Guard News - The National Guard

Army Guard helicopters, Air Force parachutists take jamboree to the skies
July 29, 2010 — FORT A.P. Hill, Va., - The vast, wooded forests and rolling, green hills here have provided a rich, natural environment for each Boy Scouts of America’s National Jamboree since 1981. Thousands of...

Active shooter exercise helps service members protect scouts
July 29, 2010 — FORT A.P. HILL, Va., - More than 35 first responders tested their ability to react under pressure to a simulated armed gunman during an active shooter exercise during preparations for the Boy Scouts...

Army, Air Guard maintains end strength
July 29, 2010 — ARLINGTON, Va., - Both the Army and Air National Guard missed their recruiting goals for June, but their end-strength numbers are still within congressionally mandated limits, Guard officials said...

Panel suggests re-evaluation of military's use of Guard
July 29, 2010 — WASHINGTON, - A congressionally mandated panel has recommended broad changes to long-term Defense Department strategies and priorities, including funding a major recapitalization of equipment,...

Social media to bring workshop to family volunteers
July 28, 2010 — ARLINGTON, Va. - To ensure National Guard family program volunteers don't miss out on this year's workshop, social media tools will bring the four-day event to those unable to attend, Guard officials...

Utah Guard, Cambodian Soldiers construct school
July 28, 2010 — KAMPONG SPEU, Cambodia - Utah National Guard Soldiers from the 197th Special Troops Company (Airborne) worked alongside Royal Cambodian Armed Forces Soldiers to complete construction of a local...

Soldiers train lifesavers at Patriot exercise
July 28, 2010 — FORT HUACHUCA, Ariz., - Two active duty Soldiers from Fort Huachuca were recently requested to assist the Air National Guard with annual combat lifesaver training.In May, Chief Master Sgt. Julie...

Louisiana Guard partners with Belize safety team
July 28, 2010 — BELLE CHASSE, La., - The Louisiana Air National Guard’s 159th Fighter Wing partnered with a Belize Defence Force safety team at Naval Air Station – Joint Reserve Base in New Orleans, July 8-10, to...

Guard supports national Boy Scout Jamboree
July 28, 2010 — ARLINGTON, Va., - More than 600 Army National Guard members from 15 states will support this year's national Boy Scout Jamboree, which will celebrate 100 years of scouting in the United States, at...

Time running out for troops, veterans to claim 'stop loss' pay
July 28, 2010 — WASHINGTON, - Eligible servicemembers and veterans have less than three months to apply for Retroactive "Stop Loss" Special Pay. The special pay was approved by Congress as part of the 2009 War...

Who is watching a Guard member's mental health?
July 28, 2010 — WASHINGTON, - DCoE’s Center for Deployment Psychology is concerned with the question: “Who is treating our guard and reserve servicemembers and their families after they leave active service and...

Virginia Guard chaplain support teams headed to Louisiana
July 27, 2010 — RICHMOND, Va., - Two Virginia National Guard chaplain support teams are headed to Louisiana to provide chaplain services to military personnel from all over the country assisting with recovery...

Tough break for Earnhardt in Indianapolis
July 27, 2010 — INDIANAPOLIS - Dale Earnhardt Jr. and the No. 88 National Guard Chevrolet were closing in on the top 10 as the race was winding down during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series event this past Sunday.The...

Guard, Reserve children need help in school
July 26, 2010 — WASHINGTON - Over the past year, I've spoken with many military families about the challenges they face, and a common issue is education for children from Guard and reserve families.These children...

Spouse jobs program to relaunch in October
July 26, 2010 — WASHINGTON - The Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts program will resume Oct. 25, but with some significant changes to the popular spouse employment program, a defense official announced...

New Jersey Airmen spend day at Panamanian school
July 26, 2010 — METETI, Panama - More than a dozen Airmen and Marines from Task Force New Horizons spent a day with local children building rubber-band airplanes and playing games July 12 at the elementary school in...

Spouse jobs program to relaunch in October
July 26, 2010 — WASHINGTON, - The Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts program will resume Oct. 25, but with some significant changes to the popular spouse employment program, a defense official announced...

Guard, Reserve children need help in school
July 26, 2010 — WASHINGTON, - Over the past year, I've spoken with many military families about the challenges they face, and a common issue is education for children from Guard and reserve families. These children...

Alaska trains with Kyrgyzstan search and rescue team
July 23, 2010 — CAMP DENALI, Alaska - The Alaska National Guard teamed up with a Kyrgyzstan Search and Rescue Team to train on procedures and techniques in mountain rescue this May on Mt. McKinley.The opportunity to...

Washington Guard Strengthens Fiscal Readiness

Kentucky Guard Prepares Incoming Command Teams for Leadership

New PSYWAR Course Strengthens Guard Capabilities

Idaho Guard Strengthens Wildland Firefighting Capabilities

West Virginia Air Guard Trains for Complex Trauma Response