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From fuel to food: the New York National Guard provides a helping hand to neighbors in need
November 4, 2012
Soldiers and Airmen with the New York National Guard distribute fuel at the Staten Island Armory, Staten Island, N.Y., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2012, to those in the local area affected by Hurricane Sandy. The fuel was provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency and distributed at various armories throughout the New York and northern New Jersey areas.

New Jersey National Guard raced to save lives after Sandy struck
November 3, 2012
Soldiers assigned to Task Force South, New Jersey National Guard, assist a Long Beach Islander onto a M939 5-ton 6x6 truck during relief operations Oct. 31, 2012. The New Jersey National Guard is working with Long Beach Island civilian authorities in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.

W.Va. National Guard members rescue a Rosie the Riveter after Sandy
November 3, 2012
Maggie Selman of Craigsville, W.Va., stands with W.Va. Air Guard Lt. Col Yancy Short in the Summersville Baptist Church New Life Center, which operated as a shelter for the community during Hurricane Sandy. Selman was rescued by National Guard servicemembers after her power went out and snow blocked the road to her house. Short and other guard members helped return Selman to her home after hearing her storyabout being a Rosie the Riveter at the shelter.

National Guard relieves suffering after Hurricane Sandy
November 3, 2012
New York Army National Guard soldiers assist residents arriving by military vehicle to Long Beach City Hall for evacuation to shelters. Guard members are assisting throughout the flood-ravaged region.

FEMA uses West Virginia Air Guard Base for storm relief
November 2, 2012
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Silver Star awarded to vet's family after 44 years
November 2, 2012
Florida National Guard Assistant Adjutant General for Army Maj. Gen. James Tyre presents a posthumous Silver Star award for Sgt. Matthew Carter to Carter's wife Lorine and son Quinton during an Oct. 27 ceremony.

Airlift ferries utility experts and equipment to darkened New York
November 2, 2012
Air Force crews offload Southern California Edison power repair equipment from a C-5 Galaxy on Stewart Air National Guard Base in Newburgh, N.Y., Nov. 1, 2012. The Defense Department initiated the airlift operation to aid recovery efforts in Hurricane Sandy's aftermath.

Military airlifts, aid flowing to New York, New Jersey
November 2, 2012
Staff Sgt. Joshua Wishmyer signals to his brother Staff Sgt. John Wishmyer as he moves a pallet of boxed meals at the West Virginia Air National Guard's 167th Airlift Wing based in Martinsburg W.Va., Nov. 1, 2012.

Freedom Award nomination period opens
November 1, 2012
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Hurricane Sandy: National Guard saves lives, protects communities, supports recovery
November 1, 2012
Soldiers with the New Jersey Army National Guard check on residents Wednesday in Hoboken, N.J.

Virginia Guard winding down most hurricane recovery operations
November 1, 2012
Virginia National Guard members rescued a child and several other flood victims Wednesday.

Virginia Guard Soldiers rescue seven adults and one child after Sandy
October 31, 2012
Virginia National Guard Soldiers transport citizens through high water to reach their medium tactical truck for evacuation on Cattail Road in the Mears, Va. area Oct. 30.

N.C. aviators to lead Northeast task force
October 31, 2012
Chinooks from Alabama and Georgia National Guard refuel at North Carolina National Guard Flight Facility One before deploying in support of Hurricane Sandy.

More than 2,300 New York Guard members helping in Sandy’s wake
October 31, 2012
New York Army National Guard Soldiers from Company F, 427th Brigade Support Battalion, along with New York State Troopers, help residents arriving at Long Beach City Hall in Long Beach, N.Y., for evacuation to shelters.

Wisconsin National Guard ready to assist with hurricane relief
October 30, 2012
Virginia National Guard soldiers conduct reconnaissance patrols in support of Hurricane Sandy operations Oct. 29, 2012, in Norfolk, Va.

N.C. Guard readies to help western N.C. and the Northeast
October 30, 2012
Guardsmen from Alaska, California, Nevada, and New York have mobilized aircraft and personnel to the North Carolina Air National Guard's 145th AW, awaiting reassignment in support of Hurricane Sandy.

Massachusetts National Guard downsizing relief efforts
October 30, 2012
Wood and other debris slams onto the shore of Staten Island, N.Y., as Hurricane Sandy approaches in New York Harbor, Oct. 29, 2012.

Virginia and D.C. National Guard units hustling after Sandy slams region
October 30, 2012
Virginia National Guard Soldiers from Troop B, 2nd Squadron, 183rd Cavalry Regiment, 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team conduct reconnaissance patrols Tuesday in Suffolk, Va.

12,000 National Guard members helping 11 states recover from Hurricane Sandy
October 30, 2012
Virginia National Guard Soldiers from G Company, 429th Brigade Support Battalion, 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team conduct reconnaissance patrols in support of Hurricane Sandy operations Oct. 29, 2012 in Norfolk, Va.

35th Combat Aviation Brigade fuels strong partnership with Kuwait
October 29, 2012
The group gathers around a refueling point to discuss safety and proper fueling techniques.