Joint Force Headquarters
Unit Information
Located in Saint Paul, the Minnesota National Guard's Joint Force Headquarters is a joint Army and Air unit tasked to oversee operations for all state National Guard forces. Joint Force Headquarters coordinates military support at the request of the Governor in the event of a disaster or state emergency.
2026 Objectives
The JFHQ staff will continue to implement modernization efforts for the state by preparing to field the new MK22 sniper rifle and the quick reaction capability radar TPQ-53, and by continuing to field the joint light tactical vehicle and next generation squad weapons. The staff will continue planning future domestic operations by reviewing and refining state response plans for natural disasters and civil disturbances. JFHQ will continue to strengthen its relationships with interagency partners including the FBI and Minnesota’s Bureau of Criminal Apprehension through annual counterintelligence sharing and the counter-drug program
2025 Accomplishments
The JFHQ staff will continue to implement modernization efforts for the state by preparing to field the new MK22 sniper rifle and the quick reaction capability radar TPQ-53, and by continuing to field the joint light tactical vehicle and next generation squad weapons. The staff will continue planning future domestic operations by reviewing and refining state response plans for natural disasters and civil disturbances.JFHQ will continue to strengthen its relationships with interagency partners including the FBI and Minnesota’s Bureau of Criminal Apprehension through annual counterintelligence sharing and the counter-drug program.
HEADQUARTERS
Address:
600 Cedar Street
St. Paul, MN 55101
Telephone:
651-282-4044