Guard News - The National Guard

New York Guard family program says family readiness is key to Guard success
April 27, 2011 — SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. - Developing key leaders and stronger family readiness groups was the focus for over 180 New York National Guard family volunteers and military personnel here April 15-17."A...

Exchanging aeromedical evacuation training across the continents
April 27, 2011 — KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of the Congo - With outside temperatures reaching above 95 degrees and temperatures inside the classroom feeling much warmer than that, the Total Force instructors of the...

West Virginia Army Guard wins national competition
April 27, 2011 — CHARLESTON, W.Va. - West Virginia’s Army National Guard was recently selected as the best in the nation during the 2010 Army Chief of Staff Communities of Excellence competition ceremonies April 18 in...

Iowa Agribusiness Development Team helps youths get orchard training
April 27, 2011 — KUNAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan - The Iowa National Guard's 734th Agribusiness Development Team provided fruit production training for 16 high school boys from the Shegal District at the Bar Chage...

Iraq Withdrawal Agreement Still Stands, Mullen Says
April 27, 2011 — BAGHDAD - All American troops will be out of Iraq at the end of the year in accordance with the security agreement signed in 2008, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said here April 22. "There...

While Guard aircraft relocate, MAFFS maintain firefighting capabilities
April 27, 2011 — TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. - Two Modular Airborne Firefighting System C-130 Hercules aircraft from Air Force Reserve Command's 302nd Airlift Wing at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., deployed to Texas...

MEDLITE 11 benefits from the unique experiences of National Guard members
April 27, 2011 — KINSASHA, Democratic Republic of the Congo - The National Guard is bringing a critical depth of experience and demonstrating its ability to be a seamless player as part of Total Force during the...

South Carolina Air National Guard welcomes Moroccan air force officials
April 26, 2011 — MCENTIRE JOINT NATIONAL GUARD BASE, S.C. - The South Carolina Air National Guard hosted members of the Moroccan air force during a week-long visit this month.The trip to McEntire Joint National Guard...

Air Guard senior enlisted leader: Are you telling your story?
April 26, 2011 — JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. - The Air National Guard's highest ranking enlisted leader emphasized the contributions of National Guard Airmen in shaping the foundation of the United States during a visit...

Total force brings aeromedical evacuation training to the Democratic Republic of the Congo
April 26, 2011 — KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of the Congo - A two week medical exercise, in partnership with the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and U.S. Air Forces Africa, focusing on...

National Guard responds to multiple domestic disasters
April 26, 2011 — ARLINGTON, Va. - Approximately 900 National Guard members are currently responding to floods, fires, tornadoes, and other emergency situations in six states.Guard members are responding or staging...

Ohio National Guard unit prepares for largest overseas deployment since World War II
April 26, 2011 — RAVENNA, Ohio - More than 750 Soldiers of the 37th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Ohio and Michigan National Guards, participated in pre- and post-mobilization training at the Camp Ravenna Joint...

National Guard celebrates Earth Day every day
April 25, 2011 — ARLINGTON, Va. - The National Guard has a twofold mission: to serve the United States at home and overseas and, for Guard members, taking care of their communities is part of that local...

Gov. Nixon activates Missouri National Guard to help with flood response, threats to levees
April 25, 2011 — JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Heavy rains and flooding here prompted Gov. Jay Nixon to activate the Missouri National Guard.The Guard will help with response efforts in parts of the state impacted by flooding...

Philippine leaders visit Guam Guard
April 21, 2011 — BARRIGADA, Guam - The Guam National Guard recently hosted key leaders of the Philippine military to share strategies on disaster preparedness.The Armed Forces of the Philippines Reserve Command and...

MAFFS plays key role in National Guard response to Texas wildfires
April 21, 2011 — ARLINGTON, Va. - National Guard members from four states are continuing efforts to thwart the Texas wildfires that have scorched 1.6 million acres of land and destroyed 244 homes, Guard officials said...

C-130s drop retardant over Texas wildfires
April 21, 2011 — TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. - As the nation’s second most populous state and second largest in square miles, Texas continues to battle wildfires in all its 254 counties, many of the fires considered...

Earnhardt Jr. continues to move forward in Sprint Cup Series standings
April 20, 2011 — It was an exciting race to the checkered flag as Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the No. 88 National Guard NASCAR racecar, pushed teammate Jimmie Johnson to a record-tying, closest-margin of victory in...

UPDATE: National Guard responds to Texas wildfires
April 20, 2011 — ARLINGTON, Va. - National Guard members from four states are continuing efforts to thwart Texas wildfires that have scorched 1.6 million acres and destroyed 244 homes, Guard officials said here...

Missouri Air Guard members showcase training mission for Reserve director
April 19, 2011 — ST JOSEPH, Mo. - The Air Force Reserve Command’s top leader visited Airmen at Rosecrans Air National Guard Base, here April 18 to gain a better understanding of an important Air Force training...

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