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Pennsylvania Air Guard members build clinic and forge bonds in Guatemala
July 8, 2016
Pennsylvania National Guard Senior Master Sgt. Ronald Hinsey, 201st Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational repair Squadron Engineers structures superintendent, grinds a mounting plate to size for a new medical clinic May 3, 2016.
Chief Master Sgt. Bill Dixon says goodbye to Alaska Air Guard after 41 years
July 8, 2016
Retired U.S. Air National Guard Chief Master Sgt. Bill Dixon says his final farewells to his friends and co-workers at the interior-Alaska Air Guard wing where he finished 41 years of military service, here at Eielson AFB, Alaska, June 29, 2016. The ceremony was attended by more than 200 people and was held in the maintenance bay, which was Dixon’s home-away-from-home for almost 20 years.
Louisiana National Guard honors former adjutant general; called 'legend among legends'
July 8, 2016
Gen. Frank Grass, chief of the National Guard Bureau, with members of the Louisiana National Guard’s command group render honors to retired Maj. Gen. Ansel M. Stroud, Jr., during his interment July 7, 2016 at Forest Park Cemetery, Shreveport, La. Maj. Gen. Stroud was the adjutant general of LANG from 1980 – 1997, and served under four governors in La.
Governor honors Washington Youth Academy director for leadership of National Guard-related program
July 7, 2016
Gov. Jay Inslee honored Washington Youth Academy Director Larry Pierce as well as 21 other state agency managers who have demonstrated outstanding leadership. The 2016 Governor’s Award for Leadership in Management was presented at an awards luncheon June 30, 2016, at the Executive Residence.
In the air, on the water, underground: 9th Civil Support Team radiation drills push the limits
July 6, 2016
The California National Guard's 9th Civil Support Team (CST) tests a platform and hoist system the team designed for the QinetiQ Talon robot during a May exercise in San Diego focused on preventing international smuggling of radiation sources. The Los Alamitos-based CST specializes in responding to incidents involving a chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear contaminant.
Alaska Air National Guard saves hiker who toppled 65 feet
July 6, 2016
An Alaska Air National Guard HH-60 Pave Hawk, from the 210th Rescue Squadron, performs a simulated search and rescue pattern in Alaska. The 210th Rescue Squadron is part of a network of search-and-rescue organizations that save hundreds of lives in and around Alaska every year.
California Guard assisting with firefighting operations at two sites
July 5, 2016
A California National Guard UH-60 Blackhawk crew drops water on the Ponderosa wildfires near Redding, Calif., in 2012. Guard assets are currently working to fight fires in the state.
Teamwork between National Guard and firefighters helped save countless West Virginia flood victims
July 5, 2016
Capt. Will Hargis of the West Virginia Army National Guard’s CERF-P team and Kevin Clendenin, fire chief for the town of Clendenin, W. Va., discuss the details of WVARNG and other first responders’ efforts in saving lives the night of June 23. Sudden, severe flooding threatened the lives of people in the area of Clendenin. The WVARNG worked hand-in-hand with other civilian first responders to quickly react and save lives.
Congressional staff and NGB members host State Partnership Program gathering
July 1, 2016
U.S. Sen. Christopher Coons (D-Del.) speaks at the National Guard Bureau's State Partnership Program informational event held June 16, 2016, at the U.S. Capitol.
Air Force Lt. Gen. Joseph Lengyel confirmed as National Guard Bureau chief
June 30, 2016
Air Force Lt. Gen. Joseph Lengyel testifies before the U.S. Senate Committee on Armed Services at a confirmation hearing for his appointment to the grade of general and to be chief of the National Guard Bureau on June 21, 2016.
Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award recipients named
June 30, 2016
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter announced June 30, 2016, the 15 recipients of the 2016 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award, the highest honor the DOD gives to employers for support of National Guard and Reserve employees.
West Virginia Air National Guard: Picking up the pieces
June 29, 2016
Air Force Capt. Lori Wyatt of the 167th Airlift Wing, Martinsburg, W.Va., picks up debris on June 26, in Clendenin, W.Va. The June 23, 2016, flood caused widespread damage throughout the state leading W.Va. Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin to declare a State of Emergency in 44 of the 55 counties.
PTSD Awareness Month: South Carolina Soldier sheds light
June 29, 2016
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Michael Hutcheson, South Carolina National Guard, gardens at his home in Irmo, South Carolina, June 27, 2016, in order to gain a sense of purpose separate from being a Soldier to combat certain Post Traumatic Stress Disorder symptoms. Hutcheson has been battling PTSD as a result of multiple combat deployments in support of both Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom.
Air Force announces total force award
June 28, 2016
The U.S. Air Force has announced a "total force award." Shown here is the Air Force Symbol.
Army Guard’s best-of-the-best tested in Army Guard Best Warrior Competition
June 28, 2016
Army Sgt. Calvin Koziol, an Infantryman with Charlie Company, 1-134th Cavalry Squadron, Nebraska Army National Guard, negotiates through the obstacle course in the 2016 Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition at Camp Edwards on Joint Base Cape Cod, June 22, 2016. Koziol was named the 2016 Army National Guard Soldier of the Year at the end of the competition, which tested competitors on a variety of tactical and technical skills over a physically and mentally demanding three days. Army Staff Sgt. Dirk Omerzo, a Basic Leader Course Instructor, 3-166th Regiment, Pennsylvania Army National Guard, was named the Army National Guard's NCO of the Year.
South Dakota National Guard celebrates 10 years of partnership with Suriname
June 27, 2016
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Tim Reisch, adjutant general of the South Dakota National Guard, and Col. Adolf Jardim, deputy commander of the Suriname Defense Force, observe the urban patrol training lane during the Golden Coyote training exercise at West Camp Rapid, Rapid City, S.D. June 20, 2016.
Virginia National Guard personnel to assist flood response operations in Alleghany and Botetourt counties
June 24, 2016
Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Staunton-based 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team are staged and ready in Allegheny County to assist local emergency services organizations with flood response operations June 24, 2016. The Guard has activated approximately 20 Soldiers with Humvees and light/medium tactical trucks to assist to assist in Alleghany and Botetourt counties.
North Carolina National Guard prepares for Hurricane Response: Operation Vigilant Seahawk
June 24, 2016
Members of the North Carolina National Guard’s 514th Military Police Company, based in Winterville, respond to simulated agitators trying to enter the port, during Operation Vigilant Seahawk at the Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point (MOTSU). The exercise was designed to improve communication and coordination with state and federal partners during disaster response and recovery operations.
Alaska Air Guardsmen rescue hiker near Ship Creek Valley
June 24, 2016
Alaska Air Guardsman Capt. Johh Romspert, a 212th Rescue Squadron combat rescue officer, prepares to be lowered via hoist out of an HH-60 Pave Hawk Helicopter during a training mission held near Mount Susitna Dec. 16.
2 simple steps for military members to vote from anywhere
June 23, 2016
2 simple steps for military members to vote from anywhere