New Mexico Minuteman - Winter 2012

Governor
Susana Martinez
Bob Ulin
Publisher
Justin Ritter
Graphic Designer
The Adjutant General
Maj. Gen.
Kenny C. Montoya
Public Affairs Officer
Lt. Col. Jamison Herrera
Editor
Staff Sgt. Suzanna Dominguez
Public Affairs Specialist
Joseph Vigil
Contributors
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ON THE COVER:
9-line call at dusk in
Afghanistan, Company
C, 1st Battalion, 171st
Aviation (Dustoff).
Photo by:
Sgt. William Stanley
Marie Lundstrom
Editor
Chris Kersbergen &
Darrell George
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A message from the Adjutant General
A message from your SCSM
NGB chief gives praise, admiration to Guard members in Kosovo
Veteran Stand Down assists less fortunate vets
Santa Fe and Farmington construction projects move forward 5▼
Sena retires; trades in his uniform for civvies 6▼
RC-26 provides the “eyes in the sky” 7▼
Diversity Day strengthens National Guard family 8▼
NMNG celebrates Red Ribbon Week
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Making the Rank: Two NMNG females promoted to sergeant major
New Mexico MEDEVAC Soldiers provide critical support in Afghanistan
Multipurpose protectors: military police serve many roles, functions
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MOUT training comes to Camp Bondsteel
Lt. Gen. Edward Baca (Ret.) presented Lifetime Achievement Award
Building legal relations with local law enforcement helps move Kosovo forward
Team BTS competes at the Duke City Marathon
Strong Bonds helps couples build stronger relationships
Family teams strengthen bonds
Lively Guard history: fighting off Villa, border action
Resilience: strength beyond the uniform
News Briefs
Revving up for the Middle East
Do we really need SAFETY?
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