Guard News - The National Guard

Airman's father honored at Pentagon Memorial
September 10, 2008 — WASHINGTON (AFPN) - In the morning hours of Sept. 11, 2001, Master Sgt. Jennifer Yamnicky's father, John, boarded American Airlines Flight 77 out of Dulles International Airport.At 9:43 a.m., his... MORE

Two Guard families make Family of the Year list
September 10, 2008 — ALEXANDRIA, Va. - A positive attitude and giving back to their community has earned a Colorado Springs, Colo., family the National Military Family Association's title of 2008 Family of the Year.Air... MORE

Texas National Guard evacuates citizens for Hurricane Ike
September 10, 2008 — ARLINGTON, Va. - Nine Air National Guard C-130 transports from three states configured for medical air evacuation began transporting special-needs patients from the Corpus Christi area this morning in... MORE

Wisconsin Guard announces largest deployment since WWII
September 9, 2008 — MADISON, Wisc. - The 32nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team of the Wisconsin Army National Guard received a mobilization order this week calling for the deployment of as many as 3,500 soldiers for an... MORE

Texas Guard prepares for Hurricane Ike
September 9, 2008 — CAMP MABRY, Austin, Texas - Texas Gov. Rick Perry has once again authorized the call-up of up to 7,500 Texas Military Soldiers and Airmen in response to Hurricane Ike, the current weather system... MORE

Guardsmen, citizens come together in time of need
September 9, 2008 — LAROSE, La. - When no one else there, the Louisiana National Guard was, according to residents of this southeast Louisiana town."It's awesome that they are here, because we didn't have anybody else,"... MORE

Guard's MEDRETE Mission Bonds Airmen, Communities
September 8, 2008 — MARCH AIR RESERVE BASE, Calif. - Members of the California Air National Guard's 163rd Medical Group returned from Santa Rosa, Guatemala, Aug. 30, having completed a very successful Medical Readiness... MORE

Nevada Army Guard cops police world's largest combat air base New unit's Soldiers train with Air Force security forces
September 8, 2008 — NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. - The long arm of the law at the world's largest combat air base was clad in the desert sand and foliage green colors of the Army Combat Uniform for 10 days in August when... MORE

Louisiana National Guard assists with the re-entry of evacuated residents
September 8, 2008 — NEW ORLEANS - On Sept. 5, the Louisiana National Guard assisted with the re-entry of New Orleans residents who evacuated by bus or train at the Union Passenger Terminal prior to the arrival of... MORE

National Guard mechanics keep hope rolling; 844th maintenance works behind scenes of natural disaster
September 8, 2008 — CAMP BEAUREGARD, La. - During times of war and natural disasters, fully-operational National Guard equipment is all too often taken for granted.Approximately 15 Louisiana Army National Guard mechanics... MORE

528th Soldiers return home to help neighbors; Local Guard Engineers return to Northeast Louisiana to offer storm assistance
September 8, 2008 — MONROE, La. - About 48 hours after landfall of Hurricane Gustav along the coast of South Louisiana, 70 Soldiers from the Louisiana Army National Guard's 528th Engineer Battalion in Monroe, La.,... MORE

9-11 commemorative run held at Camp Blackhorse
September 8, 2008 — KABUL PROVINCE, AFGHANISTAN - More than 50 U.S. and coalition service members conducted a commemorative 5K run here at Camp Blackhorse today to remember the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist... MORE

Officials urge caution for Hurricane Ike, Florida National Guard prepares for missions in Keys
September 8, 2008 — OKEECHOBEE, Fla. - As Hurricane Ike moved westward this over Cuba Sept. 7, emergency management officials cautioned residents in Key West and South Florida to pay close attention to the hurricane's... MORE

Florida Guardsmen recon Key West streets in case of Ike strike
September 8, 2008 — KEY WEST, Fla. - The skies were clear and the weather balmy, but the normally bustling streets of Florida's southernmost city were practically empty.This popular tourist destination was quiet and... MORE

Guard Soldiers assist with evacuee returns
September 8, 2008 — NEW ORLEANS - As busses filled with travelers destined to make it home, rolled in to Jefferson Parish, Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 156th Infantry Regiment of the 256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team... MORE

With rising suicide rates, Army urges Soldiers to act
September 8, 2008 — WASHINGTON - With 2008 suicide rates expected to exceed last year's all-time-high rate and threatening to top those in the civilian population, the Army is stepping up efforts to get soldiers and... MORE

National Guard in four states prepare for Tropical Storm Hanna
September 5, 2008 — ARLINGTON, Va. - Four states along the East Coast are actively planning for the deployment of their available National Guardsmen if Tropical Storm Hanna escalates over the weekend.Florida, Georgia,... MORE

Pit crews gear up at distribution points around the state
September 5, 2008 — Citizen-Soldiers refuel locals with food, water, ice, tarpsLIVINGSTON, La. - Like a scene from pit road during a stock car race, cars and trucks formed a line as National Guard Soldiers, looking like... MORE

Ukraine welcomes American Soldiers with open arms
September 5, 2008 — UKRAINE - Soldiers from the California Army National Guard arrived here at the Yavoriv Training Center Sept. 30 for Rapid Trident, which is an annual training exercise which focuses on peacekeeping... MORE

Arkansas Guard helps Gustav's displaced
September 5, 2008 — Military skills, expertise bring needed relief to those who escaped stormFORT CHAFFEE MANEUVER TRAINING CENTER, Ark. - Fort Chaffee is known for many things: as training site for thousands of troops... MORE

Oregon Guard Assists With Hagen Fire Response

Michigan Guard Proves Command and Control Capability at Northern Strike

National Guard Planning Course Prepares Military for Future Threats

New York Guard Airmen Strengthen Capabilities in Unfamiliar Terrain

Oregon Guard Supports Klamath County Wildfire Evacuations