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Afghanistan: Air Guard airdrops forklift at remote base
November 29, 2011
Members of the 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron prepare a U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules for an airdrop mission at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, on Nov., 23, 2011. The crew is deployed to Afghanistan from the North Carolina Air National Guard's 145th Airlift Wing.
Army Guard doctor serves those who serve
November 29, 2011
Army Maj. (Dr.) Tim Cheslock examines a patient at the primary care New Kabul Compound clinic in Afghanistan, where the former physician assistant is serving a primary care physician during the first deployment of his Army National Guard career.
Emergency communications exercise answers the question: Can you hear me now?
November 29, 2011
Key players in the communications exercise, Operation Omega, combined efforts to repair communications after a simulated terrorist attack occurred. Operation Omega brought together the Florida National Guard and 25 response teams from local, state and national agencies.
Ingram sworn in as Army National Guard director at Pentagon
November 29, 2011
Army Lt. Gen. William E. Ingram, Jr., director of the Army National Guard, is pinned as a lieutenant general by Army Gen. Ray Odierno, chief of staff of the Army, and Air Force Gen. Craig McKinley, chief of the National Guard Bureau, during a ceremony Nov. 28, 2011 at the Pentagon in Arlington, Va.
Last Vietnam veteran in North Dakota National Guard to retire
November 29, 2011
Army National guard Master Sgt. Alan Peterson will retire from the North Dakota National Guard Nov. 30,2011. He is the last currently serving Vietnam veteran in the state's Guard.
Survey shows growing gap between civilians, military
November 29, 2011
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Marines, National Guard conduct joint exercise in Hawaii
November 29, 2011
A CH-53E Super Stallion from the Hawaii-based Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 463 lands aboard USS Makin Island Nov. 23, 2011.
Kuwait: Minnesota Guard member recalls two decades, two trips
November 29, 2011
Chief Warrant Officer Daniel Mellon, a Mobility Warrant Officer from Chaska, Minn., is responsible for moving troops and equipment throughout Kuwait in support of Operation New Dawn.
Kosovo: Army Guard unit surprises fellow Soldier in remission via video conference
November 28, 2011
Soldiers with the Pennsylvania National Guard's Detachment 1, Company C, 1-169th Aviation, speak with one of their fellow soldiers, Army Sgt. Shawn Crum, via video call Nov. 20, 2011. The Soldiers are currently deployed as part of Multinational Battle Group East in support of the NATO-led peacekeeping mission Kosovo Forces 14. Crum, originally scheduled to deploy with the unit, was diagnosed with cancer and has been undergoing treatment. City:
Bidens host holiday dinner for wounded warriors
November 23, 2011
Vice President Joe Biden and his wife, Dr. Jill Biden, enjoy spending time with service members and their families during a Thanksgiving dinner for wounded warriors in their home at the U.S. Naval Observatory in Washington, D.C., Nov. 21, 2011.
Iowa National Guard brings senior noncommissioned officer training to Kosovo
November 23, 2011
The initial Senior Noncommissioned Officer course for the Kosovo Security Forces was taught by Iowa National Guard members as part of the National Guard State Partnership Program. They are stationed as part of the NATO-led Kosovo Forces 14 rotation, and KSF personnel. The Iowa National Guard assumed State Partnership status with Kosovo March 2011.
Air Force leaders issue holiday safety message
November 23, 2011
This is the official seal for the Department of the Air Force.
Chairman, senior enlisted advisor send Thanksgiving wishes to service members
November 23, 2011
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin Dempsey
Afghanistan: Kentucky Guard ADT 3 pulls out the 'wood carpet' for Afghan farmers
November 23, 2011
Army Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Valentine, Army Maj. Bernie Quill and members of the Kentucky Agribusiness Development Team 3 work with one of the local Afghan businessmen, Abdul Farzam, on developing their agricultural businesses during their deployment to Afghanistan.
Obama boosts employment opportunities for veterans, families
November 23, 2011
President of the United States Barack Obama
Soldiers treated to final Thanksgiving meal in Iraq
November 23, 2011
Army Command Sgt. Maj. Thomas Johnson of the Kentucky National Guard's 149th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade pours gravy on the plate of a Soldier as Army Col. Scott Campbell, 149th MEB commander, observes at Victory Base Complex, Iraq, on Nov. 20, 2011. The meal celebrated Thanksgiving for the remaining troops on VBC and was also the last hot meal served before the dining facility closed.
Tennessee Air National Guard mother, daughter share Thanksgiving together overseas
November 23, 2011
Air Force Tech. Sgt. Terri Gill and her daughter Air Force Senior Airman Audrey Gill are deployed together with the 376th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron from Tennessee Air National Guard.
Connecticut Air National Guard reaches milestone with 100th turbofan engine
November 23, 2011
Connecticut Air National Guard's 103rd Maintenance Squadron and members of the senior enlisted advisory council commemorate the squadron's 100th overhaul of the TF34, or turbofan, engine at the centralized repair facility at Bradley Air National Guard Base, Conn., Oct. 10, 2011. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Denise Jelinski-Hall, senior enlisted advisor to the chief of the National Guard Bureau (front row, second from left) attended the commemoration event.
VA introduces Make the Connection: Shared Experiences and Support for Veterans
November 22, 2011
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Afghanistan: Delaware Governor Markell visits deployed Guard members
November 22, 2011
Delaware Governor Jack Markell, left, meets Delaware Airmen at Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan on Nov. 16, 2011. To the left of the governor is Air Force Col. Mike Feeley, deputy operations group commander, 455th Air Expeditionary Wing, Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan, and commander, 166th Operations Group, 166th Airlift Wing, Delaware Air National Guard. Governor Markell and Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy spent a day in one nation in Southwest Asia and two days in Afghanistan meeting troops from their respective states.