SFC Brent Wienk

04/23/2026

I’m excited to welcome Aiden Barrus to the South Dakota Army National Guard team! He enlisted with the 842nd Engineer Company (HORZ) out of Belle Fourche, South Dakota as a Horizontal Construction Engineer (12N). He qualified for 100% State Tuition Assistance, the GI Bill and GI Bill Kicker.

Congratulations Aiden!

, , Aberdeen Central High School, SFC Missy Weigel,

03/24/2026

After 42 years of service, the honored Lt. Col. David Siemonsma (pictured-right) on his retirement.

His career spanned decades of leadership, service and sacrifice—but his greatest impact lives on in the Soldiers he mentored and developed along the way.

This month, as we recognize our people as our greatest strength, we honor leaders like Siemonsma whose legacy continues through others.

Thank you for your service. Once a Soldier, Always a Soldier.

Courtesy 📸 (left) Col. Steven Siemonsma, SDNG Chief of Staff- Army National Guard, with brother Lt. Col. David Siemonsma during his retirement ceremony.

02/27/2026

We are proud to welcome Hollie Frost to the South Dakota Army National Guard! Hollie is the newest addition to the 153rd FSC out of Huron, South Dakota, enlisting as an Allied Trade Specialist (91E). She qualified for 100% State Tuition Assistance, Federal Tuition Assistance, and the GI Bill.

Congratulations Hollie!

, ,South Dakota State University, SFC Missy Weigel, Groton Area

02/20/2026

We are proud to welcome Cassidy Williams to the South Dakota Army National Guard! Cassidy is the newest addition to the 211th Engineer Company (MAC), out of Madison, South Dakota, enlisting as a Combat Engineer (12B). She qualified for 100% State Tuition Assistance, Federal Tuition Assistance, the GI Bill and GI Bill Kicker.

Congratulations Cassidy!

, ,Britton-Hecla School,SFC Missy Weigel

01/15/2026

We are proud to welcome JaQuann Zerr to the South Dakota Army National Guard! JaQuann is the newest addition to the 740th Transportation Company, out of Milbank, South Dakota, enlisting today as a Motor Transport Operator (88M). He qualified for 100% State Tuition Assistance, Federal Tuition Assistance, the GI Bill and GI Bill Kicker, plus an enlistment bonus.

Congratulations JaQuann!

, ,Aberdeen Central High School,SFC Missy Weigel,Northern State University

01/13/2026

We are proud to welcome Aaron Hammer to the South Dakota Army National Guard! Aaron is the newest addition to the 740th Transportation Company, out of Milbank, South Dakota, enlisting today as a Motor Transport Operator (88M). He qualified for 100% State Tuition Assistance, Federal Tuition Assistance, the GI Bill and GI Bill Kicker, plus Student Loan Repayment.

Congratulations Aaron!

, , Mobridge, South Dakota, SFC Missy Weigel

01/02/2026

We are proud to welcome Dustin Stabnow to South Dakota Army National Guard! Service runs in Dustin’s family; he is part of a three-generation legacy of military service.

Dustin qualified for 100% State Tuition Assistance, Federal Tuition Assistance, and the GI Bill.

Congratulations, Dustin!

, , SFC Missy Weigel,Britton-Hecla School

12/13/2025

We are proud to welcome back Derek Wahl to the South Dakota Army National Guard! Derek, who previously served in the South Dakota Army National Guard, is the newest addition to the 740th Transportation Company, out of Milbank, South Dakota, enlisting as a Motor Transport Operator (88M). He qualified for 100% State Tuition Assistance, Federal Tuition Assistance, and the GI Bill.

Congratulations, Derek!

, ,SFC Missy Weigel

09/19/2025

09/11/2025

Welcome to the team Kennedy!

Today, I had the honor and privilege of enlisting Kennedy Ubaka into the South Dakota Army National Guard. Kennedy is a true testament to the spirit of service—an individual who genuinely wants to defend our nation and protect the rights of all Americans. His journey is remarkable; he did not grow up with the same sense of safety and freedom that many of us go to sleep with each night. Yet, instead of letting this define his story, he chose to step forward and step up—to serve, to protect, and to give back to the country he now calls home. Kennedy’s commitment and courage remind us all of the strength found in service and the sacrifice required to preserve freedom. We are proud to welcome him into our Guard family. Mr. Ubaka enlisted as an 88M, joining the 740th Transportation Company out of Aberdeen, SD.

South Dakota Army National Guard
SFC Brent Wienk 740th Transportation Company

09/02/2025

We are proud to welcome Nathan Wiese to the South Dakota Army National Guard! Nathan, who previously served in the Army Reserve, is the newest addition to Det. 1, 740th Transportation Company, out of Aberdeen, South Dakota, enlisting today as a Motor Transport Operator (88M). He qualified for 100% State Tuition Assistance, Federal Tuition Assistance, and the GI Bill.

Congratulations, Nathan!

, ,SFC Missy Weigel