Guard News - The National Guard

North Dakota National Guard members protecting flood-threatened city
May 24, 2013 — CAVALIER, N.D. - Within 12 hours of getting a call from their North Dakota National Guard units, Guard members from communities across eastern North Dakota were on duty in Cavalier, N.D., beginning...

Commissaries plan for Monday furloughs
May 24, 2013 — FORT LEE, Va. - When furloughs are implemented, most military commissaries will close one day a week on Mondays, the Defense Commissary Agency's top official said. The closures will be for up to 11...

Vermont unit learns the 'ropes' at decommissioned South Carolina nuke plant
May 24, 2013 — SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. - Members of the 15th Civil Support Team deployed via convoy to Barnwell, S.C., in support of a unique training operation designed to hone and expand their skills in responding...

Kentucky National Guard Soldiers share best practices with Mauritius forces
May 23, 2013 — MAURITIUS - Kentucky National Guard Soldiers from the 2-138th Field Artillery, who were deployed in support of Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, recently conducted a military-to-military...

Chaplains open their ears to enable Soldiers and Airmen to open hearts
May 23, 2013 — MOORE, Okla. - While Soldiers and Airmen of the Oklahoma National Guard work to support local agencies in the wake of the devastating tornado that struck Moore on Monday, a group of military chaplains...

Air Guard service leads Airman to extremes of the globe
May 22, 2013 — SOUTHWEST ASIA - Staff Sgt. Sophia Mantzouris of the 386th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron said she knew she wanted to enlist on active duty from the time she was a little girl, but a friend steered her...

Oklahoma National Guard Civil Support Team members responded to killer twister in their own backyard
May 22, 2013 — MOORE, Okla. - For members of the 63rd Civil Support Team, their mission following Monday's killer tornado was more personal - they knew people directly affected and some Soldiers even lived in the...

30 employers recognized for exemplary National Guard and Reserve support
May 22, 2013 — ARLINGTON, Va. - Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), a Department of Defense office, announced 30 employers as finalists for the 2013 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom...

Minnesota Army National Guard water experts share workshop with Croatian partners
May 22, 2013 — ZAGREB, Croatia - Field water experts from the Minnesota Army National Guard and U.S. European Command traveled to Zagreb, Croatia, to conduct a Field Water Treatment Workshop with partners from the...

Oklahoma National Guard responds to Moore devastation for search and security assistance
May 21, 2013 — ARLINGTON, Va. - Nearly 250 members of the Oklahoma National Guard were assisting Tuesday with victim search and security in Moore, Okla., where a monster tornado left at least 20 dead, authorities...

Beneficiaries must sign up for TRICARE automatic payment by May 31
May 21, 2013 — WASHINGTON - Beneficiaries enrolled in TRICARE Reserve Select or TRICARE Retired Reserve who pay monthly premiums by check must switch to an electronic form of payment by May 31 to avoid losing...

New York Army National Guard Soldiers learn hand-to-hand fighting skills
May 21, 2013 — CAMP SMITH TRAINING SITE, N.Y. - New York Army National Guard Soldiers are developing the skills of hand-to-hand combat during classes at Camp Smith Training Site."It builds confidence, it makes you...

Senior Army Guard leader describes Oklahoma tornado response
May 21, 2013 — WASHINGTON - About 250 Oklahoma National Guard members are helping with recovery efforts after a massive tornado pounded an Oklahoma City suburb Monday, killing at least 24 people and leaving...

Life-saving precaution: Social media users should practice operational security
May 20, 2013 — WASHINGTON - It's as easy as a click of a mouse or a tap on a smartphone, and in a few seconds sensitive Army information might be shared that could get Soldiers killed.With the ease of social media,...

National Guard troops participating in Ardent Sentry disaster drills
May 20, 2013 — WASHINGTON - A perfect storm of simulated disasters continues unfolding in parts of the United States as National Guard Soldiers join other military and Defense Department members in tuning...

Employment outlook rosier for Guard and Reserve members
May 20, 2013 — WASHINGTON - Serving in the National Guard and Reserve may be one way to improve employment opportunities, according to a recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report.The report, released by this...

Total Force end product may be simple but the path there is anything but easy
May 20, 2013 — ARLINGTON, Va. - The three Air Force generals who comprise the front line for Total Force Task Force agreed the end product they need to develop is simple - provide the secretary and chief of staff of...

Wisconsin National Guard officer relishes service in Nicaragua
May 17, 2013 — MANAGUA, Nicaragua - Growing up as the daughter of missionaries, Army Capt. Kathrine Berberich got a perspective on the world that is foreign to most Americans. It also made her a perfect fit to head...

Kids and money: It's (almost) never too early to teach them
May 17, 2013 — FRANKFORT, Ky. - From the early years and beyond teach children these two truisms; keep in mind that you will likely repeat these fairly regularly (I know I do):1. Money does not grow on trees2. You...

National Guard military technicians, civilians face furloughs
May 17, 2013 — ARLINGTON, Va. - Most National Guard military technicians and civilian employees can expect 11 furlough days before the end of the fiscal year, National Guard Bureau officials said Thursday.The move...

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