MILITARY NOTES

Military notes

Air Force Airman Heather C. Borhauer graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

August 29, 2010

34th Infantry Commander appointed head of Minnesota National Guard

Major General Richard Nash, currently the Commander of the 34th Infantry "Red Bull" Division headquartered in Rosemount, will become the 30th Adjutant General.

August 26, 2010

Military notes

Cadet Eric M Pittelkow Army ROTC Cadet Eric M. Pittelkow has received the Army ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) Superior Cadet Decoration Award. The award is presented to cadets who demonstrate outstanding leadership qualities and academic performance cadet in each year of Military Science class studies at the host college, university, institution or extension centers. The cadet may wear the ribbon for one year after the presentation of the award. Pittelkow is the son of Eileen Reidy of Rosemount and a 2005 graduate of Rosemount High School. Cadet Brittney M Leary Army ROTC Cadet Brittney M. Leary has received the Reserve Officers Award. Cadets receiving the award must have demonstrated outstanding qualities of leadership, moral character, and a high aptitude for military service. She is the daughter of Kevin and Lisa Leary of Rosemount and a 2007 graduate of Rosemount High School.

August 09, 2010

Military note: Pvt. Jonathan T. Myers

Army Pvt. Jonathan T. Myers has graduated from basic infantry training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. During the nine weeks of training, the soldier received training in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, and Army history, core values and traditions. Additional training included development of basic combat skills and battlefield operations and tactics, and experiencing use of various weapons and weapons defenses available to the infantry crewman. He is the son of Robert Myers of Rosemount, and a 2005 graduate of Rosemount High School.

June 27, 2010

Meet the man behind Rosemount’s memorials

On the morning of Memorial Day Jack Wallace walked through a cemetery crowded with people who had gathered to remember a lost loved one. Groups clustered around graves marked with a star and a miniature flag. If anyone gave any thought to where the symbols of military service had come from, nobody said anything.

By Nathan Hansen , June 03, 2010

Hess activated to serve overseas

Army Reserve Sgt. 1st Class Brian M. Hess has been mobilized and activated at Fort Dix, N.J., in preparation for deployment to serve in support of either Operations Iraqi Freedom or Enduring Freedom.

May 04, 2010

Pfc. Suzanne M Palodichuk

Army Pfc. Suzanne M. Palodichuk has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.

June 26, 2009

Airman Randy C Shear

Air Force Airman Randy C. Shear graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

June 26, 2009

Airman Randy C Shear

Air Force Airman Randy C. Shear graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

June 19, 2009

Staff Sgt. Vioa Protacio

Air Force Reserve Staff Sgt. Vioa L. Protacio has deployed to Southwest Asia with the 943rd Airlift Wing in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

June 19, 2009