Minnesota National Guard Staff Lineages

Minnesota National Guard Adjutant General

James McLelland Boal, May 1849 - 1852

Sylvanus B. Lowry, 1852 - 1853

Isaac Van Etten, May 1853 - May 1858

Alexander C. Jones, Sept. 1, 1858 - April 13, 1860

William H. Acker, April 13, 1860 - April 24, 1861

John Benjamin Sanborn, April 24, 1861 - Dec. 31, 1861

Oscar Malmros, Dec. 31, 1861 - May 15, 1865

John Peller, May 15, 1865 - Jan. 22, 1866

Horatio P. Van Cleve, Jan. 22, 1866 - March 4, 1870

Mark Deloss Flower, March 4, 1870 - Nov. 1, 1875

Henry Anson Castle, Nov. 1, 1875 - March 1, 1876

Horatio Phillips VanCleve, March 1, 1876 - June 1, 1882

Alfred Clark Hawley, June 1, 1882 - Jan. 7, 1884 

Charles M. McCarthy, Jan. 7, 1884 - Jan. 8, 1887

Francis Web Seely, Jan. 8, 1887 - Jan. 22, 1889

John H. Mullen, Jan. 22, 1889 - Jan. 29, 1893

Herman Muehlberg, Jan. 29, 1893 - Jan. 16, 1899

George C. Lambert, Jan. 17, 1899 - Jan. 27, 1901 

Ellias D. Libbey, Jan. 28, 1901 - Jan. 27, 1905

Fred B. Wood, Jan. 28, 1905 - Aug. 31, 1917

Walter F. Rhinow, Sept. 1, 1917 - June 30, 1927

Ellard A. Walsh, July 1, 1927 - Oct. 2, 1949 

Joseph C. Nelson, Oct. 2, 1949 - Dec. 30, 1960

Chester J. Moeglein, Jan. 16, 1961 - May 9, 1975

James G. Sieben, May 10, 1975 - April 30, 1988

Robert W. Schaumann, May 1, 1988 - June 19, 1988

Eugene R. Andreotti, June 20, 1988 - Aug. 8, 2003

Harry A. Sieben, Jr., Aug. 9, 2003 - Oct. 31, 2003

Larry W. Shellito, Nov. 1, 2003 - Oct. 31, 2010

Richard C. Nash, Nov. 1, 2010 – Oct. 31, 2017

Jon A. Jensen, Nov. 1, 2017 - (in position on Sept 11, 2019)

Shawn Manke,



Minnesota National Guard Senior Enlisted Advisor/State CSM

CSM Scott P. Valentine, State Command Sgt. Maj. Start date unknown – Oct. 1980

Need bio, photo

CSM James L. Wolcott, State Command Sgt. Maj. Oct. 1980 – Dec. 1989

Need bio

CSM Jeffrey A. Seaberg, State Command Sgt. Maj. Jan. 1990 – Dec. 1992

Need bio

CSM Thomas P. Young, State Command Sgt. Maj. Dec. 1992 – July 1995

Need bio, photo

CSM Judd L. Watson, State Command Sgt. Maj. July 1995 – Sept. 1998

Need bio

CSM Charles J. Benda, State Command Sgt. Maj. 1 Sept. 1998 – 1 Oct. 2002

CSM Robert L. Boone, State Command Sgt. Maj. 1 Oct. 2002 – Nov. 2007

CSM Edward Scott Mills, State Command Sgt. Maj. Nov. 2007 – Oct. 2011

CSM Cynthia A. Kallberg, Senior Enlisted Advisor Oct. 2011 – 27 Sept. 2014

CSM Douglas J. Wortham; Senior Enlisted Advisor 27 Sept. 2014 – Sept. 7, 2019

CSM Brian Soper, Command Senior Enlisted Advisor Sept. 7, 2019 – (end date?)

CCMSgt Lisa Erikson (per 2021 MNNG Annual Report)



1st Armored Brigade Combat Team of the 34th Infantry Division

Commanders

LTC (P) Charles “Chip” Rankin, (per 2021 MNNG Annual Report)

COL Timothy T. Kemp, March 24, 2018 - (in position in 2020 MNNG Annual Report)

COL Charles G. Kemper IV, Oct. 15, 2016 – March 24, 2018

COL Robert W. Intress, May 16, 2014 – Oct. 15, 2016

COL Jon A. Jensen, July 14, 2012 – May 15, 2014

COL Eric D. Kerska, July 1, 2009 – July 13, 2012

COL Kevin G. Gutknecht, Jan. 8, 2008 – June 30, 2009

COL David J. Elicerio, Nov. 1, 2004 – Aug. 31, 2007

COL Joseph P. Kelly, Aug. 3, 2003 – Oct. 31, 2004

COL Bert Whittington, Jr., Oct. 5, 2002 – Aug. 2, 2003

COL Nicholas Ostapenko, Oct. 1, 1999 – Oct. 1, 2002

COL Richard C. Nash, Sept. 1, 1997 – Oct. 1, 1999

COL Terry Dorenbush, Oct. 1, 1994 – Sept. 1, 1997

COL Larry W. Shellito, March 26, 1992 – Oct. 1, 1994

COL Jack Schlukebier, Sep. 1, 1990 – March 26, 1992

COL Ron L. Hein, Oct. 19, 1987 – Sept. 1, 1990

COL Clayton A. Hovda, April 1, 1985 – Oct. 19, 1987

COL Gerald W. Forslund, Sep. 8, 1983 – April 1, 1985

COL John Larson, Sep. 1, 1981 – Sep. 8, 1983

COL Joseph A. Forberg, Oct. 16, 1979 – Sep. 1, 1981

COL Allan R. Meixner, April 30, 1978 – Oct. 16, 1979

COL Edward W. Waldon, May 10, 1975 – April 30, 1978

COL James G. Sieben, Oct. 1, 1973 – May 10, 1975

COL Robert G. Walker, Nov. 1, 1972 – Oct. 1, 1973

COL Arnold C. Anderson, Oct. 1, 1970 – Nov. 1, 1972

COL Russel Williams, Feb. 1, 1968 – Oct. 1, 1970



Command Sergeants Major

CSM Rian Hofstad, (per 2021 MNNG Annual Report)

CSM Marcus L. Erickson, May 5, 2018 - (in position in 2020 MNNG Annual Report)

CSM Joseph J. Hjelmstad, June 1, 2015 – May 5, 2018

CSM John M. Lepowski, Nov. 15, 2012 - June 1, 2015

CSM Paul E. Herr, Nov. 16, 2007 – Oct./Nov. 2012

CSM Douglas L. Julin, Dec. 1, 2002 – Nov. 16, 2007

CSM Steven D. Rannenberg, Oct. 1998 – Nov? 2002

CSM Robert Boone



Headquarters Company, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team

Commanders

CPT Terrance Robertson, ? – Dec. 3, 2017

CPT Daniel K. Rothenbueler, Jan. 5, 2015 - ?

CPT Eric C. Athman, Oct. 1, 2012 – Jan. 5, 2015

CPT Samuel R. Andrews, May 6, 2012 – Oct. 1, 2012

CPT Samuel R. Andrews, May 29, 2011 – May 5, 2012, FWD

CPT Ross Niebur, May 29, 2011 – May 5, 2012, Rear

CPT Samuel R. Andrews, May 1, 2011 – May 28, 2011

CPT John C. Barr, Dec. 5, 2007 – Dec. 31, 2008

CPT Ronald J. Steineman, Mar. 1978

CPT Rodrick L. Haworth, 1974

First Sergeants

1SG Clinton Headley, May 1, 2017 - (end date?)

1SG Derek Bronson, Feb. 1, 2017 – May 1, 2017

1SG Hilten Hunter, Aug. 17, 2014 – Feb. 1, 2017

1SG William M. Potts, Oct. 2, 2012 - Aug. 17, 2014

1SG John E. Van Eps, Feb. 8, 2011 - Oct. 2, 2012

1SG William M. Potts, Oct. 8, 2008 – Feb. 8, 2011

1SG Eccles, ? - Oct. 8, 2008





34th/47th Division Artillery (DIVARTY)

New DIVARTY established 2022. (No lineage to former DIVARTY)

Commanders

COL Eric Wieland, 2025

Command Sgts. Major

CSM Matthew Erickson, 2025



Unit deactivated Sept. 10, 2005

Commanders

COL Wayne Hayes, Jan. 1, 2005 – Sept. 10, 2005

COL John Kreye, Oct. 1, 2001 – Dec. 31, 2005

COL Kenneth Zieska, Oct. 1, 1999 – Sept. 30, 2001

COL Jon Trost, Jan. 1, 1997 – Oct. 1, 1999

COL Tracy Warnock, Jan. 1, 1994 – Jan. 1, 1997

COL Louis O. Bode, Nov. 1, 1988 – Dec. 31, 1993

COL Clayton A. Hovda, Oct. 13, 1985 – Oct. 31, 1988

COL Roger D. Delgehausen, Oct. 1, 1985 – Oct. 18, 1987

COL Kenneth B. Digre, Sept. 1, 1984 – Sept. 30, 1985

COL Philip L. Potter, May 31, 1982 – Aug. 31, 1984

COL Harold D. Bruns, May 29, 1980 – May 30, 1982

COL Gordon E. Johnson, Dec. 18, 1976 – May 28, 1980

COL Peter J. Sajevic, Dec. 16, 1971 – Dec. 17, 1976

COL Robert G. Walker, Sept. 1, 1968 – Dec. 15, 1971

COL James O’Brien, Feb. 1, 1968 – Aug. 30, 1968

COL Clarence D. Nesgoda, April 1, 1963 – Jan. 31, 1968

BG Donald C. Grant, April 17, 1962 – March 30, 1963

BG Edwin R. Bode(y), April 1957 – April 16, 1962

BG Fritz A. Peterson, Sept. 1946 – April 1957



HHB, 34th Division Artillery (DIVARTY)

DIVARTY deactivated Sept. 10, 2005

Commanders

CPT Jonathan M. Hansen, Aug. 1, 2004 – Sept. 30, 2005

CPT Troy J. Soukup, Oct. 1, 2001 – Aug. 30, 2004 (Date conflict per SIDPERS)

CPT Haugen, Feb. 2001

CPT James P. Mitchell, Sept. 1, 1998 – Sept. 30, 2000

CPT Raymond Leal, June 1980

CPT Phillip Winn, 1977

CPT John W. Hild, 1974

HHB formed Feb. 22, 1959 per 47 DIVARTY Lineage and Honors

First Sergeants

1SG Gaulke, Feb. 2001 - ?

1SG Stephen Hallan, ca. 1993 – Feb. 2001

1SG Harris Johnson, Dec. 1977*

References

Unit newsletter, Feb. 3-4, 2001

*1SG Harris Johnson listing based on unclear newspaper photo





34th Military Police Company (Formerly 47 MP CO)

Commanders

CPT John V. Garibay, (start date) – (end date?)

CPT Patrick Elgin, Nov. 18, 2013 -

CPT Isaac M. Allen, Oct. 22, 2010 – Oct. 14, 2013

CPT Philip K. Jergenson, May 1, 2008 – Oct. 21, 2010

CPT Trista Martinson, (start date) – May 2008

CPT Craig Petrick, (ca. 2006)

CPT Chris Running, Aug. 11, 2004 – (end date)

CPT Paul E. Sarver, May 20, 2002 – Aug. 11, 2004

CPT Steve Sylvester, (start date) – May 20, 2002

CPT David Munson,

CPT Dennis J. Fier, 1978

CPT Kenneth J. Neihart, 1974

First Sergeants

1SG Grant M. Johnson, Nov. 14, 2015 – (end date?)

1SG Tim A. Melin, (start date) – Nov. 2015

1SG Larry D. Schmidt, June 1, 2007 – Dec. 5, 2011

MSG Christopher A. Schlukebier, May 29, 2004 – April 30, 2007

1SG Tracy Brown, start – Aug. 2004

1SG Tom Young, 1980

1SG Robert E. Gilbranson, 1957





34th Combat Aviation Brigade

Commanders

COL Kevin O’Brien, (in position Dec 2022)

COL Gregory D. Fix, June 15, 2018 - (in position in 2020 MNNG Annual Report)

COL Shawn P. Manke, Aug. 22, 2015 (July 18 in SIDPERS) – June 15, 2018

COL Gregory A. Thingvold, Jan. 7, 2013 – Aug. 22, 2015, OIR/KU May 2014 - May 2015

COL Michael P. Huddleston, 2009 – 2012

COL R. Clay Brock Jr., 2008 - 2009, OIF08-10- Task Force 34

COL Ronald A. Neumeister, June 4, 2005 – July 2007

COL Mark C. Dugger, Jan. 12, 2002 – June 4, 2005

COL Daniel J. Morgan, 1999 – Jan. 12, 2002

COL Mathew Brockway

COL Rick D. Erlandson, Sept. 1992 – Dec. 1996

COL Stephen E. DeMars

COL Ronald Sprengler

COL Jerome C. Litschke



Command Sergeants Major

CSM Mitchell Hellcamp, May 1, 2017 - (in position Dec 2022)

CSM Stephen D. Cunnien, Oct. 24, 2015 – May 1, 2017

CSM James M. Kampsen, May 24, 2011 – Oct. 24, 2015

CSM Gery P. Thesing, May 17, 2006 – May 24, 2011

CSM Gary C. Gustner, 2002 – May 17, 2006

CSM Larry W. Helsene, Brainerd, ca. 1998 - 2002



References

https://www.rallypoint.com/units/34th-cab-34th-combat-aviation-brigade-st-paul-mn/followers



Headquarters Company, 34th Combat Aviation Brigade

Commanders

CPT Nolan R. Kohlrusch, Sept. 2017 – (end date?)

CPT Katrina R. Hopkins, Sept. 1, 2015 – Sept. 2017

CPT Daniel R. Nelson, Sept. 15, 2014 – Sept. 14, 2015 (Rear)

CPT Charles A. Stene, June 11, 2014 – June 3, 2015 (FWD, Camp Buehring)

CPT Charles A. Stene, April 23, 2013 – June 10, 2014

CPT Jeffrey Jungels, 2012 – April 2013

CPT Jed A. Gadient, Oct. 1, 2012 – April 24, 2013 (Date conflict)

CPT Jeremy D. Degier, July 29, 2009 – July 28, 2010

CPT Sheldon Atwood, 2009

CPT Delany Berger

CPT Richard G. Brummond, Aug. 1, 2005 – March 31, 2007

CPT Mark C. Dugger

CPT Roy Fuhrmann, 2002

CPT Richard J. McGillivray, Aug. 15, 1985 – Aug. 14, 1987

First Sergeants

1SG William T. Vaudreuil, March 28, 2016 - (end date?)

1SG Frank J. King, June 30, 2015 – Dec. 9, 2015

1SG Mark A. Swedeen, March 9, 2014 – Sept. 14, 2015 (Rear)

1SG Frank J. King, June 11, 2014 – June 29, 2015 (FWD, Camp Buehring)

1SG Frank J. King, April 30, 2012 – June 10, 2014

1SG Clifford Steenberg, 2008 – 2009 (FWD, Balad)



34ID Division Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion (formerly 34th Special Troops Battalion)

Commanders

LTC Kristen L. Auge, Dec. 15, 2017 - (end date?)

LTC Jess E. Ulrick, Sept. 15, 2015 – Dec. 15, 2017

LTC Carl A. Fassbender, Sept. 16, 2013 – Sept. 15, 2015

LTC Matthew (no M.I.) Vatter, Aug. 20, 2010 – Sept. 14, 2013

STB becomes DHHB Aug. 28, 2010

LTC Stephen S. Hanson, March 18, 2010 – Aug. 20, 2010

LTC Stephen S. Hanson, July 1, 2007 – May 30, 2008

LTC Michael S. Funk, Dec. 1, 2006 – March 4, 2007



Command Sergeants Major

CSM Troy W. Deans, May 1, 2017 - (end date?)

CSM Joseph P. Johnson, Jan. 1, 2016 – May 1, 2017

CSM Daniel C. Essig, Nov. 15, 2012 – Dec. 31, 2015

CSM Douglas J. Wortham, Aug. 1, 2009 – Nov. 14, 2012

References

https://www.facebook.com/34DHHB



Headquarters Support Company, DHHB, 34ID (P7LT0)

Commanders

CPT Mary M. Meysembourg, Sept. 15, 2015 - (end date?)

CPT Amber M. Manke, Oct. 1, 2013 – Sept. 15, 2015

CPT Ronald P. Jarvi, Jr., Jan. 11, 2011 – Oct. 8, 2013

CPT David G. Markgraf, Oct. 1, 2010 – Dec. 31, 2010

STB becomes DHHB Aug. 28, 2010

CPT David G. Markgraf, Oct. 7, 2008 – April 22, 2009

1LT Thomas B. Humphrey Jr., 1974

First Sergeants

1SG Milton C. Paulsen III, Nov. 1, 2016 - ?

1SG Christopher M. Saladin, Dec. 1, 2013 – Oct. 31, 2016

SFC Lawrence Nelson, Acting 1SG, Jan. 17, 2013 – Sept. 29, 2013

1SG Shane D. Hybben, Nov. 15, 2012 – Jan. 16, 2013

SFC Lawrence Nelson, Acting 1SG, Sept. 30, 2012 – Nov. 14, 2012

1SG Thomas J. Roach, June 1, 2011 – Sept. 11, 2012

STB becomes DHHB Aug. 28, 2010

1SG David A. Post, July 7, 2010 – July 26, 2010

1SG David A. Post, July 1, 2008 – Nov. 30, 2008



Headquarters Support Company Detachment, DHHB, 34ID (P7LT1)

Commanders

CPT David G. Markgraf, Feb. 3, 2010 – Sept. 30, 2010

CPT Niels J. Gott, Feb. 3, 2007 – May 2, 2007

First Sergeants

1SG Christopher M. Saladin, Nov. 30, 2013 -

1SG David A. Post, Oct. 1, 2010 – May 31, 2011



A Company, DHHB, 34ID

Commanders

1LT Sean Bottin, July 15, 2018 - (end date?)

CPT Kindahl R. Larson, March 12, 2017 – July 15, 2018

CPT Devin L. Sullivan, Nov. 14, 2014 – March 12, 2017

CPT Peter B. Hegseth, Nov. 17, 2013 – Nov. 4, 2014

CPT Jeffrey A. Gardner, Sept. 30, 2012 – Sept. 30, 2013

CPT Nicholas S. Jensen, Oct. 1, 2010 – Oct. 2, 2012

STB becomes DHHB Aug. 28, 2010

CPT Jill M. Davidjensen, Sept. 1, 2005 – July 31, 2007

First Sergeants

1SG Christopher D. Swoboda, July 15, 2018 - (end date?)

1SG Rene (no m.i.) Montero, Aug. 8, 2015 – July 15, 2018

SFC Adam M. Knoepke, Acting 1SG, Dec. 7, 2014 – Aug. 7, 2015

1SG Michael Turnipseed, March 13, 2014 – Dec. 6, 2014

1SG David A. Post, June 1, 2011 – March 12, 2014

1SG Bauer

1SG James E. Bartkey, Sept. 4, 2005 – Feb. 20, 2008



B Company, DHHB, 34ID

Commanders

CPT Justin J. Bradshaw, March 8, 2017 – (end date?)

CPT Ulises (no m.i.) Ayala, Sept. 15, 2015 - March 8, 2017

CPT Joachim G. Eitenmiller, Jan. 7, 2014 – Sept. 14, 2015

CPT Joseph D. Munger, Oct. 2, 2012 – Dec. 16, 2013

CPT Scholastica Baker, Nov. 1, 2010 – Nov. 30, 2012

STB becomes DHHB Aug. 28, 2010

First Sergeants

1SG Catherine E. Talks, May 12, 2016 – (end date?)

1SG Jason A. Rost, Nov. 1, 2013 – Jan. 1, 2016

1SG James Kringlie, Nov. 1, 2010 – Oct. 31, 2013

STB becomes DHHB Aug. 28, 2010

1SG Brian G. Soper, June 26, 2006 – Nov. 22, 2006





C Company, DHHB, 34ID

Commanders

CPT Alexander T. Treanor, Sept. 15, 2016 -

CPT Gregory L. Ogdahl, Oct. 22, 2014 – Sept. 15, 2016

CPT Timothy Miller, Oct. 1, 2012 – Sept. 14, 2014

CPT Nathaniel E. Schilling, June 1, 2010 – Sept. 30, 2012

First Sergeants

1SG Jody B. Hirman, Oct. 31, 2014 – (end date?)

1SG Brian D. Renfro Sr., June 1, 2011 – July 22, 2014

1SG Formanack?



References

https://www.facebook.com/C34ID



34th Infantry Division Band

Commanders

WO1 James W. Baxter, Jr. Sept. 26, 2015 - (end date?)

CW2 David J. Stordalen, March 1, 2013 – ?

1SG Larry J. Clatt Jr., Acting commander, Nov. 1, 2011 - March 1, 2013

CW2 Trygve R. Skaar, 1998 - Nov. 1, 2011

CW3 Raymond Gove, (1978 - 1998)

CWO Garald Markly (1976 – 1978)

CWO Donald Werdick (1973 – 1979)

CWO Larry Temple (1970 – 1973)

CWO Bruce J Hedblom (1960 – 1969)

CWO Glen “Joe” Little (1942)



First Sergeants

1SG Anthony R. Hunter, Nov. 28, 2013 – (end date?)

