One-on-One Instruction, 2001
Erik coaches a student on the firing line at Armored Fire shooting range.
Firearms Safety Training, April 1999
Erik gives a firearms safety class at the 1999 Libertarian Party of MN Convention.
Minneapolis Star Tribune 11/5/98
As Governor-Elect Jesse Ventura gives his victory speech at Canterbury Park, Erik and other members of the Ventura Security Team watch a crowd of over 1500 people for signs of trouble. Fortunately, the night went without any problems.
From left to right: Tyrell Ventura, Jesse's son; Mae Schunk, Lt. Governor-Elect; Jesse Ventura, Governor Elect; Unknown relative of the candidates; Erik Pakieser, Ventura Security Team; Jade Ventura; Jesse's daughter.
St. Paul Pioneer Press 6/2/98
When a storm downed power lines and destroyed homes in Newport, Minnesota, Erik's National Guard unit was called in to assist local law enforcement.
Iraq, 1991
Erik's Army unit, the 984th Military Police Company of the 759th MP Battalion, was the furthermost deployed MP unit in the Persian Gulf War. Here Erik poses with an AK-47 after clearing a bunker complex just south of Al-Salman, Iraq. Due to ammunition shortages, Erik and other members of his platoon armed themselves with captured AK-47s. With the help of a French light armored unit in the area, Erik's squad captured over 3000 Iraqi weapons and over 100 prisoners of war. For these acheivements, the 759th MP Battalion was awarded the Meritorious Unit Citation.
Panama, January 1990
Here, Erik recieves a certificate from his Commanding Officer for his participation in Operation "Just Cause." In addition to this certificate of recognition, Erik also recieved the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for his participation in that action, and his MP company recieved the Superior Unit Award.
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