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McKinley: National Guard ready for shifting operational focusWith the close of operations in Iraq and the projected winding down of operations in Afghanistan, the National Guard continues to stand as a ready, reliable force prepared for a variety of missions, the chief of the National Guard Bureau told National War College students here at Fort Lesley J. McNair recently...February 21, 2012
National treasure: Tuskegee Airman imparts history to aviation SoldiersNot many people are considered a national treasure, and if you mention that William T. Fauntroy Jr. is, he’ll simply smile back at you and continue on with one of his many humorous stories about the time he spent as a Tuskegee Airman...February 22, 2012
South Dakota National Guard member selected for Tops in BlueAir Force Staff Sgt. Katie McGuire, of the South Dakota National Guard’s 114th Fighter Wing, was selected as the only National Guard member from a nationwide search to join Tops in Blue for their 2012 tour...February 22, 2012
Employer partnership helps Army Guard member find employment“I don't know what the hell this 'logistics' is that Marshall is always talking about, but I want some of it.”...February 21, 2012
Air Force working to update disability hiring recordsDisability hiring initiatives are ongoing as federal agencies work to meet the president's challenge to hire 100,000 people with disabilities over the next five years...February 22, 2012
Fired up: Arkansas Air Guard Fire Emergency Services Flight shows wide variety of skillsFlashing lights, blaring sirens, fire hoses gushing water at full-blast. These are the images most people associate with firefighters and emergency responders as a normal day-to-day operation...February 22, 2012
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Afghanistan: North Carolina Army Guard members clear the way for the safety of others“Clearing the way” is the battle cry you will hear when visiting the North Carolina National Guard’s 883rd Sapper Company whether you’re in the U.S. or in the Zabul Providence of Afghanistan, where they are currently deployed...February 21, 2012
Kuwait: Minnesota Army Guard members partake in some unique live fire trainingWith the drawdown of U.S. forces in Iraq complete, Soldiers throughout the Army are getting the opportunity to participate in training that is difficult to conduct back in the states...February 21, 2012
Thailand: Guard members dedicate new school building they help buildArmy National Guard Soldiers and members of the Royal Thai Armed Forces attended a dedication ceremony with members of the local community to commemorate a new school building here, Thursday...February 17, 2012
Guard’s state partnership program could shape future Army capabilitiesDuring the fifth Unified Quest seminar last week, many participants said one Army National Guard program could go far in expanding capabilities for the force of the future...February 16, 2012
New York Soldiers represent U.S. military at workshop in S. AfricaThe New York National Guard's top officer is visiting South Africa this week to take part in a workshop being hosted by Maj. Gen. Roy Andersen, the chief of South African National Defense Force Reserves...February 15, 2012
First Lady lauds DOD's new nutrition campaignThe Defense Department's new obesity and nutrition awareness campaign sets a powerful example for the rest of the nation, First Lady Michelle Obama said at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., Feb. 9...February 21, 2012
Featured Topics
- Happy 375th Birthday National Guard!
Born from humble beginnings, the National Guard celebrates its 375th birthday...
- National Guard Support to Kosovo Force
The National Guard support to Kosovo...
- Multinational Force & Observers
The National Guard is a perfect fit for peacekeeping and stability operations...
- State Partnership Programs
The National Guard's 65-nation, 20-year-old State Partnership Program...
- Identity Theft
A Message to Potential Victims of Identity Theft...
- Suicide Prevention
Why are some Guardmembers choosing suicide...
- Southwest Border Mission
National Guard members will support the Department of Homeland Security's CBP and ICE in their border security missions on the Southwest border...
- Agriculture Development Teams
Agriculture Development Teams from several states work with Afghan farmers.
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- Afghanistan ISAF
- State Guard Association of the United States
- Partners in Education
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Video Gallery
Former Israeli Soldier Finds Future in Army National Guard
As an immigrant nation, Americans show their support for the U.S. and their homeland in different ways...
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Former Israeli Soldier Finds Future in Army National GuardAs an immigrant nation, Americans show their support for the U.S. and their homeland in different ways...
TIme: 1:03
