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Eastern Air Defense Sector will help track Santa Claus
December 21, 2012
New York Air National Guard Airmen Staff Sgt. Jesse Bucenec, standing,and Sr. Airman Marie Coar, go through a Santa-tracking practice run on Dec. 19, 2012, at Eastern Air Defense Sector Headquarters.

Midwest National Guard troops assisting states in storm's path
December 20, 2012
A Soldier at the Sussex, Wis., National Guard armory readies a light medium tactical vehicle for use during a major snowstorm that hit Wisconsin on Dec. 19, 2012.

Mobile operations unit enhances response capability of Ky. Air National Guard
December 20, 2012
Kentucky Air National Guard Senior Airman Eric Finley, an emergency manager for the 123rd Civil Engineer Squadron, operates a surveillance camera in the unit's new Mobile Emergency Operations Center in Louisville on Dec. 1, 2012.

Alabama Guard Infantry unit continues to set fast pace in Afghanistan
December 19, 2012
Soldiers with Task Force Centurion Prime's HHC and C Company pray together before heading out on a mission recently in Jalalabad, Afghanistan. (Courtesy photo)

Mississippi and Romanian Soldiers rescue Afghan honey bees
December 18, 2012
U.S. Army Sgt. Paul Marshall, an agricultural specialist with the Mississippi National Guard's Agricultural Development Team 4 and Plutonier Eugen Arsene with the Romanian 21st Mountain Battalion spread their mixture of bee food into gauze wrapping at Forward Operating Base Mescal, Afghanistan, Nov. 16, 2012.

Monthly premium e-payment deadline looming for TRICARE Reserve Select and Retired Reserve
December 18, 2012
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National Guard sergeant receives Silver Star for actions performed as a Marine
December 18, 2012
David Gerardi was serving as a Marine in Afghanistan when he earned a Silver Star.

"Morgan's Men" from Kentucky are heading to Jordan
December 18, 2012
Soldiers, family members and friends attend a departure ceremony for the 1st Battalion, 623rd Field Artillery in Glasgow, Ky., Dec. 16, 2012. The unit will deploy to Jordan in January, 2013.

Guard members prepare for variety of roles in presidential inauguration
December 17, 2012
Senior Master Sgt. Scott Hinds, of the District of Columbia Air National Guard, walks along a large-scale map while giving a briefing on the 57th Presidential Inauguration on Dec. 12, 2012.

NORAD elves ready to track Santa's flight
December 17, 2012
Volunteers answer phone calls Dec. 24, 2011, at the NORAD Tracks Santa Operations Center on Peterson Air Force Base.

Hardship withdrawal rules relaxed to help victims of Hurricane Sandy
December 17, 2012
Members of the New York National Guard assist Nov. 3, 2012, after Hurricane Sandy struck.

Delaware National Guard hosts Trinidad and Tobago for a critical-infrastructure protection conference
December 17, 2012
Port of Wilmington security manager Jerry Custis discusses security measures at the port with Col. Rodney Smart, chair of the Trinidad and Tobago Energy Sector Security Initiative.

N.Y. National Guard's newest general teams up with old, young Soldiers on 376th birthday
December 14, 2012
Maj. Gen. Patrick Murphy, the adjutant general of New York, administers the oath of enlistment to six new New York Army National Guard recruits and one new member of the New York Air National Guard during a birthday ceremony held Dec. 13, 2012.

D.C. National Guard hosts rehearsal for 57th presidential inauguration
December 13, 2012
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Michael S. Linnington, commanding general of Joint Task Force-National Capitol Region, gives opening remarks during a map exercise at the D.C. Armory on Dec. 12, 2012.

Mass. celebrates National Guard's birthday with headquarters grand opening
December 13, 2012
Gen. Frank Grass and Spc. Brendan Canary of the Massachusetts Army National Guard cut a cake celebrating the founding of the National Guard, Dec. 13, 2012. Command Sgt. Maj. David Costa looks on during the ceremony.

Rhode Island Air National Guard to deliver Iraq's first C-130Js
December 12, 2012
U.S. Air Force C-130J deployed from the Rhode Island Air National Guard on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, March 2, 2010. Rhode Island crews will deliver new C-130Js to Iraq.

Lt. Gen. Clarke nominated as director, Air National Guard
December 12, 2012
Lt. Gen. Stanley E. Clarke III has been nominated to become the next director of the Air National Guard.

Revamped program aids separating service members
December 12, 2012
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Army National Guard launches Facebook page to promote health and fitness
December 11, 2012
The Army National Guard launched a Facebook page Dec. 11, 2012, to promote health, wellness and fitness.

South Dakota National Guard combat lifesavers train in South America
December 10, 2012
South Dakota Army National Guard Sgt. 1st Class Kelley Crane, combat lifesaver and emergency medical technician, conducts combat medical training with Soldiers from Suriname's armed forces, in Paramaribo, Suriname, Nov. 24, 2012.