Two Careers, One Mission: Red Bull Soldier’s Passion to Serve

Story by Staff Sgt. Mahsima Alkamooneh October 03, 2024 at 06:45AM As Fire Prevention Week approaches, Lt. Col. Joseph Stuber stands out not only as a leader in the Minnesota National Guard but also as a firefighter with the Saint Paul Fire Department.

A Dual Commitment: Minnesota First Sergeant Serves the State and Nation

Story by Staff Sgt. Mahsima Alkamooneh October 03, 2024 at 06:34AM With 24 years of service in the Minnesota Army National Guard and a decade as a firefighter for the Minneapolis Fire Department, 1st Sgt. Nikolaus Curley is dedicated to serving the state and Nation—whether on the front lines or the scene of a fire.

A Dual Commitment: Minnesota First Sergeant Serves the State and Nation

Story by Staff Sgt. Mahsima Alkamooneh October 03, 2024 at 06:34AM With 24 years of service in the Minnesota Army National Guard and a decade as a firefighter for the Minneapolis Fire Department, 1st Sgt. Nikolaus Curley is dedicated to serving the state and Nation—whether on the front lines or the scene of a fire.

Oklahoma National Guard Hosts Wildland Fire UAS Integration Exercise

Story by Staff Sgt. Reece Heck October 01, 2024 at 03:52PM The Oklahoma National Guard partnered with Southwestern Oklahoma State University, the Oklahoma Highway Patrol and Weatherford Fire Department to host a multi-agency wildland firefighting unmanned aerial systems integration exercise at Crowder Lake near Weatherford, Oklahoma, Sept. 25-26.

Missouri Airman Saves Firefighter Mid-Flight

Story by Michael Crane September 26, 2024 at 02:47PM On Sept. 2, while returning from a fire assignment in Oregon, Ben Wagner experienced a terrifying health scare mid-flight. Wagner, a U.S. Forest Service assistant fire management officer based out of Michigan, had just completed two exhausting weeks leading fire relief efforts in Oregon. The 16-hour days had finally caught up to him on his flight home.