1SG Larry J. Clatt Jr., May 1, 2008 – Aug. 6, 2013

1SG Mary L. Emmen, 2005 - 2008

1SG Robert Schmidt, 2004 - 2005

1SG Steve Michaelis, 1993 - 2004



References

https://www.facebook.com/redbullband/

http://www.music.army.mil/organizations/pages/default.asp?unit=34ID&p=leaders

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/34th_Infantry_Division_Band



34th Infantry Division

Commanders

BG Michael D. Wickman, (ad interim)

MG Benjamin J. Corell, Dec. 6, 2017 - (in position on Sept 11, 2019)

MG Jon A. Jensen, Jan. 8, 2017 – Oct. 2017

MG Neal G. Loidolt, Dec. 7, 2013 – Jan. 8, 2017

MG David J. Elicerio, Oct. 2, 2010 – Dec. 7, 2013

MG Richard C. Nash, Oct. 13, 2007 – Oct. 1, 2010

MG Rick D. Erlandson, Sept. 10, 2004 – Oct. 12, 2007

MG Larry W. Shellito, Oct. 1, 2000 – Sept. 9, 2004

MG Rodney R. Hannula, April 5, 1998 – Oct. 1, 2000

MG Gerald A. Miller, March 6, 1995 – April 4, 1998

MG Clayton A. Hovda, Oct. 1, 1992 – March 5, 1995

MG David H. Lueck, Feb. 10, 1991 – Sept. 10, 1992

47th Infantry Division becomes 34th Infantry Division Feb. 10, 1991

MG David H. Lueck, Nov. 1, 1988 – Feb. 9, 1991

MG Robert L. Blevins, Sept. 21, 1986 – Oct. 31, 1988

BG Allan R. Meixner, Dec. 9, 1985 – Sept. 20, 1986

BG Edward W. Waldon, Nov. 1, 1982 – Dec. 8, 1985

MG Robert G. Walker, June 24, 1979 – Oct. 31, 1982

MG James S. O'Brien, July 1, 1976 – June 23, 1979

MG William S. Lundberg Jr., Sept. 28, 1973 – Jan. 30, 1976

MG Paul V. Meyer, April 1, 1971 – Sept. 27, 1973

MG Donald C. Grant, Oct. 7, 1963 – March 31, 1971

MG Robert P. Miller, Jan. 15, 1960 – Oct. 6, 1963

MG Richard Cook, Feb. 1, 1958 – Jan. 14, 1960

BG Philip C. Bettenburg, Jan. 25, 1954 – Jan. 31, 1958

MG Norman E. Hendrickson, Aug. 1, 1946 – Jan. 20, 1954

Minnesota 34ID units become 47th Infantry Division- 1946



34th Infantry Division, Iowa National Guard, Deactivated- 1968

MG Frank P. Williams, IANG, Dec. 1, 1962 – Dec. 31, 1967

MG Warren C. Wood, IANG, Sept. 1, 1954 – Nov. 30, 1962

MG Ray C. Fountain, IANG, Nov. 19, 1946 – Aug. 31, 1954

34th Infantry Division returned to U.S. and reorganized in Iowa- 1945



MG Charles L. Bolte, July 21, 1944 – Nov. 3, 1945

MG Charles W. Ryder, May 6, 1942 – July 21, 1944

MG Russel P. Hartle, Aug. 5, 1941 – May 6, 1942

MG Ellard A. Walsh, Feb. 10, 1941 – Aug. 5, 1941

MG George E. Leach, 1940 – Feb. 1941

MG Mathew A. Tinley, 1924 – 1940

34th Infantry Division returned to U.S. and discharged- Dec 1918

BG John A. Johnston, Oct 26, 1918 – Nov. 16, 1918, ad interim

MG Beaumont B. Buck, Oct 22, 1918

BG John A. Johnston, Aug. 26, 1918

BG Hubert A. Allen, Aug. 24, 1918, ad interim

BG John A. Johnston, July 4, 1918 ad interim

BG Frank G. Mauldin, May 8, 1918, ad interim

BG Augustus P. Blocksom, April 19, 1918

MG Augustus P. Blocksom, Dec. 27, 1917

BG Hubert A. Allen, Dec. 24, 1917, ad interim

MG Augustus P. Blocksom, Dec. 10, 1917

BG Frank G. Mauldin, Sep. 18, 1917, ad interim

MG Augustus P. Blocksom, Aug. 29, 1917

BG Augustus P. Blocksom, Aug. 25, 1917

References

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/34th_Infantry_Division_(United_States)

Order of Battle, AEF V2, http://www.history.army.mil/html/books/023/23-2/CMH_Pub_23-2.pdf



34ID, 47ID Command Sergeants Major

CSM Stephen E. Whitehead, Nov. 3, 2019 - (end date?)

CSM Joseph J. Hjelmstad, June 16, 2018 – Nov. 3, 2019

CSM John M. Lepowski, June 1, 2015 – June 16, 2018

CSM Joel M. Arnold, June 3, 2012 – May 2015

CSM Douglas L. Julin, Nov. 17, 2007 – June 3, 2012

CSM Ronald Kness, Aug. 2004 – Nov. 17, 2007

CSM Stephen D. Rannenberg, Nov? 2002 – Feb. 2004

CSM Robert L. Boone, Sept. 1998 – Oct. 2002

CSM Charles J. Benda, March 1, 1993 – July 31, 1998

CSM Ronald E. Muehlbauer, June 1988 – March 1993

47th Infantry Division becomes 34th Infantry Division- Feb. 10, 1991

CSM Joseph M. Van Lith, 47ID, MNNG, March 1986 – June 1988

CSM Richard P. Cich, 47ID, MNNG, March 1982 – March 1986

CSM Leroy A. Spangerud, 47ID, MNNG, Nov. 1966 – Jan 1982 (16 years? Is this correct?)

CSM



34th Infantry Division, Iowa National Guard, Deactivated- 1968

CSM ?, 34ID, IANG



34th Infantry Division returned to U.S. and reorganized in Iowa- 1945

CSM ?, 34ID



34ID, 47ID Chiefs of Staff

COL Simon L. Schaefer, (in position on Sept 11, 2019)

COL Michael D. Wickman, Dec. 15, 2014 – (end date?)

COL Eric D. Kerska, July 14, 2012 – Dec. 14, 2014

COL Dirk R. Kloss, July 1, 2011 – July 14, 2012

COL Jon A. Jensen, Nov. 15, 2010 – June 30, 2011

COL Neal G. Loidolt, Oct. 1, 2006 – Nov. 14, 2010

COL Donald J. Kerr, Nov. 15, 2002 – Sept. 30, 2006

COL Ronald L. Halverson, Jan. 1, 2002 – Nov. 1, 2002

COL Jon L. Trost, Oct. 1, 1999 – Dec. 31, 2001

COL Nicholas Ostapenko, Sept 1 – Sept. 30, 1999

COL Steven G. DeMars July 1, 1993 – Aug. 31, 1997

COL John A. Bathke, Sept. 30, 1991 – June 30, 1993

47th Infantry Division becomes 34th Infantry Division Feb. 10, 1991

COL Bernard J. Cahill, Sept 13, 1988 – Feb. 9, 1991

COL Rodney R. Hannula, Aug. 1, 1986 – Sept. 12, 1988

COL Philip L. Potter, Sept. 1, 1984 – July 31, 1986

COL Kenneth B. Digre, June 3, 1983 – Aug. 31, 1984

COL Clair A. Tenhoff, Sept. 1, 1981 – June 2, 1983

COL Allan R. Meixner, Oct. 16, 1979 – Aug. 31, 1981

COL Lyle C. Doerr, Jan. 1, 1979 – Sept. 16, 1979

COL Jacob J. Strouse, June 9, 1975 – Dec. 31, 1978

COL Jack D. Hunt, April 1, 1971 – June 8, 1975

COL James S. O’Brien, Nov. 19, 1968 – Nov. 31, 1971

COL William S. Lundberg Jr., June 29, 1964 – Nov. 18, 1968

COL John W. Grant, Nov. 10, 1961 – June 28, 1964

COL Carl J. Aufderheide, July 1, 1958 – Nov. 9, 1961

COL Ambrose F. Johnston, May 24, 1955 – June 30, 1958

COL Leon H. Hagen, May 26, 1954 – May 23, 1955

COL Harlan D. Byndl, Aug. 12, 1946 – May 25, 1954 (Bynell in “47th Viking ID, 1951”)

COL ?

COL William H. Raymond, Aug. 26, 1918- Nov. 16, 1918

LTC Samuel J. Sutherland, (Acting), Aug 18, 1918 – Aug. 25, 1918

COL William H. Raymond, July 17, 1918 – Aug. 17, 1918

LTC William H. Raymond, Dec. 9, 1917 – July 16, 1918

MAJ Samuel J. Sutherland, (Acting), Sept 18, 1917 – Dec. 8, 1917

LTC William H. Raymond, Aug. 25, 1917 – Sept. 17, 1917

References

Order of Battle, AEF V2, http://www.history.army.mil/html/books/023/23-2/CMH_Pub_23-2.pdf



55th Civil Support Team

Commanders

LTC Ryan T. Cochran, May 18, 2018 - (in position on Sept 11, 2019)

LTC John P. Dorin, Feb. 2016 – May 18, 2018

LTC Eric C. DiNatale, March 2014 – Jan. 2016

LTC Robb E. Mattila, April 2011 – March 2014

LTC Jody Gunlock, Oct. 2008 – April 2011

LTC Matt Snyder, 2005 – Sept. 2008

LTC Eric D. Waage, 2003 – 2005

LTC Earl Juskowiak, Jan. 2000 - 2003

First Sergeants

1SG Matthew W. Sandin, Oct. 18, 2019 - (end date?)

1SG Michael D. Lubovich, Jan. 4, 2016 – Oct. 18, 2019

1SG Terry Larson, July 31, 2012 – Jan. 1, 2016

1SG Matthew R. Pease, July 1, 2010 – July 31, 2012

1SG Thomas J. Roach, Sept. 1, 2007 – May 1, 2010

1SG Kevin Ferriby, 2004 - 2007

1SG Timothy Bebus, 2002 - 2004

1SG Dave Berrisford, Jan. 2000 - 2002



84th Troop Command

Commanders

COL Scott Rohweder, (per 2020 MNNG Annual Report)

COL Brian H. Pfarr, Sept. 15, 2017 - (in position on Sept 11, 2019)

COL Troy J. Soukup, Aug. 15, 2014 – Sept. 14, 2017

COL Dirk R. Kloss, July 16, 2012 – Aug. 7, 2014

COL William J. Lieder, 2010

Command Sergeants Major

CSM George R. Jensen, (in position on Sept 11, 2019, also 2020 MNNG Annual Report))

CSM Stephen Whitehead, May 1, 2017 - (in position per 2019 MNNG Annual Report)

CSM Rollyn M. Wold, Nov. 15, 2012 – Sept. 16, 2014 (in position per 2014-2016 MNNG Annual Reports.)

CSM Sean L. McGuire,

CSM Richard W. Osborne,

CSM Douglas L. Julin, June 1, 1997 – Jan. 1, 1998

References

https://www.rallypoint.com/units/84th-tc-84th-troop-command-minnesota-army-national-guard-roseville-mn/current



Headquarters Detachment, 84th Troop Command

Commanders

CPT Ethan C. Bremer, Feb. 16, 2015 – (end date?)

CPT Peter A. Decrans, Feb. 1, 2013 – Dec. 31, 2014

First Sergeants

1SG Jody Hirman, Jan. 1, 2020 - (end date?)

1SG Scott Larson, Nov. 1, 2016 – Jan. 1, 2020s

1SG Nikia D. McKinney, Sept. 16, 2014 – July 11, 2016

1SG Gerald Page

1SG Jeffrey E. Vaske, July 1, 2011 – March 11, 2013

1SG Christopher A. Tuchtenhagen, Dec. 29, 2007 – April 5, 2011





1st Squadron, 94th Cavalry

Commanders

LTC Timothy T. Kemp, Sept. 2014 – (end date?)

LTC Richard T. Schute, Oct. 1, 2012 – Sept. 19, 2014

LTC Eddie M. Frizell, July 16, 2012 – Oct. 3, 2012

LTC Eddie M. Frizell, April 30, 2009 – May 24, 2011

LTC Michael D. Wickman, Sept. 1, 2008 – Aug. 31, 2009 (FWD)

LTC John McCombs,

LTC Boe, 1978

Command Sergeants Major

CSM Thomas J. Roach, Jan. 1, 2020 - (end date?)

CSM Rodney G. Vredenburg, Sept. 1, 2017 – Jan. 1, 2020

CSM Robert L. Klinkner, Oct. 25, 2015 – Sept. 1, 2017

CSM Brian C. Newcomer, Nov. 13, 2014 – Oct. 1, 2015

CSM Brian G. Soper, Oct. 15, 2012 – May 19, 2014

CSM Daniel M. Essig, 2009 - 2012

CSM Brian G. Soper 2005-2009

References

https://www.facebook.com/pages/1st-Squadron-94th-Cavalry/133681233374579

94CAV 2009 Annual Unit History

https://www.rallypoint.com/units/1-94-cav-1st-squadron-94th-cavalry-regiment-duluth-mn/followers



Headquarters Troop, 1st Squadron, 94th Cavalry

Commanders

CPT Thomas C. Miller, Oct. 2016 - (end date?)

CPT T. Christopher Zdon, Oct. 1, 2014– Sept. 2016

CPT Daniel G. Bart, Oct. 2, 2012 – June 30, 2014

CPT Jonathan H. Holliday, Jan. 1, 2010 – Oct. 2, 2012 (FWD)

CPT Alvin M. Graham, March 18, 2010 – Oct. 2, 2012 (Rear)

CPT Justin W. Rodgers, Dec. 22, 2007 – Dec. 31, 2009

CPT Jonathan T. Dotterer

CPT Jeffrey A. Wendland

CPT Gary W. Mundfrom

CPT Gerald Junke/Lunke, 1977

CPT Robert W. Thomson, 1974

First Sergeants

1SG Rian Hofstad, July 1, 2017 - (end date?)

1SG Konrad B. Sjoblom, Dec. 16, 2015 – July 1, 2017

1SG Steven Gerard

1SG Richard Ellwood, Oct. 3, 2012 – Jan. 6, 2014

1SG Richard Ellwood, Sept. 2, 2010 – Oct. 3, 2012 (FWD)

1SG Jeffrey Kazel



Able Troop, 1st Squadron, 94th Cavalry

Commanders

CPT Joseph M. Genin, (start date) - (end date?)

CPT Brain P. Heitkotter, Oct. 2, 2012 -

CPT Michael J. Klaphake, Nov. 1, 2008 – Sept. 30, 2012

CPT Eric Nelson

CPT Kelly Johnson

CPT Jonathan Dotterer, Oct. 16, 2002 – Aug. 18, 2003

CPT Michael D. Wickman, Nov. 19, 1997 – Sept. 30, 1999

CPT Jack P. Lund, 1974

First Sergeants

1SG Thomas Smith, Nov. 15, 2017 - (end date?)

1SG James C. Rich, April 2, 2014 – (end date?)

1SG Steven Gerard

1SG Matthew Thornwall

1SG Arthur Frandsen, 1979



Bravo Troop, 1st Squadron, 94th Cavalry

Commanders

CPT Forrest M. Jennings, April 1, 2017 - (end date?)

CPT Roger A. Maldonado, Oct. 1, 2014 – May 31, 2017

CPT Thomas C. Miller, Oct. 1, 2012 – Nov. 1, 2014 (date conflict)

CPT Jeffrey J. Houglum, Oct. 1, 2009 – Sept. 25, 2012

CPT Jonathon H. Holliday, Jan. 15, 2008 – Oct. 1, 2009

CPT Timothy J. Ahrndt, July 7, 2007 – Dec. 31, 2007

CPT Michael J. Klaphake, Jan. 7, 2007 – Jan. 6, 2008 (Rear)

CPT Timothy J. Ahrndt, Nov 23, 2005 – Feb. 7, 2006

CPT Bruce Wahlstein, 1977

CPT John P. Zavodnick, 1974

First Sergeants

- 1SG Brian Sielski, Nov. 15, 2017 - (end date?)

- 1SG Ryan C. Nilson, July 30, 2015 - ?

- 1SG Adam R. Honer, March 31, 2013 – July 29, 2015

- 1SG Bryan Winterlin, March 23, 2006 - March 30, 2012

- 1SG Daniel Couture



References

http://www.presspubs.com/pine_city/news/article_42c6a24c-109c-11e1-a082-001cc4c002e0.html



Crazy Troop, 1st Squadron, 94th Cavalry

Commanders

1LT Brad M. Peterson, April 1, 2017- (end date?)

CPT James T. Silda Jr., Sept. 22, 2014 – April 1, 2017

CPT T C. Zdon, (first name of “T” is correct) Oct. 1, 2012 – Sept. 14, 2014

CPT Michael W. Boelk, 1 October 2009 – Sept. 30, 2012

CPT Kelly Johnson, Oct. 2007 – Sept. 2009

CPT/MAJ Justin Rodgers, Nov. 16, 2006 – Dec. 19, 2007 (Rear)

CPT Jayson R. Hackett, Oct. 1, 2000 – Aug. 29, 2002

CPT Mark G. Wiens, Aug. 1, 1992 – Nov. 14, 1994

LT Leonard W. Birdsong, 1978

CPT Kenneth A. Rosc, 1974

First Sergeants

1SG Jacob R. Tout, April 20, 2017 - (end date?)

1SG Ryan L. Pierce, Oct. 3, 2014 - April 20, 2017

1SG Gregory W. Byrd, Sept. 17, 2013 - Sept. 16, 2014

1SG Chad A. Carlson, Aug. 9, 2010 – April 16, 2013

1SG Brian Shelton, June 2009 - August 2010

1SG Brian G. Soper, Oct. 13, 2008 – June 11, 2009

1SG Brian G. Soper, Nov. 22, 2006 – June 5, 2007



References

http://www.pinejournal.com/content/local-vfw-adopts-crazy-troop

http://www.pinejournal.com/content/bill-restoring-guard-members-leave-will-impact-crazy-troop-red-bulls

http://www.pinejournal.com/content/great-bunch-heroes

http://www.pinejournal.com/content/still-deployed-crazy-troop-looks-back-its-accomplishments

http://www.pinejournal.com/content/historic-holidays-find-crazy-troop-thankful-strong-community-support

http://www.pinejournal.com/content/all-hearts-come-home-christmas

http://www.pinejournal.com/content/crazy-troop-observes-sept-11-combat-patch-ceremony

http://www.pinejournal.com/content/community-bids-farewell-its-soldiers

http://www.pinejournal.com/tags/crazy-troop

http://www.twincities.com/2011/12/03/carlton-minn-grower-makes-trees-for-troops-his-thank-you/

https://www.mprnews.org/story/2014/06/20/international-falls-national-guard



D Company (1-94 FSC), 134th Brigade Support Battalion (see 134BSB)



Support Troop, 1st Squadron, 94th Cavalry

Commanders

CPT Maurice I. Coughlin, 1974



114th Transportation Company

Commanders

CPT Andrew F. Ebert, Jan. 14, 2015 – (end date?)

CPT Ryan R. Koester, Oct. 10, 2013 – Nov. 28, 2014 (FWD, Bagram)

CPT Ryan R. Koester, Nov. 1, 2010 – Oct. 9, 2013

1LT Nilsen,

Daniel R. Dobler, Feb. 1, 2007 – June 30, 2007 (FWD)

First Sergeants

1SG Jonathan A. Stoeckman, April 7, 2017 - (end date?)

1SG Benjamin J. Rimolde, Dec. 9, 2014 - ? (FWD)

1SG Esala,

1SG Troy W. Deans, Nov. 15, 2012 – Dec. 17, 2014





1st Battalion, 125th Field Artillery

Commanders

MAJ Ryan P. Kelly, Aug. 1, 2018 - (end date?)

LTC Christopher M. Ward, June 1, 2015 – Aug. 1, 2018

LTC Randy J. Erickson, July 14, 2012 – May 31, 2015

LTC Troy J. Soukup, Nov. 15, 2009 – July 13, 2012

LTC Robert C. Larsen, Dec. 3, 2007 – Nov. 14, 2009

LTC John Kolb, Aug. 1, 2005 – Dec. 2, 2007

LTC Paul Conery, Nov. 10, 2004 – July 31, 2005

LTC Bruce Jensen, Oct. 1, 2002 – Sept. 30, 2004

LTC Jeffery Bertrang, Aug. 12, 2000 –Sept. 30, 2002

LTC John R. Kreye, Oct. 1, 1998 – Aug. 11, 2000

LTC William J. Kautt, Oct. 1, 1996 – Sept. 30, 1998

LTC Michael P. Nash, Nov. 1, 1993 – Sept. 30, 1996

LTC Jon L. Trost, March 26, 1992 – Oct. 31, 1993

LTC Ronald McRoberts, Sept. 1, 1989 – March 25, 1992

LTC Lyle D. Lalim, Oct. 1, 1987 – Aug. 31, 1989

LTC Louis O. Bode, Oct. 1, 1985 – Sept. 30, 1987

LTC David Larson, Sept. 1, 1983 – Sept. 30, 1985

LTC Frederick A. Meyer, April 17, 1981 – Aug. 31, 1983

LTC Roger D. Delgehausen, June 1, 1978 – April 16, 1981

LTC Philip L. Potter, April 1, 1976 – May 31, 1978

LTC William McDonald, Feb. 6, 1970 – March 31, 1976

LTC Gordon E. Johnson, Nov. 1, 1967 – Feb. 5, 1970

LTC Scott Kline, Oct. 19, 1966 – Oct. 31, 1967

LTC James Swisher, March 25, 1966 – Oct. 18, 1966

LTC Carrol Strom, Jan. 2, 1964 – March 24, 1966

LTC Fredrick Gordon Jr., Feb. 22, 1959 – Jan. 1, 1964

LTC Iva I. Harper, Feb. 15, 1957 – Feb, 21, 1959

LTC Donald Grant, Jan. 13, 1953 – Feb. 14, 1957

LTC Bodie, WWII

LTC Tracy, WWII

LTC Tom Robinson, 1941- ?

COL Alfred C. Ott, May 1940

COL Elmer W. McDevitt, 1924 – 1940

COL Hubert V. Era, 1918, France

COL Federick C. Resche

COL Charles A. Van Duzee, April 15, 1887 - 1889

Command Sergeants Major

CSM Robert S. Harris, Sept. 1, 2017 - (end date?)

CSM Stephen E. Whitehead, Sept. 2, 2014 – May 1, 2017

CSM Joseph Eustice, 2009 – July 2014

CSM Thomas H. Behrends, 2005 – 2009?

CSM Fischer

CSM Beranek

CSM Earl Kurtzweg, 1976

References

https://www.facebook.com/1stBattalion125thFieldArtillery

“History of the 125th Field Artillery”

1-125FA 2009 Command History



Headquarters Battery, 1-125 FA

Commanders

CPT Blake E. St. Sauver, Mar. 15, 2017 – (in position on Sept 11, 2019)

CPT Jacob J. Bergeron, Sept. 10, 2014 – Mar. 15, 2017

CPT Chad A. Paulson, Dec. 17, 2012 – Sept. 2, 2014

CPT Dwight T. Lahti, Oct. 28, 2010 – Dec. 17, 2012

CPT Michael Graves, Oct 2008 – Oct 2010?

CPT Ruppin, 2005-2007?

CPT Haugom 2002-2004?

CPT Morsching 2000-2002?

CPT Ahbrems

CPT Barr

CPT Richard A. Lexvold, Oct. 1977 - ?

CPT Burton A. Fitzke, 1974

First Sergeants

1SG Anthony J. Centola, (in position on Sept 11, 2019)

1SG Daryl L. Giese, Dec. 1, 2019 - (end date?)

