Senior Army Guard leader describes Oklahoma tornado responseAbout 250 Oklahoma National Guard members are helping with recovery efforts after a massive tornado pounded an Oklahoma City suburb Monday, killing at least 24 people and leaving neighborhoods, homes and businesses flattened or twisted, a senior Army National Guard leader said today...
May 21, 2013

New York Army National Guard Soldiers learn hand-to-hand fighting skillsNew York Army National Guard Soldiers are developing the skills of hand-to-hand combat during classes at Camp Smith Training Site...
May 21, 2013

Beneficiaries must sign up for TRICARE automatic payment by May 31Beneficiaries enrolled in TRICARE Reserve Select or TRICARE Retired Reserve who pay monthly premiums by check must switch to an electronic form of payment by May 31 to avoid losing coverage...
May 21, 2013

Oklahoma National Guard responds to Moore devastation for search and security assistanceNearly 250 members of the Oklahoma National Guard were assisting Tuesday with victim search and security in Moore, Okla., where a monster tornado left at least 20 dead, authorities said...
May 21, 2013

Total Force end product may be simple but the path there is anything but easyThe three Air Force generals who comprise the front line for Total Force Task Force agreed the end product they need to develop is simple – provide the secretary and chief of staff of the Air Force with strategic options to strike the best balance for mission capabilities between the active and reserve components of the Air Force...
May 20, 2013

National Guard service may boost employment opportunitiesServing in the National Guard and Reserve may be one way to improve employment opportunities, according to a recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report...
May 20, 2013

National Guard troops participating in Ardent Sentry disaster drillsA perfect storm of simulated disasters continues unfolding in parts of the United States as National Guard Soldiers join other military and Defense Department members in tuning disaster-response processes ahead of hurricanes and wildfires...
May 20, 2013

Life-saving precaution: Social media users should practice operational securityIt's as easy as a click of a mouse or a tap on a smartphone, and in a few seconds sensitive Army information might be shared that could get Soldiers killed...
May 20, 2013

Guard Heritage Painting unveiled at Asian-American, Pacific Islander Heritage month celebrationsThe newest National Guard Heritage painting was unveiled as part of the celebrations of Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month at the Army National Guard Readiness Center here...
May 17, 2013

4,000 Veterans hired through Missouri Guard employment programsAs the National Guard transitioned from a strategic to operational reserve since 9/11, the Missouri National Guard evolved with the times, adapting and spearheading a number of state and federal jobs initiatives to ensure the nation’s part-time force is fully prepared...
May 17, 2013