Overseas Operations - News Archives

• Afghanistan: North Carolina Army Guard members clear the way for the safety of others - February 21, 2012
• Kuwait: Minnesota Army Guard members partake in some unique live fire training - February 21, 2012
• Thailand: Guard members dedicate new school building they help build - February 17, 2012
• Wisconsin Guard members wrap up involvement in Yama Sakura 61 - February 16, 2012
• Minnesota National Guard in Norway for exchange program - February 15, 2012
• New York Soldiers represent U.S. military at workshop in S. Africa - February 15, 2012
• Thailand: Army Guard Soldiers visit home for abandoned youth in Nakhon Ratchasima - February 13, 2012
• Kuwait: Army Guard members try unique mission of "disposing" - February 13, 2012
• Afghanistan: Kansas National Guard ADT gives Arbor Day gifts to locals - February 8, 2012
• Kuwait: Tennessee Guard mother, daughter duo serving up smiles - February 3, 2012
• Kosovo: Georgia Guard's newest citizen Soldier - February 2, 2012
• Afghanistan: Soldiers humbled by Missouri adjutant general's visit - January 31, 2012
• Kuwait: Washington Guard member has unusual twist in career - January 31, 2012
• Djibouti: Deployed Kansas Guard member becomes a naturalized American - January 30, 2012
• Yama Sakura 61: Guard members among U.S. personnel getting unique cultural experience - January 24, 2012
• Minnesota Guard members among last to leave Iraq - January 23, 2012
• Afghanistan: South Dakota Army National Guard member fights fires - January 18, 2012
• Kuwait: Minnesota Guard Soldier earns second Purple Heart - January 18, 2012
• Minnesota Guard members train while they wait - January 11, 2012
• Kuwait: Deployment reunites Oklahoma Guard cousins after a decade apart - January 11, 2012
• Kuwait: Maryland Guard members get new mission - January 10, 2012
• Siblings Reunite in Afghanistan - January 9, 2012
• Texas Guard unit signs forward operating base over to Afghan control - January 5, 2012
• Kansas National Guard combat medic covers Africa - January 5, 2012
• Kuwait: North Carolina Guard brigade takes command at Camp Arifjan - January 3, 2012
• Florida Guard members part of final "New Dawn" air mission - December 21, 2011
• Kentucky Guard members fly-in school supplies for Afghan schools - December 19, 2011
• Afghanistan: Missouri National Guard Agribusiness Development Team teaches Afghans safe meat processing - December 16, 2011
• Afghanistan: Video may have 'killed the radio star' but Virginia National Guard brings radio alive in rural areas - December 16, 2011
• Iraq: Panetta concludes Iraq mission, notes service, sacrifice of military members - December 15, 2011
• Afghanistan: Indiana Guard members train farmers in Khowst - December 14, 2011
• KOSOVO: Multiple National Guard, Reserve units assume responsibility for safety, security in Kosovo - December 12, 2011
• Afghanistan: Oklahoma Army, Air National Guard units team up in air, on ground - December 12, 2011
• Kuwait: Minnesota Army National Guard members supporting the drawdown - December 8, 2011
• Afghanistan: Kansas Guard's ambitious new market sells hope to desperate locals - December 8, 2011
• Afghanistan: National Guard agribusiness development team helps Afghan farmers capitalize on livestock, improve livelihoods - December 7, 2011
• Afghanistan: National Guard Soldiers give school supplies, hope to Afghan children - December 7, 2011
• Afghanistan: Oklahoma National Guard, Afghan National army join forces to weaken insurgency - December 7, 2011
• Iraq: Virginia National Guard Calvary unit makes final preparations to leave Iraq - December 5, 2011
• Afghanistan: Oklahoma Guard Soldiers receive GPS guided Airdrop - December 2, 2011
• Kuwait: Minnesota Guard Soldiers start drawing down one convoy at a time - December 2, 2011
• Afghanistan: 37th Infantry Brigade Combat Team mission changes - December 1, 2011
• Germany: National Guard engineers take on challenge to build up instead of tear down - November 30, 2011
• Afghanistan: Indiana, Wyoming National Guard teams train together on new medical evacuation procedures - November 30, 2011
• Kuwait: Army Guard Soldier uses military training, civilian skills to save woman - November 30, 2011
