Guard News - The National Guard

WMD-CST Teams Certified for Maryland, Mississippi
September 21, 2006 — The Department of Defense notified Congress today that certification has been completed for the Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Teams (WMD-CST) of the Maryland and Mississippi National... MORE

National Guard's first African American adjutant general dies
September 21, 2006 — ST. CROIX, Virgin Islands - The first African-American to become a National Guard adjutant general, head of the National Guard forces in a state or territory, has died. Retired Col. Gerard Luz A... MORE

Citizen-Soldiers, Airmen making a difference on the border
September 20, 2006 — ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - The Department of Homeland Security has seen a drop in the number of illegal immigrants crossing the U.S. border with Mexico for the first time, and the National Guard has made the... MORE

Massachusetts Recognized for Guard, Reserve Support
September 20, 2006 — WASHINGTON - The home of the Minutemen will now be known for another piece of military heritage: exceptional support of its Guardsmen and reservists.The Commonwealth of Massachusetts was selected as... MORE

Department of Defense to Recognize Top 15 Employers of National Guard and Reserve Members
September 19, 2006 — WASHINGTON - The Department of Defense will honor the top 15 outstanding employers of National Guard and Reserve members with the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve's (ESGR) 2006 Secretary of... MORE

Gov. Bill Richardson: National Guard has earned seat at table
September 19, 2006 — ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - The National Guard has earned decision-making power commensurate with Citizen-Soldiers' and Airmens' contributions to the nation since the Sept. 11 attacks, the governor of New... MORE

California Air Guard Joins Terror Response Exercise in Ukraine
September 18, 2006 — ODESSA, Ukraine - Members of the California Air National Guard are participating in a disaster response exercise here with civilian and military personnel from Ukraine, Georgia, Azerbaijan and... MORE

Citizen-Soldiers vital to nation’s defense, Secretary of the Army says
September 18, 2006 — ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Citizen-Soldiers are vital to the nation’s defense, and the National Guard is an essential part of the transformed U.S. Army of the 21st century, the secretary of the Army said... MORE

Actions not Rhetoric
September 18, 2006 — ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - The National Guard’s domestic equipment levels must be significantly improved, the chief of the National Guard Bureau said here Sept. 16.“We are superbly equipped overseas,” LTG H... MORE

U.S., Serbia sign Status-of-Forces Agreement; Ohio welcomes state partnership
September 15, 2006 — COLUMBUS, Ohio - The weekend’s biggest college football game, No. 1 Ohio State at No. 2 Texas on Sept. 9, was the talk of the town here on Sept. 8. But an airport near the Ohio State campus was the... MORE

Dakota Guard unit bringing the stories home
September 14, 2006 — MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. - Members of a South Dakota-based National Guard unit are making a difference in the Global War on Terrorism by bringing the brave stories of Soldiers, Airmen, Sailors and... MORE

California ANG participating in exercises in Ukraine
September 13, 2006 — SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AFPN) - California Air National Guardsmen and members of California's Emergency Medical Services Authority are participating in a disaster response exercise with civilians and... MORE

No 'diamonds in the rough:' Ohio's largest pinning of new first sergeants
September 13, 2006 — To some, diamonds represent a commitment to a relationship meant to last a lifetime. To others, the word diamond brings to mind a playing field where the competition is tough and winning is... MORE

Youth ChalleNGe cadets lead Freedom Walk
September 13, 2006 — ARLINGTON, Va. - The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff showed his appreciation to a color guard of four cadets from the National Guard’s Virginia Youth ChalleNGe Program who had just led him and... MORE

Missouri Air National Guard gets sneak preview of B-2
September 12, 2006 — LAMBERT AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, St. Louis (AFPN) (9/12/2006) - Missouri Air National Guard Airmen got a peek at a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber when it visited the 131st Fighter Wing here Sept. 9.Col... MORE

With New Lease on Life, Soldier Promotes Freedom
September 10, 2006 — AURORA, Colo. - If you tell Army Staff Sgt. Paul Brondhaver he's a hero, he'll just laugh and shake his head. He's heard it before, but he doesn't think he's any more of a hero than the millions of... MORE

Department of Defense to Recognize Top 15 Employers of National Guard and Reserve Members
September 6, 2006 — WASHINGTON - The Department of Defense will honor the top 15 outstanding employers of National Guard and Reserve members with the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve's (ESGR) 2006 Secretary of... MORE

Illinois Army Guard Transformation Enhances Capabilities
September 6, 2006 — SPRINGFIELD - Starting last year, the Illinois Army National Guard began the transformation process, in conjunction with the reorganization of the Army, which brought extensive changes to the missions... MORE

How 9/11 changed the National Guard: Counterdrug program expanded their horizons
September 5, 2006 — ARLINGTON, Va. - Prior to the devastating attacks of 9/11, the National Guard Counterdrug Program operated under the radar, so to speak. Since 1989, the unique program has supported law enforcement... MORE

World War II Guard veterans dedicate new armory in Oregon
September 1, 2006 — The Oregon National Guard dedicated the Baker City Armory to the World War 2 veteran soldiers of Company F, 186th Infantry, 41st Infantry Division in a ceremony in Baker City Aug. 31.Some members of... MORE

Samoa, Nevada Guard Pair in Growing State Partnership Program

Minnesota Guard Conducts 30th Year of Winter Training

Vermont Army Aviation Soldiers Ready for Overseas Mission

Illinois Guard Diversity Leader Fosters Inclusive Culture

Air Guard Updates 148th Fighter Wing F-16s with Radar Pods