Guard Soldiers to Conduct Training at Kimball Bottoms (UNCLASSIFIED)
Granger, Michaela Catherine SGT USARMY NG NDARNG (USA)
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https://www.ndguard.nd.gov/news/guard-soldiers-conduct-training-kimball-bottoms-4
MEDIA ADVISORY 22-018
For Immediate Release August 3, 2022
Contacts:
Bill Prokopyk 701-220-7277
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: John Voeller at 701-255-0015 ext 2011
Guard Soldiers to Conduct Training at Kimball Bottoms
BISMARCK, N.D. — The North Dakota National Guard’s 957th Engineer Company (Multi-Role Bridge) will conduct field training exercises August 19-21, 2022, in the Kimball Bottoms area near the Missouri River, south of Bismarck.
The N.D. National Guard reminds the public to be aware of the training activities and to use extreme caution when in the area, since there will be increased vehicle and boat traffic during unit training operations. The public’s cooperation and understanding is appreciated.
For the safety of the public, the off-road vehicle area known as the Desert will be closed to the public from 10 a.m. on Friday, August 19 through 10 a.m. on Sunday, August 21.
In addition to land training in the area, approximately 60 Soldiers will conduct boating and bridging operations on the Missouri River. The river will not be closed to the public, but visitors and boaters are asked to use caution while in the area.
WHAT: National Guard Training at Kimball Bottoms
WHEN: 10 a.m. on Friday, August 19 through 10 a.m. on Sunday, August 21.
WHERE: Kimball Bottoms, south of Bismarck, North Dakota
MEDIA: Contact Prokopyk at 701-220-7277
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The North Dakota National Guard is a trained and highly motivated force of about 4,000 Citizen-Soldiers and Citizen-Airmen. We are always prepared to provide ready units, individuals and equipment in support of our communities, state and nation. Always ready, always there.
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