Guard News - The National Guard

South Dakota National Guard Soldiers sustain warfighters, save money, boost economy
December 21, 2010 — CAMP PHOENIX, Afghanistan - For U.S. and coalition forces serving in the capital region of Kabul, Afghanistan, getting the food and fuel they need to fight the war doesn’t happen without...

Florida’s second civil support team passes initial evaluation
December 20, 2010 — BROOKSVILLE, Fla. - The National Guard’s newest civil support team passed its first evaluation this week, bringing it one step closer to being Florida’s second fully accredited team able to respond to...

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 — During this special time of year we want to take a moment to recognize the service and sacrifice made by our National Guard members and their families.Many of us will enjoy the holidays surrounded by...

ARNG Acting Director's Holiday Message
December 20, 2010 — The Army National Guard has a tremendous legacy of 374 years of service to this country and its ideals. We are always ready and always there, at all times of the year. Our brave Citizen Soldiers...

Air Guard starts funding recruitment storefronts
December 17, 2010 — WASHINGTON - The Air National Guard’s storefront recruiting facilities program got a momentum boost this fiscal year by officially becoming funded by the National Guard Bureau for the first time, Air...

Guardmembers complete world-class training and competition
December 17, 2010 — ST. JOSEPH, Mo. - As a large storm system settled over West Yellowstone, Mont., so did many National Guardsmen.These men and women were not sent here for natural disaster relief or to help stranded...

Missouri National Guard Citizen-Soldier dons drill sergeant hat
December 17, 2010 — ST. JOSEPH, Mo. - I am a drill sergeant.The first and last line of the Drill Sergeant’s Creed simply states five words that candidly, and clearly, state who Army Staff Sgt. Jonathan Hanna is – a drill...

West Virginia Air National Guard flight nurse hailed as hero
December 17, 2010 — MARTINSBURG, W.Va. - A flight nurse with the West Virginia Air National Guard’s 167th Airlift Wing is being hailed a hero for helping to stabilize an accident victim after a vehicle rollover off...

ANG director discusses future with Colorado Guardsmen
December 16, 2010 — BUCKLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. - The director of the Air National Guard told members of the 140th Wing here that the future may include more associate units with its active duty and reserve...

USD-C Soldiers celebrate National Guard birthday in Iraq
December 16, 2010 — BAGHDAD, - Members of the National Guard serving in Iraq, with United States Division-Center, gathered among distinguished guests Dec. 13 inside Al Faw Palace at Camp Victory, Iraq, to celebrate the...

National Guard 'hugely beneficial' to Southwest border mission
December 15, 2010 — SAN DIEGO, Calif. - National Guard troops deployed to the U.S. border with Mexico are boosting Border Patrol agents' efforts here, a senior Customs and Border Protection agent said Tuesday."They've...

At-risk youth learn lessons, graduate from Guard’s youth program
December 14, 2010 — ORANGE PARK, Fla. - After graduating from a rigorous five-and-a-half month military-style program led by the Florida National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Academy, 158 teens, mostly high school dropouts or...

New York Guard celebrates National Guard's birthday today
December 13, 2010 — LATHAM, N.Y., - A 92-year old New York National Guard veteran of World War II will join a 19-year old Guardsman in a traditional military cake-cutting ceremony at Division of Military and Naval...

National Guard, Reserve survival course graduates first Airmen
December 10, 2010 — FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. - Two Reserve component Airmen were the first to graduate from a new course specifically developed for Air National Guardsmen and reservists Dec. 2 here. Staff Sgt...

National Guard’s 374th birthday gets Capitol Hill celebration
December 10, 2010 — WASHINGTON - The National Guard gets better and better every year, the director of the Air National Guard said at a Capitol Hill birthday celebration for the nation’s oldest military force here...

Puerto Rico Air Guard lifts injured manatee to new life
December 10, 2010 — MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. - An injured endangered manatee got a chance at a new life on Thursday courtesy of the Puerto Rico Air National Guard.The Puerto Rico Air National Guard and the Air Force...

Guard leaders, lawmakers, Defense officials mark National Guard birthday
December 9, 2010 — WASHINGTON - Members of Congress and Pentagon officials will join National Guard leaders on Capitol Hill this evening for a special cake-cutting ceremony and reception to commemorate the Guard’s 374rd...

DOD expands community-based child care options for Guard, reserve families
December 9, 2010 — WASHINGTON, - The Defense Department will launch an initiative early next year aimed at expanding the quality and quantity of community-based child care options for geographically dispersed reserve...

McKinley: Relationship between National Guard, parent components strongest ever
December 9, 2010 — WASHINGTON - The relationship between the National Guard and its parent components has never been stronger, the Guard’s top officer said Wednesday. “I don’t think I’ve seen relations between our...

Missouri Guardsman is finalist in Good Morning America guru contest
December 8, 2010 — LIBERTY TOWNSHIP, Ohio – Having grown up with the nickname of “Mr. Mouth,” Master Sgt. Scott Nimmer, of the Missouri Air National Guard, isn’t the least bit shy when it comes to dispensing advice...

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