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Official account of the Iowa National Guard | Facebook & IG @IowaNationalGuard • Flickr: IANationalGuard • Follows, RTs & likes ≠ endorsement | #AlwaysReady
Johnston, Iowa
Joined June 2012
RT @34thArmyBand: The 34th Army Band is looking forward to marching on the Grand Concourse once again for the Iowa State Fair’s Veterans Da….
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RT @DeptofDefense: JRTC 25-08 was a game changer for the @IowaNatGuard. Conducting realistic training in joint environments, they tackled c….
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We mourn the loss of Spc. Marin Rose, honored July 10 in Fort Madison. A proud Soldier and student, he served with the 1133rd Trans. Co. Our thoughts are with his loved ones.
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Nearly 80 years after he was lost in WWII, Iowa native Cpl. Melvin Huff has returned home. The Iowa National Guard proudly rendered honors. 🇺🇸 Welcome home.
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Today, the 71st CST trained aboard a @ridedart bus. Hazmat suits, summer heat, and real-world training scenarios keep the Iowa National Guard #AlwaysReady for state and nation.
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🎶 We’re one week out! 🎶.Join us next Tuesday, July 1, as the @34thArmyBand kicks off the Iowa National Guard’s Summer Concert Series and sets the tone for your 4th of July week! 🇺🇸. All the details:
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RT @USEmbPristina: Major General Stephen Osborn and Acting Deputy Chief of Mission Ralan Hill met with President @VjosaOsmaniPRKS to discus….
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Some of our greatest moments in service happen right here at home. May 18, Maj. (P) Provateare took command of the 109th MMB from Lt. Col. Barton at Kinnick Stadium—just steps from where many of its Soldiers trained. Across the ranks, our service members carry deep ties to Iowa.
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🚨 UPDATE: Due to budget constraints, the Iowa National Guard’s 2025 Trench Run has been cancelled; refund processing is underway through Race Roster, and participants will be contacted directly. Thank you for understanding.
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The Iowa National Guard will host a blood drive at Camp Dodge, May 16–17, in honor of Evan Shroyer, son and grandson of former Iowa Guardsmen, who is currently undergoing treatment for leukemia. We invite all eligible donors to join us in making a life-saving impact.
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✂️ What a milestone! Today, we cut the ribbon on the Iowa National Guard’s newest Readiness Center in West Des Moines — a modern space built to support our mission, community, and Soldiers who call it home. #AlwaysReady
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✍️👏Today, Gov. Kim Reynolds signed HF 117 & 118 into law, expanding Iowa National Guard education benefits through the INGSS program—supporting short-term credentials, full tuition coverage & long-term readiness. #IANG #INGSS #AlwaysReady
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ICYMI: An MQ-9 Reaper from the 119th Wing, ND ANG, landed at the 132d Wing in Des Moines during an Iowa ESGR event. Employers saw firsthand how the 132d Wing supports global intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and precision strike missions. #MQ9 #132dWing #AlwaysReady
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🌍 The Earth gives us more than something to defend—it gives us a place to train. On Earth Day, we’re grateful for every mile, every hill, and every breath of fresh air that helps us stay fit to fight. #EarthDay #AlwaysReady
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RT @KosovoinIA: Thank you to the members of the Kosovo Security Force and the @IowaNatGuard for their visit and continued dedication. The….
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⚡️Heavy lift, light work.An Iowa Army National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk aircrew conducts sling load training as the sun sets. Sling load operations keep us ready, responsive, and lethal—able to move critical equipment wherever the fight takes us. #AlwaysReady 📷: Spc. Bryan Baisley
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🚨 You asked, we listened. Introducing the newest addition to the MRE lineup—a mission-ready recipe designed to keep our troops fueled, focused, and formidable. ⚡️. …Okay, not really. It’s April Fools’ Day! 😉
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🚨 Camp Dodge neighbors! 🚨 The 1-133IN "Ironman Battalion" will conduct after-hours training March 26-30. Expect to hear blanks, live fire & pyrotechnics as Soldiers sharpen their lethality & readiness. 🇺🇸. #AlwaysReady
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🔥 GUNNERY 2025 🔥.March drill was a big one for B TROOP, 1-113th CAV as they braved the cold at Camp Ripley, MN, conducting crew-served weapon qualification, mounted machine gun gunnery, and mortar live-fire exercises. Iowa National Guard Soldiers train to win. #AlwaysReady
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🚨 Town Halls Underway! 🚨.The @IowaNatGuard’s 2/34th BCT is hosting town halls to keep Soldiers, families & employers informed on the upcoming JRTC rotation & deployment. 🗓️ Next events:.Fort Dodge Armory – March 25, 10:30 AM.Davenport Armory – March 25, 6:00 PM.#AlwaysReady
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