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Unit Information
The Task Force 34 Headquarters and Headquarters Company (HHC) was formed from the 34th Combat Aviation Brigade HHC of the Minnesota National Guard.
Soldiers of HHC performed pre-mobilization training at Camp Ripley, MN and were activated June 1st, 2008 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. 10 weeks of post-mobilization training was conducted by First Army, at Ft. Sill, OK.
HHC is currently deployed to Joint Base Balad, Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and is expected to return to Minnesota early summer 2009.
Balad, Iraq area weather
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OIF 08-10 Accomplishments:
— Established Command and Control of Task Force 34 and formed a cohesive operations team including all subordinate battalion’s and units
— Successfully tracked over 5,600 missions and 40,000 flight hours in support of MNC–I combat operations with virtually no issues. This allowed for the transportation of over 130,000 passengers and over 11,670,000 lbs of cargo which was moved in support of MNC–I combat operations to sustain the fight
— Provided support in Logistics, Communication, Medical, Legal, Public Affairs and Ministry to a Task Force of over 2,000 Soldiers
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Commander's Corner
Greetings to all the Friends and Family of HHC, Task Force 34! We have now been at our duty stations here at Joint Base Balad, Iraq for approximately two months. We are getting use to our daily routines. The nice thing about our area is that just about everything you need is within walking distance. You can walk from your living quarters to the chow hall and then to work all in about ten to fifteen minutes. Some of our Solders work day shifts and others work night shifts. Most Soldiers work six days a week and get one day off. While not working here in Balad, there are many activities available to pass the time. Some of our Soldiers are on sport teams such as softball. Others run in the weekly road races that are offered by MWR.
We have been enjoying the fall weather. Upon our arrival in August temperatures were as high as 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Lately temperatures have been in the 70s. We have had some rain which got rid of our dust problem but brought it brought with it another mess.…MUD! For Halloween, the company had a social. It was a nice time to burn of some steam, many of us dressed in costumes and we had music and refreshments.
Overall, I’m very proud of all the hard work and dedicated service of our Soldiers. We appreciate all the support and encouragement that we have received from all our family and friends. Without your support we would not be as successful as we have been. Thank you all for your continued support.
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Hometown Connections
Unit Address: 600 Cedar St, St Paul MN 55101
Unit Telephone: 651-282-4044
Recruiter Telephone: 651-296-5736
Map
Iraq:
Thursday, 11 March, 2010 04:36 am
Minnesota:
Wednesday, 10 March, 2010 08:36 pm |
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TF34 HHC
In The News
Have you seen coverage of HHC? E-mail us a link.
Our Best: More Recognized in the Field
22 Apr., 2009
A new perspective
16 Apr., 2009
Iraq a legal training ground for enthusiastic Guard sergeant
9 Apr., 2009
Flops, Streets and Rivers in Mortaritaville
23 Feb., 2009
They fight the war, she ships the milk
7 Jan., 2009
Christmas Reenlistment
10 Nov., 2008
Read letter day: Iraq vet and his sixth-grader pen pal meet
10 Nov., 2008
For this Minnesota family, love is a battlefield
19 Aug, 2008
Juhnke in Oklahoma to bid farewell to Minn.-based National Guard troops, including his son
7 Aug, 2008
Long haul begins in Iraq for Minn. GIs
1 Aug, 2008
Hoke sisters deploy together to Iraq
1 Aug, 2008
St. Paul vendors donate food to Minnesota Soldiers abroad
1 Aug, 2008
34th Combat Aviation Brigade Deploys to Iraq
31 May, 2008
Minnesota National Guard brigade to deploy
28 May, 2008
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TF34 HHC
in The Flightline
Running with the Red Bulls
SSG Lynette Hoke, Task Force 34 Public Affairs Journalist
2 May, 2009
Task Force 34 develops unique suicide prevention program
By MAJ Roy Fuhrmann, TF 34 Public Affairs Officer
5 Apr., 2009
The Year of the NCO: A Day in the Life of Staff Sgt. Brian Jacobson
SSG Lynette Hoke
Task Force 34 Public Affairs Journalist
March 31, 2009
Improving the Foxhole
By Sgt. Richard Brown
A Co. 834th ASB Unit Public Affairs Representative
Family Matters: Spouses, Sweethearts, Soldiers
By SPC Jodi Krause, HSC 834th ASB Public Affairs Representative
8 Feb., 2008
"Living in His Dream"
1 Feb., 2009
Praying for Postage
Sgt. Lynette Hoke, Task Force 34 Public Affairs Journalist
27 Dec., 2008
Freedom Chapel holds Christmas services
By SPC Jodi Krause, HSC 834th ASB Public Affairs Representative
26 Dec., 2008
Podcast: SPC Charlton interviews SGT Bandy.
Mail equals love
By SPC Jamie Eccles, HHC 34th CAB Unit Public Affairs Representative
Dec. 20, 2008
Father and daughter face deployment together
By Pfc. Jasmine N. Walthall, Task Force 449 Public Affairs Office
26 Dec., 2008
Sleep For Soldiers
Written by SPC Richard Brown, A Co., 834th ASB Public Affairs Representative
14 Dec. 2008
Photos: Dec. 19, HHC TF 34 Holiday Party, download
TF 34 Chaplains host Thanksgiving Talent Show
By SGT Lynette Hoke, Public Affairs Journalist
26 Nov., 2008
TF 34 Soldier visits Minnesota Pen Pal
Written by SPC Nancy Charlton, TF 34 HHC Public Affairs Representative
11 Nov., 2008
TF 34 Soldiers gain U.S. citizenship
Spc Jodi Krause, 834 Aviation Support Battalion Unit Public Affairs Representative
8 Nov., 2008
Soldiers are baptized in Biblical lands
Written by SPC Jodi Krause, HSC 834th ASB Public Affairs Representative
28 Oct., 2008
Grandson of Rising Sun serves with U.S. Army
Written by SFC Daniel Ewer, Task Force 12 Public Affairs Chief
16 Aug., 2008
34th Combat Aviation Brigade rounds the corner to deployment
Written by Sgt. Lynette Hoke
18 April, 2008
34th CAB Combatives Training
Written by Sgt. Lynette Hoke
25 Jan., 2008
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