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Minnesota National Guard fills gap amid COVID-19 surge
January 18, 2022 — COTTAGE GROVE, Minn. – The Minnesota National Guard is supporting new COVID-19 community testing... MORE

Minnesota National Guard Staff Sgt. John O'Donnell,148th Fighter Wing Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician, provides COVID-19 testing support at a community-based testing site at the Hibbing, Minnesota, armory December 20, 2021. The Minnesota National Guard is partnering with the Minnesota Department of Health to staff COVID-19 testing sites across Minnesota.

Wisconsin Guard aids hospitals, nursing homes with COVID
January 14, 2022 — MADISON, Wisconsin – Wisconsin National Guard members will train as certified nursing assistants to... MORE

Wisconsin National Guard Citizen-Soldiers and -Airmen collect specimens for COVID-19 testing in 2021. Guard members will train as certified nursing assistants to support hospitals and nursing homes facing a surge in COVID-19 cases, Gov. Tony Evers announced Jan. 13, 2022.

National Guard helps medical facilities with COVID-19 peak
January 14, 2022 — ARLINGTON, Va. – As COVID-19 infections surge, more than 15,600 National Guard members are... MORE

Pvt. Aduyel Kusi, right, and Spc. Jake Casucci practice loading a wheeled-stretcher into an ambulance in Brockton, Mass., Dec. 28, 2021. The Massachusetts National Guard members are providing non-clinical assistance at medical facilities across the commonwealth during a COVID-19 surge.

Oregon Guard helps respond to COVID surge at 40 hospitals
January 13, 2022 — SALEM, Ore. - The surge of COVID-19 cases prompted Oregon Gov. Kate Brown to order an increase of... MORE

Human resource specialist Sgt. Niki McCurdy from the 821 Troop Command Battalion, Oregon Army National Guard, assigns Soldiers to hospitals at the Anderson Readiness Center in Salem, Oregon, Jan. 12, 2022. By the end of January, more than 1,200 Citizen-Soldiers and Citizen-Airmen will be serving at 40 hospitals in the state facing a surge of COVID-19 cases.

Georgia National Guard assists with COVID-19 response
January 12, 2022 — MARIETTA, Ga. – Members of the Georgia National Guard will help out at 15 COVID testing sites and 11... MORE

Georgia Army National Guard Sgt. Curtis Bing, a petroleum supply specialist with Foxtrot Company, 148th Brigade Support Battalion, 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, marks a vehicle as it enters a mass vaccination site April 13, 2021, in Savannah, Georgia.

New Hampshire National Guard Airmen help at local hospital
January 11, 2022 — EXETER, N.H. – In the middle of a bustling kitchen, two workers wearing uniforms stand out from the... MORE

New Hampshire National Guard Senior Airman John Hiki of the 157th Maintenance Group loads a dishwasher during a lull in food services Jan. 6, 2022, at Exeter Hospital, New Hampshire. Hiki, assigned to the NHNG's COVID-19 relief mission Operation Winter Surge, has been working in the hospital’s food and nutrition department for more than a month.

Connecticut Guardsman supports COVID response close to home
January 11, 2022 — NEW BRITAIN, Conn. – On a cold January day, four Connecticut National Guard Soldiers make their way... MORE

Connecticut Army National Guard Pfc. Stefanie Charpentier, 141st Medical Company combat medic, assists at a state-supported COVID-19 testing site in New Britain, Connecticut, Jan. 10, 2022. Charpentier studies biochemistry at nearby Central Connecticut State University and has volunteered twice to support the state’s COVID-19 pandemic response.

Louisiana National Guard fights COVID surge
January 7, 2022 — NEW ORLEANS – The Louisiana National Guard, at the direction of Gov. John Bel Edwards, is conducting... MORE

Louisiana National Guard Soldiers and Airmen operate a COVID-19 testing and vaccination site at the Mahalia Jackson Center in New Orleans Jan 5, 2022. As of Jan. 6, Guardsmen have administered more than 542,000 COVID-19 tests and 206,300 vaccines.

