Guard News - The National Guard

Sexual assault victims now entitled to their own legal representation
November 4, 2013 — WASHINGTON - Victims of sexual assault now have the option to have legal representation following the attack.During criminal proceedings in a courtroom, the defendant has a lawyer. The prosecutor...

North Carolina National Guard doubles its engagements in the State Partnership Program in 2013
November 1, 2013 — RALEIGH, N.C. - Since its inception in 1996, when the North Carolina National Guard first initiated its State Partnership Program (SPP) in Moldova, North Carolina has emphasized creating and...

New York Guard aviators heading to Horn of Africa
November 1, 2013 — LATHAM, N.Y. - A small unit of New York Army National Guard aviators who fly the military's C-12 transport plane are heading for Fort Hood, Texas, before deploying to the Horn of Africa in...

Remote Piloted Aircraft garner 2 million hours
October 31, 2013 — LAS VEGAS - The U.S. Air Force's MQ-1 Predator and MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft accumulated 2 million flight hours Oct. 22, not only marking a significant milestone, but also demonstrating...

Leaders advise commission not to merge Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard
October 30, 2013 — WASHINGTON - Air Force Reserve leaders told members of the National Commission on the Structure of the Air Force that merging the Air Force Reserve with the Air National Guard would create little...

Hurricane Sandy struck a year ago but recovery is ongoing
October 29, 2013 — WASHINGTON - Hurricane Sandy stormed ashore in Brigantine, N.J., on Oct. 29, 2012.The storm carved a swath of destruction from Florida to Maine and its fury was felt as far inland as the Appalachian...

National Guard units from four states pitching in to fix Colorado roads
October 28, 2013 — CENTENNIAL, Colo. - National Guard members from four states are continuing to support the Colorado Department of Transportation in repairing a 25-mile stretch of U.S. Highway 36 between Lyons, Colo.,...

All in the family: Dad shares last deployment with son and son-in-law
October 28, 2013 — SOUTHWEST ASIA (10/28/13) - Members of the military commonly refer to each other as family. They share experiences that most times can't be truly understood by those who haven't lived them. Often...

National Guard members share close connection with Medal of Honor recipient
October 28, 2013 — SACRAMENTO, Calif. - During a ceremony on Oct. 16, at the White House, President Barack Obama hung the Medal of Honor around Capt. William Swenson's neck to rounds of applause and the flash of...

British and Danish wounded warriors receive 'phenomenal' welcome by U.S. Soldiers
October 28, 2013 — ARLINGTON, Va. - Conversational buzz filled the atrium of the Army National Guard Readiness Center Oct. 25, as those assigned to the readiness center anticipated the arrival of special guests.Soldiers...

Missouri Guard unit helps protect World Series teams and fans
October 28, 2013 — ST. LOUIS - Members of the Missouri National Guard were on hand at Busch Stadium to support safety and security during the 2013 World Series games here this week.The 7th Weapons of Mass Destruction...

Alaska rescue Airmen save man at mine
October 25, 2013 — CAMP DENALI, Alaska - Airmen with the Alaska Air National Guard's 210th, 211th and 212th Rescue Squadrons responded Thursday to a request to medevac a 35-year-old man from the Nixon Fork Mine, 28...

Senior leaders ask for input to keep family programs active
October 24, 2013 — WASHINGTON - While Army family programs will remain a top priority for the service, the current fiscal situation means cuts and readjustments will have to be made, the Army's top leaders said.Speaking...

Regionally aligned forces continue to organize despite budget uncertainties
October 24, 2013 — WASHINGTON - As forces draw down from Afghanistan, more are available for regional alignment, said the Army's top forces generation leader.But unfortunately, total forces are also drawing down,...

Military parenting website assists communication
October 22, 2013 — WASHINGTON - Service members who deploy or are otherwise separated from their families due to mission needs now have an online resource allowing them to hone their parenting skills as they reconnect...

New York's 109th Airlift Wing launches annual Antarctic mission
October 22, 2013 — SCOTIA, N.Y. - The 109th Airlift Wing kicked off its 26th season in support of Operation Deep Freeze on Oct. 18 as Airmen and LC-130 Hercules aircraft began their journey to the South Pole.Despite the...

Gen. Grass returns to Minnesota to sit down with state leaders and visit alma mater
October 22, 2013 — ST. PAUL, Minn. - Taking a few days of leave from his federal position as the chief of the National Guard Bureau, four-star Gen. Frank J. Grass returned to meet with the leadership of the Minnesota...

Army National Guard’s first sergeant major runs Army 10-Miler on 80th birthday
October 21, 2013 — ARLINGTON, Va. - More than 35,000 runners took part in the 29th Annual Army 10-Miler Sunday marking the biggest turnout for the run in its nearly 30-year history. But, for one runner taking part in...

New York's 'hire heroes' job fair attracts hundreds of vets and service members
October 18, 2013 — LATHAM, N.Y. - Opportunity rocked for American veterans and service members at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's "Hiring Our Heroes" job fair held at the New York National Guard armory here Oct. 16.More...

National Guard engineers from four states continue Colorado highway repair
October 18, 2013 — CENTENNIAL, Colo. - National Guard members from four states are continuing to support the Colorado Department of Transportation in repairing a 25-mile stretch of U.S. Highway 36 between Lyons, Colo.,...

113th Wing Recognized for Air Defense, Combat Performance

Washington Guard Concludes Extended Wildfire Response

Hawaii Guard Sustains Recovery Efforts, Mobilizes for Hurricane Lowell

New York Guardsmen Earn Danish Military March Ribbon

Kentucky Guard Builds Portable Air Base for Patriot 26