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Florida Army Guard Soldiers team with Navy, Coast Guard to provide port security in Djibouti
September 6, 2016 — PORT DE PECHE, Djibouti — Soldiers with the Florida Army National Guard’s Company A, 1st Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, have been working with Navy and Coast Guard members from Coastal Riverine... MORE

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Abel Baez, left, a squad leader with the Florida Army National Guard’s Company A, 1st Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment and Pfc. David Morales, a rifleman, with he same unit, make plans to re-route civilian vehicles while providing security for Coastal Riverine Squadron 8 at Port de Peche, Djibouti in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa.(U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Aidana Baez)

Florida National Guard prepares for Hurricane Hermine
September 2, 2016 — WASHINGTON — As Category 1 Hurricane Hermine heads for Florida’s Gulf Coast, about 100 Soldiers and Airmen of the Florida National Guard have been activated as part of an initial preparatory package... MORE

Pa. Army Guard Soldier aids heart attack victim
September 1, 2016 — GREENSBURG, Pa. — Pfc. Fred Vandenheuvel was enjoying dinner with fellow Guard members at a Greensburg restaurant when he witnessed a man collapse. With a background in law enforcement and as a first... MORE

Pfc. Fred Vandenheuvel, a member of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard’s 252nd Engineer Company rendered aid to a man who suffered a heart attack while dining in a local restaurant. (Courtesy Photo)

Army secretary wants nation to understand its Army better
August 29, 2016 — JOINT BASE EUSTIS-LANGLEY, Va. - Secretary of the Army Eric K. Fanning wants the nation at large to understand its Army better. His intent is not a personal goal, but rather a mission he has directed... MORE

Chief Warrant 4 William Sherman, 73rd Transportation Company large tug vessel master for U.S. Army Vessel Maj. Gen. Winfield Scott (LT-805), briefs Secretary of the Army Eric Fanning about the vessel's capabilities at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Aug. 25, 2016. The Winfield Scott is a large ocean-going vessel capable of deploying anywhere in the world from its current location.

Sun fuels Ohio National Guard's alternative energy initiatives
August 29, 2016 — COLUMBUS, Ohio — The power of the sun is being harnessed to generate electricity at several National Guard facilities throughout the state, with plans to expand the use of alternative energy in the... MORE

Ronald Gooch, energy specialist for the Ohio Adjutant General’s Department, inspects one of the more than 300 solar panels at the Maj. Gen. Robert S. Beightler Armory Aug. 11, 2016, in Columbus, Ohio. Solar power has been a part of the Ohio National Guard’s efforts to reduce energy consumption since 2009, with solar arrays currently at seven facilities throughout the state and plans to expand further.

Beloved 'Guard Copter 368' flies its final mission
August 26, 2016 — GREENVILLE, S.C. - Aviators tend to fall in love with their ships. "Guard Copter 368" is one of those aircraft that has earned its crew's love through deployments, reliability and legacy. After 10... MORE

A South Carolina Army National Guard (SCARNG) CH-47F Chinook helicopter flies on the Hudson River, in proximity of Manhattan and Empire State Building, Aug. 18, 2016, over New York City. The helicopter escorted its predecessor, CH-47D "Guard Copter 368" during its last mission.

Maryland National Guard helps host military kids at memorable camp
August 26, 2016 — NORTH EAST, Md. - From morning exercises and proper camouflage application, to preparing Meals Ready to Eat and learning Army cadences, 100 military children attending Operation Purple Camp at Elk... MORE

Military child Madison Sours, 10, responds to a question from the Adjutant General of Maryland Maj. Gen. Linda Singh as part of "Military Experience Day" during Operation Purple Camp at Elk Neck State Park in North East, Md. Aug. 16, 2016. Singh arrived via Maryland National Guard Lakota helicopter to greet the 100 military children in attendance at the camp.

