company, go over their area of responsibility on dike patrol with Joint Task Force-East commander Col. Steve Tabor in Lisbon, N.D. 48943000 x 1993
Pfc. John Thorenson and Pfc. Adam Laroque, Soldiers with the N.D. National Guard’s 191st Military Police Company, go over their area of responsibility on dike patrol with Joint Task Force-East commander Col. Steve Tabor in Lisbon, N.D.
Soldiers with Company B of the 231st Brigade Support Battalion help Valley City raise its defenses against the rising Sheyenne River. (Photo by Spc. Jess Raasch) 48952000 x 3008
Soldiers with Company B of the 231st Brigade Support Battalion help Valley City raise its defenses against the rising Sheyenne River. (Photo by Spc. Jess Raasch)
The North Dakota National Guard’s 957th Engineer Company, (MRBC) Bismarck,  received the coveted 2010 Itschner Award, an award given to the single best engineer unit in the nation in each military component. 4896800 x 571
The North Dakota National Guard’s 957th Engineer Company, (MRBC) Bismarck,  received the coveted 2010 Itschner Award, an award given to the single best engineer unit in the nation in each military component.
Staff Sgt. Robert Benton, and Staff Sgt. Steven Kennedy patrol an earthen flood levee as they monitor for possible problem areas of the flood protection barrier near 40th Avenue South in Fargo, N.D. (by Senior Master Sgt. David H. Lipp) 48973000 x 1993
Staff Sgt. Robert Benton, and Staff Sgt. Steven Kennedy patrol an earthen flood levee as they monitor for possible problem areas of the flood protection barrier near 40th Avenue South in Fargo, N.D. (by Senior Master Sgt. David H. Lipp)
Gov. Jack Dalrymple shakes hands with Spc. Sean Johnson during a break from flood duty at the N.D. Air National Guard’s dining facility in Fargo. (Photo by Senior Master Sgt. David H. Lipp) 48983000 x 1993
Gov. Jack Dalrymple shakes hands with Spc. Sean Johnson during a break from flood duty at the N.D. Air National Guard’s dining facility in Fargo. (Photo by Senior Master Sgt. David H. Lipp)
Sgt. 1st Class Heather Jacobson, 231st Brigade Support Battalion, observes the water level on a dike patrol in Valley City, N.D., April 12. (Photo by Sgt. Jesica Geffre) 48991024 x 681
Sgt. 1st Class Heather Jacobson, 231st Brigade Support Battalion, observes the water level on a dike patrol in Valley City, N.D., April 12. (Photo by Sgt. Jesica Geffre)
Members of the North Dakota National Guard 815th Engineer Company, including Sgt. Craig Miller, right, are responding to a flood-related emergency at a sandbagging location in Fargo, N.D. (Photo by Senior Master Sgt. David H. Lipp) 49001993 x 3000
Members of the North Dakota National Guard 815th Engineer Company, including Sgt. Craig Miller, right, are responding to a flood-related emergency at a sandbagging location in Fargo, N.D. (Photo by Senior Master Sgt. David H. Lipp)
Lt. Col. Nate Erstad listens to Capt. Grant Larson as he points to a road washed out near a home in rural Argusville, N.D., April 9. Both serve as liaison officers in the Cass County tactical operations center. (Photo by Senior Master Sgt. David H. Lipp) 49014288 x 2848
Lt. Col. Nate Erstad listens to Capt. Grant Larson as he points to a road washed out near a home in rural Argusville, N.D., April 9. Both serve as liaison officers in the Cass County tactical operations center. (Photo by Senior Master Sgt. David H. Lipp)
Greg and Sam Stanke hand sandbags to Soldiers with the quick reaction force team while building a dike around a home southwest of West Fargo April 12, 2011. (Photo by Spc. Jess Raasch) 49023872 x 2592
Greg and Sam Stanke hand sandbags to Soldiers with the quick reaction force team while building a dike around a home southwest of West Fargo April 12, 2011. (Photo by Spc. Jess Raasch)
Spc. Austin Ackerman, of Jamestown, begins the sandbagging line at a home southwest of West Fargo April 12, 2011. A 12-man North Dakota National Guard quick reaction force team quickly created a dike around the home. (Photo by Spc. Jess Raasch) 4903334 x 500
Spc. Austin Ackerman, of Jamestown, begins the sandbagging line at a home southwest of West Fargo April 12, 2011. A 12-man North Dakota National Guard quick reaction force team quickly created a dike around the home. (Photo by Spc. Jess Raasch)
Capt. Grant Larson and Tom Hall, Cass County Sherriff's deputy, assist 87-year-old Obert Tenold in removing his life jacket as Tenold is helped out of an airboat. The team is evacuating Tenold from his home, at his request, as floodwater surrounds it. 4904640 x 425
Capt. Grant Larson and Tom Hall, Cass County Sherriff's deputy, assist 87-year-old Obert Tenold in removing his life jacket as Tenold is helped out of an airboat. The team is evacuating Tenold from his home, at his request, as floodwater surrounds it.
