Guard News - The National Guard

Buffalo Bills honor newest Airmen from New York
November 30, 2010 — BUFFALO, N.Y., - The New York Air National Guard's newest members were honored during the half-time show during the Buffalo Bills-Pittsburgh Steelers game here in Ralph Wilson Stadium Nov. 27.Six new...

First Florida Guardsmen return home from Iraq
November 30, 2010 — HUNTER ARMY AIRFIELD, Ga., - The 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team's first flight home was greeted here by the commanding general of First Army Division East as well as Florida National Guard leaders...

Michigan Guardsman teaches resilience in Afghanistan
November 30, 2010 — PARWAN, Afghanistan, - Comprehensive Soldier Fitness is playing a vital role in Operation Enduring Freedom thanks to the efforts of Staff Sgt. Michael Zanin of the Michigan National Guard's 46th...

Pennsylvania OMLT establishes ANP unit in Ghor Province
November 30, 2010 — KABUL, Afghanistan, - The Police Operations Mentor Liaison Team here in Ghor Province took its first step to achieving its goal of a self-sustaining Afghan National Police unit by hosting a meeting...

Fallen Vermont Guardsmen honored at building dedication
November 30, 2010 — BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan, - Two Vermont National Guard Soldiers will be remembered by future troop rotations here on Bagram Airfield thanks to new buildings dedicated in their names Nov. 23.Two...

Georgia Guard tests new decontamination equipment
November 29, 2010 — CAMP BLANDING, Fla., - The Georgia National Guard’s Joint Task Force (JTF) 781 and CBRNE Enhanced Response Force Package (CERFP) has tested two new pieces of sophisticated decontamination equipment...

Guard leaders hope efficiencies will extend border role
November 29, 2010 — WASHINGTON, - National Guard soldiers and airmen are making a big difference to civilian law enforcement officers working along the U.S. southwest border, and officials hope smart fiscal oversight...

Indiana Guardsman makes all the right moves
November 29, 2010 — INDIANAPOLIS - In the U.S. Army, infantry is known as the “Queen of Battle,” and artillery is known as the “King of Battle.” Recently, one Indiana National Guard member was able to command all the...

Louisiana Guard’s STARBASE continues to grow
November 29, 2010 — PINEVILLE, La., - Science has come to life for CENLA fifth graders through the Louisiana National Guard youth program Pelican State STARBASE at Camp Beauregard in Pineville.STARBASE is a Department of...

State, federal leaders meet with Montenegro defense minister
November 29, 2010 — PORTLAND, Me., - The Bilateral Defense Consultation, a partnership between Montenegro and Maine through the Department of Defense, held its annual ceremony here on Nov. 15.The annual joint...

Thousands of turkeys deploy to Iraq, Afghanistan
November 24, 2010 — WASHINGTON - The Defense Logistics Agency shipped about 144,000 pounds of whole turkeys into theater so Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines there can enjoy Thanksgiving dinner while deployed.By now,...

Army training center prepares last division headquarters deploying to Iraq
November 24, 2010 — JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash., - Operations Group Alpha trained the Texas National Guard's 36th Infantry Division for upcoming operations in southern Iraq. The citizen-Soldiers from the "Arrowhead"...

Guard’s State Partnership Program: A possible tool for citizen diplomacy
November 24, 2010 — WASHINGTON, - A multi-agency roundtable has recommended using the National Guard State Partnership Program as a tool for citizen diplomacy.“This incredibly powerful and successful network of state...

Deploying Indiana Guardsmen practice erecting new tent
November 24, 2010 — CAMP ATTERBURY JOINT MANEUVER TRAINING CENTER, Ind., - "One, two, three, lift," a Soldier yells, as six other Soldiers simultaneously raise a tent moving it into position.The sound of hammers striking...

Iowa Guardsmen learn the ways of Afghan farmers
November 24, 2010 — KUNAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan, - Staff Sgt. Ben Groth and I recently performed a quality assurance-quality control check on a canal cleaning project in the Sarkani District Center in Afghanistan’s Kunar...

Louisiana brigade thankful for successful deployment
November 24, 2010 — ARLINGTON, Va., - Members of Louisiana National Guard’s 256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team have at least two things to be thankful for this Thanksgiving.First, their deployment to Iraq has been less...

New York Guardsmen remain on duty over Thanksgiving weekend
November 24, 2010 — LATHAM, N.Y., - As New Yorkers and other Americans head to their Thanksgiving holiday destinations on the busiest travel day of the year today, members of the New York National Guard will be on duty...

Ten states conduct one mission in Afghanistan
November 23, 2010 — KABUL, Afghanistan, - A 10-state team of National Guard personnel lead by Brig. Gen. Jonathan Farnham of the Vermont National Guard will finish a very unique year-long deployment in Afghanistan in...

Air Force redesignates Georgia wing as active association
November 23, 2010 — WASHINGTON, - The chief of staff of the Air Force recently designated the 116th Air Control Wing (ACW) at Robins Air Force Base as an “active association” wing.The newly designated “active...

Alaska Guardsmen meet with Hollywood stars
November 23, 2010 — CAMP DENALI, Alaska, - Members of the Alaska National Guard had the rare opportunity to meet and speak with the stars of the upcoming film, Everybody Loves Whales, here at Bryant Army Airfield Nov...

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