Guard News - The National Guard

Military children express sacrifices through art and writing
April 4, 2013 — WASHINGTON - Life through the eyes of military children through their paintings, drawings and writings was on public display at the Education Department here today to celebrate the Month of the...

Kentucky National Guard has high hopes for future Soldiers' technical proficiency
April 4, 2013 — LEXINGTON, Ky. - The Army National Guard can have way too many acronyms, some too confusing for even the most veteran of Soldiers. Try JNN (Joint Network Node) or WIN-T (Warrior Information Network -...

Michigan Airman Charlie Peterson honored for combat leadership
April 3, 2013 — SELFRIDGE AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Mich. - A decade ago, he was a newly minted master sergeant, wondering if he had what it takes to truly be a leader. Today, one of the classrooms where the Air Force...

Former Lithuanian president meets with Pa. adjutant general; boosts State Partnership Program
April 2, 2013 — FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. - The former president of Lithuania, Vytautas Landsbergis, met with the adjutant general of Pennsylvania, Maj. Gen. Wesley Craig, as part of his trip to the U.S., March 15,...

'Brotherly competition' helps quadruplets who enlisted in Virginia Army National Guard
April 2, 2013 — FORT LEE, Va. - A foursome of high school juniors from the same family in Newport News enlisted last month in the Virginia Army National Guard.Kahlil, Karlyle, Karon, and Kameron Jones, 17, took the...

Pentagon official: April's a good time to spotlight money tips for kids
April 2, 2013 — WASHINGTON - April is both the Month of the Military Child and Financial Literacy Month, so it’s a good time to shine a spotlight on teaching children financial responsibility, said Barbara Thompson,...

Command Sgt. Maj. Conley convenes book group to discuss Army National Guard history
April 1, 2013 — ARLINGTON, Va. - As a high school teacher, Command Sgt. Maj. Brunk Conley always valued and advocated for what learning can do for people; so much so that the Army National Guard’s senior enlisted...

Kentucky National Guard trains for multiple threat emergencies
April 1, 2013 — MUSCATATUCK URBAN TRAINING CENTER, Ind. - For today's Soldiers and Airmen, the more realistic their training, the better prepared in the event of an actual situation they'll be.For the Kentucky...

DoD Releases Update to Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Policy
April 1, 2013 — WASHINGTON - The Department of Defense released updated policies and procedures aimed at combating sexual assaults in the military and improving care for victims.The release came March 28; President...

Kentucky National Guard Soldiers help put the “business” into Afghan agribusiness
April 1, 2013 — KANDAHAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan - The production of livestock is very important to the majority of Afghans whose livelihoods are dependent on agriculture.The number of cattle, sheep, goats and poultry...

Alaska rescue center, manned by Air National Guard, completes 5,000th mission
April 1, 2013 — CAMP DENALI, Alaska - Searching for overdue aircraft, rescuing injured hunters, locating lost hikers, helping those stranded at sea, it’s all part of the mission of the Alaska (11th Air Force) Rescue...

National Guard emphasizes alcohol abuse mitigation during April
April 1, 2013 — ARLINGTON, Va. - The National Guard recognizes April as Alcohol Abuse Awareness Month, an opportunity to further increase service member awareness of alcohol abuse and the impact it can have on Guard...

Badger State officers take talents north of border for joint training
March 29, 2013 — MADISON, Wis. - A group of Wisconsin Army National Guard officers spent nearly two weeks in late February and early March in Canada participating in a major military exercise.The five officers who...

Hagel announces fewer furlough days for civilians
March 29, 2013 — WASHINGTON - The Defense Department has revised from 22 to 14 the number of days hundreds of thousands of civilian employees could be furloughed this year because of the budget sequester, Defense...

Air Force to implement force structure changes
March 29, 2013 — WASHINGTON - The Air Force released its plan Thursday to implement force structure changes mandated by the fiscal year 2013 National Defense Authorization Act.The bill authorized the service to...

U.S. ambassador to El Salvador praises New Hampshire National Guard for partnership
March 29, 2013 — SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador - The U.S. ambassador to El Salvador expressed appreciation to the New Hampshire National Guard for its contribution to the State Partnership Program during a recent trip...

Women from the New Hampshire National Guard and Salvadoran military exchange security expertise
March 29, 2013 — SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador - Women from the New Hampshire Air National Guard's Security Forces Squadron met last month with an all-female class of Salvadoran military and police for a week-long...

New York National Guard headquarters tests remote-work capabilities
March 29, 2013 — STRATTON AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, N.Y. - More than 50 critical members of the New York National Guard’s military and civilian staff tested their ability to work from remote locations if the New York...

U.S. ambassador to El Salvador praises New Hampshire National Guard for partnership
March 29, 2013 — SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador - The U.S. ambassador to El Salvador expressed appreciation to the New Hampshire National Guard for its contribution to the State Partnership Program during a recent trip...

Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard announce 2013 Teen Leadership Summits
March 28, 2013 — ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. - The Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard announced the 2013 AFR/ANG Teen Leadership Summit locations.The AFR/ANG Teen Leadership Summit locations this summer are in...

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