Maryland National Guard activated for COVID-19 emergency
January 6, 2022 — BALTIMORE – At the direction of Gov. Larry Hogan, as many as 1,000 Maryland National Guard Soldiers... MORE

Maj. Gen. Timothy Gowen, the adjutant general of Maryland, speaks at a press conference in Hanover, Md., Jan. 4, 2022, with Gov. Larry Hogan, who declared a state of emergency due to rising COVID-19 hospitalizations. As many as 1,000 Maryland National Guard Soldiers and Airmen will assist state and local health officials with the state’s pandemic response.

Pennsylvania Guard supports federal COVID-19 response teams
January 5, 2022 — FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. – The Pennsylvania National Guard activated a dual-status commander Dec. 31... MORE

Brig. Gen. James McCormack, director of the joint staff, Pennsylvania National Guard, was activated as dual-status commander Dec. 31, 2021, to provide command and control of federal COVID-19 response teams in Pennsylvania.

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Ohio National Guard wraps up COVID-19 hospital support mission

Ohio National Guard Public Affairs

May 11, 2022 | 1:40

The staffing support provided by members of the Ohio National Guard and State Defense Force was the helping hand that many hospitals and communities needed during the spike of COVID-19 cases around the state from December into early this year. More than 2,000 Soldiers and Airmen were activated by Gov. Mike DeWine during that timeframe to help relieve hospitals and health care facilities, which welcomed the assistance due to employee shortages and illnesses.

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Ohio National Guard wraps up COVID-19 hospital support mission

Ohio National Guard wraps up COVID-19 hospital support mission

May 2022 Buckeye Guard video newscast

May 2022 Buckeye Guard video newscast

Ohio National Guard Soldiers complete hospital missions, receive COVID-19 vaccinations

Ohio National Guard Soldiers complete hospital missions, receive COVID-19 vaccinations

February 2022 Buckeye Guard video newscast

February 2022 Buckeye Guard video newscast

B-Roll: MDNG Supports COVID-19 Testing in MD’s Eastern Shore

B-Roll: MDNG Supports COVID-19 Testing in MD’s Eastern Shore

Black History Month Spotlight - Spc. Oparah

Black History Month Spotlight - Spc. Oparah

MDNG Transports Medical Supplies

MDNG Transports Medical Supplies

MDNG Lends Helping Hand to Meritus Medical Center

MDNG Lends Helping Hand to Meritus Medical Center

B-Roll: MDNG Lends Helping Hand to Meritus Medical Center

B-Roll: MDNG Lends Helping Hand to Meritus Medical Center

Wolstein Center Community Vaccination Center documentary

Wolstein Center Community Vaccination Center documentary

B-ROLL: Maryland National Guard assist at a COVID-19 Testing Site in Frederick Maryland

B-ROLL: Maryland National Guard assist at a COVID-19 Testing Site in Frederick Maryland

B-ROLL: MDNG Transports Medical Supplies

B-ROLL: MDNG Transports Medical Supplies

B-Roll: MDNG Distributes COVID-19 Treatment Medicine

B-Roll: MDNG Distributes COVID-19 Treatment Medicine

B-Roll: MDNG Distributes Masks, COVID-19 Test Kits

B-Roll: MDNG Distributes Masks, COVID-19 Test Kits

CTNG assists with distribution of at-home COVID-19 testing kits

CTNG assists with distribution of at-home COVID-19 testing kits

PRNG Vaccinates Bedridden Citizens at Quebradillas

PRNG Vaccinates Bedridden Citizens at Quebradillas

SCNG assists Saluda COVID-19 vaccination site

SCNG assists Saluda COVID-19 vaccination site

Cal Guard reaches one year on COVID-19 mission

Cal Guard reaches one year on COVID-19 mission

ONE YEAR LATER: COVID19 RESPONSE

ONE YEAR LATER: COVID19 RESPONSE

B-Roll: Wisconsin National Guard Soldiers and Airmen Facilitate a Mobile Testing Site in Antigo, Wis.

B-Roll: Wisconsin National Guard Soldiers and Airmen Facilitate a Mobile Testing Site in Antigo, Wis.

