175th Regiment - RTI "Courage Prevails"

02/09/2026

01/14/2026

This past weekend, we recognized the Change of Responsibility from 1SG Digiacomo to 1SG Malm. We extend our sincere gratitude to both of these outstanding leaders for their dedication and service. The lasting impact made by 1SG Digiacomo has helped set a strong foundation, one that will support 1SG Malm as she continues to lead and strengthen the best organization within the 175th Regional Training Institute. Congratulations to both on this important milestone!

12/30/2025

2025 was a year of incredible achievement and excellence for the 175th Regiment (RTI)! We're proud to share some of the major milestones that made this year one for the history books.

A huge congratulations to all our Soldiers and leaders for their hard work and dedication.

Highlights from our 2025 Year in Review:

New Leadership: Welcomed CSM Daniel Schwichtenberg, LTC Brian Morgan, and MAJ John Hogan.

Honoring Excellence: Celebrated Ronald Hansen's Hall of Fame induction, MSG Clinton Gilbertson's Master Badge, and SFC Jacob Thompson as our Instructor of the Year.

Mission Success: Graduated 720 Soldiers from over 30 courses and earned the Strength Health Index (SHI) award for top readiness.

Thank you to everyone who made this year a success!n

12/22/2025

We recently came together as an RTI family to celebrate the holiday season and recognize several major accomplishments from the past year. The event also served as a hail and farewell—welcoming new members to the unit while wishing the very best to those moving on to their next chapters.

A special and heartfelt thank you goes to our retirees: SSG Jackson, SFC Gravdahl, SFC Johnson, SFC Berg, and MSG Schafer. Your years of service, leadership, and dedication have left a lasting impact on this unit and the Minnesota National Guard. We are truly grateful for all you have given in service to our Soldiers and our state.

We were also honored to present the Order of St. George to MSG Schafer and MSG Sogge in recognition of their exceptional service and commitment to excellence.

From all of us at the RTI, we wish everyone a safe, joyful, and restful holiday season. Happy Holidays to you and your families!

12/19/2025

Congratulations to Retired 1SG Ronald Hansen on his induction into the Minnesota Officer Candidate School Hall of Fame!
1SG Hansen is one of only three NCOs to receive this prestigious honor, recognizing his "above and beyond" contributions. As one of the longest-serving leaders in the OCS program, his influence was pivotal during the Global War on Terror troop surges, where he helped achieve the highest graduation rates in the nation and developed new standards adopted across TRADOC.
Beyond his official duties, he was a mentor and an inspiration, leaving a legacy of steadfast dedication and transformative impact on the countless officers he guided.
Please join us in congratulating 1SG Hansen on this incredible and well-deserved achievements.

12/16/2025

This weekend, Capt. Zenzen was formally promoted to the rank of Major in a ceremony attended by family and friends. We are honored to have Major Zenzen as part of the RTI team and are proud to recognize this significant professional milestone achieved during his time here.

Please join us in congratulating MAJ Zenzen on this well-deserved promotion and continued service.

12/12/2025

2-175th RTI had their Change of Command this past weekend.

Huge congratulations to LTC Jergenson on an incredible command with the 2-175th RTI!

And a massive welcome to our new commander, LTC Morgan! We're thrilled to have you!

A big thank you to everyone who supported our change of command ceremony last weekend! Your presence made it special.

12/08/2025

Last Friday, the Regional Training Site–Maintenance (RTSM) held a formal Change of Command ceremony, marking an important transition in leadership.

We extend our sincere appreciation to MAJ Gregg for her outstanding leadership, dedication, and service as the outgoing Commander. Her commitment to the mission, the Soldiers, and the organization has left a lasting impact on RTSM.

We are proud to welcome MAJ Hogan as the incoming Commander. MAJ Hogan brings strong experience, vision, and a passion for developing Soldiers and enhancing readiness. We look forward to his leadership as he assumes command of RTSM.

Please join us in thanking MAJ Gregg for her exceptional service and congratulating MAJ Hogan as he takes on this new role.

10/03/2025

The 2nd Battalion instructors are putting their Advanced Leadership class through an intense Situational Training Exercise. As they react to contact and navigate the dense woods, students engage in crucial training that prepares them to lead infantry squads after the course. The excitement and camaraderie in the air are palpable as they embrace the challenges and lessons from the field!

09/30/2025

The Regional Training Site Maintenance at Camp Ripley hosted a track vehicle recovery course for Soldiers from multiple states this month, who got their hands dirty utilizing the M88 Hercules Recovery Vehicle to tow, flip, and pull large track vehicles out of the mud.

The Regional Training Site Maintenance is a network of training facilities within the U.S. Army, designed to provide specialized training for Soldiers in maintenance and operational roles, ensuring that Soldiers are trained and prepared to utilize these skills in the field with their home units.

09/14/2025

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