Texas Guard support Louisiana neighbors and battle buddies in need
August 25, 2016 — HOUSTON — Texas Guard members from the 1st Battalion, 149th Attack-Reconnaissance Battalion in Houston collected and delivered supplies to fellow Guard troops who were affected by recent flooding in... MORE

Texas Army National Guard Cadet David Williams, 149th Attack-Reconnaissance Battalion, and a current resident of Baton Rouge in Houston collected supplies to bring to Louisiana Guardsmen who lost their homes to the recent flooding in Baton Rouge, August 21, 2016. Texas Guardsmen from the unit collected more than 20 bags of clothes, appliances, tools, diapers, baby formula and food for the victims of the natural disaster and transported them more than 250 miles for the guardsmen and their families.

National Guard allows Soldier freedom to be Renaissance man
August 25, 2016 — MUSCATATUCK, Ind. - Master Sgt. Bradley Staggs, an Indiana National Guard Soldier with the 38th Infantry Division, is a trained broadcast noncommissioned officer, and that is where his military and... MORE

BUTLERVILLE, Ind. – Indiana National Guard Master Sgt. Bradley Staggs (sitting), of the 38th Infantry Division, shows U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers with the 206th Broadcast Operations Detachment and 205th Press Camp Headquarters how to run radio broadcast equipment during Exercise News Day at MUTC on Aug. 23, 2016.

South Carolina National Guard shares importance of reserve force with Colombian leaders
August 25, 2016 — BOGOTA, Colombia — Senior leaders with the South Carolina National Guard traveled to Colombia to attend the Colombian Army Transformation Symposium Aug. 5-8, 2016, to speak on the advantages of having... MORE

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Robert E. Livingston, Jr., the adjutant general of South Carolina, participates in a panel discussion during the Colombian Army Transformation Symposium, Bogota, Colombia, Aug. 5, 2016. Livingston’s discussions included the advantages of having a reserve force and challenges of developing a robust reserve component. The South Carolina National Guard and the Colombian military began the State Partnership relationship in July 2012 and have continued to deepen the partnership.

Colorado National Guard observes partner Jordan's anti-extremism radio broadcast programs
August 24, 2016 — CENTENNIAL, Colo. – High-velocity audio rounds, used only for training, are the most deadly ammunition a Soldier can carry. They penetrate walls, curve around objects, and the ricochets never miss... MORE

Colorado National Guard Public Affairs and Jordan Armed Forces Directorate of Moral Guidance pose outside the JAF-Arab Army Radio Station in Amman, Jordan, Aug. 9, 2016, during an annual National Guard State Partnership Program public affairs exchange.

Nevada National Guard and Tonga hold largest exchange in partnership history
August 24, 2016 — NUKU'ALOFA, Tonga — A shirtless Olympian adorned in traditional tribal dress wasn't the only thing from Tonga grabbing headlines this month. The Nevada National Guard and Kingdom of Tonga completed... MORE

Chief Warrant Officer 2 Patrick Quinn, left, and Master Sgt. Brian Butler work alongside members of His Majesty's Armed Forces of Tonga during a State Partnership Program exchange last week in Nuku'Alofa, Tonga. The Nevada Guard-Tonga exchange last week included three separate exchanges: search and rescue, agricultural security and equipment maintenance. It was the largest overall exchange since the partnership formed in 2014.

Tennessee National Guard serves with state partner Bulgaria
August 24, 2016 — NOVO SELO, Bulgaria - Airmen from all three units of the Tennessee Air National Guard (118th Wing, 164th Airlift Wing, 134th Air Refueling Wing) and Soldiers from the 194th Engineer Brigade, Tennessee... MORE

1st Sgt. Mike Ilko, 194th Engineer Brigade, Tennessee Army National Guard, shares bottled water with a young cattle herder Aug. 16, 2016, at Novo Selo Training Area, Bulgaria. Local cattle and sheep herders regularly herd thier animals across NSTA. Tennessee National Guard Soldiers and Airmen were on rotations to complete thier portions of projects as part of Operation Resolute Castle 16, an ongoing operation of military construction to build up Eastern European base infrastructure and help strengthen ties between Tennessee's state partnership with Bulgaria.

