A ribbon-cutting ceremony marks the opening of the Minnesota National Guard's new Army Aviation Support Facility in St. Cloud, Minn. on March 18, 2009.
A retired Minnesota Army National Guard pilot speaks with a Soldier at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Army Aviation Support Facility in St. Cloud, Minn. on March 18, 2009.
Maj. Gen. Larry Shellito addresses the crowd at the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Army Aviation Support Facility in St. Cloud, Minn. on March 18th, 2009.
Minnesota State Senator Tarryl Clark addresses the crowd at the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Army Aviation Support Facility in St. Cloud, Minn. on March 18, 2009.
Veterans, community leaders and military members gather at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Minnesota National Guard's new Army Aviation Support Facility in St. Cloud, Minn., on March 18, 2009.
The official party cuts the ribbon to mark the opening of the Minnesota National Guard's new Army Aviation Support Facility in St. Cloud, Minn., on March 18, 2009. Pictured from left to right is Col. Michael Huddleston (State Army Aviation Officer), Mayor Dave Kleis (St. Cloud Mayor), Maj. Gen. Larry Shellito (State Adjutant General), State Senator Tarryl Clark (Minnesota State Senator District 15) and Chaplain Buddy Winn (2-147 AHB Chaplain).
A retired Minnesota National Guard pilot speaks with a Soldier at the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Army Aviation Support Facility in St. Cloud, Minn. on March 18, 2009.