Guard News - The National Guard

South Carolina Guard creates folding procedure for state flag
November 23, 2010 — COLUMBIA, S.C., - During official ceremonies, the South Carolina Army and Air Guard have followed different procedures for folding and presenting the American flag and the state flag. Also, there has...

Army Guard hopefuls battle for spot in 'Best Ranger' field
November 22, 2010 — FORT BENNING, Ga., - Fort Benning's Warrior Training Center hosted an assessment here Nov. 17 to find the best Rangers in the Army National Guard to represent the service in the 2011 Best Ranger...

Gates visit underscores strong relationship with Chile
November 22, 2010 — SANTIAGO, Chile, - Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates arrived here Nov. 19 for a visit meant to reinforce what officials said already is a strong military relationship between the two countries. On...

New Hampshire wing practices response to public health emergency
November 22, 2010 — PEASE AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, N.H., - The 157th Air Refueling Wing is no stranger to responding to emergencies, but a little practice never hurts.Airmen from the wing’s medical group used annual flu...

Gates notes Guard partnership with Chile
November 22, 2010 — SANTIAGO, Chile, - The Chilean military can offer a wealth of experience in disaster relief operations to the United States and other nations, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said here Nov. 20. At a...

Army showcases newest version of Lakota
November 22, 2010 — WASHINGTON, - As part of upgrading the Army's air fleet, 140 of 345 planned UH-72A Lakota Light Utility Helicopters have been delivered and are currently being broken-in throughout the force. Aiding...

Army Guard enlisted leader stresses the ‘New Norm’
November 22, 2010 — ARLINGTON, Va., - Soldiers who faced mental health issues in the past may have been hesitant to ask for help, because of a fear of being stigmatized or suffering from other adverse effects, such as...

Army Guard flight instructors serve at Fort Rucker
November 22, 2010 — FORT RUCKER, Ala., - In the spring of 2008, Secretary of Defense Robert Gates visited Fort Rucker and suggested that more pilots should be trained faster. "Today, the primary limitation on helicopter...

Handbook helps troops' families, friends
November 19, 2010 — WASHINGTON - A new one-of-a-kind resource handbook and video is being made available to servicemembers' families and friends, courtesy of an independent film production company, Vulcan Productions,...

Handbook helps troops' families, friends
November 19, 2010 — WASHINGTON, - A new one-of-a-kind resource handbook and video is being made available to servicemembers' families and friends, courtesy of an independent film production company, Vulcan Productions,...

Louisiana Guardsmen, families spend night on USS KIDD
November 17, 2010 — BATON ROUGE, La. - The USS KIDD destroyer has heard the triumphs and disappointments of service members for over 40 years; but on this night, she only heard the sounds of laughter and amazement that...

VA officials expand support for families of low-income veterans
November 16, 2010 — WASHINGTON - Department of Veterans Affairs officials announced Nov. 9 an important program designed to provide enhanced services to low-income veterans and their families who are at risk of being...

Air Force selects Stewart ANGB for C-17 aircraft
November 16, 2010 — WASHINGTON, - The Air Force announced today its preferred basing decision for eight C-17 aircraft at an Air National Guard location. The preferred base approved by the secretary and chief of staff of...

Park Service offers free admission on Veteran's Day
November 9, 2010 — WASHINGTON - The National Park Service offers its last free-admission day of the year to honor U.S. veterans and active-duty servicemembers on Veterans Day, Nov. 11.The Park Service has nearly 400...

STARBASE OK teaches kids all about sciences
November 9, 2010 — FORT SILL, Okla. - Fifth graders were out in full force visiting different locations on Fort Sill for a lesson on why tough subjects like science and math will be useful to them in the future.It's all...

Engineers test eight-blade prop for C-130
November 5, 2010 — EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif., - Engineers with the 418th FlightTest Squadron are currently testing a C-130H3 cargo plane equipped withHamilton Sundstrand NP 2000 propellers.The new eight-bladed...

North Dakota Guard readies for winter emergencies
November 5, 2010 — FARGO, N.D., - Although it was just last week that North Dakotagot its first glimpse of what's to come this winter, the North DakotaNational Guard has been planning for a month for what the season may...

Connecticut Airmen get first look at C-27J
November 4, 2010 — EAST GRANBY, Conn., - The sun rose like any other day on Oct. 22 over Bradley Air National Guard Base, but on his time a new airframe was welcomed by its warm rays.Once shedding its light on the A-10...

Army Guard provides combat support troops in first Gulf war
November 4, 2010 — ARLINGTON, - The Persian Gulf War marked the first time in history that America fought a war without a single ground maneuver unit from the National Guard, and many of the troops regretted not getting...

Hawaii tankers host 11-year-old pilot for a day
November 4, 2010 — JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii, - When an 11-year old becomes a pilot, it's a headline maker. When an 11-year old survives potentially-terminal brain cancer, it's a headline maker.And the...

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