Guard News - The National Guard

Stryker brigade first Guard unit to get non-lethal sets
February 6, 2009 — FORT DIX, N.J. - The Department of Defense's Non-Lethal Weapons Program has reached a significant milestone with the U.S. Army's Non-Lethal Capability Set.The Army is now integrating NLCSs and related...

NCO corps 'heart and soul' of Army Guard
February 6, 2009 — ARLINGTON, Va. - As a way to highlight the role and accomplishments of its NCOs, the Army has designated 2009 as the "Year of the NCO."The leadership of the Army National Guard has also embraced the...

California Guard adds water trucks to firefighting inventory
February 5, 2009 — SACRAMENTO - From the air and on the ground, California National Guardsmen must be equipped with the most advanced technology available to combat fires during the upcoming wildfire season, which U.S...

Kentucky Guard delivers record number of meals, water
February 5, 2009 — FRANKFORT, Ky. - Kentucky National Guard troops are delivering record numbers of meals and bottled water as part of the relief effort supporting citizens affected by last week's ice storm."This is a...

Cold weather won't stop the training
February 5, 2009 — CAMP ATTERBURY, Ind. - The month of January came in with freezing temperatures and although it was cold enough to delay local schools, it wasn't enough to stop the training that the Camp Atterbury...

Guard leaders discuss successes, challenges with ROA
February 4, 2009 — WASHINGTON - Having enough equipment for domestic response missions, providing support services to warriors and families, and forging international partnerships were just a few of the topics discussed...

Illinois Guardsman tapped for VA post
February 4, 2009 — WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama has announced his intent to nominate L. Tammy Duckworth, director of the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs, to be the Assistant Secretary of Public and...

Idaho Guard supports Special Olympics
February 4, 2009 — BOISE - About 200 Soldiers and Airmen from the Idaho National Guard are on duty today to prepare for the 2009 Special Olympics Winter World Games being held here from Feb. 7-13.Athletes from over 100...

Air Guard, Coast Guard train and save together
February 4, 2009 — MOFFETT FEDERAL AIRFIELD, Calif. - After wrapping up a day of training with Coast Guardsmen Jan. 29, the crews of 129th Rescue Wing HH-60G Pave Hawk, Jolly 91, were ready to head home.The Air National...

Idaho Guard rescues two boys with new hoist
February 3, 2009 — BOISE, Idaho - A UH-60 Blackhawk from the Idaho Army National Guard rescued two young boys, who got lost while sledding over the weekend, using a new hoist that was recently installed on the...

Illinois Guard unit donates surplus food to shelter
February 3, 2009 — EAST ST. LOUIS - There is no room for waste during these hard economic times and the 1344th Transportation Company based in East St. Louis found a way to eliminate waste from it's dining facility and...

'Nearly perfect' deployment pays off for Florida unit in Iraq, commander says
February 3, 2009 — ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. - A year ago Lt. Col. Matt Johnson was facing the monumental task of moving a complete signal battalion from Florida to a combat zone halfway across the globe.His unit - the...

Washington youth academy convenes inaugural class
February 3, 2009 — CAMP MURRAY, Wash. - The Washington Military Department recently opened its first Challenge program academy in Bremerton for at-risk students."The Washington Youth Academy is the ultimate investment...

New Air Guard director promoted in Pentagon ceremony
February 2, 2009 — ARLINGTON, Va. - Lt. Gen. Harry M. Wyatt III became director of the Air National Guard and was promoted to the rank of lieutenant general by Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton A. Schwartz and Air...

GI Bill has new eligibility, benefits for Guard
February 2, 2009 — WASHINGTON - A series of educational assistance programs administered by the Veterans Affairs Department, commonly called the GI Bill, have helped servicemembers pursue post-secondary learning for...

WI brigade completes training, prepares to deploy in late February
February 2, 2009 — MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin National Guard's 32nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team has completed three weeks of training at Camp Blanding Joint Training Center in Florida.The 3,000 Soldiers now will...

Army-issued Body Armor Safe, Effective, Official Says
February 2, 2009 — WASHINGTON, D.C. - Soldiers should have full confidence in the quality of a particular series of Army-issued body armor plates that has come under recent scrutiny, Army officials said.Scores of Army...

Guard in three states battle ice storm aftermath
February 2, 2009 — ARLINGTON, Va. - One week after a major ice storm that stretched from the Ozarks through Appalachia, three states are still recovering with the help of the National Guard.Kentucky, Arkansas and...

Guard "wellness check" saves couple from carbon monoxide poisoning
February 2, 2009 — HARDINSBURG, Ky. - Airmen from the Kentucky Air National Guard, working in conjunction with local fire officials here, saved an elderly couple from carbon monoxide poisoning today during a...

Entertainers Join Elmo to Help Military Families Find 'New Normal'
January 30, 2009 — WASHINGTON - Sesame Workshop will air a PBS special April 1 aimed at helping military families cope with changes.Actor/singer Queen Latifah and singer John Mayer will join Elmo to present, "Coming...

Ohio Guard Boosts Medical Skills While Providing No-Cost Care

Idaho Guard Strengthens Engineering Skills in Canada

Puerto Rico Guard Distributes One Million Gallons of Water in Drought Response

Guardsmen Boost Domestic Response Capabilities in Patriot 26

Washington Guard Strengthens Fiscal Readiness