Tech. Sgt. Eric Hoff and Master Sgt. Erik Clemenson direct traffic at a control point for flood-fighting material in Fargo. 4905500 x 332
Tech. Sgt. Eric Hoff and Master Sgt. Erik Clemenson direct traffic at a control point for flood-fighting material in Fargo.
Sgt. 1st Class Diane Wald shakes Gov. Jack Dalrymple's hand as flowers were handed out to all female Veterans attending the proclamation signing declaring March as Women Veterans Month. 4906640 x 611
Sgt. 1st Class Diane Wald shakes Gov. Jack Dalrymple's hand as flowers were handed out to all female Veterans attending the proclamation signing declaring March as Women Veterans Month.
Airman 1st Class Jennifer Holly, the 219th Security Forces Squadron, responds to a simulated alarm at a missile alert facility training site during duty position training at the Minot Air Force Base, Minot, N.D. 4907425 x 640
Airman 1st Class Jennifer Holly, the 219th Security Forces Squadron, responds to a simulated alarm at a missile alert facility training site during duty position training at the Minot Air Force Base, Minot, N.D.
Spc. Tracy Houle and Sgt. DeAnn Fylling, two members of the 188th Army Band from Bismarck, N.D., sing the National Anthem prior to the Dakota Wizards Military Day basketball game March 6. 49082500 x 1843
Spc. Tracy Houle and Sgt. DeAnn Fylling, two members of the 188th Army Band from Bismarck, N.D., sing the National Anthem prior to the Dakota Wizards Military Day basketball game March 6.
1st Sgt. Kyle Heidenreich accepts a coin from Command Sgt. Maj. Joel Walsvik. Heidenreich recently retired. He was one of only two Vietnam veterans still serving in the ND Army National Guard. 49091920 x 1280
1st Sgt. Kyle Heidenreich accepts a coin from Command Sgt. Maj. Joel Walsvik. Heidenreich recently retired. He was one of only two Vietnam veterans still serving in the ND Army National Guard.
Lt. Col. David Skalicky is participates in the North Dakota National Guard’s annual flood response exercise Feb. 12-13, 2011 at Fraine Barracks, Bismarck, N.D. 49102822 x 2178
Lt. Col. David Skalicky is participates in the North Dakota National Guard’s annual flood response exercise Feb. 12-13, 2011 at Fraine Barracks, Bismarck, N.D.
Staff Sgt. Trevor Derosier plays catch with his son Bristen at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks before the 1st Battalion, 188th Air Defense Artillery Regiment’s Freedom Salute 49113274 x 2627
Staff Sgt. Trevor Derosier plays catch with his son Bristen at the Alerus Center in Grand Forks before the 1st Battalion, 188th Air Defense Artillery Regiment’s Freedom Salute
Staff Sgt. Corey Vincent, member of the 1st Battalion, 188th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, along with his wife, Melanie and their son, open the clock that he received for his second deployment overseas. 49123872 x 2592
Staff Sgt. Corey Vincent, member of the 1st Battalion, 188th Air Defense Artillery Regiment, along with his wife, Melanie and their son, open the clock that he received for his second deployment overseas.
Lt. Col. Jon Wutzke, of the 119th Wing, takes aim at 50-meter targets at the Central Region Biathlon championships at Camp Ripley, near Little Falls, Minn. 4913640 x 425
Lt. Col. Jon Wutzke, of the 119th Wing, takes aim at 50-meter targets at the Central Region Biathlon championships at Camp Ripley, near Little Falls, Minn.
Senior Airman Samantha Manning and Senior Airman Ashley Jefferson, both of the 119th Medical Group, perform CPR on an infant training mannequin during a North Dakota Air National Guard unit training assembly Jan. 9, Fargo, N.D. 49141024 x 680
Senior Airman Samantha Manning and Senior Airman Ashley Jefferson, both of the 119th Medical Group, perform CPR on an infant training mannequin during a North Dakota Air National Guard unit training assembly Jan. 9, Fargo, N.D.
Sgt. Kevin Kosiak, 188th Army Band member, plays with the Three Time Rule ensemble at a Jan. 5 concert 5 at Langdon High School. 49153223 x 2149
Sgt. Kevin Kosiak, 188th Army Band member, plays with the Three Time Rule ensemble at a Jan. 5 concert 5 at Langdon High School.
Airman 1st Class Nathan Giere, of the 119th Maintenance Squadron, removes an interior floor panel of a C-21 aircraft during a routine phase maintenance inspection at the North Dakota Air National Guard. 4916640 x 425
Airman 1st Class Nathan Giere, of the 119th Maintenance Squadron, removes an interior floor panel of a C-21 aircraft during a routine phase maintenance inspection at the North Dakota Air National Guard.
