Guard News - The National Guard

Connecticut Air Guard to provide services in Haiti
January 28, 2010 — EAST GRANBY, Conn., - About 12 Airmen from the 103rd Airlift Wingdeployed from Bradley Air National Guard Base here Jan. 25 to providedisaster relief assistance to the people of Haiti.The deployers...

Hercules gets a bath
January 28, 2010 — CHARLESTON, W.Va., - The C-130 Hercules is often described as the workhorse of the airlift fleet.Its military uses include gunship, tanker, bomber, drone mothership, psychological warfare, special...

Kentucky ANG supports deploying Fort Knox Soldiers
January 28, 2010 — LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Members of the Kentucky Air National Guard's 123rd Logistics Readiness Squadron processed more than 90 tons of cargo and about 40 U.S. Army Soldiers here tonight for deployment to...

Officials consider role in Haiti beyond immediate relief
January 28, 2010 — WASHINGTON, - The U.S. government still is figuring out the details of American assistance in Haiti, Pentagon Press Secretary Geoff Morrell said here today, noting that Defense Secretary Robert M...

Air Guard reaches out to separating servicemembers
January 28, 2010 — ARLINGTON, Va., - A new Air National Guard direct-mail recruiting campaign launched this month is educating active duty servicemembers leaving the military on the benefits of continuing their service...

Site provides instructions for transporting aid
January 28, 2010 — SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill., - U.S. Transportation Command's Web site now provides instructions for nongovernmental or nonprofit organizations seeking airlift or sealift for humanitarian supplies and...

Air Guard sponsors teen summits this summer
January 28, 2010 — MOFFETT FEDERAL AIRFIELD, Calif. - The Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard has received funding for three AFR/ANG Teen Leadership Summits this year.Guard members can support the program by...

Free, online tutoring available to military families
January 27, 2010 — WASHINGTON - The Defense Department has launched a free, online tutoring service for servicemembers and their families.The site, http://www.tutor.com/military, offers round-the-clock professional...

'Houn Dawgs' clearing the way in Afghanistan
January 27, 2010 — ARLINGTON, Va., - Joined by members of the Georgia, Kansas, South Dakota and Washington National Guard, Missouri's "Houn Dawgs" are still sniffing out improvised explosive devices in Afghanistan and...

Free, online tutoring available to military families
January 27, 2010 — WASHINGTON - The Defense Department has launched a free, online tutoring service for servicemembers and their families.The site,http://www.tutor.com/military, offers round-the-clock professional...

Researchers examine video gaming's benefits
January 27, 2010 — WASHINGTON - Think interactive video games are a waste of time or more suited for children? Think again. Research under way by the Office of Naval Research indicates that video games can help adults...

KFOR commander tells local media 'positive changes' are coming
January 27, 2010 — FERIZAJ/UROSEVAC and GJILAN/GNJILANE, Kosovo - Brig. Gen. AlDohrmann, commander of KFOR's Multi-National Task Force-East, told localpress clubs here Jan. 26 that the improved security situation in the...

Reaper exhibit opens at Air Force museum
January 27, 2010 — DAYTON, Ohio - Air Force and industry officials joined National Museum of the U.S Air Force officials for the opening of the museum's new MQ-9 Reaper exhibit Jan. 25 here.As a medium-altitude,...

Guard air traffic controllers keep their eyes on the skies in Haiti
January 27, 2010 — ARLINGTON, Va., - The recent arrival of Air National Guard air traffic controllers in Haiti has greatly increased the number of flights that are safely entering and leaving the country's air...

Colorado Guard joins disaster relief efforts in Haiti
January 27, 2010 — CENTENNIAL, Colo., - A Colorado Army National Guard aircrew will assist in disaster relief efforts in Haiti by using a Fairchild C-26E to ferry personnel, medical supplies, and equipment between...

First Lady announces family program budget boost
January 26, 2010 — WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama's fiscal 2011 budget request calls for a record $8.8 billion for military family support programs, First Lady Michelle Obama told military spouses today at Bolling...

Mullen: Health of force, families vital to success
January 26, 2010 — PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md. - Defense Department officials must work quickly to surmount a stigma that's preventing servicemembers from seeking help for the signature wounds of today's wars, the...

Air Force names outstanding ANG units
January 26, 2010 — ARLINGTON, Va., - Air Force officials have announced the 2009United States Air Forceunit awards, naming 40 units among the Air Force's best in two categories.Units were awarded the Air Force...

Command visit readies Wyoming Soldiers for demobilization
January 26, 2010 — CAMP VIRGINIA, Kuwait, - A group of Wyoming Army National Guard command and support staff recently visited Soldiers with the 115th Fires Brigade currently serving here in an effort to proactively...

Coronet Oak aircrews respond to Haiti earthquake
January 26, 2010 — MUNIZ AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Puerto Rico - "After Afghanistan, we thought our Coronet Oak assignment would be a two-week vacation," said 1st Lt. Casey Fallon, a 35th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron...

Oregon Guard Uses New Hoist Technology in Rescue

Chief of National Guard Bureau visits Purdue to discuss national security, military education

Alaska Guard Rescues Injured Mountain Biker

Massachusetts Guard Welcomes Fifth‑Generation Fighter

Alabama Guard Helps De-Escalate Metro Station Confrontation