Guard News - The National Guard

Louisiana National Guard's barriers protect coastline
June 30, 2010 — BATON ROUGE, La., - Coastal barriers constructed by the Louisiana National Guard are providing protection not only against oil intrusion, but also against a new threat: the effects of Tropical Storm...

Florida Guard mobilizes 90 for oil spill response
June 30, 2010 — ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. - More than 90 Florida National Guard Soldiers and Airmen are directly supporting Operation Deepwater Horizon this week."We will mobilize additional forces as the situation...

Flying with the Army's air force in the Gulf
June 30, 2010 — GULFPORT, Miss., - The mission: Fly out to Deepwater Horizon site to gain situational awareness and document the National Guard's response in Mississippi. "What aircraft will I be flying in?" I...

New grave markers available for private cemeteries
June 30, 2010 — WASHINGTON - Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric Shinseki announced June 29 that the Department of Veterans Affairs is offering bronze medallions to attach to existing, privately purchased headstones...

New Horizons exercise an international effort
June 30, 2010 — MANDRIN, Haiti - From the moment they leave their encampment each morning on the outskirts of Gonaives, Haiti, to the moment they return each evening, the troops of Task Force Kout Men are...

Tennessee artillery mechanics adapt to MRAP
June 30, 2010 — CONTINGENCY OPERATING BASE MAREZ, Iraq, - Soldiers with the maintenance sections of Regimental Fires Squadron of the Tennessee National Guard's 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment, 13th Sustainment Command...

Program eases adoption expenses for military families
June 29, 2010 — WASHINGTON - For many people, $2,000 doesn't add up to much money in the long haul; it won't, after all, buy a new car or a house.But for Air Force Master Sgt. Kipp M. Bourgeois and his wife,...

Wisconsin Challenge Academy named best in nation
June 29, 2010 — MILWAUKEE, Wis., - The Wisconsin National Guard Challenge Academy, a program aimed at helping teens at risk of not graduating high school turn their lives around, was recognized as the best such...

New Orleans chef feeds New Horizons troops
June 29, 2010 — p>MANDERIN, Haiti, - Normally, a hot meal for service-members working in austere conditions means warming up a Meal-Ready-to-Eat (MRE), a self-contained package that includes a dinner, dessert and a...

Texas Guard prepares for first hurricane of the season
June 29, 2010 — ARLINGTON, Va. - About 2,500 members of the Texas National Guard are on standby in anticipation of Tropical Storm Alex, which is expected to become a hurricane and hit the lower Texas coast late...

Army looks at yoga, acupuncture to treat pain
June 29, 2010 — WASHINGTON - The Army's health-caresystem may soon see changes in how Soldiers are treated for pain, accordingto a report released by the Army's surgeon general Wednesday whichrecommends 109...

National Guard completes Grand Isle barrier wall
June 28, 2010 — BATON ROUGE, La., - The Louisiana National Guard completed construction of an 8.2-mile long Tiger Dam shoreline protection system along the beach in Grand Isle, La."Our Soldiers put in 110 percent by...

Michael Jordan swears into National Guard
June 28, 2010 — ARLINGTON, Va. - Basketball great Michael Jordan was sworn in as an honorary member of the Army National Guard during a ceremony at the Army National Guard Readiness Center here today.The swearing-in...

Carpenter praises Guard efforts in the Gulf
June 28, 2010 — NEW ORLEANS - Maj. Gen. Raymond W. Carpenter, acting director of the Army National Guard traveled here June 24 to attend a National Guard strength and maintenance conference and visit with Louisiana...

Louisiana Guard chaplains serve oil spill responders
June 28, 2010 — ROBERT, La., - The Louisiana National Guard is serving the spiritual needs of oil spill responders by providing worship opportunities, counseling services and site visits by Army and Air Guard...

German combat engineers support Golden Coyote
June 28, 2010 — RAPID CITY, S.D., - A team of 28 combat engineers from the German army has traveled more than 5,000 miles to participate in the 2010 South Dakota National Guard's Golden Coyote training exercise.The...

Generals make friendly wager on World Cup match
June 28, 2010 — FARGO, N.D., - When the United States took on Ghana in the World Cup over the weekend, two military generals were watching with extra interest.Army Maj. Gen. David Sprynczynatyk, the adjutant general...

Louisiana father, son answer Guard call together
June 28, 2010 — NEW ORLEANS - Activation for Guardsmen usually means separation from family while serving their country and state. But for Louisiana National Guardsmen 2nd Lt. Kelly T. Hudson, and his son Spc. Jacob...

Wisconsin Airman serves three tours in Haiti
June 28, 2010 — MILWAUKEE, Wis., - A Wisconsin Air National Guard member returned last month following 71 days supporting the relief effort in Haiti.Master Sgt. Craig DeLorme, a pest management supervisor with the...

'Internet Crunch' won't impact defense networks
June 28, 2010 — WASHINGTON, - With reports and rumors of a big "internet crunch" circulating, the Department of Defense is looking ahead to discern how it can take advantage of more advanced web protocols to enhance...

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