Guard News - The National Guard

Officials improve process for transitioning to civilian life
October 23, 2012 — WASHINGTON - Officials from the Defense and Veterans Affairs departments participated in a panel discussion here Oct. 19 on efforts to prepare service members for the transition to civilian life.Danny...

AUSA: Gen. David Rodriguez foresees ‘stronger partnership’ at aligning forces
October 23, 2012 — WASHINGTON - The National Guard and Reserve, along with First Army will "form an even stronger partnership" at regionally aligning their forces and participating in an integrated training environment,...

Thousands of National Guard members run the 28th Army Ten-Miler, focus on building resilience
October 23, 2012 — ARLINGTON, Va. - Several thousand members of the National Guard were among the approximately 30,000 registered military and civilian participants for the 28th running of the Army Ten-Miler here...

Family Matters Blog: DOD helps troops with higher ed expenses
October 22, 2012 — WASHINGTON - The Defense Department is again working with the federal Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to help service members with their higher-education expenses. Defense Secretary Leon E...

Gen. Craig McKinley retires after historic National Guard career
October 22, 2012 — ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. - Gen. Craig R. McKinley spent the past 14 years serving in the nation's capital, but returned home to northeast Florida Oct. 19 to celebrate his nearly 40-year military career...

Army Guard's 'Best Warriors' tackle Army competition
October 19, 2012 — FORT LEE, Va. - The Army National Guard's Soldier and noncommissioned officer of the year competed this week against the best-of-the-best from each major Army command in the 2012 Department of the...

Army Guard set to receive upgraded tactical ambulances
October 19, 2012 — ARLINGTON, Va. - As part of a program to update the Army's tactical ambulance fleet, medics throughout the Army National Guard will soon work from the Army's newest ambulances.The Army Guard is set to...

Sexual assault hotline message sent to Airmen from past 10 years
October 19, 2012 — JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas - Airmen, separated and still serving, who graduated from basic military training and technical training during the past 10 years were sent an email message...

Disability Employment Awareness Month underway at Army National Guard locations
October 19, 2012 — ARLINGTON, Va. - The Army National Guard (ARNG) is observing National Disability Employment Awareness Month throughout October to embrace the skills that individuals with disabilities bring to the...

Illinois Air Guard officers join counterparts from seven nations in Germany
October 18, 2012 — FURSTENFELDBRUCK, Germany - For one intense week in September, more than 40 junior officers from seven countries participated in the International Junior Officer Leadership Development Course (IJOLD)...

Up close: When bullying strikes too close to home
October 17, 2012 — ARLINGTON, Va. - As the single dad of a 10-year-old boy, I ask myself whether I have addressed situations with my son in the best way. If I had done this, would that have happened? Should I have been...

Teaching teachers: New York National Guard member leads seminar in Afghanistan
October 17, 2012 — FORWARD OPERATING BASE SPIN BOLDAK, Afghanistan - From a New York classroom to a meeting room in the middle of Afghanistan, Sgt. Andrew Brechko never stops teaching.Brechko, a member of the New York...

Alaska National Guard conducts three search-and-rescues in three days
October 17, 2012 — CAMP DENALI, Alaska - The 11th Air Force Rescue Coordination Center is working around the clock to lead search-and-rescue efforts, calling in multiple agencies, including the Alaska Air National...

Dealing with unexploded ordnance part of the daily grind for these Soldiers
October 16, 2012 — CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo - Driving across the mountainous terrain of Kosovo with a trailer full of unexploded munitions would make most people a little nervous. For the driver today, it's all part of...

South Dakota Guard explores partnership opportunities with tribes
October 16, 2012 — OACOMA, S.D. - Leaders from the South Dakota National Guard met Thursday with representatives from several Native American to discuss partnership opportunities for community service projects on their...

DoD helps military families maintain financial readiness
October 15, 2012 — WASHINGTON - As service members prepare for any and all possible military operations, the Defense Department is reaching out to ensure that no contingencies back home distract them from the mission,...

New York Air National Guard kicks off Antarctic science support Tuesday
October 15, 2012 — STRATTON AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Scotia, N.Y. - The New York Air National Guard's 109th Airlift Wing kicks off its annual support for the National Science Foundation in Antarctica as ski-equipped...

Colorado National Guard member ends mountain rescue in a cast
October 12, 2012 — CENTENNIAL, Colo. - Soldiers, civilians and county sheriff's personnel worked in tandem to rescue injured climbers in the Indian Peaks mountain range Sept. 7.And a National Guardsman ended the day...

Motorcycle Mentorship Program encourages safe enjoyment in the saddle
October 12, 2012 — SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - As temperatures drop sharply here around this time of year, many of the 'Coyotes' of Division West's 5th Armored Brigade are considering putting their motorcycles into winter...

Idaho Air National Guard firefighters help douse blaze in Boise
October 11, 2012 — BOISE, Idaho - Interagency training proves valuable.Just ask Staff Sgts. Jeffrey Sawmiller and Damon Williams. The men were already 14 hours into their 24-hour shift at the Gowen Field Fire Department...

Puerto Rico Guard Distributes One Million Gallons of Water in Drought Response

Guardsmen Boost Domestic Response Capabilities in Patriot 26

Washington Guard Strengthens Fiscal Readiness

Kentucky Guard Prepares Incoming Command Teams for Leadership

New PSYWAR Course Strengthens Guard Capabilities