Guard News - The National Guard

AUSA: Utah National Guard member is U.S. Army's NCO of the Year
October 10, 2011 — ARLINGTON, Va. - For the second time in three years - and for only the second time in history - a National Guard member has been named the U.S. Army's Noncommissioned Officer of the Year.The Utah Army...

Indiana Guard facility redirects historical training operations
October 7, 2011 — EDINBURGH, Ind. - As Soldiers deploying through Camp Atterbury Joint Maneuver Training Center slows, the operational tempo does not. Instead, Atturbury has redirected its historical ability to train...

Maryland National Guard members train DEA agents in combat life skills
October 7, 2011 — BALTIMORE - You're a drug enforcement agent, and while working a case your partner gets shot. You drag them into another room, but there are still shots being fired in the hallway. You see that...

Jelinski-Hall: Leadership, taking care of Airmen should be the culture
October 7, 2011 — NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Taking care of Airmen, getting help when help is needed and leading through engagement is the wingman concept the Air National Guard must continue to embrace, the senior enlisted...

Earnhardt finishes in 24th place after unexpected pit stop
October 6, 2011 — Dale Earnhardt Jr. finished 24th in Sunday's Sprint Cup Series race at Dover International Speedway in Dover, Del. after a loose wheel forced him down pit road for an unscheduled pit stop in the...

California Guard members train Iraqis on fuel trucks
October 5, 2011 — CAMP TAJI, Iraq - California Army National Guard Soldiers here recently conducted a week-long class to train fellow Iraqi Army personnel how to operate heavy expanded mobility tactical trucks, or...

DOD program gives spouses career options
October 4, 2011 — WASHINGTON - Balancing a civilian career with a military spouse's career can be tough and when a service member has a permanent change of station it can leave spouses stuck hoping to find a new job in...

Missouri Guard members help Navy, Air Force recover helicopter
October 4, 2011 — JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Missouri National Guard members helped recover a Navy MH-60R Seahawk helicopter that crashed at the Jefferson City airport as it was taking off after refueling on Saturday."The...

Massachusetts National Guard train first responders in Tajikistan
October 4, 2011 — DUSHANBE, Tajikistan - A dozen nurses and doctors sprint into the courtyard as a gruesome scene unfolds.Casualties are sprawled out all over the ground. A man runs around screaming, another is spread...

Texas Guard helps community reclaim neighborhoods
October 4, 2011 — HARLINGEN, Texas - Members of the Texas Military Forces participated Aug. 31 in Operation Crackdown, a joint community effort of Guard members and citizens to reclaim neighborhoods from the influences...

California Guard members prepare Iraqis for heavy-duty mission
October 3, 2011 — CAMP TAJI, Iraq - In preparation for the upcoming assumption of operations by Iraqi Security Forces here, Soldiers from Alpha Company, 640th Aviation Support Battalion recently conducted a week-long...

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...

Nebraska Guard Strengthens Disaster Response Readiness

Kentucky Guard Strengthens Skills During Patriot 2026

113th Wing Recognized for Air Defense, Combat Performance

Washington Guard Concludes Extended Wildfire Response

Hawaii Guard Sustains Recovery Efforts, Mobilizes for Hurricane Lowell