Guard News - The National Guard

39th prepares for home; 56th prepares for Victory
December 5, 2008 — BAGHDAD - The 39th Infantry Brigade Combat Team today handed over the 'keys' to Victory Base Complex in Baghdad, Iraq, to their neighbors to the west back home, Texas"”the 56th Infantry Brigade Combat...

NJ celebrates 15 years with Albania
December 5, 2008 — LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J. - The New Jersey National Guard recently celebrated the 15th anniversary of its alliance with the republic of Albania through the State Partnership Program.Soldiers and airmen from...

Shepperd named 2008 AFA distinguished grad
December 4, 2008 — U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. - Officials from the U.S. Air Force Academy and the Academy's Association of Graduates have announced the winners of the 2008 Distinguished Graduate Award.Retired Maj...

National Guard pioneers long-term tracking of blast exposures
December 4, 2008 — CAMP VICTORY, Iraq - A new National Guard tool could improve long-term medical treatment for all servicemembers and boost research into traumatic brain injury and other health issues.Lt. Gen. Clyde...

Firing back jobs: Guard helping to nurture local businesses in Iraq
December 4, 2008 — JOINT BASE BALAD, Iraq - On a previous deployment, Spc. Seth McMurtrey kicked down doors; two years later, the Minnesota National Guardmember escorts Iraqis to jobs."I'm doing a completely different...

Former Guardsman honored for contributions as space and civil rights pioneer
December 4, 2008 — JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - "Lt. Col. Yates is a great American. His sacrifice and dedication to our nation and his community have helped ensure the freedom and equality of all Americans," said Florida Gov...

One specialist's long, hard road to Iraq
December 3, 2008 — VICTORY BASE COMPLEX, Iraq - Bombs, violence and death were part of Titus Abure's boyhood. He fled the Republic of the Sudan as a 16-year-old refugee. His father died in Sudan's civil war.So this Army...

Guard chief: Time for our people to stand out
December 3, 2008 — ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. - The National Guard is relevant and will continue to be relevant under the new administration, said the Guard's senior officer this week.During a visit to Florida, Gen. Craig...

Guard's Only Stryker Brigade Prepares for Iraq Deployment
December 2, 2008 — CAMP SHELBY, Miss. - About 4,000 soldiers representing the National Guard's only Stryker brigade will deploy to Iraq in early 2009.The Pennsylvania National Guard's 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team...

Defense Department plans travel card switchover Nov. 30
December 1, 2008 — WASHINGTON - The government-issued Bank of America official travel charge card that's been used for years by Defense Department military and civilian employees will be deactivated effective Nov. 30,...

Distinguished Service Cross recipient chooses a third Iraq deployment
December 1, 2008 — CAMP TAJI, Iraq, He served in Iraq twice before. He was awarded a Distinguished Service Cross for his actions as a squad leader here. He didn't have to come back.But Sgt. 1st Class Timothy Nein is...

Soldiers Improve Life for Citizens in Baghdad District
December 1, 2008 — FORWARD OPERATING BASE LOYALTY, Iraq - A task force of National Guard soldiers has spent nearly $450,000 during the past three months to improve living conditions for residents of eastern Baghdad's...

Vermont Soldier completes long tour as Afghan mentor
December 1, 2008 — CAMP PHOENIX, KABUL, AFGHANISTAN - A Vermont Army National Guardsman is heading home after completing nearly two years of active duty, including 18 months spent as a mentor to the Afghan National Army...

Guard families eligible for child care subsidy
December 1, 2008 — ARLINGTON, Va. - For National Guard members who are about to deploy there is a lot think about before heading overseas.Changes have to be made to school and work schedules; arrangements have to be...

South Dakota STARBASE graduates its 200th class
November 26, 2008 — RAPID CITY, S.D. - STARBASE, an educational program focusing on science, math and technology and operated by the South Dakota National Guard, recently graduated it's 200th class.Well into its seventh...

PFI helping Guardmembers find active duty tours
November 25, 2008 — ARLINGTON, Va. - When his building inspection business slowed, Tech. Sgt. David Marcelli of the District of Columbia Air National Guard needed to find work.He found it by using Personnel Force...

'Guard farmers' join counterinsurgency fight in Afghanistan
November 25, 2008 — WASHINGTON - The National Guard is taking a biblical verse to heart: "They will beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks."Commanders in Afghanistan are looking forward to...

Thanksgiving Day Message 2008
November 25, 2008 — WASHINGTON, D.C. - In his 2008 Thanksgiving Day message released today, Gen. Craig R. McKinley, chief of the National Guard Bureau, noted the sacrifices made by National Guard members, their families...

Maryland Guard takes part in U.S. Africa Command exercise
November 25, 2008 — BALTIMORE - For the first time since U.S. Africa Command was stood upOct. 1, the National Guard has deployed Citizen-Soldiers to an African nation to provide desperately needed medical care.The...

Blum's time as chief ends with medal from SecDef, praise for others
November 25, 2008 — ARLINGTON, Va. - LTG H Steven Blum handed over the reigns as chief of the National Guard Bureau to Air Force Gen. Craig R. McKinley during a ceremony at the Pentagon Nov. 17. He was also handed...

Washington Guard Strengthens Fiscal Readiness

Kentucky Guard Prepares Incoming Command Teams for Leadership

New PSYWAR Course Strengthens Guard Capabilities

Idaho Guard Strengthens Wildland Firefighting Capabilities

West Virginia Air Guard Trains for Complex Trauma Response