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Guardsman honors friend through service
April 6, 2010
Spc. Joseph Carter holds a photo of his best friend, Anthony Owens, who was killed in combat action Feb. 1, 2006, south of Baghdad, Iraq. Carter is deployed with the 1/187 Field Artillery Battalion of the South Carolina National Guard as part of the Paktika Provincial Reconstruction Team. Carter enlisted in the U.S. Army to serve his country and honor the life of his friend, who died while serving his country in Iraq. Carter now carries a photo of his fallen friend in his wallet on every mission.
Senators visit U.S. KFOR troops in Kosovo
April 6, 2010
North Dakota Sen. Byron Dorgan talks with a group of North Dakota National Guardsmen, including Sgt. Jessie Allen during a visit to Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo, on April 4, 2010.
Wyoming Soldiers receive “warm welcome”
April 6, 2010
From left, D.C. Faber and Mike Bacon, both part of the Wyoming Military Department's "Warm Welcome Team" look over their lists of Soldiers to talk with during out-processing functions while transitioning through Fort Hood, Texas, March 29, 2010. The team was tasked with connecting with Wyoming Soldiers one-to-one in order to offer reintegration resources once Soldiers arrive home.
California Air Guard performs dramatic rescue in Pacific
April 5, 2010
Pararescuemen from the 129th Rescue Wing of the California Air National Guard prepare to jump from the rear door of a Coast Guard C-130 Hercules airplane about 1,400 miles southwest of San Diego, Calif., April 1, 2010. The Coast Guard and Air National Guard worked together to respond to medevac an injured 57-year-old man by dropping four pararescuemen, an inflatable boat and other rescue and survival equipment.
Louisiana Guard restores coast with tree drop
April 5, 2010
Louisiana National Guard UH-60 Blackhawks of the 1st Battalion, 244th Aviation Regiment drop Christmas trees into the Bayou Sauvage National Wildlife Refuge to help rebuild the wetlands on March 30, 2010. The Christmas trees help to rebuild the missing wetlands that have been washed away over time by breaking waves and collecting silt for new vegetation to take root.
Oregon Guardsmen redeploy to Fort Lewis
April 5, 2010
The first group of Soldiers with the 41st Infantry Brigade Combat Team of the Oregon Army National Guard arrived at McChord Air Force Base, Wash., April 3, 2010. About 120 Soldiers returned after their nearly 12-month deployment to Iraq. The 2,700 Soldiers with the 41st IBCT are expected to arrive at Fort Lewis, Wash., in the next few weeks, where they will go through medical review and out-processing before returning to Oregon for their demobilization ceremonies scheduled for later this month.
Texas security forces squadron receives 'outstanding' award
April 5, 2010
A 204th Security Forces Squadron instructor assists a National Guard Airman during combat support training on Fort Bliss, Texas.
VA to intensify Gulf War illness outreach, care
April 5, 2010
California Air Guard performs dramatic rescue in Pacific
April 5, 2010
Pararescuemen from the 129th Rescue Wing of the California Air National Guard prepare to jump from the rear door of a Coast Guard C-130 Hercules airplane about 1,400 miles southwest of San Diego, Calif., April 1, 2010. The Coast Guard and Air National Guard worked together to respond to medevac an injured 57-year-old man by dropping four pararescuemen, an inflatable boat and other rescue and survival equipment.
Arkansas Air Guard deploys for first time with A-10s
April 2, 2010
Master Sgt. Justin Likens, an aircraft crew chief with the 188th Fighter Wing from the Arkansas National Guard, shows the inner workings of the A-10 aircraft's 30-millimeter Gatling gun to members of the Arkansas Agriculture Development Team on March 19, 2010. The ADT dropped by the flight line to visit their fellow Arkansans deployed at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. The 188th currently has over 200 of its members deployed as part of the 451st Air Expeditionary Wing at Kandahar. The ADT Team is in Kandahar for some training before moving out to their forward operating base.
Florida Guard focuses on assistance, prevention of sexual assault
April 2, 2010
"It is important that our Soldiers and Airmen know where to go for assistance and steps to take to prevent an assault from occurring."
Washington Air Guardsmen prepare for Guardian Challenge
April 2, 2010
Washington Air National Guardsmembers participated in their second to last training exercise before Guardian Challenge at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., on March 26-28, 2010. The combat communications event will be held at Tinker Air Force Base, Okla., April 17-19. Air Force Space Command hosts Guardian Challenge every two years, and this year for the first time the Washington Air National Guard will compete.
Wisconsin employers get first-hand look at Soldiers' training
April 2, 2010
Lt. Col. Dave O'Donahue, 724th Engineer Battalion commander, explains the mission of the Wisconsin Army National Guard unit to state employers during the March BOSS lift. Nearly 30 employers from around the state gathered at Fort McCoy to observe the training their Soldiers were taking part in for their upcoming mobilization.
Pennsylvania TAG swears in son
April 1, 2010
Army Maj. Gen. Jessica Wright, the adjutant general of the Pennsylvania National Guard, recently swore her son Mike Wright into her ranks. Mike Wright, a Reserve Officer Training Corps cadet at King's College, was sworn into the Pennsylvania Army National Guard at a ceremony held at the Kingston Armory in Wilkes-Barre, Pa.
National Guard mom semi-finalist for Military Motherhood Award
April 1, 2010
Alabama National Guard Sgt. Sophia I. Malone, human resource technician in G-1 (Human Resources), U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Forces Strategic Command is the only Alabama semi-finalist in Operation Homefront/Lockheed Martin's 2010 Military Motherhood Award.
Army Guard names top combative champions
April 1, 2010
The Illinois National Guard scored the highest out of all teams with 171 total bout points, earning the 2010 ARNG Combatives Tournament Team Champion Trophy at Fort Benning, Ga., March 26-28, 2010. The Soldiers, who participated in the tournament, include: Spc. Jesus Aguilar; Spc. Kenneth Browne; 1st Lt. Thomas Robideau; Staff Sgt. Joshua Lipa; Sgt. Adam Therriault (second place welterweight); Staff Sgt. Tony Genovese; Staff Sgt. Nicholas Grant (third place middleweight); Spc. Brian Case; Sgt. Aoutneil Magny (third place cruiserweight); Spc. Eric Huntley; Sgt. Jeremy Stimac (fourth place light heavyweight); Staff Sgt. Adam Boge; Staff Sgt. John Shaw (fourth place heavyweight).
National Guard mom semi-finalist for Military Motherhood Award
April 1, 2010
TF Cyclone, Wolverine transfer authority
April 1, 2010
Task Force Cyclone commander, U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Lonnie Culver, speaks during a transfer of authority ceremony held at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, March 31, 2010. The incoming unit, Task Force Wolverine of the Vermont National Guard's 86th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Mountain), took over operations in Parwan, Panjshir, and Bamyan provinces from Task Force Cyclone of the Indiana National Guard's 38th Infantry Division.
North Dakota Guard ends flood operations
April 1, 2010
Guard Bureau's new home passes 50 percent completion
April 1, 2010
Engineers scan through piles of blueprints at their jobsite trailer on the Arlington Hall campus March 26, 2010. Construction at the Army National Guard Readiness Center continues on a 250,000-square-foot office complex that will house the National Guard Bureau's joint staff of Soldiers and Airmen in 2011. The project is scheduled for completion by April 2011.