An official website of the United States government
A .mil website belongs to an official U.S. Department of Defense organization in the United States.
A lock (lock ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .mil website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Home : News : Article View
NEWS | Aug. 18, 2008

National Guard Soldiers learn benefits of logistics systems

By Sgt. Amy Wieser-Willson North Dakota National Guard

BISMARCK, N.D. - More than 100 Soldiers from 13 states and territories spent last week here at the Raymond J. Bohn Armory learning about the benefits of Logistics Enabler Systems.

The National Guard Bureau supported the Logistics Enablers Overview Course, which brought six trainers here to educate Soldiers on how the equipment can interact and be used to support commands.

Designed to train Guardsmen on the capabilities of currently issued equipment, the course covered six systems that are used for deployments, homeland defense and training missions. Among the systems are a satellite communication system that provides Internet connectivity and a voiceover Internet protocol phone, a secure wireless Internet bridge and a satellite locator and messaging system.

"The Logistics Enabler Course was an opportunity to train ... on equipment that is useful during emergency operations in our respective states," said Lt. Col. Darcie Handt, director of the North Dakota National Guard's logistics branch, which worked with NGB to provide the training. "When properly used, these systems will provide visibility of personnel and equipment in real time."

Participants came from Alabama, California, Connecticut, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, New Mexico, New York, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Tennessee and Vermont to learn as well as to develop plans for their own state's missions.

The wealth of hands-on training culminated with a combined hands-on exercise that demonstrated how the equipment would be employed in an emergency or combat setting.

"We work side-by-side with other states when deployed or assisting with natural disaster support," said Maj. Gen. David Sprynczynatyk, adjutant general of the North Dakota National Guard. "It only makes sense to combine resources and train together, as well. The Guard strives to train utilizing real-world scenarios, and this week's course represented that goal well by providing some exceptional mutual training."

 

 

Related Articles
Photo of medical training during a Port Subject Matter Expert Exchange at the Port of Laem Chabang, Thailand, August 20, 2025. (Courtesy Photo)
Washington Guard Continues Strengthening Relationship at Thailand’s Port of Laem Chabang
By Joseph Siemandel, | Sept. 30, 2025
CAMP MURRAY, Wash. - Four members of the Washington National Guard partnered recently with more than 170 employees from the Port of Laem Chabang, Thailand, to continue improving the port’s all-hazard response as part of the...

Leaders and attendees from the Hawai‘i National Guard, Guam National Guard and Armed Forces of the Philippines gather for a group photo during the 25th anniversary celebration of the State Partnership Program between the Hawai‘i National Guard and the AFP at Clark Air Base, Philippines, Sept. 25, 2025. The Hawai‘i Guard and AFP launched the Indo-Pacific’s first State Partnership in 2000, marking 25 years of cooperation in training, disaster response and regional security.
25 Years Strong: Hawai‘i Guard and Philippines Celebrate Enduring Partnership
By Master Sgt. Mysti Bicoy, | Sept. 30, 2025
CLARK AIR BASE, Philippines — Cheers, handshakes and shared stories filled the air Sept. 23–25 as the Hawai‘i National Guard and Armed Forces of the Philippines celebrated 25 years of partnership — a bond that has endured...

Oklahoma National Guard leaders and Italian representatives unveil a plaque at the former headquarters of the 45th Infantry Division during WWII in Venafro, Italy, Sept. 8, 2025. A delegation of Oklahoma National Guard members and veterans toured key locations from the 45th Infantry Division’s campaign in Italy against German forces during World War II, continuing the development of the Thunderbird Trail. The initiative is aimed at preserving the Division's role in World War II through a memorial trail tracing its footsteps through Italy, France and Germany, ensuring their sacrifices are never forgotten. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Danielle Rayon)
Thunderbird Trail: Preserving Sacrifice, Strengthening Connection for Oklahoma Guard
By Sgt. Danielle Rayon, | Sept. 29, 2025
ITALY – Standing among rows of white marble headstones at the Sicily-Rome American Cemetery and Memorial, Soldiers of the Oklahoma National Guard bent to place sand from the beaches of Anzio into the carved names of...