1742nd Transportation Company

What is South Dakota National Guard Urban Patrol exercise? RAPID CITY, S.D.-- This week's South Dakota National Guard Golden Coyote exercise got started Monday with the Urban Patrol. The combat zone now finds itself within cities and towns rather

Congratulations to Anthony Reed on your promotion to Staff Sergeant! Staff Sergeant Reed took over as Supply Sergeant a year ago and performed well above what is expected. His dedication to the mission is unlike any other! Congrats on your well overdue promotion!

Congratulations to all the 1742nd Soldiers who competed to get the Norwegian Foot March badge! The Norwegian Foot March badge is a foreign award that can be earned by completing an 18.6 mile ruck march under 4 hours and 30 minutes. Just competing in this march shows determination and the ability to push yourself physically and mentally. Good job!

Congratulations to the two newest NCOs in the 1742nd! SGT Bekaert and SGT Ludens have worked hard all year, and it has paid off. Both are advancing their careers with new units in the SDNG when they get home. They will both make excellent NCOs in our organization. Congrats, gentlemen!

Congratulations to Bailey Schmidt and Kennady Schroder on their promotions to Sergeant. SGTs Schmidt and Schroder accepted E-5 positions with the 1742nd. They both worked very hard for this promotion and it is much deserved. Thank you both for all you’ve done on the 1742nd! We all look forward to having you as leaders in the Company!

Congratulations to SGT Weisenbach SPC Castillo on your re-enlistments! We look forward to seeing them around for a little longer.

Last week our Soldiers played flag football to build camaraderie and have some friendly competition. Turns out we have some real athletes in the unit! Great effort everyone!

Congratulations to Maloree Lanphear on her promotion to Specialist! SPC Lanphear worked very hard and earned this promotion that was very much anticipated. Keep up the great work and we are lucky to have you on the SWBM!

Congratulations to Dwain Walker on his promotion to SPC! SPC Walker is a key member of the 1742nd's team! Keep up the good work!

Congratulations Kyle Huber on your promotion to Sergeant! Your dedication to the mission and your fellow Soldiers has gotten you to where you are today!

Congratulations Brian Zard on your promotion to Staff Sergeant!

Congratulations to SPC Bill Phelps on his retirement from the SDARNG! We thank you for your 20 years of dedicated service to South Dakota and to the Nation!

Congratulations to Logan Broomfield on your promotion to SPC!! Well deserved! You have been a vital Soldier on this mission and we appreciate your positive attitude, professionalism and energy toward this mission! Keep up the great work!

Congratulations to SPC Ben Konechne and SGT Paul McKinstry for being selected as the Soldier and NCO of the month!!! Your hard work and dedication to this unit and mission does not go unnoticed! Keep up the excellent work!!

Congratulations to SGT Schaefers and SPC Kortan for being the 1742nd’s NCO and Soldier of the month! These two hard working Soldiers have been a huge asset to their shifts and training groups, going above and beyond what is expected of them.

Last week some of the Soldiers in the Company were recognized by Border Patrol for their outstanding service. Each one of the Soldiers chosen were hand picked by Agents working out in the field or in the camera rooms. Keep doing great work!

Congrats SGT Nikolas on getting a coin from the Brigade Commander! SGT Nikolas had the highest shooting score for the iteration he was in, proving his proficiency with his assigned weapon.

Congratulations SGT Meyer on his promotion to Sergeant!

On 31MAY2022, SSG Fountain, SPC Konechne, SPC Hoffmeister, and SPC Schwebach were on their way back from working their shift when a vehicle accident occurred behind them. They exited a tunnel when a Honda following them crossed the centerline and struck an oncoming Ford Focus. They saw the Honda drive off the road and come to a stop on the edge of the cliff. SPC Hoffmeister pulled over to turn around to go help. SPC Hoffmeister and SPC Konechne went over to help the driver of the Honda that was hanging over the cliff, while SSG Fountain and SPC Schwebach ran over to check the Ford Focus that was struck and in the middle of the road.

​SSG Fountain and SPC Schwebach approached the Ford Focus, and all three occupants were conscious with no serious injuries. A driver from a vehicle that was not involved in the collision also stopped to help and called 9-1-1. Once SSG Fountain and SPC Schwebach confirmed that no one in the Ford Focus needed medical attention and 9-1-1 was being contacted, they went over to assist SPC Hoffmeister and SPC Konechne with the Honda that was on the edge of the cliff.
​SPC Hoffmeister and SPC Konechne approached the Honda that was on the edge of the cliff and assisted getting him out of the vehicle in case it continued to fall. The driver was conscious but disoriented and had a serious arm injury. SPC Hoffmeister and SPC Konechne removed the driver from the vehicle and pulled him to safety. SPC Konechne went back to the vehicle to make sure no one else was inside. The driver asked SPC Hoffmeister to get his belongings and first aid kit out of the back of his vehicle. SPC Konechne confirmed that there was no one else inside the vehicle and SPC Hoffmeister was able to retrieve the driver’s belongings and first aid kit. SPC Hoffmeister then moved the driver from the side of the road to a shaded area under a tree. SPC Hoffmeister used the driver’s first aid kit to clean and dress the injury to his arm and assessed him for further injuries. SPC Hoffmeister continued to monitor the driver and stayed with him until the ambulance arrived.

​SSG Fountain, SPC Schwebach, and SPC Konechne stayed in the vicinity of the accident while SPC Hoffmeister attended to the driver of the Honda. SPC Konechne also helped a police officer secure the Honda with a toe strap to ensure the vehicle didn’t go over the cliff. The ambulance and the police arrived at approximately 30 minutes after the accident occurred. SPC Hoffmeister escorted the driver to the ambulance and then gave a primary witness report to the Highway Patrol officer.

​Their actions on 31 May 2022 stand as an example of what South Dakota Army National Guard soldiers are capable of and should do anytime on or off duty. They bring great credit upon themselves, the 1742 Trans Co, the SDARNG, and the United States Army.

Soldiers participating Combat Water Survival Training.

We’d like to say congratulations to now SGT Kellen on his promotion! It was a long time coming.

1742nd Transportation Soliders leaning forward on the ACFT by taking a diagnostic in order to get familiar with the new standards.

Congratulations SGT Goldade and SPC Meyer for getting NCO and Soldier of the month. These two Soldiers have played a crucial part in keeping their site up and running. Keep up the good work!

Soldiers from the 1742nd TC completing the virtual Bataan Memorial Death March. The memorial march is conducted in honor of the heroic service members who defended the Philippine Islands during World War II, sacrificing their freedom, health, and, in many cases, their very lives.

SGT Keith Schaefer has re-enlisted for 6 years as an 88M with the 1742nd Transportation Company! Thank you for your dedicated service to your Soldiers, the 1742nd TC, and the South Dakota Army National Guard. 🇺🇸

SGT Spencer Paulsen has re-enlisted for 6 years as an 88M with the 1742nd Transportation Company! Thank you for your dedicated service to your Soldiers, the 1742nd TC, and the South Dakota Army National Guard. 🇺🇸

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