For the first time ever, North Dakota's Army Guard Family of the Year has won the award on a national level, according to a press release.
Sgt. 1st Class Richard, first sergeant for the 816th Engineer Company and Tess Haugen, of Dickinson, and their three children, are the recipients of the Army National Guard Family of the Year.
"The Haugen family is deserving of this national recognition for their dedication to volunteerism and to supporting North Dakota's National Guard members and their families," Gov. John Hoeven said. "Their service exemplifies the outstanding contributions of our National Guard, as well as the extraordinary support that exists for our Guard men and women within communities, businesses and families across the state."
The Haugen's were selected from among 50 Army National Guard families and will be recognized at the National Volunteer Conference in New Orleans in August.