1SG John C. Carson, Aug. 10, 2017 – Dec. 1, 2019

1SG William M. Potts, Aug. 17, 2014 –

MSG Wilfahrt, acting 1SG

1SG Bentson

1SG Grote

1SG Timothy J. Walz



References

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Walz



Service Battery, 1-125 FA

Commanders

CPT Roger G. High, 1974



A Battery, 1-125 FA

Commanders

CPT Justin D. Windschitl, Sept. 1, 2015 - (end date?)

CPT Benjamin J. Graham, July 1, 2013 – Sept. 1, 2015

CPT John V. Mastbergen, Oct. 2, 2012 – July 1, 2013

CPT John V. Mastbergen, Oct. 8, 2011 – Oct. 1, 2012 (FWD)

CPT Brian K. Douty, Sept. 1, 2008 – Oct. 8, 2011 (FWD)

CPT Nysse, 2007 -2009?

CPT Mark N. Roder, Oct. 22, 1997 – Oct. 31, 1999

CPT Neal G. Loidolt, Sept. 1, 1993 – Sept. 1, 1995

CPT Roger McWilliams, 1978

CPT David W. Larson, 1974

First Sergeants

1SG Paul J. Robinson, Oct. 2, 2014 – (end date?)

1SG George R. Jensen, Oct. 1, 2012 – Aug. 13, 2014

1SG Robert Newman, May 1, 2011 – Aug. 1, 2012 (FWD)

1SG George R. Jensen, Aug. 1, 2009 – Jan. 18, 2011

1SG Brock Thielbar, 2005 – 2009?



B Battery, 1-125 FA

Commanders

CPT Jared A. Bachelder, Oct. 1, 2016 – (end date?)

CPT Bradley E. Wallace II, Oct. 7, 2013 – July 4, 2016

CPT Joseph Beatty, Dec 2011 – July 1, 2013?

CPT Casey C. Vulcan, Aug. 1, 2009 – Sept. 30, 2012 (FWD)

CPT Ryan P. Kelley, June 11, 2007 – Aug. 1, 2009

CPT Clay M. Forbes, Oct. 1, 2004 – March 30, 2006 (FWD)

CPT Patrick D. Cornwell, Oct. 1, 2001 – Sept. 30, 2004

CPT Brian H. Pfarr, April 1, 1999 – Oct. 1, 2001

CPT Brad Ommodt, 1998 - ?

CPT Louis O. Bode, 1974

First Sergeants

1SG Eric Brunsvold, Dec. 1, 2017 - (end date?)

Robert S. Harris, Oct. 6, 2015 – ?

1SG Pederson, 2013? – Oct. 6, 2015

1SG George R. Jensen, Jan. 19, 2011 – Sept. 30, 2012

1SG Stephen E. Whitehead, March 16, 2010 – Feb. 21, 2011 (FWD)

1SG Schmitz, 2005 – 2007?

1SG Michael R. Glenn June 13, 2003 – March 11, 2005 (FWD)



C Battery, 1-125 FA

Commanders

CPT Kyle T. Brewer, Oct. 15, 2016 – (end date?)

CPT Nathan A. Johnson, Oct. 1, 2014 – Oct. 1, 2016

CPT Nicholas Rice, Jan. 1, 2011 – Aug. 1, 2012 (deployment only)

CPT Robert Bute, 2004-2005?

CPT William R. Carstensen, 1974

First Sergeants

1SG Brandon J. Lolkus, Nov.15, 2016 – (end date?)

1SG William J. Hawker, Jr., Oct. 1, 2014 – Nov. 15, 2016

1SG Orand, 1 Jan. 2011 – Aug. 1, 2012 (deployment only)



F Company, 134 BSB (See 134 BSB file)



Headquarters Battery, 1-125 FA, Duluth

Commanders

CPT Steven J. Gibson, 1974



A Battery, 1-125 FA, Cloquet

Commanders

1LT Roger E. Saari, 1974

First Sergeants

1SG Paul



B Battery, 1-125 FA, Pine City

Commanders

CPT Willis A. McLain







134th Brigade Support Battalion

Commanders

LTC Jesse C. Johnson, (in position on Sept 11, 2019)

LTC Joseph J. Sharkey, March 16, 2015 – (end date?)

LTC Jon Lovald, ? – March 28, 2015

LTC Brian D. Bobo, June 3, 2012 – April 24, 2013

LTC Brian D. Bobo, July 16, 2011 – June 2, 2012 (FWD, Camp Virginia, KU)

LTC Brian D. Bobo, May 1, 2010 – July 15, 2011

Command Sergeants Major

CSM Christian W. Hudson, Nov. 1, 2017 - (in position on Sept 11, 2019)

CSM Gregg M. Weidenbach, April 1, 2013 – Nov. 1, 2017



Headquarters Company, 134th Brigade Support Battalion

Commanders

CPT Mathew J. Alken, April 10, 2015 - (end date?)

CPT Sara E. Behr, Oct. 1, 2012 – Dec. 15, 2013

CPT Jason E. Boonstra, April 1, 2008 – Oct. 9, 2009

CPT Amanda M. Clerc, Aug. 29, 2005 – March 31, 2008

First Sergeants

1SG Susan M. Ploof, Sept. 1, 2015 -

1SG Denise M. Casperson, Nov. 15, 2012 – Aug. 31, 2015

1SG Gary A. McCann, May 7, 2009 – Sept. 30, 2012

1SG Patrick A. Paycer, April 7, 2006 – May 1, 2009



A Company, 134th Brigade Support Battalion

Commanders

CPT Janelle J. Johnson, Oct. 1, 2015 - (end date?)

CPT Levi R. Delong, Oct. 1, 2013 – Oct. 1, 2015

CPT Emilie Kliner, ? – Mar. 9, 2014

CPT Blane R. Iffert, Oct. 1, 2002 – March 31, 2004 (FWD)

CPT Levi R. Delong, Sept. 2, 2010 – Sept. 30, 2012 (Rear)

CPT Tony D. Hodgkins, Nov. 1, 2009 – May 9, 2011 (Rear)

CPT James A. Miller, June 8, 2008 – Sept. 30, 2009

CPT Jack B. Joubert, Jan. 10, 2006 – March 1, 2007 (Rear)

First Sergeants

1SG Ronald C. Neary, Feb. 4, 2017 - (end date?)

1SG Jeffrey D. Hanrahan, Feb. 5, 2014 – Feb. 4, 2017

1SG Ole Olson, (start date?) – Feb. 3, 2014

1SG John N. Staab, Jan. 9, 2006 – July 14, 2007 (Rear)



B Company, 134th Brigade Support Battalion

Commanders

CPT Kyle D. Klosowski, Jan. 15, 2014 - (end date?)

CPT Matthew J. Bruns, Nov. 30, 2010 – Feb. 3, 2014

CPT Gordon P. Giswold, June 7, 2008 – Jan. 25, 2011 (FWD)

CPT Jeffrey R. Howe, Nov. 10, 2005 – May 29, 2006, (Rear)

CPT Jeffrey R. Howe, Jan. 7, 2005 – Nov. 9, 2005 (FWD, FOB Speicher)

CPT Jeffrey R. Howe, May 27, 2004 – Jan. 6, 2005

CPT William P. Hamann, Sept. 1, 2001 – Sept. 30, 2003 (FWD)

First Sergeants

1SG Kevin M. Lund Jr., Dec. 4, 2016 - (end date?)

1SG John A. Sasse, April 1, 2013 – Dec. 4, 2016

1SG Timothy A. Tabatt, Oct. 3, 2012 - April 9, 2013 (Rear)

1SG Timothy A. Tabatt, June 1, 2011 – Oct. 3, 2012 (FWD, Camp Buehring)

1SG Thomas J. Pesta, May 31, 2011 – Sept. 30, 2012 (Rear)

1SG Timothy A. Tabatt, May 14, 2008 – June 1, 2011 (Rear)



C Company, 134th Brigade Support Battalion

Commanders

CPT Jolene L. Carlson, July 4, 2016 -

CPT Mistica D. Blazevic, Dec. 15, 2013 – Aug. 4, 2016

CPT Matthew A. Majeski, Oct. 3, 2012 – Dec. 16, 2013

CPT Matthew A. Majeski, April 5, 2011 – Oct. 2, 2012 (Rear)

CPT Bruce R. Kelii, Aug. 1, 2009 – March 31, 2011 (FWD)

CPT Jeremy W. Berndt, Jan. 10, 2008 – July 31, 2009

CPT Angela M. Stewardrandle, Oct. 1, 2000 – March 31, 2003

First Sergeants

1SG Richard P. Rivera, Feb. 1, 2016 - ?

1SG Trevor T. Gibbs, Nov. 15, 2012 – May 23, 2016



D Company (1-94 FSC), 134th Brigade Support Battalion

Commanders

CPT Derek J. Malner, Feb. 1, 2016 -

CPT Steven D. Guptill, Nov. 1, 2015 – Dec. 15, 2015

CPT Mark R. Hilton, Aug. 15, 2012 – Oct. 24, 2012 (Rear)

CPT Mark R. Hilton, Feb. 9, 2010 – Dec. 31, 2010

1LT Samuel Sherwood, April 1, 2008 – Feb. 8, 2010 (-)

First Sergeants

1SG Patrick A. Paycer, Dec. 2, 2013 – (end date?)

1SG John A. Sasse, Dec. 1, 2007 – March 31, 2013



E Company (-) (334 BEB FSC), 134th Brigade Support Battalion

Formerly H Co

Commanders

CPT Christopher M. Ellingson, Sept. 2, 2014 – March 15, 2015+

CPT Robert H. Updike, Oct. 26, 2012 – Sept. 11, 2014

CPT Craig D. Isaacson, Oct. 3, 2011 – Nov. 29, 2012

CPT Jessica L. Warzecha, July 11, 2011 – Oct. 18, 2011

CPT Jason E. Boonstra, Oct. 10, 2009 – June 25, 2011

CPT Benjamin L. Wiener, Dec. 13, 2007 – Dec. 31, 2007

CPT Ryan R. Koester, June 6, 2006 – Aug. 16, 2006 (Rear)

First Sergeants

1SG Joshua A. Ray, Aug. 1, 2017 - (end date?)

1SG James J. Hjelmstad, June 15, 2015 - Aug. 1, 2017

1SG Timothy P. Flahave, Oct. 28, 2014 – July 15, 2015

1SG Christian W. Hudson, Nov. 30, 2013 – Sept. 17, 2014

1SG Gregg M. Weidenbach, April 30, 2008 – Oct. 27, 2010 (-)



F Company (-) (1-125 FSC), 134th Brigade Support Battalion

Commanders

CPT Kristen N. Koepke, Sept. 10, 2014 -

CPT Tyler J. Bieniek, March 1, 2013 – Feb. 28, 2014

CPT Michael J. Griffis, Oct. 1, 2012 – April 18, 2013

CPT Christopher M. Ellingson, May 1, 2010 – Oct. 15, 2012 (FWD)

CPT Christopher M. Ellingson, Sept. 17, 2009 – April 30, 2010

CPT Lisa Sherwood, Oct. 1, 2008 - ?

CPT Chris A. Larson, July 1, 2005 – Nov. 29, 2006 (FWD)

First Sergeants

1SG Ronald C. Neary Jr., Sept. 10, 2014 -

1SG Brendan Jay, Dec. 1, 2008 - ?



G Company (-) (1-194 FSC), 134th Brigade Support Battalion

Commanders

CPT Adam E. Feia, July 14, 2014 –

CPT Kristen N. Koepke, Aug. 21, 2014 – Sept. 10, 2014

CPT Tyler J. Bieniek, March 1, 2014 – Nov. 14, 2014

CPT Jacquelyn R. Rodrigues, Oct. 1, 2012 – Sept. 18, 2014

First Sergeants

1SG Osvaldo Carbajal, April 5, 2016 -

1SG Michael J. Felske, Oct. 3, 2014 – April 5, 2016

1SG Ronald C. Neary Jr., Sept. 5, 2013 – Sept. 10, 2014



H Company (2-136 FSC), 134th Brigade Support Battalion

Commanders

CPT Timothy M. Reichert, Oct. 2016 – (end date?)

CPT Robert H. Updike, Oct. 2012 – Oct. 2016

CPT Timothy Engle, 2007 - 2010

CPT Benjamin Wiener, 2005 - 2007

First Sergeants

1SG Ryan S. Gould, Nov. 2016 – (end date?)

1SG Christian W. Hudson, Sept. 17, 2014 – Nov. 2016

1SG Gary Rakow, 2009? – 2013

1SG Ambrose Digideo, 2007 - 2008



134th Signal Battalion

(147th Signal Battalion- Feb. 22, 1959 – July 1, 1989)

Commanders

LTC Thomas D. Thury, 1993



Headquarters Company, 134th Signal Battalion

Commanders

MAJ Jeffrey Greene, 2003 (FWD)



A Company, 134th Signal Battalion



B Company, 134th Signal Battalion (PU0B0)

Commanders

CPT Carl A. Fassbender, Sept. 16, 2000 – Sept. 15, 2002

First Sergeants

1SG Robert D. Slininger, Feb. 14, 2004 – Feb. 5, 2006



C Company, 134th Signal Battalion (PU0C0)

Commanders

CPT Jill M. Davidjensen, July 7, 2001 – Oct. 9, 2003





135th Infantry Regiment

135th Infantry, Oct. 1, 1917 – Jan. 31, 1920

135th Infantry Regiment, Feb. 22, 1959 – April 1, 1963

135th Infantry Regiment, April 1, 1963 – (end date?)

Commanders

William G. Kreger

COL Richard Cook, Sept. 26, 1946 – 1951+

COL John M. Briet/Breit**, April 18, 1945 – end of war

COL Ashton H. Manhart, June 11, 1944 – April 9, 1945, evacuated, sick

Charles P. Greyer

COL Harry B. Sweeting, March 6, 1944 – June 5, 1944, MIA Rome

LTC Charles B. Everest, Feb. 1944

COL Robert W. Ward, Feb. 4, 1943 – Feb. 7, 1944, wounded at Monte Cassino

COL Lester A. Hancock, Aug. 1942 – Jan. 1943

COL Charles M. Parkins, Jan. 1942 - July 1942

COL Harold S. Nelson, Feb. 1941 – Jan. 1942

COL Otto I. Ronningen

COL Erie D. Luce/Earl B. Luce**, ca. June 26 1916 – Aug 1918

COL F. W. Alfred Ames, 1st Minn. Inf. Regt., March 27 1900 – Ca. Jun 1916

COL F. W. Alfred Ames, 13th Minn. Inf. Regt, Sept 24 1898 – March 26 1900

Charles McC. Reeve, 1st Minn. Inf. Regt., Jan. 21 1892 – 1898

COL Alonzo Putnam Connolly, 1st Minn. Inf. Regt., May 28 1871 – Nov 15 1881

William B. Bend

COL Charles Powell Adams, 1st Minn. Inf. Regt., May 5 1864 – July 14 1865

COL William Colvill, 1st Minn. Inf. Regt., May 6 1863 – May 4 1864

COL George N. Morgan, 1st Minn. Inf. Regt., Sept 27 1862 – May 5 1863

COL Alfred Sully, 1st Minn. Inf. Regt., Feb 4 1862 – Sept 26 1862

COL Napoleon J. T. Dana, 1st Minn. Inf. Regt., Oct 2 1861 – Feb 3 1862

COL Willis A. Gorman, 1st Minn. Inf. Regt., April 29 1861 – Oct 1 1861

References

135th Commander Timeline WWII spreadsheet

*47ID Viking Division, Ft Rucker yearbook, 1951

**To The Last Man, Kenneth Davis, p.172

***A Condensed History of the 125th Infantry from Gettysburg to the Po, Kreger



1st Battalion, 135th Infantry Regiment

1st Battle Group, 135th Infantry Regiment, Feb. 22, 1959 – April 1, 1963

1st Battalion, 135th Infantry Regiment, April 1, 1963 -

Commanders

LTC Richard C. Nash, 1991 – 1992

LTC Beyl, 1989 – 1991

LTC Haworth, 1986 – 1989

LTC Cahill, 1984 – 1986

LTC Perkins, 1982 – 1984

LTC Hanson, 1980 – 1982

LTC Sammon, 1978 – 1980

LTC Mallan, 1976 – 1978

LTC Mangskau, 1972 – 1976

LTC Gordon V. Tiede, 1968 – 1972

LTC J.E. Grove, 1951

LTC James E. Tyler, Jan. 8 1945 – Oct. 1945

LTC Charles H. Thompson, Sept. 5 1944 – Jan. 8 1945

LTC John J. Phelan, July 18 1944 – Sept. 5 1944

LTC Ray J. Ericksen, Nov. 1943 – April 1944

LTC Robert P. Miller, Oct. 1942 – Oct. 1943

LTC Myron P. Lund, June 1942 – Sept. 1942

MAJ Axel Jensen, Feb. 1941 – May 1942

References

135th Commander Timeline WWII spreadsheet

Photos in hallway at Mankato armory

47ID Viking Division, Ft Rucker yearbook, 1951



Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 135th Infantry Regiment

Commanders

CPT Christopher Thissen, 1974



Support Company, 1st Battalion, 135th Infantry Regiment

Commanders

CPT Dennis M. Woychik, 1977

CPT Thomas J. Slaggie, 1974



A Company, 1st Battalion, 135th Infantry Regiment

Commanders

CPT Ernest O. Klukow, 1974

CPT Eugene Sammon, ca. 1970



B Company, 1st Battalion, 135th Infantry Regiment

Commanders

CPT Jon B. Johnson, 1974



C Company, 1st Battalion, 135th Infantry Regiment

Commanders

1LT Richard A. Hutchinson, 1974



C (-) Company, 1st Battalion, 135th Infantry Regiment

Commanders

CPT Nicholas M.W. Goddard, 1974





2nd Battalion, 135th Infantry Regiment

2nd Battle Group, 135th Infantry Regiment, Feb. 22, 1959 – April 1, 1963

2nd Battalion, 135th Infantry Regiment, April 1, 1963 - (end date?)

Commanders

LTC Charles “Chip” R. Rankin, Sept. 15, 2017 - (in position on Sept 11, 2019)

LTC Jon P. Ostercamp, Dec. 15, 2015– Sept. 15, 2017

LTC Simon L. Schaefer, Dec. 17, 2012 – Dec. 15, 2015

LTC Charles G. Kemper, May 1, 2010 – Dec. 16, 2012

LTC Michael S. Funk, July 6, 2008 – April 30, 2010

LTC Michael S. Funk, Oct. 11, 2007 – July 5, 2008 (FWD, Kosovo 07-08)

LTC Michael S. Funk, Sept. 12, 2007 – Oct. 11, 2007 (FWD, Germany)

LTC Michael S. Funk, March 5, 2007 – Sept. 11, 2007

LTC Jon A. Jensen, July 1, 2005 – Jan. 12, 2007

LTC Paul Zimmerman, 2004 – 2005

LTC Gene Sullivan, 2001 – 2003

LTC Alan Glass, 2001

LTC Lueck, 2000 - 2001

LTC Rodney Peterson, Oct. 10, 1998 - 2000

LTC David G. Smith, 1995 – Oct. 10, 1998

LTC Richard C. Nash, Nov. 1, 1991 – Oct. 1, 1995

LTC Terry J. Dorenbush, Aug. 31 1990 – 1992

LTC Johnson, 1989 – 1990

LTC Warren G. Herreid, Oct 1986 – Oct 1989

LTC Klukow, 1983 – 1986

LTC Lockner, 1981 – 1983

LTC John Cox, May 1980 – 1981

LTC Lueck, 1978 – May 1980

LTC Gordon C. Richert, 1976 – 1978

LTC Meixner, 1970 – 1976

LTC Mahoney, 1968 – 1970

LTC Darrell V. Lewis, 1965 – 1968

2nd Battalion, 135th Infantry, 47ID- 1 April, 1963

LTC Graham, 1963 – 1965

COL Meyer, 1959 – 1963

2nd Battle Group, 47ID- 22 Feb. 1959

LTC Meyer, 1951 – 1959

LTC Carl J. Aufderheide, 1946 – 1951

LTC Simon Castille, March 14 1944 – Oct. 1944

LTC Jerome Kessner, Feb. 1944 – Feb. 14, 1944

LTC Frank A. McCulloch, Sept 1943 – Jan. 2 1944

LTC Albert A. Svoboda, April 1943 – Sept 1943

LTC Clarence J. Lee, Oct. 1942 - March 29 1943 WIA

LTC Edwin T. Swenson, June 1942 – Sept. 1942

LTC Albert A. Svoboda, Feb. 1941 – May 1942

MAJ Harold S. Nelson, 1928

Command Sergeants Major

CSM Benjamin R. Schieber, Oct. 5, 2017 - (in position on Sept 11, 2019)

CSM Chris A. Stroner, Nov. 21, 2013 – Oct. 5, 2017

CSM Mitchell G. Hellkamp, Jan. 5, 2009 – July 1, 2013

CSM Marcus L. Erickson, July 6, 2008 – Oct. 31, 2008

CSM Marcus L. Erickson, July 10, 2007 – July 5, 2008 (FWD, Kosovo)

CSM Marcus L. Erickson, Oct. 1, 2005 – July 9, 2007

CSM Paul Ragatz, 1999 - 2005

CSM Stephen D. Rannenberg, Oct. 1995 – Oct 1998

CSM Doug Hanson

CSM Thomas Kukowski



Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 135th Infantry Regiment

Commanders

CPT Jeremy E. Mollinger, Dec. 1, 2015 – (end date?)

CPT Adam J. Stock, Nov. 3, 2014 – Dec. 1, 2015

CPT Eric J. Swenson, May 22, 2012 - Oct. 14, 2014 (Rear)

CPT Christopher L. Anderson, Oct. 1, 2010 – Sept. 30, 2012 (FWD)

CPT Carl Thunem

CPT Darrin J. Janisch, Dec. 15, 2008 – Dec. 3, 2009

CPT Gerald A. Bohl, June 1, 2007 – Sept. 30, 2008

CPT Ryan T. Cochran, Oct. 14, 2006 – March 4, 2007

CPT Charles G. Kemper, Jan. 15, 2005 – Aug. 31, 2006

CPT Paul Luna, ? – Jan. 2005



First Sergeants

1SG Scott A. Heilman, June 2, 2018 - (in position on Sept 11, 2019)

1SG Ray J. Folven, Nov. 2, 2012 - ?

