Guard News - The National Guard

Dempsey outlines objectives, focuses on future
October 3, 2011 — WASHINGTON - It is an honor to be the 18th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. I am thankful for the opportunity to continue to serve with you. The most important thing I want you to know is that I...

Kentucky National Guard father, son complete mission outside wire together
October 3, 2011 — JOINT BASE BALAD, Iraq - As Soldiers completed their pre-mission checks and prepared everything for transport, it seemed the job of escorting supply trucks from here to Contingency Operating Site...

Guard members begin training on new Lakota variant
October 3, 2011 — HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - Army National Guard pilots from four states are now training on the new Security and Support variant of the Lakota helicopter. The UH-72A S&S Mission Equipment Package, or MEP, is...

Virginia Guard home after helping Vermont reopen 400 miles of roads
October 3, 2011 — BLACKSTONE, Va. - Virginia National Guard Soldiers supporting tropical storm recovery operations in Vermont completed their last mission there Sept. 27 and have since returned home. About 20 Soldiers...

Texas National Guard performs during World Series
October 1, 2011 — ARLINGTON, Texas - With more than 50,000 people in attendance at Ballpark Stadium here and millions more watching at home, members of the Texas National Guard joined the Texas Rangers in their battle...

Illinois adjutant general awarded Polish Army Medal
September 30, 2011 — WARSAW, POLAND - With a Polish Army band, military parade and a dress and review, Army Maj. Gen. William Enyart, the adjutant general of the Illinois National Guard, received the Polish Army Medal...

TRICARE striving to provide best care at best cost
September 29, 2011 — WASHINGTON - With slight modifications to premiums, TRICARE's focus remains on providing the best possible care and services at the best cost, TRICARE Management Activity's outgoing deputy director...

TRICARE reduces pharmacy home delivery co-pays
September 22, 2011 — FALLS CHURCH, Va. - Co-payments for some medications provided through TRICARE Pharmacy Home Delivery will be reduced to zero and as of Oct. 1, home delivery beneficiaries will be able to fill generic...

Alaska Guard members travel to Mongolia for SPP exchange
September 19, 2011 — ULAANBATAAR, Mongolia - A team of Alaska National Guardsmen traveled here to participate in a Hazardous Materials exchange as part of the Alaska State Partnership program Sept. 12 to 15.Two Soldiers...

Suriname military leaders visit South Dakota National Guard
September 19, 2011 — RAPID CITY, S.D. - The South Dakota National Guard and the South American Republic of Suriname made great progress in their partnership this summer with many projects, exchanges and visits that...

TRICARE promises continued access to prescription medications
September 16, 2011 — WASHINGTON - A dispute between Walgreens and a TRICARE contractor will not stop beneficiaries from getting their prescriptions filled, despite a Walgreen's ad campaign to the contrary, a TRICARE...

Kentucky guard members share knowledge with Ecuadoran counterparts
September 16, 2011 — FRANKFORT, Ky. - North met south recently when the Kentucky National Guard hosted members of the Ecuadoran military during a series of best practice exchanges focusing on vehicle maintenance and...

DOD announces appointment of Reserve Forces Policy Board chairman
September 16, 2011 — WASHINGTON - The Department of Defense announced Thursday that Retired Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Arnold Punaro has been appointed chairman of the Reserve Forces Policy Board.He is the first person to...

Missouri Guard provides support to Guyana Defense Force
September 16, 2011 — JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Subject matter experts from the Missouri Army National Guard’s 35th Engineer Brigade traveled to Guyana this summer where they conducted an assessment of the current state of...

Mullen: Happy Birthday Air Force!
September 16, 2011 — WASHINGTON - Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff Navy Adm. Mike Mullen issued the following message to the Airmen of the United States Air Force:Our Air Force was literally born "in the air."...

National Guard State Partnership Program garners prestigious award
September 15, 2011 — ARLINGTON, Va. - The National Guard’s 65-nation State Partnership Program won a major award here Tuesday.The 20-year-old program launched in the final days of the Cold War received the 2011...

Recruit sets example for females at National Guard program
September 15, 2011 — NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - When Army Pfc. Kirsty Penn arrived at the National Guard GED Plus program, she was intent on doing her best but never thought she would set a benchmark for other females...

Jacoby: Guard most important partner to NORAD, NORTHCOM missions
September 14, 2011 — MILWAUKEE - Teaming with the National Guard is at the core of his new duty position, said Army Gen. Charles Jacoby, Jr. here last month.The newest commander of the North American Aerospace Defense...

National Guard, reserve members learn sling-loading operations together
September 14, 2011 — SPARTA, Ill. - The breeze was gone and replaced by gusts of air as an Illinois Army National Guard CH-47 Chinook helicopter was lowered down from the sky. Marines took hold of cables connecting a...

N.C. Guard, Botswana military share legal expertise
September 13, 2011 — GABORONE, Botswana - Legal experts from the North Carolina National Guard and Botswana Defence Force held their first joint mock courts-martial as part of a trial advocacy workshop here August 15...

New York Guardsmen Earn Danish Military March Ribbon

Kentucky Guard Builds Portable Air Base for Patriot 26

Three Components, One Army: LaNeve Stresses Guard’s Role in Army’s New Priorities

Pennsylvania Guardsmen Demonstrate Drone Innovation Project

Nordhaus, Raines Outline a National Guard Focused on the Future