• Kuwait: Minnesota Guard member recalls two decades, two trips - November 29, 2011
• Afghanistan: Air Guard airdrops forklift at remote base - November 29, 2011
• Afghanistan: Air Guard C-130Js improve Bagram's airlift, airdrop capabilities - November 29, 2011
• Kosovo: Army Guard unit surprises fellow Soldier in remission via video conference - November 28, 2011
• Tennessee Air National Guard mother, daughter share Thanksgiving together overseas - November 23, 2011
• Afghanistan: Kentucky Guard ADT 3 pulls out the ‘wood carpet’ for Afghan farmers - November 23, 2011
• Afghanistan: Missouri Guard ADT places emphasis on sustainability of water resources - November 22, 2011
• Afghanistan: Delaware Governor Markell visits deployed Guard members - November 22, 2011
• Iraq: Guard member has not so typical deployment in Iraq - November 21, 2011
• Iraq: National Guard units make room for exodus as drawdown nears - November 21, 2011
• Iraq: Short haul, long night for Minnesota Guard's "Drifters" - November 18, 2011
• Iraq: Guard members saving money in drawdown - November 15, 2011
• Afghanistan: Guard members lay down the law - November 15, 2011
• National Guard troops get realistic training ahead of Kosovo mission - November 10, 2011
• Air Force, National Guard C-17 crews transport injured Libyan fighters to U.S. - November 2, 2011
• National Guard Chinook crews’ contributions vital during drawdown - November 2, 2011
• Herculean effort: Michigan Air Guard deploys to Afghanistan on accelerated schedule - November 1, 2011
• Kentucky National Guard twins together in Iraq - November 1, 2011
• South Dakota Guard MEDEVAC team stands ready despite drawdown - October 25, 2011
• Army Guard members take back Sangar valley one footstep at a time - October 25, 2011
• National Guard female engagement team empowers local Afghan women - October 25, 2011
• Texas National Guard, Japan military forces partner for Orient Shield 2011 - October 21, 2011
• Oklahoma adjutant general visits his Soldiers in Afghanistan - October 17, 2011
• Massachusetts and Vermont Army Guard medevac crew awarded Air Medals - October 11, 2011
• Kentucky Guard MPs help secure Victory Base Complex - October 11, 2011
• Guard member's civilian-acquired skills gets him hand-picked for mission - October 11, 2011
• Massachusetts National Guard train first responders in Tajikistan - October 6, 2011
• California Guard members prepare Iraqis for heavy-duty mission - October 3, 2011
• Kentucky National Guard father, son complete mission outside wire together - October 3, 2011
• Oklahoma Guard members clear Saygal Valley - September 30, 2011
• Missouri Guard members provide medical services in Dominican Republic - September 30, 2011
• National Guard ADT employ unique skills to train, mentor Afghan farmers - September 28, 2011
• Missouri Guard provides support to Guyana Defense Force - September 16, 2011
• Illinois Guard ADT visits research farm, tree nursery in Asadabad - September 7, 2011
• Missouri National Guard members team up with Italian Army in Afghanistan - September 2, 2011
• Air Guard unit carries fallen wingman's 9/11 memorial service flag into every deployment - September 1, 2011
• Keeping the Minnesota Guard's Red Bulls moving - August 26, 2011
• Guard members part of a joint team helping Surinamese partners - August 23, 2011
• Kentucky agriculture team teaches at Afghan institute - August 15, 2011
• Illinois National Guard Agribusiness Development Team views demo farm in Asadabad - August 15, 2011
• Maryland Guard, Australians develop bond during Talisman Sabre - August 9, 2011
• National Guard unit serves vital role on Afghanistan Provincial Reconstruction Team - August 9, 2011
• Quartermasters Keep Australian/American Exercise Supplied - August 5, 2011
• Space systems give Australians, U.S. Soldiers edge in Talisman Sabre - August 4, 2011
• Texas Guard member's rivalry with brother beneficial - July 26, 2011
• Idaho Guard member driven to serve by patriotism - July 22, 2011
• Illinois Guard members train Suriname military in security techniques - July 21, 2011
• Kentucky Guard veteran trains ADT for 'sweet' mission - July 20, 2011
• California Guard members train Iraqis on generator maintenance - July 20, 2011
