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North Carolina activates National Guard for winter storm
December 27, 2010
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New York Air National Guard tracking Santa on Christmas Eve
December 23, 2010
New York Air National Guard Staff Sergeant Lawrence Brooks, an air surveillance technician at EADS, mans the monitor tracking Santa’s descent from the North Pole.
Wisconsin National Guard Youth Challenge Academy graduates 25th class of cadets
December 22, 2010
Cadet Endasha Brown is embraced by loved ones following the 25th National Guard Challenge Academy class held Saturday (Dec. 18) at Mauston High School in Wisconsin. The Challenge Academy reshapes the lives of at-risk 16- to 18-year-olds. A structured, military-style environment and state-certified teachers and counselors build cadets' academic abilities, character, self-confidence and personal discipline.
Hawaii National Guard all-hazards response team earns validation
December 22, 2010
Airmen from the Hawaii Air National Guard's 154th Medical Group assist "victims" of a simulated dirty bomb detonation Dec. 16, 2010, at Bellows Air Force Station, Hawaii, during a homeland defense response validation exercise.
Secretary of Defense Holiday Message
December 22, 2010
Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates
Wisconsin Air National Guard unit ranked among best in nation
December 22, 2010
Air National Guard Seal
Tabs and badges a measure of Missouri Guardmembers’ marksmanship
December 22, 2010
Soldiers with the Missouri National Guard take aim during the 2010 Adjutant General State Rifle/Pistol Combat Match at Camp Crowder, Missouri.
Admiral Mike Mullen Holiday Message
December 22, 2010
Admiral Mike Mullen
Oregon National Guard unit hits Iraq running
December 22, 2010
Oregon Air National Guard Seal
North Dakota Guardmembers share holiday spirit with veterans
December 22, 2010
Chief Master Sgt. Paul Tangen, of the 119th Wing, dons a specially made camouflage Santa suit as he greets residents Dec. 15 during the annual North Dakota National Guard Christmas party at the North Dakota Veterans Home in Lisbon, N.D. North Dakota Air and Army National Guardmembers make personal donations to raise money for gifts and present them to the veterans at the nursing home each year during the holiday season.
McKinley visits border mission National Guard troops in California
December 21, 2010
Air Force Gen. Craig McKinley, the chief of the National Guard Bureau, right, talks with a California National Guardsman about surveillance technology near San Diego, Calif., during a Dec. 14, 2010, visit to review the National Guard's support to Customs and Border Protection and Immigration and Customs Enforcement through Joint Task Force-Sierra.
South Dakota National Guard Soldiers sustain warfighters, save money, boost economy
December 21, 2010
Army Maj. Pete Jerzak, right, director of the Directorate of Resource Management of the 196th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, South Dakota Army National Guard, visits with Army Chief Warrant Officer 4 Carstin Alan, deputy director for DRM, on a contract Dec. 16, 2010, at Camp Phoenix in Kabul, Afghanistan. Jerzak, of Rapid City, S.D., and Alan, of Whitewood, S.D., work to ensure servicemembers in the Kabul Base Cluster have what they need to be successful in their mission by providing the funding to award and sustain contracts for services and equipment.
Florida’s second civil support team passes initial evaluation
December 20, 2010
Sgt. Matt Mitchell of the Florida National Guard's 48th Civil Support Team prepares equipment to take chemical samples during a weapons of mass destruction evaluation in Brooksville, Fla., Dec. 16, 2010.
On behalf of Gen. Craig R. McKinley, Chief, National Guard Bureau and Chief Master Sgt. Denise Jelinski-Hall, Senior Enlisted Leader for the National Guard Bureau
December 20, 2010
Holiday Season Card
ARNG Acting Director's Holiday Message
December 20, 2010
Maj. Gen. Raymond W. Carpenter
Air Guard starts funding recruitment storefronts
December 17, 2010
Senior Master Sgt. Lorenda Thomas, of the South Carolina Air National Guard, celebrates the grand opening of the 169th Fighter Wing’s first recruiting storefront location on March 25, 2009.
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.