Guard News - The National Guard

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.,...

Shutdown effects continue on Defense Department, Hagel says
October 18, 2013 — WASHINGTON - The government shutdown is over, but it will take a while for the effects to fade, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said here today.At the shutdown's height, more than 400,000 Defense...

Federal government is back in business after 16-day shutdown
October 17, 2013 — WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama signed legislation early Thursday bringing federal employees back to work after Congress finally resolved the budget logjam which led to a 16-day shutdown.Senate...

Tennessee Guard recognizes 1,000th member hired by new jobs program
October 17, 2013 — NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Maj. Gen. Max Haston, Tennessee's adjutant general, recognized executives Jeff Young and Jessica Pierucki from the Altria Group for hiring 2nd Lt. Ian Joyner as the 1,000th...

Hagel stresses workforce's value after 'manufactured crisis'
October 17, 2013 — WASHINGTON - Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel issued a message to the Defense Department's workforce Thursday, welcoming back employees furloughed by the 16-day government shutdown and emphasizing their...

South Dakota National Guard unit cleans up remnants of Afghanistan war
October 16, 2013 — KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Afghanistan - After 12 years of shipping supplies to troops in Afghanistan, a surplus of containers have filled bases throughout the country.Enter the South Dakota Army National...

Shutdown endangers reserve component readiness
October 15, 2013 — WASHINGTON - Reserve component personnel continue to be affected by the government shutdown, and officials are concerned about readiness.Within DOD, the reserve components are the Army National Guard,...

Reservists, National Guard members on standby for resumption of training funds
October 11, 2013 — WASHINGTON - The Army Reserve and the National Guard say they are on standby to see what happens in Congress, as they wait for the resumption of funding for inactive and active-duty training, or IDT...

Colorado flood repairs continue with local and Utah Guard members
October 11, 2013 — AUSTIN, Texas - The 36th Infantry Division's Domestic All-Hazards Response Team-West continues to coordinate assistance requests and support for the Colorado flood relief effort. "The floods have...

South Dakota National Guard continues support to state after slam by winter storm
October 11, 2013 — RAPID CITY, S.D. - South Dakota National Guard members continue to support the state after the Oct. 4 winter storm that crippled western South Dakota.Nearly 50 Soldiers and Airmen have been called to...

In face of shutdown, National Guard leaders worry about readiness
October 11, 2013 — WASHINGTON - National Guard personnel are feeling the effects of the government shutdown and leaders are worried about the readiness of the component, Air Force Gen. Joseph Lengyel, the vice chief of...

Deployed Wisconsin Air Guard members fuel the fight
October 9, 2013 — UNDISCLOSED LOCATION - U.S. military ground forces engaged in operations in Afghanistan require continuous close air support made possible by 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron (EARS)...

Service leaders update Hagel on government shutdown
October 8, 2013 — WASHINGTON - The Defense Department's top leadership, including the service secretaries and service chiefs, Monday updated Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel on the impact of the ongoing government...

Pentagon comptroller details recalls, 'painful' decision to exclude some workers
October 7, 2013 — WASHINGTON - The Defense Department's top financial official provided details on which DOD civilians would and wouldn't be able to return from furlough following Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel's...

Family support services continue during the government shutdown
October 3, 2013 — WASHINGTON - Our service members, their families and survivors have responded brilliantly to all that's been asked of them, especially since the start of combat operations well over 10 years ago.They...

Minnesota National Guard launches Pink Tank Project to build breast cancer awareness
October 3, 2013 — ST. PAUL, Minn. - To build breast cancer awareness for all women, the Minnesota National Guard launched the Pink Tank Project on Tuesday for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month."Improving wellness...

Communication engineers install fiber to prepare for new weather system in Afghanistan
October 3, 2013 — BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan - Weather is an important factor for determining if an aircraft can fly. To provide more accurate weather information on Bagram Air Field, the 455th Expeditionary...

650 Colorado National Guard members furloughed but flood relief continues
October 2, 2013 — CENTENNIAL, Colo. - About 650 full-time Colorado National Guard military technicians have been furloughed without pay due to the government shut down. However, National Guard support to flood relief...

West Virginia Air Guard crew honored for saving plane after bird strike
October 2, 2013 — NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. - Quick thinking and exemplary teamwork allowed an aircrew from the 167th Airlift Wing to land safely after their Air Force C-5 Galaxy aircraft sustained severe damage to its...

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