Minnesota United and Xcel Energy partnered to recognize members of the Minnesota National Guard, both Army and Air Force, at the Minnesota United versus C.F. Pachuca International Friendly on Saturday, September 7.
Members of the Minnesota National Guard proudly serve their community and country as citizen soldiers and airmen. In July, more than 650 Soldiers of the Minnesota Army National Guard's 34th Red Bull Infantry Division returned home from the Middle East after a 10-month deployment to Kuwait. The Minnesota unit was responsible for leading U.S. Central Command's Task Force Spartan, which increases military readiness and capability, in order to maintain regional stability and partnerships.