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Guardmembers complete world-class training and competition
December 17, 2010
Army Spc. Andy Wilkens, Colorado National Guard Biathlon coordinator, crosses the starting line of a practice on day four of the National Guard Biathlon All Regions Snow Camp Dec. 11, 2010, in West Yellowstone, Mont. The 6-kilometer practice race challenged the racers to apply all of the skills they learned during the camp over the first three days. "This was an open door training event for the purpose of presenting the sport of biathlon to the individual National Guard states, said Wilkens. The four-day event covered everything from basic skiing techniques to competitive marksmanship and offered a greater number of Soldiers and Airmen the opportunity to participate in instruction generally only available to national-level athletes.
Missouri National Guard Citizen-Soldier dons drill sergeant hat
December 17, 2010
At a recent December drill, Missouri Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Jonathan Hanna stands before his troops for the first time as a drill sergeant wearing his iconic campaign hat.
West Virginia Air National Guard flight nurse hailed as hero
December 17, 2010
West Virginia Air National Guard Capt. Jodi Pritchard helped to save a car crash victim on Dec. 5, 2010.
ANG director discusses future with Colorado Guardsmen
December 16, 2010
Air Force Lt. Gen. Harry W. Wyatt, the director of the Air National Guard, addressed nearly 100 members of the Colorado Air National Guard’s 140th Wing on Buckley Air Force Base in Aurora, Colo., Dec. 14, 2010. To begin the visit, Wyatt presented challenge coins to Master Sgt. Evan Fenn, who was named Air Force Crew Chief of the Year, and Maj. Mike Gommel for his demonstrated excellence.
USD-C Soldiers celebrate National Guard birthday in Iraq
December 16, 2010
Maj. Gen. Nelson J. Cannon, left, commanding general for detainee operations and provost marshal general with United States Forces-Iraq, and Pfc. Jacob Wood, with Troop B, 2nd Squadron, 116th Garrison Command, U.S. Division-Center, cut a cake with a sabre to celebrate the National Guard's 374th birthday inside Al Faw Palace at Camp Victory, Iraq, Dec. 13, 2010. Cannon is currently the most senior ranking National Guard service member and Wood is currently the most junior ranking National Guard service member at Victory Base Complex, Iraq.
National Guard 'hugely beneficial' to Southwest border mission
December 15, 2010
A California National Guardsman monitors the waters off the coast near San Diego, on Dec. 14. The National Guard is supporting Customs and Border Protection and Immigration and Customs Enforcement through Joint Task Force-Sierra.
At-risk youth learn lessons, graduate from Guard’s youth program
December 14, 2010
National Guard Youth Challenge
New York Guard celebrates National Guard's birthday today
December 13, 2010
John Sidur, a veteran of the New York National Guard's 27th Infantry Division, visits with New York Army National Guard Sgt. James Ader earlier this year. Sidur will participate in a National Guard birthday celebration with the New York Guard today.
National Guard, Reserve survival course graduates first Airmen
December 10, 2010
Staff Sgt. Andrew Dunn and Airman 1st Class Brian Alfano were the first Reserve and Air National Guard Airmen to graduate from the 22nd Training Squadron’s survival, evasion, resistance and escape course at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash. They graduated Dec. 2, 2010. This course was specially tailored so Guard and Reserve SERE specialists could receive training comparable to their active duty counterparts. Airman Dunn is from the Air Force Reserve Command’s 514th Air Mobility Wing at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., and Airman Alfano is from the New York Air National Guard’s 106th Rescue Wing at Gabreski Airport in Westhampton Beach, N.Y.
National Guard’s 374th birthday gets Capitol Hill celebration
December 10, 2010
Lt. Gen. Harry "Bud" Wyatt, director of the Air National Guard, speaks during a birthday ceremony commemorating the 374th birthday of the National Guard, on Capitol Hill, Dec. 9, 2010. The National Guard Association of the United States hosted the event, which was held in the Rayburn House Office Building.
Puerto Rico Air Guard lifts injured manatee to new life
December 10, 2010
Members of the 6th Logistics Readiness Squadron at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla., assist in the transport of an 840-pound male manatee Dec. 9, 2010. Accompanied by six biologists and two veterinarians, the sea cow is heading to San Juan, Puerto Rico, after suffering minor injuries in a boat strike. Officials from Air Mobility Command and the Puerto Rico Air National Guard’s 156th Airlift Wing are working together to airlift the mammal to San Juan.
Guard leaders, lawmakers, Defense officials mark National Guard birthday
December 9, 2010
National Guard birthday logo
DOD expands community-based child care options for Guard, reserve families
December 9, 2010
Department of Defense Seal
McKinley: Relationship between National Guard, parent components strongest ever
December 9, 2010
Air Force Gen. Craig R. McKinley, chief of the National Guard Bureau, addresses attendees at the Reserve Officer's Association of America's Industry Day in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 8, 2010. During the event McKinley spoke on ways in which the Guard will continue to meet mission expectations in a budget constrained environment.
Missouri Guardsman is finalist in Good Morning America guru contest
December 8, 2010
Dr. Jill Biden Conveys Gratitude to Troops
December 7, 2010
Dr. Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Joe Biden, talks about supporting troops during the holidays to children at a holiday event at her home at the Naval Observatory in Washington, D.C., Dec. 1, 2010.
South African Reserve leaders visit New York National Guard
December 7, 2010
Army Col. Craig Meinking explains New York Army National Guard health check procedures to South African Major General Roy Andersen, the chief of defense reserves for the South African National Defense Force during a visit to the Division of Military and Naval Affairs during annual Soldier Readiness Processing on Dec. 4, 2010, as part of the National Guard State Partnership Program.
Georgia Guard agricultural team trains for combat operations
December 7, 2010
Georgia National Guard Soldiers train at Fort Gordon, Ga., for an upcoming deployment to Afghanistan on Nov. 20, 2010.
SD Soldiers improve base infrastructure, Afghan labor force in Kabul
December 7, 2010
Maj. Trent Bruce, right, Directorate of Public Works (DPW) officer in charge, Master Sgt. Travis Vallery, center, also a member of DPW, talk with local Afghans, who were hired using the “Afghan First” program, about a project on Dec. 4, 2010, at Camp Phoenix in Kabul, Afghanistan. Bruce, Vallery and other members of DPW manage and oversee construction projects throughout the Kabul Base Cluster.
Asking for help is not weakness, says Army Guard’s top NCO
December 7, 2010
Command Sergeant Major of the Army National Guard, Command Sergeant Major Richard J. Burch.