Guard News - The National Guard

National Guard program tackles critical warrant officer shortage
October 10, 2006 — INDIANAPOLIS - The first warrant officers ever taught in a National Guard school were appointed in a Sept. 30 ceremony here. The 119 new warrant officers are a step toward redressing a critical... MORE

Guard's NASCAR driver visits wounded warriors at Walter Reed
October 10, 2006 — WASHINGTION – A handful of NASCAR drivers put their cars in park and their hearts into overdrive as they visited patients at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington Sept 21. Greg Biffle, who... MORE

Security Force Stops Pakistani Smugglers
October 10, 2006 — KABUL, Afghanistan – On Sept. 25, Camp Phoenix Security Forces (SECFOR) raided a nearby compound capturing 18 men suspected of pilfering U.S. connexes in route to Camp Phoenix.Soldiers from SECFOR... MORE

Operation Jump Start tours available for Air Guard members
October 10, 2006 — ARLINGTON - Whether for gainful employment, service experience or a new adventure, a longtime benefit for Guard members is the ability to volunteer for short- and long-term tours.Along those same... MORE

Arkansas Guardsman Named 2006 Mary Ann Talley EMS National Instructor/Coordinator of the Year
October 5, 2006 — NORTH LITTLE ROCK - Thousands of former students who rave about his educational demeanor. An anti-drug program named in his honor. Military decorations for putting aside his personal safety to save... MORE

Ohio National Guard, Serbia strengthen fledgling relationship
October 5, 2006 — Senior leaders from the Ohio National Guard returned Sept. 30 from a weeklong visit to Serbia to meet with senior Serbian civilian and military leaders to discuss their recently formed... MORE

Reserve Components Vital to EUCOM, Transformation, General Says
October 5, 2006 — WASHINGTON - The National Guard and Reserve play a vital role in supporting the U.S. European Command mission, filling critical roles in the command's headquarters and in operations around the world,... MORE

North Dakota provides much-welcomed medical care to African country
October 2, 2006 — Members of the 119th Fighter Wing Medical Group of Fargo, N.D., deployed to Accra, Ghana in Africa, Sep. 3-17 to take part in a humanitarian exercise called MEDFLAG 2006.The purpose of the medical... MORE

Operations in Southern Afghanistan under Alaska National Guard Command
October 2, 2006 — KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Afghanistan - July marked the departure of the 4th Brigade, 10th Mountain Division and the arrival of the 207th Infantry Brigade in Regional Command South (RCS).Army Col. R. Stephen... MORE

Guard officer, Brit warrant officer participate in exchange program
October 2, 2006 — LITTLE ROCK AIR FORCE BASE, Ark. - Despite a little tussle Americans like to call the Revolutionary War, the British and American militaries have been staunch allies for years.From the world wars of... MORE

Idaho Guard aviation unit takes part in major combat operation against Taliban
September 29, 2006 — BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan - The 10th Combat Aviation Brigade (Task Force Falcon) is in the midst of yet another major offensive against Taliban insurgents. The unit is providing aerial support for... MORE

Idaho medic tends to war’s most innocent victims
September 29, 2006 — FORWARD OPERATING BASE SALERNO - Seeing the sad faces of sick and hurting Afghan children waiting for care at the local national clinic here melts the heart of Spc. Jessica Guzzetti, a Task Force... MORE

Beyond the Yellow Ribbon
September 28, 2006 — STILLWATER, Minn. - It's just three and a half-inches long; no larger than a business card. Small enough to fit in any wallet or pocketbook, but it conveys so much power and emotion, it's practically... MORE

Recruiting and retention top priority for Guard directors
September 28, 2006 — ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Lt. Gen. Craig McKinley watched the grainy black and white images of an Air Force weapon finding its target and scoring a significant victory in the Global War on Terrorism.The... MORE

Reserve, Guard leaders speak at AFA convention
September 28, 2006 — WASHINGTON (AFPN) - Both the Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard's top leaders spoke to attendees of the Air Force Association's Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition here Sept... MORE

Cheney Praises Michigan Guardsmen, Discusses Terror War
September 26, 2006 — WASHINGTON - Vice President Richard B. Cheney yesterday thanked Michigan National Guardsmen for their service to their state and nation, and talked about the war on terror and the central fronts of... MORE

President Proclaims National Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Week
September 25, 2006 — WASHINGTON - In a proclamation dated Sept. 21, President Bush declared yesterday through Sept. 30 as National Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Week to recognize citizen soldiers and the... MORE

Arkansas Engineer Battalion on the verge of Iraq mission; Deployment ceremony marks end of training
September 25, 2006 — FORT McCOY, Wis. - Five hundred of the finest Soldiers from Arkansas, Indiana and Vermont stand ready to take on their mission in Iraq. On Saturday, September 23, the 875th Engineer Battalion stood in... MORE

Guard association's conference features forum and a new song
September 22, 2006 — ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - He enlisted in 1949 and retired in 1985, but 21 years after hanging up his uniform, retired Maj. Gen. Lewis Stephens has not finished serving the National Guard or savoring the... MORE

Guardsman Credits Employer for Looking After His Family
September 21, 2006 — WASHINGTON - National Guardsman Scott J. Moser said he and his fellow combat engineers routinely risked their lives while they searched for unexploded roadside bombs in Iraq.However, Moser didn't... MORE

Air Force Leaders Discuss Total Force Integration

Indiana Guardsmen, Slovak Partners Compete to be Best Warrior

Washington Guard, Thai Partners Strengthen Cybersecurity

National Guard, Canada Conduct Tactical Arctic Insertion

Guard Recognizes Milestones that Brought Positive Change