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Louisiana National Guard members prepare for hurricane season
March 27, 2013
Members of the Louisiana National Guard's 225th Engineer Brigade conduct a search and rescue exercise during a March 23, 2013, disaster response drill at Fontainebleau State Park, Mandeville, La.
With some new flexibility, Defense Department officials reassess spending cuts
March 27, 2013
The Pentagon, Arlington, VA
Technology helps bridge the distance between deployed Wisconsin Guard unit and family members
March 26, 2013
Capt. Matthew Mangerson discusses the welfare of the Wisconsin Army National Guard's Battery B, 1st Battalion, 121st Field Artillery from Afghanistan via Skype during a Badger Yellow Ribbon event March 24, 2013, at The Osthoff Resort in Elkhart Lake, Wis.
Gen. Grass: At historic peak, National Guard faces challenges, should stay operational
March 25, 2013
U.S. Army Cpt. Derek C. Knapp, of Austin, Texas, with Security Force Assistance Team 10, Texas Army National Guard, and his Afghan Border Police counterpart discuss security during a shura near the area known as the "Jungle" during Operation Southern Fist III March 5.
Lt. Gen. Ingram: Army National Guard accessible, capable, ready, great value to America
March 25, 2013
Army Staff Sgt. Mangnan Tan, a medic from Lubbock, Texas, with Security Force Assistance Team 10, Texas Army National Guard, treats a child who approached his unit near an area known as the "Jungle" during Operation Southern Fist III, March 6, 2013, in Afghanistan.
Lt. Gen. Clarke’s priorities: Minimal budget turmoil, optimum force mix, concurrent modernization
March 25, 2013
Capt. Jared White, an F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot from the 421st Fighter Squadron, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, maneuvers into position to receive fuel from a Utah National Guard KC-135 tanker enroute to San Diego, Calif., Jan. 18, 2013.
Efforts continue for spouse professional license portability
March 25, 2013
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Kentucky Soldiers help Afghan government work for its people
March 25, 2013
Col. Bob Hayter, center, and Maj. James Hatfield, of Kentucky's Agribusiness Development Team 5, meet with farmers and Afghan government officials in the Zharay District, Jan. 23, 2013. The meeting brought roughly 200 farmers together to discuss potential improvements in farming in the area.
Guardsmen, reservists nominate employers for Freedom Awards
March 25, 2013
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Gen. Grass tours World Trade Center Tribute Center in New York
March 22, 2013
Gen. Frank Grass, chief of the National Guard Bureau, speaks with Jennifer Adams, CEO of the WTC Tribute Center, about including the story of the National Guard's response to the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks during a visit here on March 15.
Wisconsin National Guard collaborates with Nicaragua on disaster mitigation
March 22, 2013
The Military Engagement Team's operations section, including Capt. Joshua Porter, middle, Sgt. 1st Class Culley Popma and Sgt. 1st Class John Tynan, right, discuss contingency plans with Maj. Aldo Mendieta, left, civil defense first officer for plans and operations, March 11, 2013.
New Officer Evaluation Report means fewer boxes, more accountability for raters
March 22, 2013
Draft of the upcoming Officer Evaluation Review form.
Air Force Lt. Gen. Stanley E. Clarke assumes helm as Air Guard director
March 22, 2013
Air Force Lt. Gen. Stanley Clarke III, right, the director of the Air National Guard, receives the organizational colors of the Air National Guard from Army Gen. Frank Grass, chief, National Guard Bureau, during a ceremony March 22, 2013.
Seeing double: Missouri twins join Army National Guard
March 21, 2013
While drilling at the Kansas City armory with the Missouri Army National Guard, Pvts. Taylor and Tyler Adair receive guidance from their recruiter, Army Sgt. 1st Class Lawrence Rucker. The twin brothers will attend basic training together this summer at Fort Jackson, S.C.
Army: Budget shortfall leads to unassigning reserve component units for fiscal 2013
March 21, 2013
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Pentagon delays furlough notices to civilian workforce
March 21, 2013
The Pentagon, Arlington, VA
North Dakota National Guard members complete Cameroon exercise
March 20, 2013
Cameroon Army 1st Lt. Eseye E. Sako discusses Central Accord 2013 with Capt. Gary Ripplinger of the North Dakota Army National Guard, Feb. 23, 2013, at Cameroon Air Force Base, Douala, Cameroon.
Air Guard spouse sets bar as national powerlifter
March 20, 2013
Vikki Traugot deadlifts during a November U.S. Powerlifting Association competition. Traugot is a top rated woman powerlifter in the nation and is the spouse of Air National Guard Senior Master Sgt. Andrew Traugot at the I.G. Brown Training and Education Center, Tenn.
Official recommends resources for duty station moves
March 20, 2013
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National Guard kicks off "grass roots" solutions program for all service members
March 20, 2013
Army Brig. Gen. Marianne Watson, the director of Manpower and Personnel at the National Guard Bureau, signs the agreement between the NGB and the Corporation for National Community Service March 13, 2013, in Wilmington, Del., for the NGB Joining Community Forces initiative. The new initiative is a community level, grass roots solution program that expands on the Joining Forces campaign of first lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden. JCF focuses on supporting all service members, families, and veterans in the areas of employment, education, across all components.