Guard News - The National Guard

North Dakota community takes break from flood duty to send off deploying troops
March 30, 2009 — BISMARCK, N.D. - Despite vigorous flood-fighting efforts, families and friends of a group of Soldiers deploying soon to Djibouti, Africa, gathered here at the Army Aviation Support Facility today for...

North Dakota chaplains ensure military flood fighters' spirits are up
March 30, 2009 — FARGO, N.D. - Air Force Chaplain (Maj.) Leo Moenkedick is a welcome sight for Soldiers and Airmen working the frontlines of the flood battle here.Simply known as "Father Leo," Moenkedick...

N.D. Guard uses giant sandbags to plug dike near school
March 30, 2009 — FARGO, N.D. - The North Dakota National Guard and city officials called on big-time air support Sunday to stem the tide of a major breach in this city's flood protection system.A UH-60 Black Hawk...

North Dakota National Guard - Fact Sheet - Flooding Operations 2009
March 30, 2009 — North Dakota National GuardFact Sheet - Flooding Operations 2009As of 8 a.m. April 1, 2009In response to the flooding threats posed all around North Dakota, the North Dakota National Guard has...

Azerbaijani surgeons observe EMEDS during Vigilant Guard
March 27, 2009 — CAMP SANTIAGO, P.R. - Trauma surgeons of the Azerbaijani military were here for the Vigilant Guard exercise this week to observe the Expeditionary Medical System in action and adapt it to their own...

North Dakota Guardsmen work side-by-side with civilian volunteers to save Fargo
March 27, 2009 — FARGO, N.D. - The human sandbag chain in north Fargo today was evenly represented by civilian and military volunteers.North Dakota National Guard Airmen and Soldiers, in their traditional camouflaged...

Time critical in North Dakota Guard's battle against flooding
March 27, 2009 — ARLINGTON, Va. - The next few days will be critical as North Dakota braces for record-setting Red River water levels, officials in the affected area said today."The biggest issue is if the dike...

Guardsman honored by Canadian military for bravery
March 27, 2009 — ARLINGTON, Va. - Nearly two years after his deployment to Afghanistan, Army National Guard Col. Steve Williams has been presented Canada's Meritorious Service Medal (Military Division) for his hard...

EMEDS put to the test in disaster exercise in Puerto Rico
March 27, 2009 — CAMP SANTIAGO, Puerto Rico - The earthquake and tsunami that has struck here has left a streaming mass of civilians requiring medical attention, and the Arizona Air National Guard has flown in here to...

Wyoming amputee pilot completes third deployment
March 27, 2009 — BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan (AFNS) - What sets Maj. Alan Brown apart from other Airmen in the gym at Bagram Airfield's Camp Cunningham isn't his workout routine, it's his right leg."When people see...

South Dakota Guard moves from blizzard support to flood support mission
March 27, 2009 — RAPID CITY, S.D. - After several days of clearing roads following an early spring blizzard, the South Dakota Army National Guard began preparations today for possible assistance to flood operations...

Minnesota Guard joins with community to battle flood
March 27, 2009 — MOORHEAD, Minn. - After a week of filling sandbags and watching the Red River continue to rise, residents of this western Minnesota community are growing weary."People are just tired," said Spc. Tony...

Guard leaders stress the importance of equipment on Capitol Hill
March 27, 2009 — WASHINGTON - Equipment is the key to readiness, and the Army and Air National Guard have been affected in a significant way, two senior Guard officials told the U.S. Senate's Subcommittee on...

Communication key to success during Vigilant Guard
March 27, 2009 — CAMP SANTIAGO, P.R. - A natural disaster is an unpleasant thought, but having a contingency plan should it occur is etched into the mindset of the National Guard.This was the idea behind Exercise...

S.D. Guard remains ready to support communities after winter storm
March 26, 2009 — RAPID CITY, S.D. - The South Dakota Army National Guard was called up to provide support in response to the recent winter storm that blanketed the region with snow and wind on March 23-24, causing no...

Air Guard engineers improve facilities for Gitmo troopers
March 26, 2009 — GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba - Keeping the morale high among Joint Task Force Troopers is an important mission that is always on the minds of JTF leadership.In an effort to keep the work force comfortable,...

Texas Airmen provide show of force
March 26, 2009 — SATHER AIR BASE, Iraq - The use of show of force is intended to warn or intimidate an opponent and to demonstrate capability or will to act if provoked. For two female Airmen here the showing of force...

Convoy ops with Hustler 21
March 26, 2009 — JOINT BASE BALAD, Iraq - "You see the lights up ahead? That's Scania," said Sgt. 1st Class Elwin Farnsworth, from Hotel Company, 1-161st Infantry (Combined Arms Battalion), 81st Brigade Combat Team,...

Deployment-hardened Soldiers, Airmen use familiar barriers to dam rising floodwaters
March 26, 2009 — FARGO, N.D. - While deployed in Iraq, Spc. Ryan L. Karsky got quite used to the towering HESCO barriers that ringed his base.These large modular steel baskets, lined with a fine meshy material, held...

Air Guard keeps air mobility in the fight
March 25, 2009 — SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. (AFNS) - Airmen of the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve have sustained the hub for directing global airlift, air refueling and aeromedical evacuation operations...

113th Wing Recognized for Air Defense, Combat Performance

Washington Guard Concludes Extended Wildfire Response

Hawaii Guard Sustains Recovery Efforts, Mobilizes for Hurricane Lowell

New York Guardsmen Earn Danish Military March Ribbon

Kentucky Guard Builds Portable Air Base for Patriot 26