Chief Master Sgt. Paul Tangen, of the 119th Wing, dons a specially made camouflage Santa suit as he greets residents Dec. 15 during the annual North Dakota National Guard Christmas party at the North Dakota Veterans Home in Lisbon, N.D.  4917640 x 480
Chief Master Sgt. Paul Tangen, of the 119th Wing, dons a specially made camouflage Santa suit as he greets residents Dec. 15 during the annual North Dakota National Guard Christmas party at the North Dakota Veterans Home in Lisbon, N.D. 
1st Lt. David A. Kawasaki gets a hug at the Fargo airport as he's welcomed home by friends and family after a yearlong deployment to Afghanistan. 49181500 x 996
1st Lt. David A. Kawasaki gets a hug at the Fargo airport as he's welcomed home by friends and family after a yearlong deployment to Afghanistan.
Spc. Jaqueline Raatz helps herself to pizza at Fort Hood, Texas. She and about 70 other Soldiers with the 1-188th Air Defense Artillery are in the U.S. after serving in Afghanistan and Iraq. 49191024 x 685
Spc. Jaqueline Raatz helps herself to pizza at Fort Hood, Texas. She and about 70 other Soldiers with the 1-188th Air Defense Artillery are in the U.S. after serving in Afghanistan and Iraq.
N.D. Air National Guard Chaplain (Lt. Col.) John Flowers (seated) thanks Conrad Newgren after he is awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honor from France during a Veterans Day ceremony at N.D. American Legion Post 2, Fargo, N.D. 4920640 x 425
N.D. Air National Guard Chaplain (Lt. Col.) John Flowers (seated) thanks Conrad Newgren after he is awarded the Knight of the Legion of Honor from France during a Veterans Day ceremony at N.D. American Legion Post 2, Fargo, N.D.
Maj. Gen. David Sprynczynatyk, N.D. adjutant general, thanks Mr. Allen Thompson (right) and Retired Maj. Gen. Keith Bjerke (left) for their service on the Governor's Task Force for Military Issues in North Dakota, or Task Force MIND. 4921640 x 480
Maj. Gen. David Sprynczynatyk, N.D. adjutant general, thanks Mr. Allen Thompson (right) and Retired Maj. Gen. Keith Bjerke (left) for their service on the Governor's Task Force for Military Issues in North Dakota, or Task Force MIND.
Maj. Gen. David Sprynczynatyk, North Dakota adjutant general, presents a plaque to Keith Pagel, the Fargo Division Manager of Cass-Clay Creamery Inc. in recognition of Cass-Clay’s contribution to the North Dakota National Guard. 4922640 x 480
Maj. Gen. David Sprynczynatyk, North Dakota adjutant general, presents a plaque to Keith Pagel, the Fargo Division Manager of Cass-Clay Creamery Inc. in recognition of Cass-Clay’s contribution to the North Dakota National Guard.
Capt. Ryan Ayers, right, and Capt. Christopher Domitrovich get their first look inside the cockpit of a C-27J Spartan aircraft after it lands at Hector International Airport in preparation for a familiarization tour. 4923640 x 425
Capt. Ryan Ayers, right, and Capt. Christopher Domitrovich get their first look inside the cockpit of a C-27J Spartan aircraft after it lands at Hector International Airport in preparation for a familiarization tour.
Maj. Gen. David Sprynczynatyk hosts an annual TAG Town Hall to share updates with and take questions from full-time staff across the state. 4924640 x 425
Maj. Gen. David Sprynczynatyk hosts an annual TAG Town Hall to share updates with and take questions from full-time staff across the state.
Maj. Gen. David Sprynczynatyk thanks Staff Sgt. Jacob Bollinger for his service and volunteerism during a Freedom Salute ceremony. Bollinger has volunteered to deploy five times, most recently returning from Kosovo. 49251024 x 680
Maj. Gen. David Sprynczynatyk thanks Staff Sgt. Jacob Bollinger for his service and volunteerism during a Freedom Salute ceremony. Bollinger has volunteered to deploy five times, most recently returning from Kosovo.
Some NDNG Soldiers with the 1-188th ADA are serving in Iraq. From left are Sgt. 1st Class Michael W. Kraft, Spc. Erik E. Anderson, Spc. Scott M. Douglas, Spc. Calvin C. Cavett and Staff Sgt. Nathan N. Johnson. 49262500 x 1875
Some NDNG Soldiers with the 1-188th ADA are serving in Iraq. From left are Sgt. 1st Class Michael W. Kraft, Spc. Erik E. Anderson, Spc. Scott M. Douglas, Spc. Calvin C. Cavett and Staff Sgt. Nathan N. Johnson.
