New Mexico Minuteman - Summer 2011 - Keep Trees

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
Sgt. Suzanna Dominguez
Contributors
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ON THE COVER:
Operation Purple
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April 2011.
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FEMA
A message from the Adjutant General
A message from your SCSM
Colonels earn one star
Ranger Assessment
Self-defense for self-preservation 6▼
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Medical personnel take TC3 training to Costa Rica
Joint agency training
Guard members head to West Virginia for Operation Purple Rain
150th Fighter Wing Commander relinquishes command
As energy costs increase, use must decrease
Region 7 top Soldier, NCO of the Year
CSM retires after 39 years of service
Lt. Gen. Wyatt speaks to Air Guard troops
Responsibility of MNBG E transferred to new leadership
Service before Self: A way of life
Incredible volunteers
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Aviation unit deploys to Afghanistan 8▼
Defending champs dominate TAG Challenge
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