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California leads riot training for French, Portuguese troops
April 9, 2009
Soldiers from Alpha Troop, 1st Squadron 18th Cavalry Regiment, Task Force Sabre (MNTF-E) used anything they could get their hands on to make the Crowd and Riot Control exercise at Camp Vrelo, Kosovo (MNTF-C) as real as possible for both the French (MNTF-N) and Portuguese (KFOR HQ) Riot Control Teams.
Air Guard HVAC unit's wages war on extreme temperatures
April 9, 2009
Senior Airman Ryan McClung of the West Virginia Air National Guard prepares a boiler for installation at Joint Task Force Guantanamo's Camp Justice, March 30, 2009. The boiler will allow Troopers at Joint Task Force Guantanamo's Camp Justice to take warm showers.
National Guard program helped countries to NATO membership
April 9, 2009
Maj. Gen. Glenn K. Rieth (left), the adjutant general of New Jersey and Mr. Gazmend Oketa (right), minister of defense for the republic of Albania, cut a special anniversary cake commemorating the 15-year partnership between New Jersey and the Republic of Albania in December. Oketa's visit coincides with the 15th anniversary of his nation's participation in the State Partnership Program with the New Jersey National Guard. This week, Albania achieved its long-standing goal of membership in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
Guard's disaster response missions grew nationwide today
April 9, 2009
A once proud Oak tree stands stripped of its foliage and wrapped in debris from the devastated town of Mena, Ark. A powerful tornado ripped through the community of 5,700 the evening of April 10. A contingent of 30 members of the Arkansas Army National Guard's 39th Infantry Brigade Combat Team entered the town shortly after the tornado passed and began providing assistance. More troops poured in the next morning to begin search and rescue operations, and to provide security.
Truax hosts joint 'suspicious' package exercise
April 8, 2009
Tech. Sgt. Michael Harvey, 115th Security Forces Squadron, provides cordon security around Bldg. 500 following a report of a suspicious package during an exercise here March 18. The joint exercise included many different units on Truax Field as well as the U.S. Postal Service, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the 54th Civil Support Team.
Ohio Soldier, partner named National Guard's ultimate warriors
April 8, 2009
Staff Sgt. Ada Milby poses with her Warrior Challenge partner, Dan Mast, after one of the "Warrior Challenge" events.
CNGB meets with DoD "logistics champions" at USTRANSCOM
April 8, 2009
Air Force Gen. Craig McKinley (left), chief of the National Guard Bureau, talks with his executive officer, Army Col. Patrick Tennis, during U.S. Transportation Command's Reserve Component Chiefs and Adjutants General Conference held March 31 to April 2 at Scott Air Force Base, Ill.
Gates Says People Take Top Priority in Budget Recommendations
April 7, 2009
New mission, new plane, new friends
April 7, 2009
Maintenance Technicians of the 175th Maintenance Group, Maryland National Guard, and 107th Maintenance Group, Michigan National Guard, install a wing flap on an A-10 Thunderbolt close-air-support aircraft at Warfield Air National Guard Base in Essex, Maryland, Friday, April 3, 2009. Michigan Guardmembers in the maintenance field are transitioning from the F-16 fighter jet to the A-10 through on-the-job training.
Louisiana Guard tests disaster readiness
April 7, 2009
Members of the Louisiana National Guard's 2225th Multi-Role Bridge Company conduct search and rescue missions during a simulated disaster response exercise at the Lakefront Airport in New Orleans, April 4. The purpose of this exercise is to test the current LANG response plan, identify deficiencies and evaluate their ability to respond to multiple missions simultaneously prior to the 2009 hurricane season.
VA hosts health assessment for Indiana Guard
April 7, 2009
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GED Plus roars to victory in Texas
April 7, 2009
NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon talks with the Army's NCO of the Year Staff Sgt. Noyce Merino of the Montana Army National Guard before his race April 5 at the Texas Motor Speedway. Gordon and the Dupont/National Guard GED Car took first place in the race, snapping a winless streak for the racer.
Air Guard fighters intercept suspicious aircraft
April 7, 2009
Two F-16C Fighting Falcons from the 115th Fighter Wing, Wisconsin Air National Guard, on a routine training mission in the skies over Wisconsin Oct. 21, 2008.
Air Guard's Hometown Heroes Salute campaign launches Web site
April 7, 2009
The new Hometown Heroes Salute campaign Web site, launched April 1, connects the Air Guard's units to award ordering, awardee criteria and other valuable information to recognize their Citizen-Airmen for their service.
Counselor keeps close watch on Guardsmen's mental health
April 7, 2009
The National Guard - National Guard: A force multiplier in fight against drugs
April 6, 2009
DoD kicks off sexual assault awareness month with campaign, web site
April 6, 2009
TEC's instructional program graduates 1,000th student
April 6, 2009
Staff Sgt. Zachary E. Swain, a tactical air control party craftsman from the 238th Air Support Operations Squadron in Meridian, Miss., received an award for being the 1,000th graduate of The I.G. Brown Air National Guard Training and Education Center's Instructional Development branch. Swain was presented the award by Col Richard B. Howard, commander of the TEC, when he graduated from the instructor certification program course during a ceremony held at Morrissey Hall here, April 3.
474th converts Gitmo facilities to shore power
April 6, 2009
Air Force Staff Sgt. Jason Stephens of the West Virginia Air National Guard performs an inspection on the current generators being used at Joint Task Force Guantanamo's Camp Justice, March 25, 2009. The 474th ECES is here in support of the sustainment of Camp Justice and the Expeditionary Legal Complex.
Alaska Army Guard Soldier finishes Iditarod
April 6, 2009
Lance Mackey, right, three-time Iditarod champion, stands with Staff Sgt. Harry Alexie of the Alaska Army National Guard, at the start of the 2009 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. Alexie, a 2009 Iditarod rookie, trained with the veteran musher for months leading up to the race at Mackey's comeback kennel outside of Fairbanks.