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Members of Utah National Guard's 1457th Engineer Battalion will help Colorado flood areas
September 26, 2013
Colorado Army National Guard members assist Boulder County authorities in transporting residents being evacuated from Lyons, Colo., to Longmont, Colo., Sept. 13, 2013.
National Guard biathletes train for Winter Olympics
September 26, 2013
Pfc. Wynn Roberts skis in the biathlon competition during the second CISM World Winter Games at the end of March in Annecy, France. About 70 nations competed in the Conseil Internationale Sports Militaire.
Texas Guard member gives back even more as volunteer firefighter
September 25, 2013
Lt. Col. Jamey Creek is a fulltime Citizen-Soldier with the Texas National Guard since 1993 as well as a firefighter with the Buffalo Gap Volunteer Fire Department for four years, where he and his family reside.
New Vermont adjutant general moves Macedonia partnership forward
September 24, 2013
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Steven Cray, the adjutant general of the Vermont National Guard, U.S. Ambassador Paul Wholers, and U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Forrest Glodgett pass out medals and accolades to 79 Soldiers from the Army of the Republic of Macedonia at Illenden Barracks, Skopje, Macedonia, Sept. 12, 2013.
Memo prepares DOD employees for government shutdown
September 24, 2013
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South Carolina National Guard works with Colombia on emergency response
September 23, 2013
Members of the South Carolina National Guard visit the Colombia emergency services (UNGRD) office to see their programs in action. UNGRD staff shows SCNG staff how their system works with Google-based programs Sept. 13, 2013.
Ambassador network launches to help military spouses find jobs
September 23, 2013
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S.C. Air National Guard's Eagle Vision IV provides flood support to Colo.
September 23, 2013
The red polygons on this image of the Fort Lupton, Colo., area indicate flood areas.
President Obama declares Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Week
September 23, 2013
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Civil engineers help ensure infrastructure safety
September 20, 2013
Members of the Colorado Air National Guard's 240th Civil Engineering Flight use a tape measure to measure the size of damage to a bridge affected by floodwaters in Loveland, Colo., Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013. Members of the squadron have been working with the Colorado Department of Transportation assessing the structural integrity of bridges throughout areas affected by the flooding. More than 750 guard members have been working with local, state and federal authorities in response to flooding in central Colorado as a result of heavy rains in the area.
Generals stress collaboration, innovation during forum
September 20, 2013
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III moderated a forum of senior Air Force general officers on discussing topical issues at Air Force Association’s 2013 Air & Space Conference and Technology Exposition Sept. 18, 2013, Washington, D.C. It’s an opportunity to engaged the Air Forces top uniformed leadership in candid and thought-provoking dialogue on current issues.
Soldier helping in Colorado floods 'never knew Mother Nature could be so wicked'
September 19, 2013
Army Staff Sgt. Lynda Santiago, a supply sergeant with the Colorado Army National Guard's Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 147th Brigade Support Battalion, uses a forklift to offload pallets of water as part of relief and recovery operations near Fort Collins, Colo., Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2013. More than 750 guard members have been working with local, state and federal authorities in response to flooding in central Colorado as a result of heavy rains in the area. Colorado Guard members have evacuated about 700 people by ground and military aerial evacuations currently total 2,394.
Protect your online identity with these cyber-tips
September 19, 2013
The U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command, commonly known as CID, continually receives various reports ranging from identity theft to Internet scams, perpetrated by cyber criminals operating throughout the world.
Senior leaders salute Air Force's 66th birthday
September 18, 2013
The U.S. Air Force turned 66 years old on Sept. 18.
Missouri Air National Guard pilot surpasses 1,000 flying hours in stealth bomber
September 18, 2013
While fellow pilot Maj. Tim looks on, Maj. Ryan Bailey, 131st Operations Support Flight commander, presents Maj. Luke with his 1,000-hour B-2 flying patch, Sept 14, 2013, at Whiteman AFB, Missouri. All are Guardsmen with the 131st Bomb Wing, Missouri Air National Guard. (The last names of Maj. Tim and Maj. Luke were withheld for security reasons.)
Wisconsin Air Guard officer rousts family from burning home
September 17, 2013
New Lisbon Fire Department personnel at a garage fire just outside of New Lisbon, Wis., on Aug. 30. Wisconsin Air National Guard Capt. John McKenna was first on the scene, called 911 and alerted the sleeping family.
Colorado National Guard, Army Soldiers rescue more than 2,100 people displaced by massive floods
September 16, 2013
Soldiers and Airmen from the Colorado National Guard, along with members of civilian emergency response agencies, distribute sandbags to overly saturated areas of Jefferson County, Colo., Sept. 15, 2013. Rescue units have evacuated thousands of people and animals in areas of Colorado that have been devastated by the record-setting flood.
New York Army National Guard aviation unit helps stop drugs
September 16, 2013
Counterdrug's aviation unit flies the UH-72A Lakota on a search for marijuana plants. On board is also a law enforcement agent with Rensselaer County. If found, the marijuana is either marked for eradication at a later time or ground support is called in to destroy it.
Soil ceremony a 'tangible reminder' of Florida National Guard militia history
September 16, 2013
Florida's former adjutant general, retired Maj. Gen. Ronald O. Harrison, is escorted by a historical re-enactor during the First Muster ceremony at the St. Francis Barracks in St. Augustine, Sept. 13, 2013.
Military service is all in the family - 161 years combined
September 13, 2013
Senior Master Sgt. Christine Koch is flanked by her father, Lt. Col. (ret.) Robert A. Heyart; and brother, Major Robert E. Heyart; moments after being sworn by her brother as she re-enlisted for another three years of service. Lt. Col. Heyart and five of his children have served the nation for a combined 161 years of military service. The three are seen on Aug. 23, 2013 at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Mich.