• Illinois National Guard supports MEDFLAG 11 - July 14, 2011
• Guard, Reserve Soldiers partner with Ghanaians for MEDFLAG 11 - July 13, 2011
• 'Seasoned' Oklahoma Guard Soldiers going strong in eastern Afghanistan - July 13, 2011
• Red Bulls turn over remote area of Bad Pech before departure - July 13, 2011
• California Guard members participate in Operation Clean Sweep - July 8, 2011
• Brothers devote 50 Years to Iowa Guard - July 6, 2011
• Washington Air Guard JTACs decisive in face of massive ambush - July 6, 2011
• National Guard units provide needed supplies, save lives - June 24, 2011
• Kansas National Guard Agribusiness Development Team conducts 'spur ride' tradition - June 23, 2011
• Task Force 'Good Neighbor' leaves Haiti a better place - June 22, 2011
• Puerto Rico National Guard brings special skills to Fuerzas Comando 2011 - June 21, 2011
• Deployed Guard members use medieval war games for entertainment - June 21, 2011
• Guard-led task force wins hearts 'one patient at a time' - June 20, 2011
• Montana National Guard members provide security on roads, under different sky - June 15, 2011
• Army National Guard's top enlisted leader acknowledges Soldiers' sacrifices - June 15, 2011
• Massachusetts, Louisiana Guard work together, provide safe water in Haiti - June 15, 2011
• Maryland Guard members keep radios 'on air' - June 14, 2011
• California Guard supports battlefield circulation - June 14, 2011
• Iowa Guard truck drivers deliver under fire - June 14, 2011
• Missouri Guard Airmen tell of increased airlift over Afghanistan - June 13, 2011
• Iowa Guard cooks sustain troops' morale - June 13, 2011
• Wyoming Guard members, ANSF train together - June 13, 2011
• Texas Guard member taking care of Soldiers in Iraq - June 10, 2011
• Alaska National Guard "Guardian Angels" save 107 in Afghanistan - June 10, 2011
• Four Iowa National Guard Soldiers wounded in Afghanistan - June 10, 2011
• Nebraska brothers-in-the-Guard serve together - June 6, 2011
• Minister Hits Bottom to Rise as an Army Guard Chaplain - June 3, 2011
• Guard members critical to flying operations - June 3, 2011
• Ambassador praises National Guard - June 3, 2011
• Vermont Guard medevac crew braves storm, saves Soldier - May 31, 2011
• Louisiana Guard completes Haiti mission - May 31, 2011
• National Guard helps British Withdraw from Iraq - May 27, 2011
• Iowa Guard, Afghan forces work together, increase security in Afghanistan - May 18, 2011
• National Guard Cavalry Soldiers stay focused - May 16, 2011
• Deployed Guard member becomes U.S. citizen - May 16, 2011
• Guard pilot serves third Iraq deployment - May 16, 2011
• Idaho Guard members protect officials in Iraq - May 12, 2011
• Kentucky Guard promotes gender equality in Afghanistan - May 12, 2011
• California Guard finds helicopter parts, saves money - May 12, 2011
• Illinois Guard supports African medical exercise - May 11, 2011
• 'Red Bulls' have helping hand in building of all-girls school in Afghanistan - May 6, 2011
• Missouri Guard Agribusiness Development Team treats scalded Afghan child - May 5, 2011
• Utah Guard units, local Iraqi police conduct joint humanitarian mission - May 3, 2011
• Florida Guard unit supports force protection at Bagram - May 2, 2011
• Iowa Guard Agribusiness Development Team saves Afghan man's eyesight - April 28, 2011
• Iowa Agribusiness Development Team helps youths get orchard training - April 27, 2011
• Total force brings aeromedical evacuation training to the Democratic Republic of the Congo - April 26, 2011
• Montana Guard's Outlaws on the road from dusk 'til dawn - April 18, 2011
• Utah Guard's 118th Sapper Company delivers security through counter-IED efforts - April 18, 2011
• Guard part of Total Force 'calico' wing supporting worldwide operations - April 18, 2011
• Kentucky Guard ADT helps Afghans open soybean facility - April 14, 2011
• Connecticut Guard K-9 unit participates in Exercise Balikatan 2011 in Philippines - April 12, 2011
• Kentucky Guard donates 3,500 evergreens in Afghanistan - April 11, 2011
• Guard member from Western Alaska serves proudly in Iraq - April 11, 2011
• Massachusetts Guardsman remembered for selfless service - April 11, 2011