1SG Jason Schweitzer

1SG Robert L. Klinkner, May 15, 2012 – Sept 12, 2012 (Rear)

1SG Ray J. Folven, April 25, 2011 – Oct. 3, 2012 (FWD)

1SG Dennis E. Becker, March 19, 2007 – Oct. 1, 2008 (Rear)

1SG Marcus L. Erickson, Jan. 19, 2005 – Sept. 30, 2005

1SG Marcus L. Erickson, Oct. 1, 2000 – Sept. 18, 2003

1SG Marcus L. Erickson, July 19, 2000 – Sept. 30, 2000





A Company, 2nd Battalion, 135th Infantry Regiment (PUUA0)

Commanders

CPT Zachary M. Duckworth, Feb. 15, 2016 – (end date?)

CPT Scott R. Shatek, Oct. 3, 2012 – Feb. 15, 2016

CPT Eric J. Swenson, May 22, 2011 – May 21, 2012 (FWD, Kuwait)

CPT Steven C. Brumm, Oct. 1, 2009 – May 4, 2011

CPT Ryan T. Cochran, Sept. 30, 2009 - May 31, 2010 (Rear)

CPT Ryan T. Cochran, Nov. 1, 2008 – Sept. 29, 2009

CPT Ryan T. Cochran, Mar. 5, 2007 – Oct. 31, 2008 (FWD, Kosovo)

CPT Anton Dittrich (SP?)

CPT Charles G. Kemper IV, Oct. 1, 2001 – Jan. 14, 2005 (FWD)

CPT Groebl

CPT Rodney Peterson

CPT David G. Smith

CPT Gary W. Mundfrom, Oct. 1, 1996 – Sept. 30, 1998

First Sergeants

1SG Scott M. Sprenger, Oct. 2, 2014 – (end date?)

1SG Matthew Price

1SG Bryan H. Huber, Nov. 28, 2012 – Jan. 23, 2013

1SG Thomas Malaca (SP?) May, 2011 – June, 2012 (Rear)

1SG Chris A. Stroner, May 29, 2011 – June 24, 2012 (FWD)

1SG Chris A. Stroner, Aug. 22, 2007 – May 28, 2011

1SG Taylor Forsyth

1SG Sean McDonald



B Company, 2nd Battalion, 135th Infantry Regiment

Commanders

CPT Joseph A. Kelly, Nov. 3, 2014 – (end date?)

CPT John L. Bata, Oct. 2, 2012 – Sept. 16, 2014

CPT Lukas B. Wright, June 24, 2012 – Aug. 31, 2012

CPT Lukas B. Wright, May 31, 2011 – June 23, 2012 (FWD, Camp Buehring KU)

CPT Lukas B. Wright, Oct. 1, 2010 – May 30, 2011

CPT Ross E. Niebur, Dec. 15, 2008 – Sept. 30, 2010

CPT Jeffrey L. Blowers, Nov. 20, 2005 – Dec. 14, 2008, (FWD, KFOR 9 2007-2004)

CPT Dale Ross, KFOR 5B 2003-2004

CPT Charles “Chip” Storlie, 2000-2002?

CPT Randall Kastberg



First Sergeants

1SG John Deden, Nov. 15, 2017 - (end date?)

1SG Michael J. LaDuke, Nov. 30, 2013 - ?

1SG Scott Krampitz

1SG Milton C. Paulson, April 26, 2011 – Sept. 30, 2012

1SG Jason Schweitzer, 2009

1SG (KFOR)

1SG Butterfield

References

2009 B Co Annual History





C Company, 2nd Battalion, 135th Infantry Regiment

Commanders

CPT Adam J. Stock, Dec. 1, 2015 – (end date?)

CPT Michael E. Rose, Oct. 2, 2012 – Dec. 1, 2015

CPT Jeffrey Gardner

CPT Jacob C. Helgestad, Oct. 1, 2007 – April 30, 2010 (FWD?)

CPT Darrin J. Janisch, Dec. 10, 2007 – Jan. 11, 2008 (Rear)

CPT Darrin J. Janisch, Aug. 24, 2007 – Dec. 9, 2007

CPT Darrin J. Janisch, Oct. 5, 2005 – Aug. 23, 2007 (FWD, Al Asad)

CPT Darrin J. Janisch, Sept. 13, 2005 – Oct. 4, 2005

CPT Paul Luna 2004 - 2005

CPT Richard Jensen? 2003 - 2004

CPT Vosper?

CPT Groslund?

CPT Zimmerman?

CPT Kruick?

CPT Lueck?



First Sergeants

1SG Teeshan P. Harrington, June 13, 2016 - (end date?)

Position vacant

1SG Paul Oakes, Feb 2014 - early 2016

1SG Milton C. Paulsen III, March 31, 2013 – Jan. 6, 2014

1SG Bradley Thompson, 2012

1SG James Goss, 7 Oct 2003 to Dec 2007 (Oct 2005 - Aug 2007 OEF attached to 1 133 IN)



D Company, 2nd Battalion, 135th Infantry Regiment (PUUD0)

Commanders

CPT Mark L. Griebel, Nov. 3, 2014 – (end date?)

CPT Nicholas S. Jensen, Oct. 2, 2012 – Oct. 27, 2014

CPT Eric C. Athman, Sept. 15, 2011 – Sept. 30, 2012 (FWD, Buehring)

CPT Steven D. Wayne

CPT Samuel R. Andrews

CPT Steven C. Brumm, Oct. 15, 2008 – Sept. 30, 2009

CPT Eric DiNatale

CPT Simon L. Schaefer, June 2, 2005 – May 31, 2006

CPT Simon L. Schaefer, March 5, 2004 – June 1, 2005 (FWD, Bagram)

CPT Simon L. Schaefer, Sept. 10, 2003 – March 4, 2004

CPT Robert W. Intress, Oct. 1, 1997 – March 30, 2000

CPT Freid (order unknown at this point)

CPT Sack

CPT Peterson

First Sergeants

1SG Milton C. Paulsen III, Jan. 6, 2014 – (end date?)

1SG Matthew Price

1SG Bryan H. Huber, Jan. 23, 2013 – Sept. 27, 2013

1SG Randy Neumann, 2007

1SG Paul Ragitz (date unknown)

1SG Ole Olson

1SG Brad Hammer



F Company, 2nd Battalion, 135th Infantry Regiment

Commanders

CPT Eugene C. Toher, 1928

First Sergeants

1SG Nicholas F. Ciecmierowski, 1928

References

Annual Federal Inspection Program, 1928. Additional staff named.



1135th Combat Support Company

Commanders

CPT Dustin J. McCormick, (start date?) – (end date?)

CPT Duane D. Kimball

CPT Timothy J. McPherson

CPT Matthew J. Bruns

CPT Phyllis “Denise” Tolbert?

CPT Thomas Zenzen

First Sergeants

1SG Thomas J. Pesta, (start date?) – (end date?)

SFC Douglas Weigal

1SG Robert L. Klinkner, May 2010 – May 2012

1SG Christopher A. Amundson (under Tolbert)

1SG Jim Kroenke



3rd Battalion, 135th Infantry Regiment

3rd Battle Group, 135th Infantry Regiment, Feb. 22, 1959 – April 1, 1963

3rd Battalion, 135th Infantry Regiment, April 1, 1963 – Sept. 23, 1946

Commanders

LTC W. G. Kreger, 1951

LTC John W. Joyce, Oct. 1944 – Sept. 13, 1945

LTC Harry Y. McSween, July 1944 – Sept. 1944, WIA 2x

LTC Fillmore K. Mearns, Dec 1943 – Feb. 6, 1944, WIA Monte Cassino, transfer to V Army

LTC Garnet E. Hall, April 1943 – Sept. 1943

LTC Edwin T. Swenson, Oct. 1942 – March 29, 1943, WIA

LTC Robert P. Miller, Jan. 1942 – Sept. 1942

LTC Barndt A. Anderson, Feb. 1941 – Dec 1941

References

135th Commander Timeline WWII spreadsheet

47ID Viking Division, Ft Rucker yearbook, 1951



136th Infantry Regiment

Commanders

Robert P. Miller, Feb. 1949 - 1951+ (1)

COL George A. Douglass, 1951 (2)

References

(1) 47ID Viking Division, Ft Rucker yearbook, 1951

(2) 47ID Viking Division, Co D 136 Reg, Ft Rucker yearbook, 1951



1st Combined Arms Battalion, 136th Infantry Regiment

Commanders

COL Ronald Deppa, 1987-1989

MAJ Julian O. Newhouse, 1951 (1)

LTC Willliam O. Oliver, 1951 (2)

References

(1) 47ID Viking Division, Ft Rucker yearbook, 1951

(2) 47ID Viking Division, Co D 136 Reg, Ft Rucker yearbook, 1951

Oral history: http://www.minnesotanationalguard.org/press_room/podcast/itow.php



Headquarters Company, 1st Combined Arms Battalion, 136th Infantry

Commanders

CPT Gerald B. Notch, 1974

Support Company, 1st Combined Arms Battalion, 136th Infantry

Commanders

CPT Edward F. Klein, 1974

A (P) Company, 1st Combined Arms Battalion, 136th Infantry, Benson

Commanders

1LT Gregory Heuring, 1979

1LT Ronald L. Hoffman, 1974



A (-) Company, 1st Combined Arms Battalion, 136th Infantry, Morris

Commanders

CPT Jerry J. Perseke, 1974-1978

First Sergeants

1SG Ralph A. Andert, 1978



B Company, 1st Combined Arms Battalion, 136th Infantry

Commanders

CPT Donald J. Skrove, 1974.



C Company, 1st Combined Arms Battalion, 136th Infantry

Commanders

CPT Robert A. Coalwell, 1974



D Company, 1st Combined Arms Battalion, 136th Infantry

Commanders

1LT C. J. Husch, 1951

References

47ID Viking Division, Co D 136 Reg, Ft Rucker yearbook, 1951



2nd Combined Arms Battalion, 136th Infantry

Commanders

LTC Bryce A. Erickson, (in position on Sept 11, 2019)

LTC Jason P. Benson, Sept. 16, 2014 – (end date?)

LTC Chad M. Sackett, Aug. 12, 2012 – Sept. 16, 2014

LTC Mark G. Wiens, June 25, 2010 – Aug. 11, 2012

LTC Andrew W. Engelhardt, Dec. 1, 2007 – June 24, 2010

LTC Gregg L. Parks, 2004 - 2007

LTC Gary D. Olson, 2001 - 2004

LTC Donald J. Kerr, 2000 - 2001

LTC William H. Hanson, 1996 - 2000

LTC Jerry L. Kallod, 1994 - 1996

LTC Arnold G. Rethemeier, 1991 - 1994

LTC Vernon L. Benson, 1989 - 1991

LTC Larry W. Shellito, 1987 - 1989

LTC Jack W. Schlukebier, 1985 - 1987

LTC Ross S. Fortier, 1982 - 1985

LTC Clayton A. Hovda, 1979 - 1982

LTC John W. Larson, 1977 - 1979

LTC Joe A. Forberg, 1971 - 1977

LTC Donald N. Anderson, 1968

LTC Arnold C. Anderson, 1966 - 1967

LTC Donald N. Anderson, 1963 - 1966

LTC Julian O. Newhaus, 1960 - 1963

LTC George A. McKenzie, 1953 - 1960

LTC Albert F. Moore, 1947 - 1953

MAJ Bennett C. Olson, 1947

LTC Alex Nemzek,

COL William T. Mollison, 1912 – 1919 (See Reveille newsletter, Feb 16 1918)

COL Arthur W. Wright, 1902 - 1912

COL Joseph Bobleter, 1883 - 1901

COL Judson W. Bishop, 1863 - 1865

COL James George, 1862 - 1863

COL Horatio P. Van Cleve, 1861 - 1862

Command Sergeants Major

CSM Derek T. Bronson, May 1, 2017 - (in position on Sept 11, 2019)

CSM Mitchell G. Hellkamp, July 11, 2013 - ?

CSM Marcus L. Erickson, Nov. 1, 2008 – June 30, 2013

CSM Corey Stigen, 2008

CSM Terry Koenig, 2004 - 2008

CSM Kelly Booge, 2000 - 2004

CSM Conrad Mack, 1997 - 2000

CSM Clarence Gagner, 1991 - 1997

CSM Armin Hawkins, 1988 - 1991

CSM Leo Steinmetz, 1980 - 1988

CSM George Steinbrink, 1969 - 1980

CSM Phillip Sanders, 1956 - 1969

SGM Arthur Nelson, 1907 - 1912

SGM William Wynkoop, 1964 - 1965

SGM Axel Reed, 1963 - 1964

SGM Clinton Cilley, 1961 - 1962

References

History of the Second Battalion 136th Infantry 47th Infantry “Viking” Division (1986)

47ID Viking Division, Ft Rucker yearbook, 1951

The Reveille newsletter, Camp Cody 1917-19

“1974 Unit Locations and Commanders”



Headquarters Company, 2nd Combined Arms Battalion, 136th Infantry

Commanders

CPT Derek J. Malner, Dec 2016 – (end date?)

1LT Luke M. Braun, 2015 – Nov 2016

CPT Jason J. Belinski, Feb. 1, 2013 – Nov. 1, 2015

CPT Michael R. Obach, Oct. 1, 2010 – Feb. 28, 2013

CPT Timothy A. Sevcik, Oct. 1, 2009 – June 25, 2010

CPT Jason Wachholz, 2009

CPT John H. Washburn, July 19, 2007 – Sept. 30, 2008

CPT John H. Washburn, April 15, 2007 – July 18, 2007 (FWD, Camp Taqaddum)

CPT Tadd E. Vanyo, March 27, 2006 – April14, 2007

CPT Tadd E. Vanyo, Aug. 6, 2005 – March 26, 2006 (FWD, Camp Taqaddum)

CPT Cory Walock, 2003 - 2005 (FWD)

CPT John P. Dorin, June 30, 2003 – Nov. 28, 2004

CPT Brian J. Melton, Nov. 1, 2001 – Nov. 30, 2002

CPT Andrew Peterson, 2000 - 2001

CPT Kip Fondrick, 1997 - 2000

CPT James Loegering, 1995 - 1997

CPT Michael Bakken, 1993 - 1995

CPT Daniel J. DeValle, 1992 - 1993

CPT Jeffrey D. Parmer, 1989 - 1991

CPT Jon H. Veile, 1986 - 1989

1LT Rodney L. Beyer, 1985 - 1986

CPT Allyn D. Roley, 1983 – 1985

CPT Ross S. Fortier, 1974

CPT Maurice J. Zwack, 1959 - 1965

1LT Alton D. Johnson, 1951

CPT Arthur L. Moehlman, 1947

First Sergeants

1SG James A. Bakkila, Aug. 16, 2013 - (end date?)

1SG Gregg M. Wiedenbach, Oct. 28, 2010 – March 31, 2013

1SG Erik Myrold, 2008 – 2010

1SG Mitchell G. Hellkamp, March 27, 2007 – July 15, 2007 (FWD)

1SG Mitchell G. Hellkamp, Nov. 14, 2004 – March 26, 2006

1SG Arthur Detmers, 2000 - 2004

1SG Ronnie Krueger

1SG Alan Peterson

1SG Robert E. Visser

1SG Miles W. Fletcher

1SG Martin M. Holsen

204th Area Support Medical Company



Unit Lineage

204th Medical Battalion

E Co. 434 Medical Support Battalion

F Co. 434 Medical Support Battalion



Commanders

MAJ T. Ells, Dec. 15, 2017 – (end date?)

CPT Tony D. Hodgkins, March 16, 2015 – Sept. 11, 2015

MAJ Cheryl J. Wachenheim, June 1, 2013 – March 16, 2015

MAJ Ryan E. Swafford, Jan. 4, 2011 – June 10, 2013 Date overlap in SIDPERS

MAJ Paul R. Peterson, Sept. 15, 2007 – Dec. 31, 2010

MAJ Christopher W. Luhman, April 1, 2006 – Aug. 31, 2007

MAJ Deane W. Benton, 1951

First Sergeants

1SG Jonathan J. Johnson, Jan. 2, 2017 – (end date?)

1SG Chad McNeish, (FWD)

1SG Brent A. Ambuehl, Sept. 16, 2013 – ?

SFC Sigerson

1SG Troy W. Deans, Nov. 30, 2010 – Nov. 15, 2012

References

https://www.facebook.com/pages/204th-ASMC/162616918664

47ID Viking Division, Ft Rucker yearbook, 1951

205th Infantry Brigade

Federal recognition ca. 1918

References

C Co Banquet program, Rochester, 1923

C Co Yearbooks, 1927, 1928

1 Dec 1977 Rochester Armory Dedication Ceremony program mentions “205th Infantry Brigade”



Company B (Det 1), 2nd General Support Aviation Battalion, 211th Aviation Regiment (P7TB1)

Commanders

CPT Nolan R. Kohlrusch, (start date?) - (end date?)

1LT Katrina R. Hopkins

CPT Eslinger

CPT Nathan A. Foster, (2010)

CPT Michael R. Barker, Feb. 22, 2006 – March 21, 2007

First Sergeants

SFC Bradley K. Fossey, (start date?) - (end date?)

1SG Mark A. Swedeen, June 1, 2008 – Jan. 1, 2012

References

https://www.facebook.com/211thAllNightLong

https://www.facebook.com/groups/191715210859166



Company C (-), 2nd General Support Aviation Battalion, 211th Aviation Regiment (P7TC0)

Commanders

MAJ Nathan K. Burr, (in position on Sept 11, 2019)

MAJ Shannon D. Gregory, Dec. 15, 2015 – (end date?)

CPT Jeremy D. Degier, June 28, 2014 – Dec. 14, 2015

MAJ Daniel R. O’Meara, Oct. 1, 2011 – June 16, 2014

First Sergeants

1SG Shawn Schmidt, Nov. 6, 2017 - (end date?)

1SG John J. Thompson, April 5, 2016 – Nov. 6, 2017

1SG William T. Vaudreuil, April 2, 2013 – March 28, 2016

1SG Juan S. Esquivel, April 1, 2011 – Sept. 1, 2013

1SG Carrillo (2009)



216th Air Defense Artillery (formerly 216 Coast Artillery, now 257 MP Co.)



Headquarters Battery, 216 Air Defense Artillery, PE8T0

Commanders

CPT Luke E. Charpentier, Oct. 1, 1998 – Sept. 30, 2001



A Battery, 216 Air Defense Artillery, PE8A0

Commanders

CPT Colin M. Fleming, Oct. 1, 2001 - -Sept. 30, 2003



D Battery, 216 Air Defense Artillery, PE8D0

Commanders

CPT Gilberto Hernandez, Oct. 1, 2001 – Sept. 1, 2003



E Battery, 216 Air Defense Artillery, PL4AA

Commanders

CPT Justin W. Rodgers, July 24, 2005 – Jan. 15, 2006

CPT Colin M. Fleming, Aug. 26, 2004 – July 24, 2005 (Rear)

CPT Luke E. Charpentier, Oct. 1, 2001 – Sept. 30, 2002

First Sergeants

1SG Brian G. Soper, May 1, 2006 – June 26, 2006



224th Transportation Company

Commanders

1LT Osa M. McGillick, ? - (end date?)

CPT Tyler J. Kostiuk, July 17, 2014 - ?

CPT Joel N. Stamp, July 4, 2011 – July 16, 2012

First Sergeants

1SG Ryan L. Clark, July 14, 2017 - (end date?)

1SG Rick D. Culver, April 2, 2015 - ?

1SG Dane R. Kringstad, April 2, 2013 – May 7, 2015



256th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Battalion

Commanders

LTC Raymond W. Hoag, 1951

References

“47th Viking Infantry Division, 1951”



257th Military Police Company

Unit Lineage

216th Coast Artillery

216th Anti-Aircraft Artillery

216th Military Police Company, disbanded Dec. 1971

Commanders

CPT Jon M. Schliesing, July 4, 2016 - (end date?)

CPT Gilles B. Antaya, Jr., Jan. 10, 2014 – June 16, 2016 (FWD)

CPT Troy M. Hyland, 2012 - 2013

CPT Hogan, 2009 – 2011

CPT Chad M. Sackett, Aug. 1, 1995 – Jan. 15, 1996

CPT Duane D. Paisley, 1977

CPT John M. Reshetar, 1974

First Sergeants

1SG Joseph H. Waters, Sept. 26, 2013 - (end date?)

1SG Scott Wellsted,

1SG Schwinghammer, 2012 - 2013

1SG Levins, 2009 - 2011

1SG Grant M. Johnson, 2008 – 2009

1SG Joseph P. Johnson, Aug. 6, 2006 – March 1, 2008

1SG Edward Paul Bieging, 1980 (deceased)



References

https://www.rallypoint.com/units/257th-mp-257th-military-police-company-st-paul-mn/followers

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/edward-bieging-obituary?pid=1000000177338023&page=2



334th Brigade Engineer Battalion

Formerly 1/34th Brigade Special Troops Battalion, Sept. 2005 - Oct. 19, 2014 216 Air Defense Artillery, 1940 – Sept. 2005

Commanders

LTC Matthew D. Jukkala, January 13, 2019 - (end date?)

LTC Scott J. Rohweder, April 10, 2015 – January 12, 2019

LTC Stephen E. Schemenauer, Sept. 16, 2014 – March 16, 2015

LTC Gary W. Mundfrom, May 4, 2012 – March 15, 2013

LTC Gary W. Mundfrom, July 17, 2011 – May 3, 2012 (FWD, Arifjan)

LTC Gary W. Mundfrom, May 16, 2010 – July 16, 2011

LTC Larry J. Herke, Sept. 2007 -

LTC William J. Lieder, Sept. 2005 – Sept. 2007

LTC Brian Tschida (1-126 ADA)

Command Sergeants Major

CSM Justin Goche, Oct 7, 2018 - (end date?)

CSM Jeffrey E. Vaske, Oct. 22, 2015 – Oct. 7, 2018

CSM Joseph J. Hjelmstad, April 2, 2013– June 1, 2015

CSM Stowe, Sept. 2008 – April 2, 2013

CSM Cynthia A. Kallberg, Oct. 2007 – Sept. 2008

CSM Jasper, Oct. 2006 – Oct. 2007 - Unknown

CSM Kepler, July 2005 – Oct. 2006 - Unknown

CSM Lee Eby, July 2005 - Unknown

References

https://www.facebook.com/pages/334th-Brigade-Engineer-Battalion/740555672660066 (unofficial)

Headquarters Company, 334th Brigade Engineer Battalion, PB7T0

Commanders

CPT Robyn R. Thomas, Oct. 1, 2017 – to (end date?)