New National Guard Bureau chief has strong ties to Texas
August 23, 2016 — JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – A former member of the 149th Fighter Wing, Texas Air National Guard, was promoted Aug. 3 to the rank of general and became the 28th Chief of the National... MORE

Air Force Gen. (then Maj.) Joseph L. Lengyel, second from left, the 28th chief of the National Guard Bureau, stands alongside fellow F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots assigned to the 149th Fighter Wing, Texas Air National Guard, during an overseas deployment, circa 1996. Lengyel was a member of the wing from 1991-2004. Pictured left to right: Bryan Bailey (unknown rank), Lengyel, Mike Littrell (unknown rank), and Ray Segui (unknown rank). (Photo courtesy of Gen. Joseph L. Lengyel via www.Facebook.com/GeneralLengyel)

North Carolina National Guard trains with rural responders in hostage, drug lab scenario
August 22, 2016 — RURAL HALL, N.C. - A small town nightmare; local first responders investigated a hostage situation Aug. 17 at the Rural Hall train depot and found a chemical lab. Local fire, rescue, emergency... MORE

Operation Foothills Iron Horse at Rural Hall, North Carolina, Aug. 17, 2016, tests the readiness of the North Carolina National Guard's 42nd Civil Support Team to deploy for a joint response led by local first responders to natural and man-made chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) threats. “Interoperability is the big thing so we can work together,” said Melton J. Sadler, director, Forsyth County Emergency Management Department.

Delaware National Guard helps repair a school in Trinidad and Tobago
August 22, 2016 — BLANCHISSEUSE, Trinidad and Tobago − Looking out over a cliff, the leaves of palm trees sway in the wind, and coconuts lie on the ground ready to seed the next generation of trees. Further back from... MORE

Chief Warrant Officer 4 Chris Krawczyk explains the repairs being made to the Blanchisseus Primary School to U.S. Ambassador to Trinidad Frank L. Estrada during a site visit on August 10, 2016.

Louisiana National Guard reflect on efforts during flood response
August 22, 2016 — BATON ROUGE, La. – Since being activated one week ago on Aug. 12, the Soldiers and Airmen of the Louisiana National Guard have been working taround the clock conducting several missions including... MORE

General Joseph L Lengyel, chief of the National Guard Bureau, shakes the hands of Louisiana National Guard members participating in emergency flood operations in Baton Rouge on Aug. 12, 2016. Baton Rouge

U.S. marks National Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Week
August 22, 2016 — WASHINGTON — By presidential proclamation, this week is National Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Week. The proclamation signed Aug. 19 by President Barack Obama calls on all Americans to... MORE

This week recognizes the important role employers play in the lives of Guard and Reserve members and their families.

South Dakota National Guard and Suriname Armed Forces partner to renovate school
August 19, 2016 — PARAMARIBO, Suriname, - Soldiers from the South Dakota National Guard and members of Suriname's Armed Forces partnered together to renovate some of the infrastructure at the O.S. 1 Santo Dorp School... MORE

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Louis Du Randt, right, 211th Engineer Company, South Dakota Army National Guard, and a Suriname Army soldier conduct renovation work at the O.S. 1 Santo Dorp School in Wanica, Suriname, Aug. 11, 2016. The renovation project was conducted as part of the Suriname and South Dakota State Partnership Program to provide training for military construction personnel while simultaneously assisting in a worthy community need.

Texas National Guard hosts Chilean undersecretary
August 18, 2016 — AUSTIN, Texas - Key leaders from the Texas Army National Guard, Air National Guard, and State Guard met with Paulina Vodanovic, Chilean undersecretary of the Armed Forces, and other leaders during a... MORE

Key leaders from the Texas Army National Guard, Air National Guard, and State Guard met with members of the Chilean Undersecretary at Camp Mabry in Austin, Texas, August 8, 2016. Through the States Partnership Program, Texas has been partnered with Chile since 2009. The program is designed to link a State’s National Guard with a partner nation’s military forces government agencies in a cooperative, mutually beneficial relationship.

Multi-State Air Guard Units Train at CHOP North 2026

Alaska Guard Supports Denali Base Camp Establishment

Connecticut Guard Supports Joint Airborne Training

HIMARS Unit Fires Simultaneously Across 700 Miles, Three States

Washington Guard Leads Multi-Agency Radiation Response Workshop