Richard Quickle

Naval Recruiting District (NRD) Minneapolis was established to oversee and manage U.S. Navy recruiting efforts across the Upper Midwest region, including Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and western Wisconsin. Since its inception in the mid-20th century, NRD Minneapolis has played a pivotal role in enlisting and processing thousands of Sailors, supporting the Navy’s mission and operational readiness. The unit has consistently earned recognition for excellence in recruiting, adapting to changing demographic and strategic needs throughout its history. In 2020, as part of a nationwide restructuring of Navy recruiting commands, NRD Minneapolis was realigned under Navy Talent Acquisition Group (NTAG) Northern Plains, continuing its legacy of service under a new organizational structure.

USS THEODORE ROOSEVELT

U.S. Navy

USS *Theodore Roosevelt* (CVN-71) is a Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier commissioned into the United States Navy in October 1986. Named after the 26th President of the United States, the ship has played a critical role in multiple military operations, including Operation Desert Storm in 1991 and Operation Enduring Freedom after the September 11 attacks. The *Theodore Roosevelt* has demonstrated the Navy's global reach by conducting deployments in the Mediterranean, Persian Gulf, and Indo-Pacific regions. Over its service, the carrier has undergone several overhauls and modernization efforts to maintain its combat readiness and continues to serve as a vital asset in U.S. naval power projection.