CPT Matthew B. Andrist, Oct. 1, 2017 – Oct. 1, 2019

CPT Gerald A. Loher, Sept. 4, 2014 – Sept. 30, 2017

CPT Schaefer

CPT Thomas E. Axtell

CPT Christopher W. Lotzow, Feb. 10, 2011 – Oct. 2, 2012

CPT Charles A. Beck, Sept. 11, 2014 – Dec. 15, 2014

CPT Allan T. Heteen, Sept. 1, 2006 – Nov. 30, 2007 (Rear, Bloomington)

CPT Allan T. Heteen, Sept. 7, 2005 – Aug. 31, 2006 (Rear, Stillwater)

CPT Kyle J. Kuepker, OIF 06-08

CPT Robert Metcalfe, OIF 06-08

First Sergeants

1SG Terry A. Polzin, Dec. 15, 2019 - (end date?)

1SG Justin M. Meyer, Oct. 1, 2015 – Dec. 15, 2019

1SG Jason J. Slinden, Sept. 15, 2014 – Sept. 30, 2015

1SG Timothy P. Flahave, Oct. 2, 2013 – Oct. 14, 2014

1SG Rick A. Lindner, Oct. 3, 2012 – Oct. 2, 2013

1SG Rick A. Lindner, Nov. 14, 2009 – April 28, 2011

1SG Gary Martin, OIF 06-08

References

Historical Record of HHB 1-216 ADA during OIF 06-08



A Company, 334th Brigade Engineer Battalion, PB7A0

Commanders

CPT Joseph W. Ewald, Oct. 1, 2019

CPT Zachary J. Thelenliebl, Oct. 1, 2017 – Oct. 1, 2019

CPT Michael P. Carr, Feb. 1, 2015 – Sept. 31, 2017

CPT Adam A. Riedel, Sept. 1, 2015 – Jan. 31, 2015 (BEB)

CPT Adam A. Riedel, Jan. 1, 2013 – Aug. 31, 2014 (BSTB)

CPT Peter A. DeCrans, Oct. 1, 2010 – Jan. 1, 2013

CPT Martin L. Leppert, Jan. 1, 2009 – Oct. 1, 2010

CPT Joshua Henslin, 2008- Dec 31st 2008 (1-194 AR CAB)

CPT Scott J. Rohweder, 2004-2008 (1-194 AR CAB)

CPT Samuel L. Swenson, 2002-2004 (682 EN BN)

First Sergeants

1SG Dustin J. Hunter, June 1, 2019 - (end date?)

1SG Justin D. Goche, Dec. 1, 2015 – Aug. 15, 2018

1SG Justin M. Meyer, Sept. 1, 2014 – Oct. 1, 2015 (BEB)

1SG Justin M. Meyer, Oct. 1, 2012 – Aug. 31, 2014 (BSTB)

1SG Joseph J. Hjelmstad, May 14, 2008 – Oct. 1, 2012 (Co E 1-194 CAB)

1SG Joe Persing, May - 2005-May 13, 2008

1SG James D. Whitcomb, June 29, 2001 – May 10, 2005

References

Sep 1, 2014- C. Co 1/34 BSTB Reorganized to Co A 334 BEB Hutchinson and Redwood Falls still remained as a Det and minus

May 24, 2011- Co C 1/34 BSTB Hutchinson Redwood Falls deployed with 1-94 CAV to Kuwait Operation New Dawn

Oct 1, 2009- Co E 1194 AR CAB combined with E Co 2-136 CAB of Redwood Falls and reorganized to Co C 1/34 BSTB, Redwood Falls became the det company

Sep 2005- Co B 682d EN BN Forward Operation Iraqi Freedom Tallil Air Base (Camp Adder) near An Nasiriyah, Iraq

Dec 18, 2003- Platoon element of Co B 682d EN BN Operation Iraqi Freedom

Dec 12, 1996- Co E (-) 682 EN BN of Hutchinson reorganized to Co B 682 EN BN



B Company, 334th Brigade Engineer Battalion

Commanders

CPT Timothy R. Gearns, Nov. 1, 2019 - (end date?)

CPT Jacob T. Martin, Nov. 1, 2018 – Nov. 1, 2019

CPT Seth D. Goreham, Oct. 1, 2016 – Nov. 1, 2018

CPT Tara M. Robertson, Sept. 1, 2014 – Sept. 30, 2016 (first female co cdr)

CPT Matthew D. Jukkala, 2012 – 2014

CPT Todd J. Holm, 2010 – 2012

CPT Arron Oleshlager, 2009 - 2010

CPT Jeff Smith, 2006-2009

First Sergeants

1SG Jason J. Slinden, Oct. 1, 2015 - (end date?)

1SG Michael T. Mannz, Sept. 11, 2011 – Oct. 1, 2015

1SG Ted Mavencamp, 2009 – 2011

1SG Richard Johnson, 2006 - 2009

References

849th MAC deployment Iraq (07-08)

849th MAC deployment to Canada (Operation Maple defender 2009 Annual training )

849th MAC deployment OIF (13-14)

849th MAC leaves 682nd ENG BN and joins 334th BEB 2014 fall



C Company, 334th Brigade Engineer Battalion

Commanders

CPT Chor Thao, Oct 1, 2018 - (end date?)

CPT Ijjo J. Stephen, Oct. 1, 2016 – Sept. 29, 2018

CPT Nikolas J. Oman, Nov. 1, 2014 – Sept. 30, 2016

CPT Timothy M. Grinde,

CPT Niels J. Gott

CPT Herbert Thornton Jr.,

CPT Donavan Neumann,

CPT Wendy Lawliss,

CPT Jill David,

CPT Richard Stremcha,

CPT Thomas Miller,

First Sergeants

1SG Thomas J. Fox, July 2, 2018 - (end date?)

1SG James J. Hjelmstad, July 3, 2017 – 1 July, 2018

1SG Clinton J. Headley, Feb. 16, 2015 - May 1, 2017

1SG Richard W. Eggert, Sept. 15, 2014 – Dec. 3, 2014

1SG Edward Herman

1SG Robert D. Slininger,

1SG Thomas Wright,

References

B CO (Det) 134th Signal BN-1995

C Co 134th Signal BN 1995-2005

B Co BTB 2005-2015

C Co BEB 2015 - (end date?)



D Company, 334th Brigade Engineer Battalion

Commanders

CPT Chloee S. Carlson, Dec. 15, 2018

CPT Terry L. Melcher, Dec. 15, 2016 – Dec. 15, 2018

CPT Ashley A. Morgan, Nov. 21, 2014 – Dec. 14, 2016

CPT Eric J. Lewanski, Sept. 1, 2014 – Oct. 31, 2014

CPT Anderson, Oct. 2010 – Oct. 2012

CPT Jared M. Belkey, Oct. 2008 – Oct. 2010

CPT Harper, Jan. 2007 – Oct. 2008

CPT Thiele, Aug. 2005 – Jan. 2007

First Sergeants

1SG Darren J. Donnelson, March 15, 2017 - (end date?)

1SG Derek T. Bronson, Sept. 1, 2014 – Jan. 31 2017

1SG Denton, Aug. 2011 – April 2014

1SG Eggert, Jan. 2008 – Aug. 2011

1SG Kriesel, Aug. 2005 – Jan. 2008

References

A Co 1/34th BSTB AUG 2005-SEP2014

D Co 334 BEB SEP2014-(END DATE?)



E Company, 334th Brigade Engineer Battalion

Commanders

CPT James F. Brown, Sept. 15, 2018 - (end date?)

CPT Adeniyi A. Dawodu, Oct. 1, 2016 – Sept. 14, 2018

CPT Christopher M. Ellingson, Sept. 1, 2014 – Sept. 30, 2016

First Sergeants

1SG Scott B. Kioss, May 1, 2019 - XXXXXXX

1SG Joshua A. Ray, Aug. 1, 2017 – Jan, 29, 2018

1SG James J. Hjelmstad, June 15, 2015 – July 3, 2017

1SG Timothy P. Flahave



347th Regional Support Group Brigade

47th Infantry Division Trains, Feb. 22, 1959 – April 1, 1963

47th Division Support Command, April 1, 1963 – Feb. 10, 1991

34th Division Support Command, Feb. 10, 1991 – Sept. 1, 2007

347th Regional Support Group, Sept. 1, 2007 – (end date?)



Commanders

COL Stephen Burggraff, (per 2020, 2021 MNNG Annual Reports)

COL Stephen E. Schemenauer, Sept. 15, 2017 - (in position on Sept 11, 2019)

COL Lowell E. Kruze, Sept. 15, 2015 - ? (per 2016 MNNG Annual Report.)

COL Johanna P. Clyborne, Sept. 15, 2013 – Sept. 15, 2015

COL Steven Hanson, Dec. 3, 2011 – Sept. 16, 2013 (Date conflict in SIDPERS)

COL Patrick Dwyer, (2009)

COL Shawn P. Kempenich, 2006 - ?

COL Charles Parins, ? – 2006

COL Robert L. Bode, Aug. 1, 1990 – March 26, 1992

Command Sergeants Major

CSM Christian Hudson, (per 2021 MNNG Annual Report)

CSM Shannon Froiland, (per 2020 MNNG Annual Report)

CSM Juan S. Esquivel, June 9, 2018 - (in position on Sept 11, 2019)

CSM Marcus L. Erickson, Dec. 1, 2014 – June 9, 2018

CSM Erik R. Arne, July 1, 2011 – June 30, 2014

CSM Douglas Hanson (2009)

CSM Michael Sands, Dec. 2006 - ?

CSM John McNamara, ? – Dec. 2006



Headquarters Company, 347th Regional Support Group

Commanders

CPT Stephen D. Guptill, (start date?) – (end date?)

CPT Tracy K. Mankowski, Dec. 15, 2014 - ?

CPT Todd M. Hoebing, Aug. 13, 2013 – Dec. 15, 2014

CPT Thomas N. Steward, Oct. 1, 2011 – Aug. 13, 2013

CPT Mark L. Anderson, June 1, 2011 – Aug. 17, 2011

CPT Teresa I. Bobo, July 12, 2010 – Dec. 31, 2012 (Date conflicts in SIDPERS)

CPT Mark L. Anderson, June 16, 2008 – Jan. 16, 2010

CPT Robert V. Younger, Oct. 7, 2006 – June 1, 2008

CPT Jerome A. Gunn, June 25, 2003 – Aug. 21, 2005

CPT Stefanie K. Horvath, Dec. 15, 1999 – Dec. 31, 2001

CPT Terrance J. Gleason, 1974



First Sergeants

1SG Chad A. Turner, July 14, 2017 - (end date?)

1SG Shannon L. Froiland, March 1, 2016 - ?

1SG Emmett D. Klucas, Aug. 31, 2015 – Jan. 1, 2016



634 Military Intelligence Battalion

Commanders

MAJ Jason J. Anderson, Aug. 19, 2005 – March 26, 2006, FWD

MAJ James E. Taylor, Sept. 10, 2004 – April 1, 2005



Headquarters Company, 634MI Bn (PA7T0)

Commanders

CPT Michael M. Brethorst, Nov. 1, 2004 – Sept. 8, 2005

CPT James E. Taylor, Dec. 2, 2002 – Oct. 10, 2003



Alpha Company, 634MI Bn (PA7A1)

Commanders

CPT Stephen S. Schiffli, Dec. 6, 2004 – Nov. 6, 2007

CPT Jason J. Anderson, Aug. 19, 2005 – March 26, 2006 (FWD 4)



Headquarters Company, 634MI Bn (PA7T0)

Commanders

CPT Michael M. Brethorst, Nov. 1, 2004 – Sept. 8, 2005

CPT James E. Taylor, Dec. 2, 2002 – Oct. 10, 2003



Alpha Company, 634MI Bn (PA7A1)

Commanders

CPT Stephen S. Schiffli, Dec. 6, 2004 – Nov. 6, 2007

CPT Jason J. Anderson, Aug. 19, 2005 – March 26, 2006 (FWD 4)



682nd Engineer Battalion

Commanders

MAJ(P) Martin L. Leppert, April 1, 2017 - (in position on Sept 11, 2019)

LTC Keith R. Ferdon, May 15, 2013 – April 1, 2017

LTC Sol D. Sukut, June 2010 – May 15, 2013

LTC Daniel J. Hoben, May 2007 - May 2010

LTC Dirk R. Kloss, 2003 - May 2007

LTC James Moran, 2001 – 2003

LTC Kevin Larson, 1999 - 2001

LTC R.R. “Ben” Benson, 1997 – 1999

LTC Dennis McCoy, 1994 – 1997

LTC Kenneth Simurdiak, 1992 – 1994

LTC Timothy Sanken, 1989 – 1992

LTC Kurt Hoehne, 1985 – 1989

LTC Lyle Fuller, 1983 – 1985

LTC Robert Goodsell, 1979 – 1983

LTC Gerald Latterell, 1977 – 1979

LTC James Flemming, 1974 – 1977

LTC Warren Arnold, 1971 – 1974

LTC Donald C. Gregg, 1962 – 1971

LTC Herman Quist, 1959 – 1962

LTC John W. Grant, 1953 – 1959

LTC John W. Grant, 1951 per 47ID Viking Division, Ft Rucker yearbook

LTC Hubert Hoover, 1952 – 1953

LTC Paul Long, 1951 – 1952

LTC John Grant, 1947 – 1951



Command Sergeants Major

CSM Shannon L. Froiland, May 1, 2017 - (in position on Sept 11, 2019)

CSM Matthew C. Erickson, 2011 - 2017

CSM Osborn?

CSM Richard Johnson, 2009 - 2011

CSM Lee Simmons, 2004 – 2009

CSM Bob Schreiner, 1997 – 2004

CSM Ralph Schmidt, 1990 – 1997

CSM Brad Goar, 1987 – 1989

CSM Allen Knutson, 1985 – 1987

CSM George Dean, 1966 – 1985

CSM Tom Woods, 1950 – 1966



References

http://www.minnesotanationalguard.org/682eng/

Annual History Report 682d Engineer Battalion Oct 08 Oct 09

Wood lineage display at unit

47ID Viking Division, Ft Rucker yearbook, 1951



Headquarters Company, 682nd Engineer Battalion

Commanders

CPT Chessie J. Andrist, Ca. Jan 2017 - (end date?)

CPT Michael J. Lovas, 15 Aug 2014 - ?

CPT Nicholas Fox

CPT Randy L. Wolbeck

CPT Jessica Campbell, 2009 - ?

CPT Bart Durand, 2008 - 2009

CPT Brian Nutter, 2006 - 2007

CPT Andrejs Rozentals, 1974



First Sergeants

1SG Joshua J. Manske, Feb. 15, 2017 - (end date?)

1SG William J. Schaeffer Jr., 2013 – Dec. 2016

1SG Anthony Haycraft, ? - 2013

1SG Mark Maine, 2007 - 2009



Forward Support Company, 682nd Engineer Battalion

Commanders



CPT Ryan W. Derner, 2017-(end date?)

CPT Michael D. Buchan, 2015-2017

CPT Bryan Pederson, 2013-2015

CPT James Elieff, 2011-2013

CPT Ryannaon R. Ninow, 2008-2011

CPT Sam R. Holte, 2007-2008

CPT Aaron S. Cheadle, 2006-2007



First Sergeants

1SG Rodney J. Bartkowicz, 2014 – June 1, 2018

1SG Gary Wenzel, 2010- 2014

1SG Ronald Stone, 2008-2010

None, 2006-2008

References

682nd 2015 Unit History Report





434th Chemical Company, 682nd Engineer Battalion

Moved from Northfield to Hastings Oct. 2015

Commanders

1LT(P) Timothy J. Hoppenrath, May 1, 2018 - (end date?)

CPT David W. Brown, Dec. 15, 2015 – 2018

CPT Gavin G. Johnson, Aug. 1, 2014 – Jan. 21, 2016 Date overlap in SIDPERS

CPT Kelli E. Mangan, Oct. 1, 2012 – June 30, 2014

CPT Scott D. Hawks, Feb. 14, 2010 – Oct. 1, 2011 (FWD)

CPT Matthew D. Jukkala

CPT Brandi N. Degier, Aug. 1, 2008 – Feb. 23, 2011

CPT Brandi Wilson, ? -2010

CPT Brian R. Matzek, April 1, 2005 – May 31, 2008 (FWD)

First Sergeants

1SG Katie M. Blackwell, Oct. 31, 2014 – (end date?)

1SG Nikia D. McKinney, Nov. 30, 2010 – Sept. 16, 2014



849th Engineer Company (Mobility Augmentation Company) X00AA Refer to B Co, 334 BEB



850th Horizontal Engineer Company, 682nd Engineer Battalion

Commanders

CPT David J. Elm, 2016- (end date?)

CPT Christopher E. Byrnes, Sept. 1, 2014 – Nov. 2016

CPT Michael J. Thompson, Dec. 1, 2011 – Oct. 5, 2014

CPT Carrie Llano

CPT Brenda L. Ruth, Nov. 30, 2007 – Sept. 27, 2009

CPT Danelle J. Jones (2009-10)

CPT Brian Winter (2007-08)

CPT Jesse E. Ulrick, June 28, 2006 – Sept. 14, 2007 (1st CDR)

First Sergeants

1SG Terry A. Capouch, Feb. 15, 2017 - (end date?)

1SG Clinton J. Headley, Feb. 6, 2015 – Feb. 16, 2015 (FWD)

1SG Jarrod T. McReynolds, Dec. 1, 2014 - ?

1SG Jeffry C. Taylor, Nov. 15, 2012 – Aug. 21, 2014

1SG Thompson, (2013)

1SG Ron Stenger, 2010 - 2011

1SG Richard Osborn, 2007 - 2010

1SG Dave Eustice (1st 1SG), 2005 - 2007

References

http://www.minnesotanationalguard.org/850/



851st Vertical Engineer Company, 682nd Engineer Battalion (PM8AA)

Commanders

CPT Jonathan J. Johnson, Oct. 1, 2015 – (end date?)

CPT Patrick T. Foley, Nov. 1, 2013 – Sept. 5, 2015

CPT Shawn M. Frey, Oct. 1, 2011 – Dec. 12, 2013

CPT Benjamin J. Schmitz, Oct. 21, 2010 – July 11, 2011

CPT Danelle J. Jones, July 26, 2008 – May 31, 2010

CPT Carrie Mathias, 2008 – 2010 (date conflict)

CPT Brenda Ruth, 2007 – 2008

CPT Brian Winter, 2007-08 (Stood up the 851)

CPT Jess Ulrick, 2006 - 2007



First Sergeants

1SG Alan Zins, ? - (end date?)

1SG Joshua M. Goche, Jan. 31, 2016 – ?

1SG Alan Zins, 2011- 2016

1SG Brian G. Soper, June 5, 2007 – Oct. 13, 2008

1SG Douglas J. Wortham, July 12, 2006 – Feb. 2, 2007

References

http://www.minnesotanationalguard.org/851vec/



E Company (Bridge), 682nd Engineer Battalion

Commanders

CPT Walter J. Otte, 1974



747 Maintenance Battalion

Commanders

COL Wallace D. Olson, 1977

References

Dec. 1977 news clipping mentions SGM (Ret) Clarence J. Posch and 1SG (Ret) Rush W. Ledbetter, unit and service dates unknown.



A Company (P), 747 Maintenance Bn, Long Prairie

Commanders

1LT David L. Peterson, 1974

First Sergeants

1SG Jerald J. Blaine, May 1, 1977 – April 30, 1980



A Company (-), 747 Maintenance Bn, Little Falls

Commanders

CPT Richard J. Soyka, 1974



D Company, 747 Maintenance Bn

Commanders

CPT Jim D. Klamm, 1974



E Company, 747 Maintenance Bn

Commanders

CPT David O. Fjoslien, 1974



F Company (-), 747 Maintenance Bn, Princeton

Disbanded 1993

Commanders

1LT Gerald Lang, Oct. 1980 -

CPT Tim Wilhelm, ? – Oct. 1980



First Sergeants

1SG Arlon Kimber, 1980



References

Oral history: http://www.minnesotanationalguard.org/press_room/podcast/itow.php



F Company (P), 747 Maintenance Bn, Little Falls

Commanders

2LT Bradley J. Minion, 1974



G Company, 747 Maintenance Bn, Long Prairie

Commanders

1LT Dennis Gullickson, 1980



First Sergeants

1SG Arlon Kimber, 1980



834th Aviation Support Battalion

Commanders

LTC Daniel R. Omeara, June 15, 2018 - (in position on Sept 11, 2019)

LTC Jeffrey W. Merricks, July 24, 2015 - June 15, 2018

LTC Gary A. Jorgenson, March 4, 2012 – July 24, 2015

LTC Michael Taff, Nov. 15, 2009 – March 4, 2012

LTC Eric D. Waage, 2006 – Nov. 15, 2009

LTC John Dewey, 2004 – 2006

LTC Deborah A. Sieben, 2002 – 2004

LTC Mark Lewis, 2000 – 2002



Command Sergeants Major

CSM Marc A. Dempsey, (in position on Sept 11, 2019)

CSM Juan S. Esquivel, Dec. 1, 2015 - (end date?)

CSM Craig A. Heggerston, June 1, 2011 – Dec. 1, 2015

CSM Jeffrey Lindberg, April 1, 2007 – May 31, 2011

CSM Todd Newton, April 2006 – 2007

CSM Gery P. Thesing, 2003 – 2005

CSM Richard Rakow, 2000 – 2003



Headquarters Support Company, 834ASB

Commanders

CPT Ryan P. Fargen, May 1, 2017 - (end date?)

CPT David P. Rothstein, Sept. 1, 2015 – May 1, 2017

1LT Angel A. Colon, Nov. 1, 2013 – Sept. 1, 2015

CPT Nicole G. Patnode-Fisher, Sept. 5, 2012 – Nov. 1 2013 (per SIDPERS)

CPT Jamie Sieben, Sept. 17, 2010 – Sept. 21, 2012 (date conflict, FWD?)

CPT Daniel R. Dobler, July 1, 2007 – Sept. 17, 2010

CPT John R. Zillhardt, Jan. 10, 2009 – Sept. 20, 2009 (Rear)

CPT Rieqnik

CPT Michael L. Reineke, Sept. 1, 2001 – June 30, 2003

CPT Scott L. Ebel, June 15, 1999 – Aug. 31, 2001

CPT Schupkagle

First Sergeants

1SG Gregory D. Launderville, July 1, 2018 - (end date?)

SFC Patrick T. Rach, April 30, 2016 - ?

