Guard News - The National Guard

National Guard is piece of Arctic puzzle
July 6, 2011 — WASHINGTON - The National Guard, working through the Defense Department with multinational forces, is promoting a balanced approach to improve human and environmental security in the Arctic region,...

New Mexico Guard secures Los Alamos during wildfire
July 6, 2011 — LOS ALAMOS, N.M. - The New Mexico National Guard was activated June 26 by Gov. Susana Martinez to assist local law enforcement agencies within Los Alamos due to the Las Conchas fire.The Las Conchas...

Washington Air Guard JTACs decisive in face of massive ambush
July 6, 2011 — NURISTAN PROVINCE, Afghanistan - Airmen from the Washington Air National Guard directed multiple airstrikes May 25, helping a significantly outnumbered U.S. Army and Afghan National Security Force...

Earnhardt finds himself in another wreck, third time in three weeks
July 6, 2011 — Dale Earnhardt Jr. was on the hunt on the final lap of Saturday night’s race at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway, but was caught up in a wreck in the tri-oval as the field came to the checkered...

Guard members have one-stop information shop
July 5, 2011 — ARLINGTON , Va. - The departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs have created a one-stop website for Guard members to access and administer their service benefits-related information in a secure...

Deployed Guard member among Panetta's Fourth of July calls
July 5, 2011 — WASHINGTON - Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Kelly Ann Pels, deployed in Iraq, got an encouraging phone call on Independence Day – from the secretary of defense.The Clermont County, Ohio, resident was...

First Lady salutes Vermont Guard members, Reservists, families
July 1, 2011 — WASHINGTON - National Guard and Reserve members and their families deserve the thanks and support of a grateful nation, first lady Michelle Obama said in Vermont on Thursday. As part of her campaign...

Holiday message from the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
July 1, 2011 — This Independence Day we celebrate our Nation's 235th birthday.As we enjoy all the traditions and pleasures this singularly American holiday has to offer, I also ask that we take a moment to remember...

Message to the Department of Defense from Defense Secretary Leon Panetta
July 1, 2011 — Today, I was honored to take the oath of office to become the 23rd secretary of defense.I am mindful of the great responsibility the president has entrusted to me, and I will work with you – America's...

Victim-Soldiers put lives on hold to help others
July 1, 2011 — MINOT, N.D. - The men and women of the National Guard are unique: Citizen-Soldiers and -Airmen ready at a moment's notice to jump into a domestic emergency and help neighbors. Sometimes, Guard members...

North Carolina Guard prepares Moldovan Army for peacekeeping
June 30, 2011 — BULBOACA, Moldova - As a mob of mock protesters made its way toward the Moldova National Army's 22nd Peacekeeping Battalion's base camp here, guards along the perimeter shouted warnings to their...

Guarding the D.C. skies: Ohio Guard prepares for second National Capital Region tour
June 30, 2011 — MCCONNELSVILLE, Ohio - Ohio National Guard members of the Battery B, 2nd Battalion, 174th Air Defense Artillery Brigade will be working on a unique mission in the form of the ongoing air defense of...

Nebraska Guard Soldiers apply military experience to flood response
June 30, 2011 — LINCOLN, Neb. - With a fondness for physical activity and the outdoors, Army Sgt. Matthew Hagen, a carpentry and masonry specialist with the Nebraska Army National Guard’s 195th Special Operations...

Wisconsin Guard Soldiers have blast shooting cannons after six-year hiatus
June 30, 2011 — WISCONSIN RAPIDS, Wis. - The thunderous blast of a 105-mm light towed howitzer cannon and the smell of its smoke soon met with shouts and cheers from Soldiers in the Wisconsin Army National Guard's...

Army Guard members act quickly, save elementary school from flood
June 29, 2011 — MINOT, N.D. - When Army Capt. Gary Ripplinger and his Soldiers received the call to save a local elementary school, they sprang into action and were on the scene and placing sandbags within 45...

Recovery: Minot citizens, Guard members change gears as water recedes
June 29, 2011 — MINOT, N.D. - Recovery has begun here, North Dakota Gov. Jack Dalrymple said Tuesday.“The actual management and organization of the recovery – this is something that is going to take a lot more time...

Finding a safe place: Soldier volunteers to help victims of sexual assault
June 28, 2011 — BASRA, Iraq - “We were anxious to find justice, but in our ambition, we failed to see the signs of the victim who was mentally deteriorating and we did not notice,” said Army Maj. Paula Rodriguez,...

Florida National Guard producing alternative fuels at Camp Blanding
June 28, 2011 — STARKE, Fla. - In an effort to reduce waste and meet recycling goals, the Florida National Guard is producing biodiesel from used vegetable oil to fuel state maintenance vehicles at Camp Blanding...

DoD officials seek input to update MWR services
June 27, 2011 — WASHINGTON - Defense Department officials intend to use input gained from customer satisfaction surveys to bolster Morale, Welfare and Recreation programs, the deputy assistant secretary of defense...

Tanker's first flight over top of the world marks new era in efficiency
June 27, 2011 — MANAS, Kyrgyzstan - The Air Force and Air National Guard can now say they have gone to the ends of the earth to support operations in Afghanistan.A KC-135 Stratotanker, with a Total Force crew of...

Puerto Rico Guard Distributes One Million Gallons of Water in Drought Response

Guardsmen Boost Domestic Response Capabilities in Patriot 26

Washington Guard Strengthens Fiscal Readiness

Kentucky Guard Prepares Incoming Command Teams for Leadership

New PSYWAR Course Strengthens Guard Capabilities