RAPID CITY, S.D. (Dakota News Now) – A South Dakota Army National Guard firefighter received a very prestigious award during his retirement ceremony earlier this month.
Sergeant 1st Class Maxwell R. Stoltenburg earned the Army Individual Award for Excellence in Safety.
“We all serve for love of country, love of family, and love of each other but as a firefighter, you’ve got an extra mission and that’s to protect those that are protecting the country and nation,” said the SDNG’s Assistant Adjutant General- Army, Brig. Gen. David Dailey during the award ceremony. “And you are a part of the servicemembers that are serving other servicemembers and I want to say ‘Thank You’ for the support you’ve given.”
Stoltenburg, a Rapid City resident, joined the Army National Guard in 2003.
“Thank you especially to my wife April for being by my side this long and while I have been gone. I’m not much without her, she’s my rock and my strength to me, and I appreciate everything you do for me,” said Stoltenburg to his wife during the ceremony.
Governor Kristi Noem proclaimed October 9, 2024, as Sgt. 1st Class Maxwell R. Stoltenburg Day in South Dakota as a thanks for his service.
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