• New Mexico National Guard takes charge of diverse mission in Kosovo - April 7, 2011
• West Virginia Guard member looks back at Desert Storm - April 6, 2011
• Kentucky Air Guard deploys for Southern Command airlift mission - April 6, 2011
• Texas National Guard ADT facilitates reforestation initiative in Ghazni - April 5, 2011
• Iowa ADT practices fiscal vigilance on canal project - April 1, 2011
• South Dakota Guard Soldiers report on U.S. military efforts in Afghanistan - April 1, 2011
• Deployed S.C. National Guard unit trains in suicide intervention techniques - April 1, 2011
• Oklahoma Guard ADT shares forestry, animal care techniques in Paktya - March 31, 2011
• Iowa National Guard gives rabies education to Afghan health professionals - March 31, 2011
• North Dakota National Guard flood response readiness stronger than in previous years - March 30, 2011
• Florida National Guard assists with finance issues in Iraq - March 30, 2011
• Afghan, coalition forces join in New Year celebration - March 29, 2011
• Zabul farmers harvest livelihood from National Guard ADT - March 29, 2011
• Guardmembers, community give Afghan infant new chance at life - March 25, 2011
• Iowa National Guard leadership visits Red Bulls downrange - March 24, 2011
• Young Afghan pros help Iowa ADT enhance agricultural efforts - March 24, 2011
• Something worth fighting for - March 22, 2011
• Kentucky Guard ADT witnesses formation of first Afghan soybean farmers association - March 22, 2011
• Iowa Guardsman keeps professional fighting dream alive while deployed - March 18, 2011
• Iowa Guard forward repair station keeps Soldiers rolling - March 18, 2011
• Kentucky Guard unit works to make Afghan agriculture cream of the crop - March 18, 2011
• Iowa National Guardmembers help protect Afghanistan border - March 17, 2011
• Missouri Guard ADT's Leadership Academy works toward transparent government - March 10, 2011
• Once again overseas, Guardmember a veteran of three campaigns - March 9, 2011
• South Carolina Guard helps U.S., Saudi forces extend hands in exercise - March 9, 2011
• National Guard Movement Team keeps 196th Soldiers safe traveling in Kabul - March 7, 2011
• Serving together in the Iowa National Guard: A family affair - March 7, 2011
• Cowboy ethics pay dividends for National Guard Cavalry unit - March 7, 2011
• Polish battle group, Texas Guardmembers bond through weapons - March 1, 2011
• Mississippi Guardmember hands out hope in Afghanistan - February 25, 2011
• Illinois National Guard supports maintenance in Germany - February 25, 2011
• National Guard chaplain inspires hope, courage in Soldiers - February 23, 2011
• British Parliament member visits National Guard in Afghanistan - February 23, 2011
• Iowa Guardmember still wakes infant daughter daily – from Afghanistan - February 18, 2011
• Petraeus visits Red Bull Division, Laghman Province leaders - February 15, 2011
• Guardmembers visited by congressional delegates at Camp Victory - February 14, 2011
• Iowa Guard, Afghan National Army partnership produces results in Paktya - February 14, 2011
• Iowa National Guardmembers help Afghans improve winter storm response - February 11, 2011
• Guardmember draws on civilian-acquired skills to give unique training in Iraq - February 7, 2011
• "This is a critical mission," under secretary of defense tells Guardmembers in Iraq - February 7, 2011
• Iowa National Guard medics aid injured Afghan boy - February 7, 2011
• Guardmember connects Iowa Cub Scouts, Afghan police officer - February 4, 2011
• Indiana Guardmembers share poultry knowledge in Afghanistan - February 3, 2011
• Virginia National Guard's 29th Infantry Division mentors making a difference in Afghanistan - February 3, 2011
• Georgia Air Guard NCO manages life support efforts at Afghanistan base - February 2, 2011
• Guard ADT conference points way forward - February 2, 2011
• Army National Guard Director visits Agribusiness Development Teams - February 1, 2011
• South Dakota National Guard waste-recycle program to help Afghans, environment - February 1, 2011
• Iowa National Guard Soldiers discuss 'average' days in Afghanistan - January 31, 2011
• Training, equipment helped Oregon National Guard Purple Heart recipients in Iraq - January 31, 2011