1SG Marc A. Dempsey, Jan. 31, 2012 – April 30, 2016

1SG (acting) Clifford Steenberg

1SG Jeremy D. Haak Oct. 1, 2010 – Oct. 1, 2012

1SG Craig A. Heggerston, April 1, 2007 – April 6, 2010

1SG Clifford Steenberg

1SG Guy Saffle

1SG Peterson

References

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-fisher-0155b767





A Co., 834ASB, PJPA0

Commanders

CPT Rebecca M. Moenkhaus, Nov. 15, 2017 - (end date?)

CPT Timothy W. Gorecki – Sept. 1, 2015 – Nov. 15, 2017

CPT Robert L. Walquist Jr., Oct. 1, 2013 – July 24, 2015

CPT David Adams, June 21, 2012- Oct. 1, 2013

1LT Douglas C. Fisher, Feb. 7, 2010 – June 21, 2012

1LT Christopher C. Staples, Nov. 5, 2007 – Feb. 7, 2010 (FWD)

CPT Karen S. Craig, Jan. 11, 2006 – Dec. 25, 2007

CPT Michael R. Barker, Nov. 15, 2002 – Sept. 30, 2004

First Sergeants

1SG Jeanette Chaffee, Jan. 1, 2017 - (end date?)

1SG Allan E. Jorgensen, April 2, 2014 – July 11, 2016

1SG Michael G. Turnipseed

1SG Guy Saffel

1SG William Buystedt, 2008 - 2011

References

https://www.rallypoint.com/profiles/118431-1sg-william-buystedt

https://www.facebook.com/mike.turnipseed.79

https://www.facebook.com/bill.buystedt



B Co., 834ASB, PJPB0

Commanders

CPT Daniel P. Caron, Nov. 15, 2017 - (end date?)

CPT Jordan B. Sams, Sept. 4, 2015 – Nov. 15, 2017

CPT David J. Veth, Dec. 1, 2013 – Sept. 4, 2015

CPT John D. Penshorn Oct. 28, 2011 – Dec. 1, 2013

CPT Andrew R. Lang Jan. 1, 2010 – Oct. 28, 2011

CPT Andrew Nordseth

MAJ Kevin Tullberg, OIF 2008-09, OKNG

MAJ Michael R. Barker, March 22, 2007 – Jan. 1, 2008

CPT Andrea Ourada, Jan. 23, 2006 – Oct. 25, 2006

MAJ Joel Adams

MAJ Michael R. Barker, Oct. 1, 2002 – May 31, 2004

MAJ Bruce Bartl, 2001 - 2002

MAJ Michael Casmey 1999 - 2001

MAJ John Wondra

MAJ Fowler

First Sergeants

SFC Lee A. Schroeder, Nov. 15, 2017 - (end date?)

SFC Shawn D. Schmidt, April 13, 2017 – Nov. 15, 2017

SFC Robert J. Wagner, April 21, 2015 – April 13, 2017

SFC Eric D. Seashore

SFC Nathan R. Schussler, Feb. 2012 – March 2013

SFC Scott A. Galeazzi, June 2009 - Feb. 2012

1SG Don Burrows, OIF 2008-09, OKNG

SFC David S. Stelton

1SG Clifton Steenberg

1SG Ron Smith

1SG John Doth

References

https://www.facebook.com/andrea.o.bond



C Co., 834ASB

Commanders

CPT Fue Thao, Sept. 15, 2016 - (end date?)

1LT Chor Thao, April 15, 2016 – Sept. 15, 2016

CPT Caleb A. Seelhoff, Jan. 11, 2016 – March 26, 2016

CPT Caleb A. Seelhoff, Nov. 16, 2012 – June 3, 2015

CPT Christopher V. Grupe, Jan. 21, 2010 – March 1, 2012

CPT Nathan Grams, March 1, 2012 – March 30, 2013

1LT Brian Fitch, (Feb 2009) – March 1, 2012

CPT Kent Kogler

First Sergeants

1SG Ricky E. Mathison, Jan. 1, 2017 - (end date?)

1SG Terrence Biewer, Nov. 15, 2012 – Jan. 1, 2017

1SG Shane Hudella, March 1, 2012 – Nov. 14, 2012

1SG Edward Herman, ? – March 1, 2011

1SG Norman D. Baker, Feb. 2008 – Nov. 2009



1135th Combat Support Company (PCCAA) Formerly 1135 Forward Support Company

Commanders

CPT Dustin J. McCormick, Oct. 1, 2015 – (end date?)

CPT Duane D. Kimball, April 19, 2013 – Sept. 30, 2015

CPT Timothy J. McPherson, Dec. 1, 2012 – May 10, 2013

CPT Matthew J. Bruns, Sept. 5, 2009 – Nov. 29, 2010

First Sergeants

1SG Thomas J. Pesta, April 14, 2014 – (end date?)

1SG Brent A. Ambuehl, March 19, 2014 – March 21, 2014 (3 days per SIDPERS, correct?)

1SG Robert L. Klinkner, May 1, 2010 – Jan. 17, 2011



1903rd Acquisition Team

Commanders

LTC Michael R. Lange,

1st Sergeant

MSG Patricia J. Bienusa, (start date?) – (end date?)



1904th Acquisition Team

Commanders

MAJ James L. Douglas, (start date?) – (end date?)

First Sergeants

SFC Jameson A. Schwartz, (start date?) – (end date?)



Detachment 39 Operational Support Airlift Command

Commanders - CW5 Brad M. Husnik, Dec. 17, 2012 – (in position on Sept 11, 2019) - CW5 Ron Peterson, ? – ca. 2011 - CW5 Bob Reuter,

NCOIC

SGT Charles A. Bland, ? - (end date?)

SFC Stephanie Larson, ? – ca. 2011

SFC Tom Hiltz,



Joint Force Headquarters (8AEAA)

Commanders

CPT David W. Adams, Dec. 15, 2015 - (end date?)

MAJ Noelle T. Racette, June 15, 2013 – Dec. 14, 2015

MAJ David Mayo, 2012 – June 15, 2013

MAJ Timothy J. Ahrndt, Jan. 1, 2008 – Sept. 30, 2010

MAJ James Cloutier, June 5, 2004 – (ca. 2007)

MAJ James Lawless, Jan. 2002 - 5 June 2004

MAJ Dana C. Chisholm-Tygart, April 2000 – Jan. 2002

MAJ Audrey A. Miller, 1997

MAJ Richard W. Fritsch, 1994 - 1997

First Sergeants

1SG Joseph P. Vogel, Dec. 1, 2017 - (end date?)

1SG Brian D. Renfro, July 22, 2014 – Dec. 1, 2017

1SG Brigham J. Fanning, Feb. 1, 2012 – Aug. 15, 2014

1SG Troy Reihsen, ? – Feb. 1, 2012

1SG Douglas Wortham, July 15, 2005 – May 8, 2006

1SG Kevin Flansburg, Dec 2002 - April 2005+

1SG Steve Gardner

1SG Mel Cheatem, Aug 2001 - Oct 2002

1SG Sullivan, Sept 2000 -

1SG Terry Palmer

1SG David Klatt



Medical Detachment (8ZDAA)

Commanders

LTC Jason M. Bjerketvedt, Dec. 15, 2017 – (end date?)

MAJ Eric J. Pederson, (start date) – Dec. 15, 2017

MAJ Christopher W. Luhman, Sept. 15, 2015 -



Recruiting and Retention Battalion

Commanders

LTC Ryan Rossman, Dec. 4, 2011

LTC Eduardo Suarez, April 13, 2017 - (in position on Sept 11, 2019)

LTC Michael D. Pazdernik, Dec. 17, 2013 – April 13, 2017

LTC Dirk R. Kloss, Jan 1, 2007 – Sept. 30, 2007

Command Sergeant Majors

CSM Shawn Kor, Dec. 4, 2011

CSM Leroy O. McCoy, June 1, 2018 - (in position on Sept 11, 2019)

CSM Curtis J. Serbus, March 28, 2016 – June 1, 2018

CSM Leroy O. McCoy, March 14, 2014 – April 2, 2015



Headquarters Company, Recruiting and Retention Battalion

Commanders

CPT Stephen M. Burggraff, July 4, 2011 – Dec. 16, 2013

First Sergeants

1SG Jeremy Wahlberg, 1 July, 2017 – (end date?)

1SG Christopher J. Allen, May 18, 2015 –

1SG Ryan P. McVann, Aug. 18, 2014 – May 11, 2015

Unknown RRB unit

1SG Aaron D. Meyers, Aug. 18, 2014 -

1SG Christopher S. Spieker, Oct. 31, 2012 – Aug. 18, 2014

1SG Edwin P. Adricula, Oct. 1, 2010 – Nov. 30, 2013



Training Support Unit (7Q8AA)

Commanders

MAJ Donald A. Warner, July 15, 2015 –

MAJ John G. Donovan, Sept. 16, 2013 – July 14, 2015

MAJ Carl A. Fassbender, Oct. 1, 2008 – Dec. 31, 2010

First Sergeants

1SG Donnie R. Hance, March 30, 2015 - (end date?)- SIDPERS conflict

1SG Rick D. Culver, Jan. 31, 2012 – April 2, 2015- SIDPERS conflict

1SG Patricia A. Flahave, May 1, 2009 – April 24, 2012- SIDPERS conflict



Training Support Unit Det. (7Q8A1)

Commanders

MAJ Christal L. Cheney, Dec. 15, 2016 – (end date?)

MAJ Clay M. Forbes, July 4, 2016 -

MAJ Benjamin L. Wiener, Sept. 16, 2013 – July 4, 2016

MAJ Michael C. Murray, Jan. 4, 2012 – Sept. 14, 2013

MAJ Paul Orson

MAJ Carl A. Fassbender, Oct. 1, 2008 – Dec. 31, 2010

CPT Kristina Vonberg

First Sergeants

1SG Donnie R. Hance, March 30, 2015 - (end date?)

1SG Rick D. Culver, June 11, 2013 – March 29, 2015

1SG Patricia A. Flahave, May 5, 2009 – April 25, 2012

1SG Wagner

1SG Lonny Wise

Support Company, 2nd Combined Arms Battalion, 136th Infantry, Detroit Lakes

Commanders

CPT Vernon L. Benson, 1974



A Company (P), 2nd Combined Arms Battalion, 136th Infantry (Wadena)

Commanders

CPT Zachary A. Gauer, March 26, 2016 - (end date?)

1LT Daniel K. Essig, Sept. 1, 2015 – March 26, 2016

CPT James E. Erfurth, Dec. 9, 2013 – Sept. 1, 2015

CPT Zachary R. Strom, June 15, 2011 – Dec. 20, 2013 SIDPERS date conflict

CPT Timothy A. Sevcik, June 26, 2010 – May 29, 2011

CPT Gregory Wagner, 2008 – 2009

CPT Jason J. Belinski, Aug. 28, 2005 – April 30, 2007, Rear

CPT Adam Gilbertson, 2005 – 2008

CPT Jason Benson, 2003 - 2005

CPT Timothy Kevan, 2003

1LT Jerry L. Kallod, 1978 (news clipping with photo)

1LT Arnold Rethemeier, 1976 - Nov. 1977

1LT Lanny L. Anderson, 1974



First Sergeants

1SG Jeremiah J. Horn, July 31, 2014 – (end date?)

1SG Daniel A. Schmidt, Oct. 12, 2011 – Feb. 18, 2014

1SG Kyle W. Jensen, Dec. 3, 2009 – Sept. 25, 2011

1SG Jon Solberg, 2005 – 2009

1SG Daniel K. Essig, 2003 – 2005

1SG Paul Kolden, 2003

1SG Kelly Booge, 1998 - 2003



A Company (-), 2nd Combined Arms Battalion, 136th Infantry (Fergus Falls)

Commanders

CPT Arnold Rethemeier, Dec. 1977

CPT Larry W. Shellito, 1974





B Company, 2nd Combined Arms Battalion, 136th Infantry

Commanders

CPT Luke M. Braun, 2016 - (end date?)

CPT Chad A. Malmberg, Oct. 1, 2014 - 2016

CPT Derrik A. Johnston, Feb. 5, 2013 – Dec. 1, 2014 SIDPERS date conflict

CPT Jason J. Belinksi, Oct. 1, 2010 – Feb. 1, 2013, FWD

CPT Daniel Price, 2008 – 2010

CPT Charles R. “Chip” Rankin, June 1, 2007 – Sept. 1, 2008

CPT Charles R. “Chip” Rankin, Sept. 1, 2006 – May 1, 2007 (FWD, Iraq)

CPT Daniel Murphy, 2005 - 2006

CPT Tadd E. Vanyo, April 1, 2004 – Aug. 5, 2005

CPT Tadd E. Vanyo, July 19, 2003 – March 31, 2004 (FWD, BK, Eagle Base)

CPT Tadd E. Vanyo, Aug. 15, 2002 – July 18, 2003

CPT Christopher Lindberg, 2000 – 2002

CPT Brian J. Melton, Oct. 22, 1997 – Sept. 30, 2000

CPT Jody Gunlock,

1LT Bertilrud, 1977

1LT Rodney A. Lunos, 1974

CPT Thorson, 1944

CPT Bercher, 1941

CPT Peter Eide, 1911 -

First Sergeants

1SG Braden P. Simonet, Aug. 13, 2016 - (end date?)

1SG Glen Limesand, 2013 - 2016

SFC Nathan Modeen, 2012 - 2013

SFC Gregg Johnson, 2011 – 2013

SFC Shane D. Hybben, Dec. 12, 2011 – Nov. 14, 2012

SFC Shane D. Hybben, Jan. 14, 2008 – Jan. 3, 2011

1SG Richard W. Eggert, Dec. 17, 2007 – Jan. 20, 2008 (Rear)

1SG Richard W. Eggert, Oct. 21, 2004 – Dec. 16, 2007 (FWD)

1SG Richard E. Ellwood, Sept. 15, 2006 – Dec. 17, 2007 (Rear)

1SG Gary Metcalf, 1995 – 2004

1SG Gustafson, 1977



B Company (-), 2nd Combined Arms Battalion, 136th Infantry

Commanders

CPT Glenn C. Darst, 1974



C Company, 2nd Combined Arms Battalion, 136th Infantry

Commanders

CPT Adam J. Kedrowski, Feb. 4, 2015 – (end date?)

CPT Craig D. Isaacson, Nov. 30, 2012 – Jan. 14, 2015

CPT Peter B. Rampaart, Aug. 24, 2011 – Nov. 16, 2012

CPT Allan T. Hetteen, Oct. 1, 2010 – June 30, 2011

CPT Eric Wilson, 2008 - 2010

CPT Eduardo Suarez, 2005 – 2008

CPT Jason P. Benson, March 1, 2002 – Sept. 30, 2004

CPT Shannon L. Mortenson, June 1, 2001 – Nov. 30, 2002 date conflict

CPT Dennis M. Gapinski, 1977

1LT Gary D. Jaenisch, 1974



First Sergeants

1SG Brent A. Henry, Aug. 15, 2016 - (end date?)

1SG Erik L. Bock, Nov. 14, 2012 - 2016

1SG Michael Poppen, 2008 - 2011

1SG Barry Sell, 2005 - 2008



C Company (-), 2nd Combined Arms Battalion, 136th Infantry

Commanders

CPT CPT Calvin W. Vraa, 1974



D Company, 2nd Combined Arms Battalion, 136th Infantry

Commanders

CPT Derek R. Thorstenson, Oct. 2016 – (end date?)

CPT Thomas F. Gade, Jr., Oct. 2, 2014 – Oct. 2016

CPT Nathan Russart, 2013 – 2014

CPT Dustin D. Snare, July 22, 2011 – Oct. 18, 2013

CPT Peter B. Rampaart, Oct. 21, 2009 – Aug. 24, 2011

CPT Charles E. H. Moore, Jan. 2, 2008 – Nov. 1, 2009 (FWD)

1LT Christopher C. Staples, June 2007 - Dec 2007

CPT Jankovic, 2006 - May 2007 (2-136)

CPT Michael Pazdernick, 2003 - 2006 ( A Co 1-194)

CPT Steve Theilen?

CPT Chad M. Sackett, Jan. 15, 1996 – Aug. 18, 1997

First Sergeants

1SG Israel P. Saville, March 30, 2015 - (end date?)

1SG Graydanus, June 2010 - 2015

1SG Ken Schmidt, 2006 - June 2010 (2-136)

1SG John M. Lepowsky, 2004 - 2006 ( A Co 1-194)

1SG Brown, 2000 - 2004?

1SG Gary Zacharias, (SP) 1995 - 2000?

1SG Metcalf, 1992 - 1995?



E (ENG) Co., 136INF, Redwood Falls

Commanders

CPT Joseph Berube, 2009

CPT Keith R. Ferdon, Dec. 9, 2005 – July 31, 2006 (FWD)

CPT Shannon L. Mortenson, July 1, 1996 – Nov. 7, 1996

First Sergeants

1SG Douglas L. Julin, June 1993 – Sept 1995



E (FSC) Co., 136INF, Long Prairie

Commanders

CPT Timothy Engle, (2009)



H Company (2-136 FSC), 134th Brigade Support Battalion

(See 134 BSB Lineage)



I Company, 2nd Minnesota Infantry (St. Peter)

CPT John A. Johnson, 1892 (3x Governor of Minnesota)



3rd Combined Arms Battalion, 136th Infantry

Commanders

MAJ Richard I. Rosemark, 1951 (1)

LTC John Cooper, 1951 (2)

References

(1) 47ID Viking Division, Ft Rucker yearbook, 1951

(2) 47ID Viking Division, Co H 136 Reg, Ft Rucker yearbook, 1951



H Company, 3rd Combined Arms Battalion, 136th Infantry

Commanders

1LT William H. Bovis, 1951

Company C, 142nd Engineer Battalion



First Sergeants

1SG Douglas J. Wortham, May 8, 2006 – July 12, 2006



147th Finance Battalion

Unit Lineage

147th Finance Company 1972 –

147th Finance Service Unit

147th Finance Battalion 1993 - Nov. 4, 2006

Commanders

LTC Gregg Westerberg, ? – Nov. 4, 2006

LTC Alan Gunderson

LTC Patricia O’Connell

LTC Thomas Ersfeld

LTC Glenn Sonnee

LTC Timothy Kennedy

CPT Jeffrey L. Neuberger, March 1978

2LT Dirk Gastland, 147FC, 1972 - ?

Command Sergeants Major

CSM Jerry Mahlke, Aug. 1983 - Nov. 4, 2006

CSM Buzz Pederson

CSM James Westberg

1SG Donals R. Collins, 147FC, 1972 - ?

References

Deactivation ceremony program

Oral history: http://www.minnesotanationalguard.org/press_room/podcast/itow.php

https://www.globalsecurity.org/military/agency/army/147fin.htm



147th Financial Management Support Detachment

Commanders

CPT Luke D. Thomsen, Sept. 16 2016 - (end date?)

CPT Nathan J. Konkler, Nov. 1, 2015 - ?

CPT Joseph O. Stuber, Dec. 30, 2014 – Sept. 1, 2015

CPT Joseph O. Stuber, Aug. 30, 2012 – Oct. 7, 2013

CPT Karly Mangan (2010)

CPT James L. Douglas, Nov. 8, 2006 – Aug. 17, 2008

CPT James L. Douglas, Nov. 19, 2005 – Nov. 7, 2006 (FWD, Camp Taji)

CPT James L. Douglas, April 30, 2004 – Nov. 18, 2005

CPT James L. Douglas, June 9, 2003 – July 2, 2003

First Sergeants

SFC Tara J. Lanigan, (start date?) - (end date?)

SFC Brandon R. Hanebuth,



247th Financial Management Support Detachment

Commanders

CPT Eric H. Hartinger, Sept. 16 2016 - (end date?)

CPT Mindy M. Davis, March 19, 2014 – Sept. 1016

CPT Ross J. Gunderson, April 26, 2011 – March 19, 2014

CPT Joseph O. Stuber

CPT Karly Mangan, (2010)

CPT David T. Reinsbach, Aug. 14, 2008 – Feb. 1, 2010

CPT David T. Reinsbach, Feb. 1, 2006 – Jan. 26, 2007

CPT Michael R. Lange, Sept. 1, 1999 – June 30, 2002

First Sergeants

1SG Aaron M. Prichard, (start date?) - (end date?)

SFC Brandon R. Hanebuth,

References

https://www.facebook.com/147247FinDet



147th Human Resources Company

Commanders

CPT Johnny J. Villareal, Sept. 2006 – (end date?)

MAJ Ronald P. Jarvi, Sept. 18, 2014 – Sept. 2016

MAJ Shaun Riffe, ca. April 2013 – Oct. 2014

MAJ Jackie L. Stenger, July 1, 2011 – March 14, 2013 (FWD)

MAJ Jackie L. Stenger, June 1, 2011 – June 30, 2011 (Rear)

First Sergeants

1SG Brian E. Theis, Nov. 9, 2015 - (end date?)

1SG Stephen J. Farr, Feb. 14, 2013 – Nov. 23, 2015



147th Personnel Services Battalion

Commanders

LTC? April Corniea, 1996? -

LTC? Lucy Kender, 1994 - 1996





2nd Battalion, 147th Assault Helicopter Battalion

Commanders

LTC Kevin P. O’Brien, July 15, 2015 – (in position on Sept 11, 2019)

LTC Gregory D. Fix, May 3, 2015 – July 14, 2015

LTC Gregory D. Fix, June 4, 2014 – May 2, 2015 (FWD, Buehring)

LTC Gregory D. Fix, May 4, 2012 – June 3, 2014

LTC Shawn P. Manke, May 31, 2009 – April 30, 2012

LTC Gregory A. Thingvold, July 1, 2006 – April 30, 2009

LTC Roy C. Brock Jr. 2004 – June 30, 2006

LTC Michael J. Huddleston, Oct. 20, 2002 - 2004

LTC Ronald A. Neumeister, May 1, 2001 - Oct. 19, 2002

LTC Grant E. Zachary Jr.

LTC Tedd J. Hoyt, 1999

LTC Joseph G. Schmitz, 1996-1998

LTC Matthew Brockway

LTC Dennis Lord

LTC Jerome Faust

LTC Raymond Alexander

LTC Dick Duerr

LTC Dick Wakefield

LTC Sidney Fritag

LTC Harley B Davis

Command Sergeants Major

CSM Todd W. Sudheimer, March 28, 2016 - (in position on Sept 11, 2019)

CSM Jeffery A. Lindberg, (start date?) – Feb. 20, 2016

CSM Todd W. Sudheimer, Oct. 31, 2015 – Nov. 17, 2015

CSM Daniel Mueller, 2007

CSM Manion?

CSM Terry Lewis?

References

https://www.facebook.com/2147AHB

History 2-147 AHB.doc



Headquarters Company, 2-147 Assault Helicopter Battalion

Commanders

CPT Daniel P. Caron, Sept. 1, 2015 – (end date?)

