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Guard’s Strong Bonds program builds resiliency, strengthens relationships
January 13, 2017
Spc. Jerronn Lee, right, with the District of Columbia Army National Guard’s 547th Transportation Company, and his wife Charlotte Lee, work together on a relationship-building exercise during a 2014 Strong Bonds event in Alexandria, Virginia. Strong Bonds, a chaplain-led program, helps Guard members strengthen relationship and individual resiliency by teaching effective communication skills with each other.
Pennsylvania National Guard places first in environmental competition
January 13, 2017
The rare regal fritillary butterfly located on Fort Indiantown Gap, July 1, 2016. The regal fritillary program has been recognized nationally for excellence, and the Pennsylvania National Guard cited for environmental superiority.
Louisiana National Guard delivers water to St. Joseph community
January 12, 2017
Members of the Louisiana National Guard's 1086th Transportation Company, and Pfc. Mason Madrigal, a Bunkie, Louisiana native, secure pallets of bottled water on a palletized load system vehicle to be delivered to the town of St. Joseph, Jan. 5, 2017. The LANG received the mission to deliver water after Gov. John Bel Edwards declared a public health emergency due to elevated levels of lead and copper in the water.
North Carolina Guard helicopters assist in rescue of two lost hikers
January 11, 2017
Thermal identification equipment captures the rescue for two hikers missing since Jan. 5, 2017, in the Shinning Rock Wilderness Area. They were rescued Saturday evening by the North Carolina Helicopter and Aquatic Rescue Team (NCHART).
Texas Guard Soldier saves life of blind man struck by car
January 11, 2017
Texas Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Dias, recruiting and retention officer for the Recruiting and Retention Battalion, enjoys lunch with his six-year-old son Gavin, left, and 18-month-old Aeryn, right, at a resturant Nov. 12, 2016, in Tyler, Texas. Dias is responsible for rendering aid and saving the life a blind pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle in East Texas.
Surviving wintry weather: Step carefully and wear proper gear
January 11, 2017
The most common types of injuries the 182nd Civil Engineer Squadron fire department responds to in the winter are trips, slips and falls on ice, said Tobey Beagle, a fire captain with the Illinois Department of Military Affairs. Some falls can be prevented by wearing traction cleats over shoes and applying ice-melt salt to sidewalks.
Liberalized Air Force tattoo rules become effective Feb. 1
January 11, 2017
The Air Force announced a new tattoo policy Jan. 10, 2017. It goes into effect on Feb. 1.
Guard Your Health Launches #ClassIRecipes video series and Digital Drill Deck
January 10, 2017
Guard Your Health of the Army National Guard Chief Surgeon’s Office has introduced Drill Deck! to help Soldiers exercise on the go, with no gym needed.
Illinois Guard Soldier's invention improves howitzer safety and longevity
January 10, 2017
Sgt. Wesley Todd, of La Porte, Indiana, tightens his invention, used to remove the muzzle break from the light towed howitzer, on to a lathe in the machine shop at the at the Combined Support Maintenance Shop in North Riverside, Illinois. The device Todd invented improves Soldier safety and equipment longevity while working on the light towed howitzer.
New York's 107th Airlift Wing honors President Fillmore on behalf of White House
January 9, 2017
Col. Gary R. Charlton, vice commander of the 107th Airlift Wing, Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station, presents a wreath at the grave of President Millard Fillmore, on behalf of President Barack Obama, Forest Lawn Cemetery, Buffalo, N.Y., Jan. 6, 2017.
Guard units kept busy by winter storms in Alabama, North Carolina and Virginia
January 9, 2017
Alabama National Guard Soldiers from the 128th Military Police Company push a stuck motorist out of a median Birmingham, Alabama, Jan. 7, 2017.
South Carolina National Guard chopper plucks hiker to safety
January 6, 2017
Members of the South Carolina Helicopter Aquatic Recue Team (SC-HART) responded to a call to rescue a hiker stranded on a mountain ledge at Table Rock State Park Jan. 5, 2017.
Medal of Honor history: Ohioan who belonged to Guard predecessor was first recipient
January 5, 2017
Army Pvt. Jacob Parrott, a member of the Ohio National Guard's predecessor, was the first recipient of the Medal of Honor in 1863.
Suze Orman provides free financial advice to Soldiers
January 5, 2017
Personal finance expert Suze Orman, right, and Undersecretary of the Army Patrick Murphy discuss the Army's new partnership with Orman during a Pentagon news conference in Washington, D.C., Jan. 4, 2017. Orman, a best-selling author and television personality, plans to offer her services free of charge to soldiers, including a seven-step online course, normally $54, and an upcoming video detailing the military's new blended retirement system.
Nevada Guard members ring in new year supporting Las Vegas law enforcement
January 4, 2017
Nevada National Guard Soldiers patrol the Las Vegas Strip Dec. 31, 2016, as part of Operation Night Watch, an annual law enforcement mission supporting the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department during the annual New Year's Eve celebration.
National Guard looks back on busy 2016, prepares for 2017
December 30, 2016
Soldiers from the Louisiana Army National Guard navigate a flooded road while responding to severe flooding in the southern part of the state in March. This year saw thousands of Guard members respond to floods in Louisiana, as well as the East Coast, parts of Wisconsin and West Virginia. Guard members also responded to a variety of other natural disasters, deployed overseas, continued to train for additional missions and wrapped up a busy 2016 with preparations for taking part in the 58th presidential inauguration.
Michigan professor-Airman serves with pride
December 29, 2016
Air Force Master Sgt. Shaun West, a flight chief with the 127th Security Forces Squadron at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Mich., holds a doctorate degree in behavioral health. In addition to his duties at Selfridge, he is an adjunct professor with Arizona State University’s online graduate studies program.
Guard and Reserve members receive ‘Veteran’ status
December 28, 2016
Soldiers with the Idaho Army National Guard's Troop A, 2nd Squadron, 116th Cavalry Regiment - many of them combat veterans - move their M2 Bradley Cavalry Fighting Vehicles into attack position during a training exercise in July. A recently signed law gives official veteran status to Soldiers and Airmen in the Guard who serve at least 20 years. Under previous law, Guard members were only considered veterans if they served 180 days or more in a federal status outside of training.  
Missouri Guard Airman goes extra mile on and off the court
December 28, 2016
Senior Airman Allanesha Smith, 131st Medical Group aerospace medical technician, takes on the role of social worker to help students she works with as a school nurse for an inner-city middle school in Missouri. Smith works at Northeast Middle School where many students suffer from autism; some have epilepsy or diabetes, and one experienced brain cancer. To help counter the illnesses and lifestyles that the children deal with, Smith revamped the school’s sports program and after the school day ends, she coaches basketball, track and volleyball.
New York Army, Air National Guard expected to conduct 12,271 military funerals by year's end
December 27, 2016
New York Army National Guard Spc. Ramon Rodriquez presents a U.S. Flag to Tammy Haynes, daughter of Army veteran Osborne Haynes, during his burial at Evergreen Memorial Park in Schenectady, N.Y., on Dec. 20, 2016. Haynes served in the U.S. Army from 1966-68.