• Cairo riots not affecting Illinois Army National Guard Soldiers directly - January 28, 2011
• Iraqi signal officers receive critical training from National Guard unit - January 28, 2011
• Training, drills help protect National Guard convoy escort team - January 28, 2011
• Montana Guardmembers' preparation key to convoy support mission - January 27, 2011
• Polish, Texas National Guard forces build relationships in Afghanistan - January 27, 2011
• Pennsylvania Army National Guard?s unique partnership strengthens Afghan Army - January 26, 2011
• South Dakota Guard unit train servicemembers for war - January 26, 2011
• Oregon National Guardmembers: A patch on their arms, pride in their eyes - January 25, 2011
• Iowa Guardmembers keep Soldiers? lifeline running strong - January 25, 2011
• Mississippi National Guard unit?s first 100 days: a story of sustainment - January 24, 2011
• Iowa National Guard ADT small poultry project a sustainable success - January 24, 2011
• Oregon Guardmember finds changed Iraq - January 21, 2011
• Iowa Guardmembers on combat patrol in Bagram Security Zone - January 21, 2011
• Texas Guardmembers make history in Iraq - January 20, 2011
• Iowa National Guard father, son serve together in Afghanistan - January 20, 2011
• Guardmembers settle into Iraq deployment, mark history - January 19, 2011
• Dozens get nursery training funded by Iowa National Guard ADT - January 19, 2011
• Army National Guardsman's sees Iraq operations from start to finish - January 18, 2011
• Iowa National Guard mechanics learn new vehicle systems - January 18, 2011
• Oregon Guard warrant officer keeps Soldiers, trucks on the road - January 12, 2011
• Alaska Guardmembers support vital mission in Iraq - January 12, 2011
• Iowa Guard ADT backs veterinary programs for Kuchis - January 10, 2011
• Guard mobile redistribution team supports Iraq drawdown - January 10, 2011
• Pennsylvania Guardmembers partner with Afghan security forces - January 6, 2011
• National Guard veterinarians learn Afghan capabilities - January 6, 2011
• Senior Wisconsin Guard leaders visit deployed troops - January 4, 2011
• Iowa National Guard repairs irrigation system in Chowkay - January 4, 2011
• Facilities transfer marks continued progress - January 3, 2011
• National Guardmember steps into war zone a second time - January 3, 2011
• Guardmembers conduct meeting with Afghan villagers - December 29, 2010
• National Guardmembers embark on first convoy - December 29, 2010
• Massachusetts family doctor deploys to Iraq - December 29, 2010
• North Carolina National Guardmembers reflect on historic Iraq mission - December 29, 2010
• Kentucky National Guard ADT visits chicken farm entrepreneur - December 27, 2010
• Mississippi National Guard supports record mail delivery in Afghanistan - December 27, 2010
• Florida National Guardmembers home for the holidays - December 23, 2010
• Oregon National Guard unit hits Iraq running - December 22, 2010
• South Dakota National Guard Soldiers sustain warfighters, save money, boost economy - December 21, 2010
• Iowa National Guard medics treat girl, compare experience to life in U.S. - December 20, 2010
• Oregon National Guard 3-116 Cavalry Regiment commander returns to Iraq - December 20, 2010
• Iowa Guard teaches animal nutrition, rabies prevention in Afghanistan - December 20, 2010
• Iowa ADT irrigates thousands of acres in Afghanistan - December 15, 2010
• Illinois National Guardsmen learn to rebuild Afghanistan's government - December 14, 2010
• National Guard engineers aid village mosque construction - December 13, 2010
• Kunar veterinarians get continuing education - December 13, 2010
• SD Soldiers improve base infrastructure, Afghan labor force in Kabul - December 7, 2010
• Iowa ADT finds Asadabad merchants better off than five years ago - December 6, 2010
• TF Morgan hands reins to TF Red Horse - December 6, 2010
• Alaska Guardsman reflects on orphanage visit in Iraq - December 3, 2010
• South Dakota Guardsman's mural represents "Freedom Over Tyranny" - December 3, 2010
• Ceremony marks end of Pakistan flood relief operations - December 2, 2010
• South Dakota physicians treat Afghan girl's life-threatening tumor - December 2, 2010