CPT Patrick W. Purves, April 9, 2013 – Sept. 14, 2015 (FWD, Buehring)

CPT Shelley L. Mueller, Oct. 1, 2012 – March 31, 2013

CPT Andrea Bond, Dec. 1, 2008 – Sept. 6, 2010

CPT Andrea Bond, Aug. 12, 2001 – Oct. 9, 2006

CPT Michael W. Weaver, Nov. 21, 2003 – Sept. 30, 2004 (SIDPERS date conflict)

CPT David Holtz,

First Sergeants

1SG Robert J. Wagner, April 1, 2017 - (end date?)

1SG Mark A. Swedeen, Feb. 1, 2016 - ?

1SG Todd W. Sudheimer, April 25, 2015 – Sept. 23, 2015

1SG Todd W. Sudheimer, June 3, 2014 – Dec. 22, 2014 (FWD, Buehring)

1SG Todd W. Sudheimer, Nov. 15, 2012 – June 3, 2014

1SG Terry G. Johnson, Aug. 1, 2009 – April 11, 2011

1SG Bryan A. Lindberg, Feb. 2, 2003 - Sept. 19, 2005

References

https://ngmnweb/MNForceManagement/PhoneBook/View.aspx



A Company, 2-147 Assault Helicopter Battalion

Commanders

CPT William C. Alms, Sept. 1, 2015 - (end date?)

CPT Jonathan P. Andrews, Aug. 4, 2014 – Sept. 1, 2015

CPT Nickolas D. Holz, March 3, 2013 – March 2, 2014

CPT Shannon D. Gregory, Nov. 16, 2012 – March 12, 2013 (SIDPERS date conflict)

CPT Shannon D. Gregory, Nov. 27, 2011 – Nov. 15, 2012 (FWD, Camp Buehring)

CPT Shannon D. Gregory, Feb. 7, 2010 – Nov. 26, 2011

CPT David A. Wagner, Jan. 1, 2009 – Feb. 5, 2010

CPT Kevin P. O’Brien, Sept. 1, 2007 – Sept. 12, 2008 (FWD, Balad)

CPT Kevin P. O’Brien, Sept. 1, 2006 – Aug. 30, 2007

CPT Bruce A. Kraemer, Sept. 4, 2005 – Aug. 31, 2006

CPT Jeffrey W. Merricks, March 1, 2002 – Nov. 1, 2002

First Sergeants

1SG Nathan R. Schussler, Jan. 1, 2016 - (end date?)

1SG Terry G. Johnson, Jan. 2, 2013 – Dec. 15, 2015

1SG Gary Olsen

1SG Todd W. Sudheimer, Nov. 27, 2011 – Nov. 14, 2012 (Camp Buehring)

1SG Todd W. Sudheimer, Aug. 31, 2010 – Nov. 26, 2011

1SG Juan S. Esquivel, July 1, 2005 – April 30, 2007

1SG Scott A. Galeazzi, Dec. 17, 1999 – April 30, 2000 (FWD)

References

https://www.facebook.com/A2147



B Company, 2-147 Assault Helicopter Battalion (Oct. 2002 – Sept. 2005)

Commanders

CPT Bruce A. Kraemer, Oct. 1, 2004 – Sept. 3, 2005



C Company, 2-147 Assault Helicopter Battalion (Oct. 2002 – Sept. 2005)

Commanders

CPT Daniel R. Omeara, Dec. 1, 2003 – Dec. 21, 2005



D Company, 2-147 Assault Helicopter Battalion

Commanders

CPT Matthew D. Harmann, Jan. 13, 2014 - ?, (FWD, Buehring)

CPT Jonathan P. Andrews, Jan. 21, 2013 – Jan. 28, 2014

CPT Marc L. Rassler, Nov. 3, 2011 – Dec. 17, 2012

CPT Andrew T. Ueland, Nov. 18, 2009 – Nov. 3, 2011

CPT Sean A. Spencer, Dec. 1, 2008 – Nov. 1, 2009



First Sergeants

1SG Daniel E. Berberich, April 5, 2016 – (end date?)

1SG Nathan R. Schussler, June 23, 2015 – Jan. 1, 2016 (Rear)

1SG Nathan R. Schussler, June 16, 2014 – June 22, 2015 (FWD, Buehring)

1SG Daniel E. Berberich, Sept. 11, 2014 – Aug. 31, 2015, (Rear) (SIDPERS date conflict)

1SG Nathan R. Schussler, April 1, 2013 – June 15, 2014

1SG Terry G. Johnson, April 11, 2011 – Jan. 1, 2013

1SG Juan S. Esquivel, May 1, 2007 – March 30, 2011



E Company, 2-147 Assault Helicopter Battalion

Commanders

1LT Sarah A. Johnson, Sept. 17, 2015 – (end date?)

1LT Sarah A. Johnson, Aug. 11, 2014 – Sept. 17, 2015 (FWD, Buehring)

CPT Christopher G. Reid, March 15, 2013 – Sept. 1, 2015

CPT Jeffrey D. Pratt, Feb. 4, 2010 – March 15, 2013

CPT Mark R. Hilton, Feb. 1, 2009 – Feb. 8, 2010 (FWD)

First Sergeants

1SG Patrick T. Rach, April 11, 2018 - (end date?)

1SG Timothy A. Tabatt, April 10, 2013 – ?

1SG Bryan A. Lindberg, Sept. 20, 2005 – May 23, 2006





1st Battalion, 151st Field Artillery

Formerly 175FA BN, see separate staff lineage

Commanders

MAJ Troy J. Fink, Dec. 15, 2017 – (end date?)

LTC Patrick D. Cornwell, June 15, 2014 – Dec. 15, 2017

LTC Brian H. Pfarr, April, 2, 2012 – June 15, 2014

LTC Lowell E. Kruse, Sept. 1, 2010 – March 31, 2012

LTC Scott A. St. Sauver, Jan. 1, 2007 – June 1, 2010

LTC Alan R. Koeckeritz

LTC Kevin S. Gerdes

LTC David W. Larson

LTC Brent Jorgenson

LTC Wayne M. Hayes

LTC Kenneth Zieska

LTC Scott W. Kline, Nov. 1, 1967 -

LTC Carrol J. Strom, April 1, 1966 – Oct. 31, 1967

LTC Francis J. Vojta, Nov. 1, 1964 – March 31, 1966

LTC Donald H. Platten, April 1, 1962 – Oct. 31, 1964

LTC C. E. Streitz, Jan. 16, 1951 – March 31, 1962

LTC Carl J. Hartwig, ? – Jan. 1951

LTC Everett A. Thomas

MAJ Gerald E. Dubois, July 6, 1943 -

LTC George W. Sylvester, 1941 – July 5, 1943

COL Charles A. Green, 1933

Command Sergeants Major

CSM George R. Jensen, April 5, 2016 – (end date?)

CSM James J. Bentson, 2012 – April 3, 2016

CSM Rollyn M. Wold, Sept. 30. 2010 – Nov. 15, 2012

CSM Erik R. Arne, July 1, 2004 – April 16, 2009

References

The History of the 1st Battalion 151st Artillery, 1864-1968.



Headquarters Battery, 1st Battalion, 151st Field Artillery

Commanders

CPT Matthew J. Scholz, (in position on Sept 11, 2019)

CPT Chad A. Hagen

CPT Brandt R. Baldry, Oct. 9, 2014 – (end date?)

CPT Daniel J. Tengwall, Oct. 1, 2012 – (end date?)

CPT Daniel S. Barrett, Jr., March 5, 2011 – Sept. 30, 2012

CPT Bryan Waters, (start date?) – March 4, 2011

CPT Stephen R. Hall, Aug. 2, 2008 – Aug. 23, 2010

CPT Julius G. Olson, 1974

CPT Joseph F. Schoffman, 1933



First Sergeants

1SG Timothy R. Green, (in position on Sept 11, 2019)

1SG Danny L. Perseke, Sept. 1, 2015 – Dec. 31, 2015

1SG Ambrose M. Degidio, 2011 - 2012

1SG Harold H. Gorder, 2008 - 2010

1SG Harold H. Gorder, 2006 – 2007

1SG Erik R. Arne, May 1, 1995 – April 29, 1997

References

1933 Discharge document, Pvt. Melvin A. Abel



Service Battery, 1st Battalion, 151st Field Artillery

Commanders

CPT Bruce A. Lindsey, 1974



A Battery, 1st Battalion, 151st Field Artillery

Commanders

CPT Preston I. Preuss, 150913 – (end date?)

CPT Tyler Sundermann

CPT Jeremy J. Flitter, July 9, 2011 – Sept. 30, 2013

CPT Steven R. Hall, Aug. 23, 2010 – July 2011

CPT Jeff Nelson

1LT Fredrick R. Whitcomb, 1974

CPT Charles F. Baird, ca. 1917

First Sergeants

1SG Andrew P. Haigh, Sept. 1, 2015 – (end date?)

1SG Terry L. Wood, Nov. 30, 2010 – Aug. 18, 2015

1SG Eugene H. Robinson, ca. 1917



B Battery, 1st Battalion, 151st Field Artillery

Commanders

CPT Curtis J. Jerzak, Feb. 3, 2014 – (end date?)

First Sergeants

1SG Anthony R. Aafedt, Sept. 9, 2015 – (end date?)

1SG Danny L. Perseke



C Battery, 1st Battalion, 151st Field Artillery

Commanders

CPT Brandon C. Fredrickson, Oct. 1, 2015 – (end date?)

CPT Frederick R. Whitcomb, 1974

First Sergeants

1SG Chadd A. Perkins, April 5, 2017 - (end date?)

1SG Christopher D. Swoboda, Jan. 15, 2015 - ?



E Target Acquisition Battery, 1st Battalion, 151st Field Artillery (VC2AA)

Commanders

CW2 Andrew M. Tepfer, Sept. 1, 2016 – Aug. 19, 2017 (unit deactivated)

1LT Davin C. Fish, Oct. 9, 2014 – Sept. 1, 2016

CPT Daniel S. Barrett, Jr., Oct. 1, 2012 – Sept. 30, 2014

CPT Paul M. Ives, Sept. 7, 2010 – Sept. 2012

CPT Mark D. Gile, Aug. 2008 – Aug. 8, 2010

CPT Paul F. Albers, Nov. 10, 2005 – Aug. 2008

CPT Mark N. Roder, Oct. 1, 2001 – April 5, 2005

1LT Thomas J. Nerud, Jr., Oct. 1, 1991 –

CPT Wayne A. Stensgard, May 5, 1990 – Sept. 30, 1991

CPT Robert M. Polaski, Feb. 1, 1988 – Sept. 30, 1988+

CPT John R. Kreye, Dec. 1, 1986/Oct. 1, 1987 – Jan. 31, 1988

CPT Jeffrey R. Strand, Nov. 1, 1984 – Dec. 16, 1985+

CPT Kenneth W. Zieska, Jr., ? - Oct. 1984

CPT John E. Gove, 1941

First Sergeants

1SG Ronald W. Hansen, Sept. 1, 2015 – Aug. 19, 2017 (unit deactivated)

1SG Andrew P. Haigh, June 18, 2013 – Sept. 1, 2015

1SG Gerry Page, ? - 2013

References

Unit roster in Hastings Gazette, 1946

MNAGO Form 900- Annual Historical Supplements



F Battery, 1st Battalion, 151st Field Artillery, PD6AA

Commanders

CPT Jess E. Ulrick, June 1, 2005 – June 27, 2006

CPT Neal G. Loidolt, Sept. 1, 1995 – June 16, 1996



175th Forward Support Company, 1-151FA

Commanders

CPT Corbin P. Heins, Feb. 3, 2015 – (end date?)

CPT Daniel J. Huyck

First Sergeants

1SG Sadie M. Rezac, 23 June, 2017 - (end date?)

1SG Joseph J. Ruether, Feb. 5, 2014 – 22 June, 2017

1SG Lynne R. Nelson

1SG Harold H. Gorder, 2007 – 2008

1SG Harold H. Gorder, 2004 - 2006



Det. 1, Company C, 1st General Support Aviation Battalion, 171st Aviation Regiment

Commanders

MAJ Daniel R. O’Meara, (start date?) - (end date?)

CPT Amanda M. Waldusky, Dec. 1, 2013 – May 27, 2016

CPT Jeremy D. Degier, Feb. 1, 2012 – Oct. 13, 2012

CPT Jeremy D. Degier, July 29, 2010 – April 20, 2011

CPT William C. Alms, July 16, 2012 – Dec. 15, 2013

First Sergeants

1SG William T. Vaudreuil, (start date?) – (end date?)

1SG Johnson, (2011)



175th Field Artillery Battalion

Commanders

LTC Robert L. Bode, Sept. 16, 1985 – Sept. 30, 1986+

LTC Ivan Eckstrom, 1980

LTC William M. Winter, 1951

Fritz A. Peterson, 1942

References

MN AGO Form 900- Annual historical Supplement

“1974 unit Locations and Commanders”

“47th Viking Infantry Division, 1951”



Headquarters Battery, 175FA

Commanders

CPT Lyle Lalim, 1978

CPT Robert W. Mehlhouse, 1974



Battery A, 175FA

Commanders

CPT Gordon N. Duncan, 1974



Battery B, 175FA

Commanders

CPT Boyd W. Anderson, Oct. 19, 1980 - ?

CPT Jeffrey Olson, ? - Oct. 19, 1980

CPT Luther T. Opjorden, 1974



Battery C, 175FA

Commanders

1LT Roger E. Gustafson, 1974

First Sergeants

1SG (Acting) Erik R. Arne, May 1, 1990 – July 1, 1990



Battery D, 175FA

Commanders

1LT Steven W. Dove, 1977-1978

CPT Gary A. Lindeman, 1974



Service Battery, 175FA

Appleton, MN

Commanders

CPT Gary Ernston, 1977

Robert L. Remsberg, 1974



175th Regiment (Regional Training Institute)

Commanders

COL Jason Benson, (per 2020, 2021 MNNG Annual Reports)

COL Brian Bobo, (per 2018, 2019 MNNG Annual Reports)

COL Stephanie K. Horvath, Sept. 1, 2015 - ? (per 2017 MNNG Annual Report.)

COL Michael S. Funk, Jan. 1, 2012 – Sept. 1, 2015

COL Bruce A. Jensen

Command Sergeants Major

CSM Shane Hybben, (per 2020, 2021 MNNG Annual Reports)

CSM Robert L. Klinkner, Sept. 1, 2017 - (in position per 2019 MNNG Annual Report)

CSM John M. Wood, Jan. 29, 2014 – Aug. 31, 2017

CSM Douglas J. Wortham, Nov. 15, 2012 – Nov. 25, 2013

CSM Ron Ronning, ca. 2008-2010



Headquarters Company, 175th Regiment, 8GFAA

Commanders

CPT Ryan M. Voeller, Mar. 31, 2016 –

CPT Thomas J. Snell, Feb. 3, 2014 – Sept. 28, 2015

CPT Christal L. Cheney, Jan 11, 2010 – Mar. 14, 2013

CPT Clay M. Forbes, Aug. 1, 2008 – Dec. 31, 2009

CPT Neal G. Loidolt, Nov. 15, 2004 – Jan. 16, 2006

CPT Stefanie K. Horvath, Sept. 1, 1998 – Sept. 30, 1999

First Sergeants

1SG Matthew A. Gamble, Jan. 1, 2020 - (end date?)

1SG Joseph H. Waters, June 9, 2019 – Jan. 1, 2020

1SG Ramar W. Davis, Aug. 15, 2017 – June 9, 2019

1SG Jennifer L. Wamre, Dec. 31, 2015 -

1SG Rodney G. Vredenburg, Sept. 19, 2012 – Sept. 24, 2015

1SG Janice E. Wilking, Jan. 18, 2006 – Sept. 1, 2007



1st Battalion (Officer Candidate School) 8GFA1

Commanders

LTC Aaron S. Cheadle, June 15, 2018 - (in position on Sept 11, 2019)

LTC Patricia G. Baker, June 16, 2016 – June 15, 2018

LTC Kyle J. Kuepker, June 18, 2013 – June 16, 2016

LTC Stefanie K. Horvath, June 1, 2011 – June 14, 2013



LTC Michael J. Lins, Sept. 2, 2008 – Sept. 1, 2010

LTC Tim Kamenar

LTC Eric D. Ahlness, 2006

First Sergeants

MSG Christopher Allen



2nd Battalion (General Studies) 8GFA2

Commanders

LTC Brandi N. Degier, Dec. 8, 2019 - (end date?)

LTC John R. Zillhardt, June 16, 2016 – Dec. 8, 2019

LTC Brian R. Matzek, Mar. 1, 2013 – June 14, 2016

LTC Trancey Williams, May 7, 2011 – Feb. 28, 2013

LTC Andrew Trelstad, 2008 – May 7, 2011

First Sergeants

MSG Daniel A. Schmidt, Dec. 2017- (end date?)

MSG Ramar D. Davis Dec. 9 2015 - Aug. 15, 2017

MSG Robert M. D. Cahow, May 6, 2013 – Sept. 30 2015



Regional Training Site-Maintenance

Commanders

MAJ Jolene M. Carlson, Sept. 15, 2018 - (in position on Sept 11, 2019)

MAJ Thomas N. Steward, June 15, 2015 – Sept. 15, 2018

MAJ Martin (2012-2014)

MAJ William P. Hamann, Oct. 15, 2009 – Feb. 15, 2012

MAJ Jennifer K. Flikke, April 1, 2005 – Sept. 30, 2007

First Sergeants

SFC David V. Przybylski, May 1, 2019 – (in position on Sept 11, 2019)

Vacant, Jun 6, 2018 – April 30, 2019

MSG Peter M. Siekas, (start date?) – June 5, 2018

MSG Moehling, (2014)

Martin (2010)



F Company, 1st General Support Aviation Battalion, 189th Aviation Regiment

Commanders

CPT Patrick W. Purves July 4, 2016 – (end date?)

CPT Shawn G. Meling, July 7, 2014 – July 4, 2016

CPT Nathan K. Burr, Nov. 1, 2011 – July 7, 2014

CPT Sean A. Spencer, Nov. 1, 2009 – Nov. 1, 2011

CPT Graber, (2009)

First Sergeants

1SG Emmy L. Glaze, March 3, 2017 - (end date?)

1SG Casey D. King, Oct. 2, 2013 – March 3, 2017

1SG Shara L. Davis, March 16, 2010 – Oct. 21, 2013

1SG Smith, (2009)



177th Cyber Protection Team

Commanders

LTC Daniel A. Cunningham Jr., (in position on Sept 11, 2019)



1st Combined Arms Battalion, 194th Armor Regiment



Commanders

LTC Tadd E. Vanyo, July 4, 2016 – (end date?)

LTC Joshua M. Simer, March 1, 2013 – July 4, 2016

LTC Ethan Yale, July 31, 2012 - 2013

LTC Brian J. Melton, Aug. 9, 2010 – July 31, 2012

LTC Brian J. Melton, May 1, 2010 – Aug. 9, 2010

LTC Robert W. Intress, June 1, 2007 – April 30, 2010 (FWD)

LTC Jeff Turner, 2005 – 2007

LTC Eric D. Kerska, Jan. 2003 – June 2005

LTC Ronald Sackett, 2001 – 2003

LTC Ferdinand Peters, 1997 – 2000

LTC Robert DeRosier, ? – 1997

LTC Tohmas? Lang

LTC Nicholas Ostapenko (Court of Honor 2010)

LTC John Pearson

LTC Rick D. Erlandson, Dec. 1990 – Aug. 1992

LTC Larry A. Osvold, 1988 – 1990

LTC Bradley Burgraff, 1985 – 1987

LTC Darwin Trees, 1984 – 1985

LTC Benton D. Murdock, 1981 – Sept. 1983

LTC James Higgins, ? – 1981

LTC Charles Extrand

LTC Arthur Ludwig

LTC James Gardner, 1975

LTC Harold Bruns, 1974 – 1975

LTC James H. Gardner, 1972

LTC John Vorhees

LTC Melvin Mattson

LTC James L. Johnson, 1967

LTC Emil R. Schinske

LTC Carl E. Erickson, 1947 – 1952?

LTC E.B. Miller, 1936 - 1947



Command Sergeants Major

CSM Shane D. Hybben, April 15, 2015 – (end date?)

1SG Timothy P. Flahave, 2014 - 2015

CSM Judson Meyer, 2012 - 2014

CSM John M. Lepowsky, Oct. 3, 2012 – Nov. 15, 2012

CSM John M. Lepowsky, May 27, 2011 – Oct. 3, 2012

CSM John M. Lepowsky, May 1, 2008 – May 27, 2011

CSM Paul E. Herr, 2003 – 2007

CSM Douglas Hanson, ? – 2003

CSM Richard Wog

CSM Larry W. Helsene, ca. 1987-1990 (Court of Honor, 2009)

CSM Roger W. Bierman, 1986

CSM Charles Holst, ca. 1982 - 1985

CSM Clifford Bock, ca. 1981- 1982

CSM Lester Peterson, ca. 1960

1SG Walter Samuelson, (KIA), ca. 1936-1947





Headquarters Company, 1st Combined Arms Battalion, 194th Armor Regiment

Commanders

CPT Joseph J. Howe, Oct. 1, 2014 – (end date?)

CPT Robert M. Grutsch, Oct. 2, 2012 – Sept. 3, 2014

CPT Freddy A. Munoz, June 6, 2012 – Oct. 1, 2012

CPT Ryan L. Rossman, Jan. 16, 2012 – July 17, 2012 (Date overlap in SIDPERS)

CPT Joseph (no M.I.) Sanganoo, May 27, 2011 – Jan. 15, 2012 (FWD, Camp Virginia, KU)

CPT Joseph (no M.I.) Sanganoo, Dec. 16, 2008 – May 26, 2011

CPT John P. Wisniewski, Dec. 4, 2004 – June 12, 2006

CPT Jon P. Ostercamp, June 1, 1998 – Sept. 30, 1999

CPT Michael M. Funk, Oct. 1, 1995 – Sept. 30, 1996

CPT Bradley Burgraff, 1979

CPT David M. Peterson, 1967

First Sergeants

1SG Jeremy E. Rainville, March 30, 2015 - (end date?)

1SG Richard E. Ellwood, Dec. 17, 2007 – Sept. 1, 2010

1SG Brendan Jay



A Company, 1st Combined Arms Battalion, 194th Armor Regiment

Commanders

CPT Matthew T. Kunkel, Aug. 7, 2014 – (end date?)