NCNG Photo Contest

NCNG Photo Contest

(BRoll) M&T Bank Stadium Mass Vaccination Setup

(BRoll) M&T Bank Stadium Mass Vaccination Setup

PRNG vaccinates residents at Elderly Home in San Juan, PR

PRNG vaccinates residents at Elderly Home in San Juan, PR

February Buckeye Guard video magazine

February Buckeye Guard video magazine

TORNADO RESPONSE: Shallotte, North Carolina

TORNADO RESPONSE: Shallotte, North Carolina

SCNG assists hospital administer COVID-19 vaccine

SCNG assists hospital administer COVID-19 vaccine

(Broll) Hollywood, MD, receives Guard's help in Vaccinating Marylanders

(Broll) Hollywood, MD, receives Guard's help in Vaccinating Marylanders

(Broll) Acting Secretary of the Army visits Charles County Vaccination Drive-thru

(Broll) Acting Secretary of the Army visits Charles County Vaccination Drive-thru

NCNG: Getting COVID-19 Vaccines Into Arms

NCNG: Getting COVID-19 Vaccines Into Arms

B-Roll: MD Guard vaccinate Prince George's County residents

B-Roll: MD Guard vaccinate Prince George's County residents

B-Roll: MDNG Supports Coast Guard Yard with COVID-19 Vaccinations

B-Roll: MDNG Supports Coast Guard Yard with COVID-19 Vaccinations

2021 Presidential inauguration - Operation Raleigh Shield

2021 Presidential inauguration - Operation Raleigh Shield

SCNG provides assistance to Greenville food pantry

SCNG provides assistance to Greenville food pantry

South Carolina National Guard Soldiers receive second COVID-19 shot

South Carolina National Guard Soldiers receive second COVID-19 shot

B-Roll - St. Mary's County receives Guard's help in vaccinating Marylanders

B-Roll - St. Mary's County receives Guard's help in vaccinating Marylanders

Central Prison COVID Vaccine

Central Prison COVID Vaccine

175th Medical Group Administers COVID-19 Vaccine to Airmen

175th Medical Group Administers COVID-19 Vaccine to Airmen

Maryland Soldiers support vaccinations in Anne Arundel County

Maryland Soldiers support vaccinations in Anne Arundel County

Federal and state entities administer vaccines in support of the Greendale Public Health Department

Federal and state entities administer vaccines in support of the Greendale Public Health Department

W.Va. National Guard Deploys Task Force Response to Washington, D.C. - BRoll

W.Va. National Guard Deploys Task Force Response to Washington, D.C. - BRoll

W.Va. National Guard Deploys Task Force Response to Washington, D.C.

W.Va. National Guard Deploys Task Force Response to Washington, D.C.

SCNG assists Chester site administer COVID-19 vaccine

SCNG assists Chester site administer COVID-19 vaccine

SCNG assists Lancaster site administer COVID-19 vaccine

SCNG assists Lancaster site administer COVID-19 vaccine

Cal Guard still rolls out food bank missions

Cal Guard still rolls out food bank missions

The Hawaii National Guard continues vaccination of Soldiers and Airmen on outer Islands

The Hawaii National Guard continues vaccination of Soldiers and Airmen on outer Islands

NCNG COVID-19 Vaccinations (Winston-Salem)

NCNG COVID-19 Vaccinations (Winston-Salem)

Ohio National Guard senior leaders get initial COVID-19 vaccinations

Ohio National Guard senior leaders get initial COVID-19 vaccinations

BROLL: MDNG Mobile Vaccination Support Team at Cheverly Health Center

BROLL: MDNG Mobile Vaccination Support Team at Cheverly Health Center

BROLL: MDNG Mobile Vaccination Support Team at Cheverly Health Center

BROLL: MDNG Mobile Vaccination Support Team at Cheverly Health Center

Hawaii National Guard Task Force Distributes The COVID-19 Vaccine to Neighbor Islands.

Hawaii National Guard Task Force Distributes The COVID-19 Vaccine to Neighbor Islands.

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