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Afghanistan: National Guard Soldiers give school supplies, hope to Afghan children
December 7, 2011
Army Capt. Carla Getchell, women empowerment lead, talks with girls at the Nasaji Gulbahar Girls School Dec. 3, 2011. A massive donation of 600 school supply boxes was donated to the Afghan children as part of an project through the annual National Guard Youth Symposium held in Louisville, Ky., earlier this year. Army National Guard Sgt. Heather Carrier and Sgt. Jerred Stevens coordinated with people they knew back in their home communities to collect the supplies.
Afghanistan: National Guard agribusiness development team helps Afghan farmers capitalize on livestock, improve livelihoods
December 7, 2011
Army National Guard Capt. David Licciardello, a veterinarian with the Kentucky National Guard Agribusiness Development Team, administers vaccinations to a local farmer's goat Dec. 3, 2011 in Parwan province, Afghanistan. Approximately 70 percent of Afghanistan is dependent upon agriculture, while most of their food base is dependent upon livestock, animal care and health. More than 35,000 animals have been vaccinated since the ADT's began their mission in Afghanistan.
Fishing program offers wounded military troops a safe haven, relaxation
December 7, 2011
Army Soldiers, assigned to the Warrior Transition Battalion on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., stand with civilians - most of whom are military veterans - Dec. 3, 2011, after a sturgeon fishing trip on the Columbia River. The trip was initiated by the Wounded Veterans Fishing Program, a non-profit organization started by Danny Gabriel, under which veterans invite Soldiers with JBLM's WTB onto their boats for a Saturday of fishing.
Utah National Guard assisting state after damaging windstorms
December 7, 2011
A Utah National Guard Soldier assists with clean-up efforts after windstorms damaged several building, power lines and trees throughout Davis County in Utah Dec. 5, 2011. About 200 National Guard Soldiers and Airmen, using about 70 pieces of heavy equipment, were activated to quickly remove the debris.
Missouri Guard, Panama sign historic agreement
December 6, 2011
Republic of Panama
Alaska, Mongolia State Partnership Program medal designated, retroactively awarded
December 6, 2011
The Alaska National Guard State Partnership Program Ribbon is divided into three vertical sections of blue, gold and red, representing the significance of the partnership between Alaska and the Republic of Mongolia by representing the colors of each of their flags. The blue represents the eternal skies expanding above both nations, the red symbolizes progress and prosperity and the gold signifies wealth.
Air guard rolls out new program for recruitment rewards
December 6, 2011
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Arizona Guard refreshes motorcycle rules with safety day
December 6, 2011
An Arizona National Guard member receives directions while being evaluated during the safe maneuvering portion of a motorcycle safety stand down day here, Dec. 1, 2011. The four-hour course consisted of classroom instruction on accident statistics, awareness of proper use of personal protective equipment, and safe riding techniques.
D.C. mayor recognizes distinguished D.C. Guard members, 9/11 heroes
December 6, 2011
D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray thanks Soldiers and Airman for their service during the D.C. National Guard's Awards and Decorations Ceremony on Dec. 4, 2011.
Muncy to Air Guard members: Tell Your Story
December 6, 2011
Air Force Chief Master Sergeant Christopher Muncy, the command Chief Master Sgt. of the Air National Guard, speaks with enlisted members of the 175th Wing, Maryland Air National Guard on December 3, 2011 in the dining facility at Warfield Air National Guard Base, Baltimore, MD. Muncy represents the highest level of enlisted leadership for the Air National Guard and is responsible for the interest regarding welfare, readiness, morale, proper utilization and progress concerning the enlisted personnel under his command.
Kentucky governor, first lady celebrate holidays with Guard members
December 5, 2011
Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear and First lady, Jane Beshear, examine Leland Caty's specially decorated keep-sake during a holiday celebration held in Idependence, Ky., on Dec. 3, 2011. Caty's step-father, Army Spc. Neal McIver is a member of the 1204th Aviation Support Battalion of the Kentucky National Guard.
Documents from Lincoln's National Guard service discovered
December 5, 2011
President Abraham Lincoln, who also served as a Citizen Soldier prior to his presidency.
National Guard diversity conference to go virtual for minimum cost, maximum impact
December 5, 2011
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Pennsylvania National Guard vital to Canadian forces deployment training
December 5, 2011
A CH-47F Chinook helicopter crew with the Pennsylvania Army National Guard's B Company, 2nd of the 104th General Support Aviation Battalion prepares for night operations during Exercise Maple Reserve in October 2011. The Pennsylvania National Guard, due to its assets and proximity to the Canadian border, were called on to help the Canadian army with pre-deployment training requirements.
Iraq: Virginia National Guard Calvary unit makes final preparations to leave Iraq
December 5, 2011
A National Soldier assigned to Able Troop, 2nd Squadron, 183rd Cavalry Regiment of the Virginia Army National Guard, reviews a check list on Contingency Operating Base Adder, Iraq, in preparation for their final convoy out of Iraq, Dec. 2, 2011.
Farewell Maj. Gen. Carpenter, you will be missed
December 3, 2011
Army Maj. Gen. Raymond Carpenter, the acting director of the Army National Guard, sits among friends and family during a farewell ceremony held in his honor at the Army National Guard Readiness Center Nov. 30, 2011, in Arlington, Va. Carpenter will return to his home state of South Dakota after 29-months as the acting director.
Family Day draws 1,000 to Air Guard Base
December 2, 2011
Family members of Kentucky Air Guard members exit the 123rd Airlift Wing's Mini C-130 after an orientation "flight" Oct. 23, 2011, during the wing's annual Family Day celebration in Louisville, Ky. The Mini C-130 is a scale replica of the Hercules transport aircraft, built on a golf-cart chassis and propelled by a 27-horsepower gasoline motor. Although incapable of flight, it can reach speeds of up to 20 mph, features working propellers, a functional cargo door, a UHF radio, a high-powered stereo system and seating for up to a dozen passengers. The replica was built from scratch by the Airmen of the Kentucky Air Guard's 123rd Maintenance Squadron.
Air base, Air Guard Wing supports airborne brigade deployment
December 2, 2011
Air Force Tech. Sgt. David Merchlewitz , 732nd Air Mobility Squadron, shows Soldiers from the 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division where to go as they get ready to board a Boeing 737 preparing to leave for a deployment to Afghanistan Nov. 28, 2011. The 290 Soldiers who left made up the first big initial departure. Through mid-December more than 3,500 Soldiers are scheduled to depart Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson en route to Afghanistan.
Afghanistan: Oklahoma Guard Soldiers receive GPS guided airdrop
December 2, 2011
U.S. Army Sgt. Barry Dilley, a supply noncommissioned officer with the Oklahoma Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 279th Infantry, walks down a path at Combat Out Post Herrera Nov. 28, 2011. The COP, which sits 8,700 feet above sea level and is surrounded by mountains and local villagers, received a Joint Precision Airdrop System resupply Nov. 27, 2011, consisting of 18,000 lbs of fuel. COP Herrera's local terrain, coupled with the high Taliban presence, makes it difficult for ground resupply missions.
Deployed Virginia Guard Soldiers give thanks for support from groups nationwide
December 2, 2011
Chaplain's assistant Army Staff Sgt. Shawn Bartz, from the Virginia Army National Guard 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, and Army Spc. Brehann Hudgins open and inventory care packages at Forward Operating Base Lagman, Afghanistan. The "Stonewall Brigade" is deployed to Zabul province conducting counterinsurgency operations in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.