Military leaders stop for a photo at a Fargo radio studio before an hourlong interview on the NDNG and leadership. From left are Col. Rick Gibney, Lt. Col. Bob Ruud and Capt. Penny Ripperger. 49272658 x 1950
Military leaders stop for a photo at a Fargo radio studio before an hourlong interview on the NDNG and leadership. From left are Col. Rick Gibney, Lt. Col. Bob Ruud and Capt. Penny Ripperger.
Maj. Gen. David Sprynczynatyk, North Dakota adjutant general (left), presents Master Sgt. Douglas Balliet a U.S.flag during his retirement ceremony. Balliet, a Vietnam Veteran, retired after 40 years of service. 49283872 x 2592
Maj. Gen. David Sprynczynatyk, North Dakota adjutant general (left), presents Master Sgt. Douglas Balliet a U.S.flag during his retirement ceremony. Balliet, a Vietnam Veteran, retired after 40 years of service.
1st Lt. Lee Teigen, right, takes an imaginary flight in the cockpit of a C-21 aircraft with Sean Clementich.  Clementichs' experience is part of his special Pilot for a Day as an honorary general officer at the N.D. Air National Guard Wing.  4929- Pilot for a Day4288 x 2848
1st Lt. Lee Teigen, right, takes an imaginary flight in the cockpit of a C-21 aircraft with Sean Clementich.  Clementichs' experience is part of his special Pilot for a Day as an honorary general officer at the N.D. Air National Guard Wing. 
Maj. Gen. David Sprynczynatyk, North Dakota National Guard adjutant general, addresses attendees at the 164th Regiment Regional Training Institute ribbon cutting ceremony Aug. 7. (Photo by Sgt. Eric Jensen, Joint Force Headquarters)
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Maj. Gen. David Sprynczynatyk, North Dakota National Guard adjutant general, addresses attendees at the 164th Regiment Regional Training Institute ribbon cutting ceremony Aug. 7. (Photo by Sgt. Eric Jensen, Joint Force Headquarters)
From left to right, Gov. John Hoeven, Congressman Earl Pomeroy, Maj. Gen. David Sprynczynatyk, Col. Steve Tabor, and Mr. Jim Hand, cut a ceremonial ribbon as they celebrate the completion of the 164th Regiment Regional Training Institute.
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From left to right, Gov. John Hoeven, Congressman Earl Pomeroy, Maj. Gen. David Sprynczynatyk, Col. Steve Tabor, and Mr. Jim Hand, cut a ceremonial ribbon as they celebrate the completion of the 164th Regiment Regional Training Institute.
An aerial view of the 164th Regiment Regional Training Institute building shows progress being made during June 2009. (Photo by Chief Warrant Officer Kiel Skager, Joint Force Headquarters)
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An aerial view of the 164th Regiment Regional Training Institute building shows progress being made during June 2009. (Photo by Chief Warrant Officer Kiel Skager, Joint Force Headquarters)
Sgt. Travis Kane, of the 231st Maneuver Task Force, waits to embrace his daughter as she runs to him July 23, upon his return to Fargo, N.D. after a one-year deployment to Kosovo. 4933300 x 199
Sgt. Travis Kane, of the 231st Maneuver Task Force, waits to embrace his daughter as she runs to him July 23, upon his return to Fargo, N.D. after a one-year deployment to Kosovo.
The North Dakota National Guard Military Funeral Honors team transfers the remains of U.S. Army Spc. Keenan Cooper upon arrival at the 119th Wing on July 14, 2010. Cooper was killed in action while serving in Afghanistan on July 5. 4935648 x 430
The North Dakota National Guard Military Funeral Honors team transfers the remains of U.S. Army Spc. Keenan Cooper upon arrival at the 119th Wing on July 14, 2010. Cooper was killed in action while serving in Afghanistan on July 5.
The ND Air National Guard accepts its' first MQ-1 Predator at the General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Gray Butte facility in California. The Happy Hooligan tailflash is ceremoniously taped to the tail of the aircraft before it is crated for delivery. 49361024 x 768
The ND Air National Guard accepts its' first MQ-1 Predator at the General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Gray Butte facility in California. The Happy Hooligan tailflash is ceremoniously taped to the tail of the aircraft before it is crated for delivery.
Tech. Sgt. Sam Ruiz, of the 119th Security Forces Squadron, (grey tank-top and white headband) can be seen running in the middle of the pack at about the 8-mile mark May 22, during the 2010 Fargo Marathon. 4937640 x 480
Tech. Sgt. Sam Ruiz, of the 119th Security Forces Squadron, (grey tank-top and white headband) can be seen running in the middle of the pack at about the 8-mile mark May 22, during the 2010 Fargo Marathon.
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