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Oregon Guard launches Homefront Heroes program for kids
April 23, 2009
Boston Marathon supported by Massachusetts Guard
April 23, 2009
Army Chief Warrant Officer Thomas R. Lamont, a military personnel technician with Headquarters Company, 26th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade wears an Army t-shirt as he runs past Sgt. Brian L. McClelland in Hopkinton, Mass., during the 113th running of the Boston Marathon April 20, 2009. Lamont finished the marathon with a time of 4 hours 47 minutes.
Rhode Island Guardsmen walk Boston Marathon in memory of fallen comrade
April 23, 2009
California Army Guard bids farewell to Huey
April 23, 2009
California Air Guard rescue C-130s go digital
April 23, 2009
Two MC-130P Combat Shadow tanker aircraft from the 129th Rescue Wing, Moffett Federal Airfield, Calif., taxi on the Moffett flightline. A test version of the communication format called Situation Awareness Data Link, or SADL, was recently installed and evaluated on a 129th MC-130P Combat Shadow tanker.
CAC-enabled kiosks coming to armories, reserve centers
April 21, 2009
A test model of CAC-enabled kiosk stands at the New York National Guard Joint Force Headquarters in Latham, N.Y. The Army National Guard is installing thousands of these kiosks at armories and reserve centers in all 54 states and territories. More than $3.5 million has been allocated for about 8,400 kiosks around the country.
Former Oregon Air Guard commander shares Holocaust experiences
April 21, 2009
Retired Oregon Air National Guard Brigadier General Fred M. Rosenbaum, meets with Col. John Kent, commander of the 142nd Fighter Wing, following Rosenbaum's presentation on his personal experiences during the Holocaust was the focus of the wing's Diversity Council observances for Holocaust Remembrance Month.
Wisconsin Guardsmen train urban ops, put 'face to the fight'
April 21, 2009
Pfc. Jack Shaw, front, and Sgt. Michael Ring, both assigned to C Company, 2nd Battalion, 127th Infantry Regiment, encounter a threat as they enter a building during urban-operations training Saturday at McGregor Range, N.M.
National Guard Youth Foundation names Indy champion as spokesperson
April 21, 2009
Sunburst Youth Academy Cadets lead Indy 500 Champion driver Dan Wheldon, center, talks with Sunburst Youth Academy cadeets on a tour of the academy during his visit on April 16, 2009. Wheldon was recently announced as the national spokesman for the National Guard Youth Challenge Program. He will be help to raise awareness of the high school dropout epidemic nationwide.
Guard slows spillover at Cottonwood Creek Dam from three directions
April 20, 2009
Guard reinforces dam spillway near LaMoure
April 20, 2009
Missouri MPs join Special Olympics torch run
April 20, 2009
Soldiers of the Missouri National Guard's 175th Military Police Battalion with Brig. Gen. Stephen L. Danner (far left), Gov. Jay Nixon (far right) and athletes of the Special Olympics Missouri.
Last "Bedford Boy" died on Sunday
April 20, 2009
A soldier from the 29th Infantry Division overlooks the newly-dedicated National D-Day Memorial as he renders a salute during the playing of "Taps."
Biden praises Guard members during Whiteman AFB visit
April 17, 2009
Vice President Joe Biden speaks to troops at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. Biden said the nation owes them their gratitude and support for their service in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Bosnia, April 16, 2009.
Gates aims to speed delivery of helicopter pilots, crews
April 17, 2009
Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates talks with initial flight students and their instructors on Cairns Army Airfield, Ala., April 14, 2009, during a two-day trip to Alabama.
174th Fighter Wing helps open new Yankee Stadium
April 17, 2009
Aircrew members from the 174th Fighter Wing of Syracuse N.Y., pose for a photo after performing the fly-by for the opening day ceremony for the new Yankee Stadium on April 16, 2009. The F-16 Fighting Falcon crew members include bottom row from left to right, Capt. Scott Bissonnette and Staff Sgt. Preston Cox and top row, Maj. Kurt Tongren, Maj. John Knutsen and Lt. Col. Sean McQuaid.
Virginia unit wins award for food service excellence
April 17, 2009
Members of the Virginia National Guard pose with the 2008 Connelly Award April 2 in Atlanta. The 1032nd Transportation Company was awarded the Connelly Award for excellence in Army Food Service in the National Guard Field Kitchen Category for 2008. Members of the unit who attended the awards ceremony include: 1st Sgt. E. Tim Miller - Staff Sgt. Allen Osburn, Staff Sgt. Ralph Norris, Sgt. Vincent Woodmancy, Sgt. Paul Woodmancy, Spc. Julie Woodby, Spc. Gary Martin, Spc. Brandon Sexton and Spc. Billy Rose.
Michigan Guard uses innovative water-based painting system
April 17, 2009
CSMS painter Chris Adair explains the camouflage painting process for a 34-ton semi-trailer to MIARNG Soldiers. Internally, regular training and planning updates help to keep all CSMS personnel up-to-date on compliance and pollution prevention requirements. The mentoring relationship for new staff ensures that best practices are continued throughout the organization.
Gates: DoD taking steps to improve Guard's equipment, new role
April 17, 2009
Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates delivers his remarks to students at the U.S. Army War College in Carlisle Barracks, Penn., April 14, 2009. Secretary Gates is on a four-day trip to talk to attendees of the military's war colleges.
Nevada, Mississippi Air Guard share ISR expertise
April 16, 2009
Command Sgt. Tech. Sgt. Tim Garrison and Master Sgt. Glenn Hancock of the Mississippi Guard's 186th Air Refueling Wing get hands-on ISR training on the Scathe View system aboard a Reno-based C-130.