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Red Bull Rising Red Bull Rising is a mil-blog written by Charlie Sherpa, a retired member of 2nd BCT, Inf. "Red Bull" Div.

01/10/2025

Did you deploy from Minnesota to Kosovo, Croatia, Montenegro, or any other Balkan country? If so, we need your help to tell this story! We are looking for photos, uniforms, artifacts, etc. for new exhibits.
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, 34th Infantry Division Association - Commander’s Own Chapter, 34th Infantry Division Association - 1st Minnesota Chapter, 2nd Battalion 135th Infantry Regiment, 34th Red Bull Infantry Division

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Soldier of the Week!

Specialist Connor Snow
Infantry (11B)
Squad Automatic Rifleman

Hometown: Colfax, Iowa

Time in the National Guard: 4 years

Civilian employment: Hydraulic Specialist

This week’s Soldier of the Week nominee is Spc. Connor Snow, who recently created and taught a class on preliminary marksmanship instruction for the M249. The class covered machine gun theory and the weapon’s use within squads. Spc. Snow taught both his platoon and members of the British Armed Forces, helping over 50 soldiers deepen their understanding of the M249’s operation.
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When asked what motivated him to join the National Guard, he explained, "It’s a demanding role that strengthens you both physically and emotionally. It also pushes you to overcome your own fears and weaknesses. I am eager to embrace the challenge and take advantage of the generous benefits available during and after my service.”
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When asked about his favorite part of being a soldier in the Iowa Army National Guard, Spc. Snow shared, "My favorite part is the camaraderie with my fellow soldiers and the chance to learn from many different people, not only about my job in the military but also about life outside in the civilian world."

Photo by Sgt. Ian Holcombe

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