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Biden praises Guard members during Whiteman AFB visit
April 17, 2009
Vice President Joe Biden speaks to troops at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. Biden said the nation owes them their gratitude and support for their service in Afghanistan, Iraq, and Bosnia, April 16, 2009.
Gates aims to speed delivery of helicopter pilots, crews
April 17, 2009
Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates talks with initial flight students and their instructors on Cairns Army Airfield, Ala., April 14, 2009, during a two-day trip to Alabama.
174th Fighter Wing helps open new Yankee Stadium
April 17, 2009
Aircrew members from the 174th Fighter Wing of Syracuse N.Y., pose for a photo after performing the fly-by for the opening day ceremony for the new Yankee Stadium on April 16, 2009. The F-16 Fighting Falcon crew members include bottom row from left to right, Capt. Scott Bissonnette and Staff Sgt. Preston Cox and top row, Maj. Kurt Tongren, Maj. John Knutsen and Lt. Col. Sean McQuaid.
Virginia unit wins award for food service excellence
April 17, 2009
Members of the Virginia National Guard pose with the 2008 Connelly Award April 2 in Atlanta. The 1032nd Transportation Company was awarded the Connelly Award for excellence in Army Food Service in the National Guard Field Kitchen Category for 2008. Members of the unit who attended the awards ceremony include: 1st Sgt. E. Tim Miller - Staff Sgt. Allen Osburn, Staff Sgt. Ralph Norris, Sgt. Vincent Woodmancy, Sgt. Paul Woodmancy, Spc. Julie Woodby, Spc. Gary Martin, Spc. Brandon Sexton and Spc. Billy Rose.
Michigan Guard uses innovative water-based painting system
April 17, 2009
CSMS painter Chris Adair explains the camouflage painting process for a 34-ton semi-trailer to MIARNG Soldiers. Internally, regular training and planning updates help to keep all CSMS personnel up-to-date on compliance and pollution prevention requirements. The mentoring relationship for new staff ensures that best practices are continued throughout the organization.
Gates: DoD taking steps to improve Guard's equipment, new role
April 17, 2009
Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates delivers his remarks to students at the U.S. Army War College in Carlisle Barracks, Penn., April 14, 2009. Secretary Gates is on a four-day trip to talk to attendees of the military's war colleges.
Nevada, Mississippi Air Guard share ISR expertise
April 16, 2009
Command Sgt. Tech. Sgt. Tim Garrison and Master Sgt. Glenn Hancock of the Mississippi Guard's 186th Air Refueling Wing get hands-on ISR training on the Scathe View system aboard a Reno-based C-130.
Indiana Guard sustains its work force
April 16, 2009
Annual drill prepares agencies for hurricane season
April 16, 2009
Minnesota fighter squadron wins Raytheon Trophy
April 16, 2009
Two F-16C Fighting Falcons of the 148th Fighter Wing, Duluth, Minn. prepare for take off next to an F22 Raptor on March 3rd, 2008 during a recent deployment to Elmendorf AFB, Alaska. While deployed, the 148th was the first non-Alaskan or Canadian unit to support Alaska Command (ANR) alert and the first F-16 unit to intercept Russian bombers, also knows as "Bears".
Gates: Guard connects military, American people
April 16, 2009
Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates talks to students at the U.S. Air Force Air War College on Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala., April 14, 2009. Secretary Gates is on the start of a four day trip visiting all of the branches war colleges.
North Dakota Air Guard assists in flood fight
April 15, 2009
North Dakota Guardsmen in a statewide flood fight - again
April 15, 2009
North Dakota National Guard Soldiers drop sandbags into the water that is overflowing Ward County Road 14 near Minot, N.D. The Soldiers are on state active duty fighting the rising waters in Ward County courtesy of the record snowfall that was received this winter in North Dakota.
Help navigating federal job application process
April 15, 2009
Arizona Air Guardsman earns top Air Force safety award
April 15, 2009
Under the Air Force Maintenance Resource Management (MRM) program, all Airmen are empowered to call "Knock it off" if they witness an action that could lead to a mishap. Lt. Col. Doug "Odie" Slocum, an F-16 pilot and the 162nd Fighter Wing chief of safety, recently earned the Air Force Chief of Staff Individual Safety Award for his work to bring the MRM program to Air Force units around the world.
Civil engineers provide clean water for storm stricken Arkansas town
April 15, 2009
Technical Sgt. Brian Sutton, a utilities systems management specialist with the 188th Fighter Wing's Civil Engineering Squadron of the Arkansas Air National Guard, connects a supply hose to a water purification unit that will output purified water to support the water needs of the 1,230 residents of Dierks, Ark. The community's only water treatment facility was heavily damaged by a tornado on April 9, 2009.
Kuchi villagers welcome Illinois Army Guard medics
April 15, 2009
Sgt. 1st Class Aaron Christianson, Illinois Army National Guard's Headquarters and Headquarters Sustainment Brigade, 2nd Battalion, 122nd Field Artillery based in Chicago, reviews and fills prescriptions at Kuchi Village during their medical assistance visit April 5.
Guard families participate in 2009 White House Easter egg roll
April 14, 2009
Children at the 2009 Easter Egg Roll held on the South Lawn of the White House were given a souvenir Easter egg. This year's egg is the greenest egg in history, according to the White House Web site. It is made from hardwood certified by the Forest Stewardship Council, which means that the wood comes from environmentally and socially sustainably managed forests.
Arizona security forces get pepper sprayed
April 14, 2009
Illinois Guard brings humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan
April 13, 2009
A French Soldier prepares a kite for an Afghan boy, while Sgt. Michael Mangulabnan of 3rd platoon, Company C 1st Battalion, 178th Infantry Regiment provides security and looks on during a humanitarian assistance drop on March 19.