CPT Christopher P. Brossart, Jan. 16, 2012 – Aug. 3, 2014 (FWD, Kuwait)

CPT Neal E. Schau, Sept. 1, 2008 - ?

CPT Bryce A. Erickson , Dec. 8, 2007 – Dec. 14, 2009 (Date overlap in SIDPERS)

CPT Michael D. Pazdernik, Aug. 13, 2004 – Dec. 9, 2005 (FWD, Camp Ashraf)

CPT Michael D. Pazdernik, Oct. 1, 2002 – Aug. 12, 2004

CPT Michael S. Funk, Oct. 1, 1996 – Nov. 30, 1997

CPT Glen Harcey, 1979

CPT Sidney R. Moore, 1971

CPT Kenneth E. Olson, 1967

CPT Otto B. Griep, 1959

CPT Peter J. Sajevic, May 1953 – Sept. 1955

First Sergeants

1SG Benjamin R. Schieber, June 1, 2015 – (end date?)

1SG Nathan Modeen, July 2013 - ?

1SG Travis L. Manzke, Oct. 3, 2012 – Dec. 25, 2012

1SG Travis L. Manzke, May 27, 2011 – Oct. 3, 2012 (FWD, Kuwait)

1SG Travis L. Manzke, July 24, 2009 – May 27, 2011

1SG Jeffrey Scharpe, 2005 – Aug. 2007 (FWD)

1SG John M. Lepowski, Oct. 14, 2004 – Jan. 1, 2006 (FWD)

1SG John M. Lepowski, May 1, 2003 – Oct. 13, 2004



B Company, 1st Combined Arms Battalion, 194th Armor Regiment

Commanders

CPT Jason E. Laackmann, June 1, 2016 – (end date?)

CPT Andrew D. Krochalk, April 11, 2014 – June 1, 2016

CPT Nicholas J. Maxwell, Jan. 16, 2012 – Aug. 31, 2013

CPT Jon M. Anderson, May 27, 2011 – Jan. 15, 2012, (FWD, Camp Virginia, KU)

CPT Jon M. Anderson, Jan. 1, 2010 – May 26, 2011

CPT Christopher T. Kakos, Jan. 18, 2008 – Sept. 30, 2009

CPT John P. Wisniewski, Nov. 28, 2006 – Sept. 25, 2007 (FWD, Al Asad, Camp Bucca)

CPT John P. Wisniewski, June 13, 2006 – Nov. 27, 2006

CPT Timothy T. Kemp, Oct. 1, 2004 – May 30, 2005

CPT Arlo A. Grabow, 1967

First Sergeants

1SG Benjamin R. Schieber, April 1, 2017 - (end date?)

1SG Stuart A. Auers, Nov. 15, 2012 - ?

1SG Troy Helget, Oct. 1, 2008 - ?

1SG Dan Coutere, approx. 2003 – 2005





C Company, 1st Combined Arms Battalion, 194th Armor Regiment

Commanders

CPT John T. Meyer, Feb. 1, 2015 – (end date?)

CPT Travis T. Tomford, Oct. 1, 2013 – Feb. 1, 2015

CPT Christopher A. Bingham, May 11, 2012 – July 17, 2013

CPT Christopher A. Bingham, Jan. 16, 2012 – May 10, 2012 (FWD, Camp Virginia, KU)

CPT John M. Hobot, Oct. 1, 2009 – Jan. 15, 2012

CPT Fernando A. Franco, Jan. 8, 2008 – Aug. 16, 2009

CPT Michael Mohs, 2005 – 2007, OIF 06-08

CPT Jayson R. Hackett, Jan. 1, 1999 – Sept. 30, 2000

CPT Travis L. Voels, Aug. 7, 1997 – Dec. 31, 1998

CPT Gerald H. Becker, 1967

First Sergeants

1SG Benjamin R. Schieber, ? – Oct. 5, 2017

1SG John P. Fure III, 2014 - ?

1SG Timothy P. Flahave, Oct. 3, 2012 – Oct. 2, 2013

1SG Timothy P. Flahave, May 27, 2011 – Oct. 3, 2012 (FWD, Camp Virginia, KU)

1SG Timothy P. Flahave, Oct. 1, 2008 – May 27, 2011

1SG Daniel J. Bednarek, Fall 2005 – Oct. 1, 2008, OIF 06-08





D Company, 1st Combined Arms Battalion, 194th Armor Regiment

Commanders

CPT Kyle J. Koeberl, (start date?) – (end date?)

CPT Nathan E. Burdick, May 14, 2013 - ?

CPT Freddy A. Munoz, Oct. 2, 2012 – Aug. 1, 2013 (Date overlap in SIDPERS)

CPT Ryan L. Rossman, Oct. 1, 2009 – Jan. 15, 2012

CPT Alvin M. Graham, Dec. 11, 2007 – Oct. 1, 2009

CPT Michael D. Pazdernik, Dec. 10, 2005 – April 18, 2006

First Sergeants

1SG Matthew A. Gamble, March 3, 2017 - (end date?)

1SG Monty S. Greydanus, April 1, 2013 - ?

1SG Dale B. Klitzke, April 2010 – Sep. 30, 2012

1SG Aaron Kallunki, Oct. 1, 2008 – April 2010

1SG Judson Meyer, (see also CSM position)



E Company, 1st Combined Arms Battalion, 194th Armor Regiment

Commanders

CPT Martin L. Leppert, Jan. 15, 2009 – Sept. 30, 2009

CPT Jon P. Ostercamp, Oct. 1, 1996 – May 31, 1998

First Sergeants

1SG Joseph J. Hjelmstad, May 14, 2008 – Sept. 30, 2009



G Company (1-194 FSC), 134th Brigade Support Battalion (see 134 BSB Lineage)

133rd Airlift Wing

133AW Commander

Col. James Cleet, (per 2019-2021 MNNG Annual Reports)

Col. Daniel E. Gabrielli, (per 2016-2018 MNNG Annual Report.)

Col. James T. Johnson, (per 2013 MNNG Annual Report.)

Col. Greg Hasse (per 2012 MNNG Annual Report.)

Col. Timothy Cossalter

Col. Terrance R. Tripp

Col. Terry Heggemeier

Brig. Gen. John P. Silliman Jr.

Brig. Gen. John D. Broman

Brig. Gen. Patrick S. Boab

Brig. Gen. Robert W. Schaumann

Brig. Gen. Marvin A. Thorson

Brig. Gen. John R. Dolny

Brig. Gen. Ray S. Miller



133AW Chief Master Sergeants

CMSgt. Mark Legvold, (per 2020, 2021 MNNG Annual Reports)

CMSgt Lance Burg, (per 2017-2019 MNNG Annual Reports)

CMSgt Paul D. Kessler, (per 2012-2016 MNNG Annual Report.)

CMSgt David Speich

CMSgt Bruce Gram

CMSgt David Himmer

CMSgt Patrick O’Gara

CMSgt Todd Thompson

CMSgt A.J. Long

CMSgt DeWayne Nelson

CMSgt Ken Rosburg

CMSgt John Solberg

CMSgt Arvin R. Larson

CMSgt Gary Coker



133AW First Sergeant

SMSgt Ryan Fenton

SMSgt Carrie Hammer



References

http://www.133aw.ang.af.mil/

https://www.facebook.com/133rdAirliftWing





133AW Wing Maintenance Group

Commanders

Col. Kenneth Heutmaker

Col. Michael Croghan

Col. Kris Schaumann



Chief Master Sgt./ Senior Enlisted Advisor

CMSgt Jesse Rouse



First Sergeant

NA



133AW Wing Medical Group

Commanders

Col. David Nelson

Col. Penny Hodges-Goetz

Col. David Hamlar



Chief Master Sgt./ Senior Enlisted Advisor

CMSgt William “Bill” Cordell

CMSgt Donald “Duke” Lang



First Sergeant

MSgt Leon Peterson



133AW Wing Mission Support Group

Commanders

Lt Col. Barbara Pazdernik, Feb. 25, 2018 - (end date?)

Col. James Wentzalff, ? – Feb. 25, 2018

Col. Sandra Best

Col. Charles Rodke



Chief Master Sgt./ Senior Enlisted Advisor

CMSgt Steven Randall



First Sergeant

MSgt Tori Christian



133AW Wing Operations Group

Commanders

Col. James Cleet

Col. Robert Hagel

Col. Kris Schaumann



Chief Master Sgt./ Senior Enlisted Advisor

CMSgt Richard Schumacher



First Sergeant

SMSgt Ryan Fenton

SMSgt Carrie Hammer

148th Fighter Wing

148FW Commanders (*Current 148th FW Vice Commander is also the 148th FW HQ Group Commander)

Col. Chris Blomquist, (per 2017-2021 MNNG Annual Reports)

Col. Jon S. Safstrom, Oct. 19, 2015 – (per 2016 MNNG Annual Report.)

Col. Frank H. Stokes, Feb. 22, 2009 – Oct. 19, 2015

Col. Mark R. Johnson, June 27, 2004 – March 22, 2009

Col. Timothy J. Cossalter, Feb. 8, 1998 – June 27, 2004

Col. Kenneth J. Stromquist, Jr., [Nov. 19, 1995 fulltime CC] Feb. 9, 1997 – Feb. 8, 1998

Col. Thomas G. Palkie, 951119 [Traditional CC]– Feb. 9, 1997

148th Fighter Wing (FW), Oct. 11, 1995

148th Fighter Group (FG), March 16, 1992

Col. Raymond T. Klosowski, Aug. 20, 1989 – Nov. 19, 1995

Col. John D. Broman, Dec. 8, 1985 – Aug. 20, 1989

148th Fighter Interceptor Group (FIG), Dec. 5, 1983

Col. John H Spencer, Sr., June 7, 1981 – Dec. 8, 1985

Col. William H. Carr, Nov. 1, 1978 – June 7, 1981

148th Tactical Reconnaissance Group (TRG), Jan. 10, 1976

Col. Wayne C. Gatlin, Sr., Dec. 1, 1966 – Nov. 1, 1978

148th Fighter Interceptor Group (FIG), July 1, 1960

Col. John R. Hed, April 10, 1958 – Dec. 1, 1966

Col. Ralph M. Jerome, April 16, 1949 – April 10, 1958

179th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron (FIS), March 23, 1951

Capt. Earl W. Johnson, Sept. 18, 1948 – April 16, 1949 [Acting commander, Federal Recognition, 179th FS]

179th Fighter Squadron (FS), Sept. 17, 1948



148FW Vice Commanders

(Vice Commander position established in 1994, after ending the four Deputy Commanders. The four Deputy Commanders, or “Quad Deputy System”, was implemented on July 1, 1987 [Unit History 1987, 2nd Quarter])

Col. Chris M. Blomquist, Feb. 22, 2016 – (end date?)

Col. Jon S. Safstrom, Sept. 11, 2010 – Oct. 19, 2015

Col. John H. Spencer, Jr., Oct. 4, 2009 – Dec. 2009

Col. Paul Cummings (TDY to 148th), ? – Oct. 4, 2009

Col. Frank H. Stokes, Nov. 18, 2007 – Feb. 22, 2009

Col. Howard A. Hayes, June 26, 2004 – Nov. 18, 2007

Col. Mark R. Johnson, Nov. 1, 2002 – June 26, 2004

Col. John H. Spencer, Jr., April 21, 2002 – Oct. 31, 2002

Col. Mark R. Johnson, Jan. 1, 1997 – May 2001

Col. Dale F. Vavra, 1992 – Dec. 31, 1996

Lt. Col. T. M. Biele, Aug. 20, 1989 – 1991

Col. Raymond T. Klosowski, July 1987 – Aug. 20, 1989 (“Col. Raymond T. Klosowski filled a newly created position of Vice Commander.”, Unit History 1987, 2nd Quarter.)

Lt. Col. John D. Broman, 1983 – 1985



148FW Command Chief Master Sergeants (CCMSgt)

CMSgt. Jozef Miketin, (per 2021 MNNG Annual Report)

CMSgt. Lisa Erikson, (per 2017-2020 MNNG Annual Reports)

CMSgt Mark S. Rukavina, Dec. 4, 2011 – (in position per 2016 MNNG Annual Report.)

CMSgt Michael D. Layman, Feb. 28, 2010– Dec. 4, 2011

CMSgt Jodi L. Stauber, Nov. 18, 2007– Feb. 28, 2010

CMSgt John J. Bucsko, 2005 – Nov. 18, 2007

CMSgt Brian J. Briggs, June 27, 2004 – ?

CMSgt Dennis R. Jindra, June 11, 2000 – June 27, 2004 [first Command Chief Master Sergeant (CCM) for the 148thFW]

CMSgt Roger G. Brummer Feb. 1, 1992 – June 2000, Senior Enlisted Advisor

CMSgt John W. Huntsberger, Senior Enlisted Advisor

References

Military Manning Document, Current Structure with Chiefs as of 1 Jan 17

Commander’s List Dec 2015



148FW Headquarters Group

Commanders*

Col. Chris M. Blomquist, Feb. 22, 2016 – (end date?)

Col. Jon S. Safstrom, Nov. 11, 2010 – Oct. 19, 2015

Col. John H. Spencer, Jr., Oct. 4, 2009 – Nov. 11, 2010

First Sergeants

MSgt Nicholas G. Downs, ? – (end date?)

SMSgt Scott M. Twining,

SMSgt Mark A. Graves, Dec. 2009 – Nov. 2011

SMSgt Gerald Mensen, Dec. 2006 – Dec. 2007

MSgt Gerald E. Herrington, March 9, 1997 – Sept. 1999

MSgt John J. Bucsko, 1996 – 1996

References

Military Manning Document, Current Structure with Chiefs as of 1 Jan 17

Commander’s List Dec 2015

148FW Medical Group

Commanders

Col. Clarice H. Konshok, Dec. 5, 2015 – (end date?)

Col. Jay D. Butcher, Dec. 7, 2013 – Dec. 4, 2015

Col. Wade A. Lillegard, Aug. 1, 2004 – Dec. 6, 2013

Col. Ron J. Kirschling, May 1, 2015 – July 1, 2004

Col. Harry J. Robinson, Jr., Dec. 1994 – 1995

Col. Primus J. Skumatz, Jr., Nov. 3, 1992 – Dec. 1994

March 25, 1994 “148th USAF Clinic” to “148th Medical Squadron”

Col. Paul T. Gregg, Oct. 1, 1988– Nov. 3, 1992

1991-93 “148th USAF Clinic”

Col. Allan D. Davidson, 1973 – Oct. 1, 1988

July 1, 1985 “148 TAC Clinic” to “148th USAF Clinic”



Chief Master Sergeants

CMSgt Lisa K. Erikson, Jan. 1, 2013 – (end date?)

CMSgt Jon C. Besselar, Nov. 2010 – Nov. 2011

CMSgt Alan Sowl, 2008 – 2008

CMSgt Jerome A. Blazevic, 1977 – Aug. 23, 1986

First Sergeants

MSgt Chace T. Parask, ? – (end date?)

MSgt Randy L. Lipscy, Dec. 2006 – Nov. 2011

MSgt Dennis C. Ninow, 1998 – 1999

References

Military Manning Document, Current Structure with Chiefs as of 1 Jan 17

Commander’s List Dec 2015

148FW Operations Group

Commanders

Col. Bradley A. Jackson, Feb. 10, 2013 – (end date?)

Col. Gerald R. Ostern, July 10, 2010 – Feb. 10, 2013

Lt.Col. Bradley A. Jackson, May 1, 2010 – July 1, 2010

Lt.Col. Howard A. Hayes, Nov. 18, 2007 – May 10, 2010

Col. John H. Spencer, Jr., Nov. 1, 2002 – Nov. 18, 2007

Col. Mark R. Johnson, May 2001 – Nov. 1, 2007

Lt.Col. David F. Johnson, 2001 – 2001

Lt.Col. Danny U. Lewis, Jan. 6, 1997– 2000

Lt.Col. Timothy J. Cossalter, July 1995 – Jan. 6, 1997

Lt.Col. Daniel L. Haus, 1994 – 1995

May 1, 1994 “148th Operations Group” activated

Lt.Col. Thomas G. Palkie, 1991 – 1994

1992, Operations Group

Lt.Col. Thomas M. Biele, Aug. 20, 1989 – 1991

Col. Raymond T. Klosowski, July 16, 1981 – 1988/1989

Lt.Col. John H. Spencer, Sr., 1977 – 1981

Chief Master Sergeants

CMSgt Anthony J. Beatrez, ? – (end date?)

CMSgt Marcia E. Dumancas, 2009 – Nov. 2011

CMSgt Gerald E. Herrington, 2008 – 2008

CMSgt Greg Swor, 1998 – 1998

First Sergeants

MSgt Nicholas G. Downs, ? – (end date?)

SMSgt Mark A. Graves, Nov. 2010 – Nov. 2010

SMSgt Gerald Mensen, Dec. 2006 – Dec. 2009

MSgt Gerald E. Herrington, May 9, 1997 – Sept. 1999

References

Military Manning Document, Current Structure with Chiefs as of 1 Jan 17

Commander’s List Dec 2015



148FW Maintenance Group

Commanders

Col. Robin W. Skaar, June 29, 2014 – (end date?)

Col. Steve Wabrowetz, Oct. 4, 2009 – June 29, 2014

Col. John H. Spencer, Jr., Nov. 18, 2007 – Oct. 4, 2009

Col. Frank H. Stokes, April 21, 2002 – Nov. 18, 2007

Lt.Col. John H. Spencer, Jr., 2000 – April 21, 2002

Col. Timothy J. Cossalter, Jan. 1997 – Feb. 1998

Lt.Col. John H. Spencer, Jr., Dec. 19, 1996? – Sept. 1999

Lt.Col. Mark R. Johnson, June 25, 1995 – Dec. 19, 1996?

1995 “Logistics Group”

Lt.Col. Terry P. Heggemeier, Dec. 20, 1985 – 1994

1991 “Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (CAMS)”

1993, “Logistics Group” was formed

May 1, 1994 “148th Logistics Group” activated

May 1, 1994 “148th Consolidated Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (CAMS)” to “148th Maintenance Squadron”

Lt.Col. John D. Broman, 1981 – 1984

Col. John R. Hed, 1977 – 1979

Chief Master Sergeants

CMSgt Todd A. Zinmer / CMSgt Scott M. Twining, ? – (end date?)

CMSgt Roger G. Brummer, Dec. 2003 – Dec. 2003

CMSgt Brian J. Briggs, 1998 – 1999

First Sergeants

MSgt Christopher J. Robbins, ? – (end date?)

MSgt Aaron M. Janzig, Dec. 2009 – Nov. 2011

MSgt Mark J. Wasserbauer, Dec. 2006 – 2008

MSgt James C. Parmeter, Oct. 22, 1994 – 1999

References

Military Manning Document, Current Structure with Chiefs as of 1 Jan 17

Commander’s List Dec 2015



148FW Mission Support Group

Commanders

Col. Mark A. Vavra, April 12, 2015 – (end date?)

Col. Penny J. Dieryck, June 14, 2008 – April 12, 2015

Col. Gary J. Moe, Oct. 20, 1996 – June 14, 2008

Lt.Col. Richard F. Cora, July 28, 1987 – Oct. 1996

1987 “148th Combat Support Squadron (CSS)”

1991 “Mission Support Squadron

May 1, 1994 “148th Support Group” activated”

Lt.Col. Curtis P. Jones, 1981 – 1986

Lt.Col. L. E. Fechtelkotter, 1973 – 1980

Chief Master Sergeants

CMSgt Blye G. Chehock, ? – (end date?)

CMSgt Kenneth P. Musolf, 1981 – 1984

First Sergeants

MSgt Michael J. Hawkinson, Nov. 2010 – Nov. 2011

MSgt Mark Graves, Dec. 2009 – ?

MSgt Michael J. Pecore, Dec. 2006 – Dec. 2007

MSgt John J. Bucsko, April 30, 1994 – Sept. 1999

References

Military Manning Document, Current Structure with Chiefs as of 1 Jan 17

Commander’s List Dec 2015

Senior Commanders

BG Lowell E. Kruse, (per 2017-2019 MNNG Annual Reports. In position Dec. 25, 2022)



Garrison Commanders

COL Brian J. Melton, Sept. 15, 2017 – (In position Dec. 25, 2022)

COL Joshua Simer, (per 2021 MNNG Annual Report)

COL Brian J. Melton, Sept. 15, 2017 – (in position on Sept 11, 2019)

COL Scott A. St. Sauver, June 1, 2010 (June 9, 2011 per SIDPERS) – Sept. 14, 2017

COL Richard A. Weaver, July 1, 2003 – May 31, 2010

COL Terry J. Dorenbush, Sept. 1, 2000 – July 31, 2003

COL Rick D. Erlandson, Jan. 19, 1997 – Aug. 31, 2000

COL Elwin L. Kropuenske, Oct. 6, 1992 – Jan. 18, 1997

COL Benten D. Murdock, May 5, 1990 – Oct. 5, 1992

COL Gary E. LeBlanc, July 15, 1986 – May 1, 1990

COL Richard L. Hayes, July 1, 1981 – July 15, 1986

COL John W. Hohncke, Feb. 15, 1973 – Sept. 21, 1980

COL Robert L. Moeglein, June 1, 1965 – Feb. 14, 1973

COL Dean K. Torney, Oct. 4, 1960 – May 31, 1965

COL Lawrence R. Kiefer

COL Dewayne J. Schwanke

COL Raymond A. Rossberg, June 5, 1950 – Oct. 3, 1953

COL Raymond A. Rossberg, 1931 – (per Erickson book, p27)

(Camp Ripley opened in 1931)

References

Images of America, Camp Ripley, 1930-1960. Sandra Erickson

Command Sergeants Major

CSM Marcus Erickson, (per 2018-2021 MNNG Annual Reports)

CSM Matthew C. Erickson, March 5, 2017 - (in position on Sept 11, 2019)

CSM Michael P. Worden, Sept. 15, 2012 (Nov. 2, 2012 per SIDPERS) – March 5, 2017

CSM Daniel R. Smith, July 1, 2008 – Sept. 7, 2012

CSM Douglas R. Hanson, May 6, 2003 – June 30, 2008

CSM Larry W. Helsene, March 1, 1998 – May 5, 2003

CSM Robert A. Thome, March 15, 1996 – Feb. 28, 1998

CSM Robert L. Boone, Nov. 15, 1993 – Nov. 5, 1995

CSM Mike Manion, Apr. 2, 1991 – Jun1 1, 1993

CSM Dale L. Chisholm, July 5, 1986 – Dec. 1, 1990

CSM Vern Rubey, April 1, 1984 – July 4, 1986

References

2017 CoR invitation