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Connecticut Guard coordinates critical supply distribution
April 22, 2020 — NEW BRITAIN, Conn. – In the past several years, the Connecticut National Guard has responded to multiple natural disasters, including Hurricanes Katrina, Irene and Sandy. But when the emergency... MORE

Pallets of personal protective equipment and other medical supplies are received, organized and distributed to hospitals and medical personnel from a warehouse in New Britain operated by the Connecticut National Guard.

South Carolina National Guard helps feed the needy
April 22, 2020 — COLUMBIA, S.C. – U.S. Army National Guard Soldiers with Joint Task Force 59 (JTF 59), South Carolina National Guard, are helping feed the needy and homeless at the Oliver Gospel.“We are excited to... MORE

U.S. Army National Guard Soldiers with Joint Task Force 59, South Carolina National Guard, support Oliver Gospel in serving meals and maintaining social distancing for the homeless community in Columbia, South Carolina, April 14, 2020.

Maryland National Guard provides meals for homeless
April 22, 2020 — SALISBURY, Md. – The Maryland National Guard began a multiweek mission preparing and delivering meals to an emergency encampment for homeless people displaced due to COVID-19 pandemic.Five Soldiers... MORE

Maryland National Guard members are preparing and delivering meals to an emergency encampment of homeless people in Salisbury, Maryland, who have been displaced due to COVID-19 pandemic. The 25-day mission brought together Soldiers from three military police units of the 115th Military Police Battalion.

Military members honor veteran who died at NY field hospital
April 22, 2020 — NEW YORK – When Command Sgt. Maj. Morgan Cady and Sgt. Maj. Nicholas Pardi, members of the New York Army National Guard on duty at the Jacob Javits Convention Center, learned that a veteran had died... MORE

New York Army National Guard Sgt. Major Nicholas Pardi, a member of the 104th Military Police Battalion, presents an American flag during an impromptu memorial service for a veteran who died of COVID-19 while a patient at the Javits New York Medical Station in the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City, April 19, 2020.

Colorado Guard helps test long-term care patients, staff
April 22, 2020 — CENTENNIAL, Colo. – The Colorado National Guard is supporting COVID-19 testing of patients and staff at long-term care facilities in multiple Colorado communities.Nearly 70 Colorado Army National... MORE

Colorado National Guard members from the Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and high-yield explosive Enhanced Response Force Package prepare a drive-up COVID-19 testing site in Montrose County, Colorado, March 23, 2020. More than 400 CONG members are mobilized to help Colorado fight COVID-19.

Indiana National Guard conducts patient transport training
April 22, 2020 — FRANKLIN, Ind. – Indiana National Guard troops from the 38th Infantry Division trained how to properly transport patients, supporting the Indiana State Department of Health and the Indiana Department... MORE

Indiana National Guard troops from the 38th Infantry Division conducted patient transport training at the Johnson County National Guard Armory on April 16, 2020.

W.Va. Guard has first DoD-approved mobile COVID-19 test lab
April 22, 2020 — MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The West Virginia National Guard (WVNG) is the first National Guard unit approved by the Department of Defense to provide mobile testing for the coronavirus. The WVNG established... MORE

West Virginia Army National Guard 1st Lt. Samantha Fabian, commander of the 1201st Forward Support Company, in front of a mobile COVID-19 testing lab in Morgantown April 21, 2020. Fabian is the program director who leads the mobile laboratories.

Oklahoma Guard distributes medical supplies from stockpile
April 21, 2020 — OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma National Guard is helping distribute critical medical supplies from the Strategic National Stockpile Warehouse to facilities throughout the state. Gov. Kevin Stitt... MORE

Oklahoma National Guard members from throughout the state check medical supply orders while assigned to the Strategic National Stockpile in Oklahoma City, April 20, 2020. Nearly 30 Guard members are helping fulfill, secure and transport critical supplies to facilities throughout the state.

Florida Guard aids COVID-19 testing at veterans nursing home
April 21, 2020 — PEMBROKE PINES, Fla. – Florida Army National Guard Soldiers from the 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team assisted with COVID-19 testing for veterans and staff at the Alexander Nininger Jr. State... MORE

A Florida National Guard Soldier from the 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team tests staff member for COVID-19 at a state veterans nursing facility. The FLNG is responding to COVID-19 by conducting on-site testing at assisted living and nursing home facilities.

CTANG fire department, security forces maintain readiness
April 21, 2020 — EAST GRANBY, Conn. – The COVID-19 pandemic has upended the daily routines of Connecticut Air National Guard members. Hundreds of Guard members are actively supporting response actions around the state... MORE

Connecticut Air National Guard fire department and Security Forces personnel at the Bradley Air National Guard Base fire house in East Granby, Connecticut, April 20, 2020, continue to operate around the clock.

Michigan National Guard helps distribute PPE
April 21, 2020 — GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The Michigan National Guard is helping organize and distribute critical medical supplies to medical facilities throughout the state in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.The... MORE

Staff Sgt. Scott Horrigan, 1st Battalion, 125th Regiment, Michigan Army National Guard, works at a Kent County warehouse to help organize and distribute personal protection equipment to medical facilities throughout the state April 15, 2020.

W.Va. Guard begins testing nursing home patients
April 21, 2020 — CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia National Guard began COVID-19 testing at nursing homes for veterans in Barboursville and Clarksburg April 20. Task Force Chemical, Biological, Radiological,... MORE

A member of the West Virginia National Guard Task Force CRE undergoes decontamination following COVID-19 testing at a veterans home facility April 20, 2020. The West Virginia National Guard tested more than 400 patients and staff at two veterans home facilities in Barboursville and Clarksburg.

Colorado Air Guard members sew masks in lieu of parachutes
April 20, 2020 — BUCKLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. – Colorado Air National Guard’s 140th Wing Aircrew Flight Equipment (AFE) shop in Aurora volunteered to sew more than 500 masks to help stop the spread of COVID-19 in the... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Jennifer Van Note, an aircrew flight equipment specialist with the 140th Wing, Colorado National Guard at Buckley Air Force Base, Colorado, says she is proud to help make face masks for the community.

New Mexico Air Guard delivers PPE across state
April 20, 2020 — GRANTS, N.M. – New Mexico Air National Guard Staff Sgt. Israel Martinez and Senior Airman Jason Quintana recently delivered personal protective equipment (PPE) to Cibola County.As part of the... MORE

New Mexico Air National Guard Senior Airman Jason Quintana and Staff Sgt. Israel Martinez deliver personal protective equipment to Grants, New Mexico, to help support local communities.

Wisconsin Guard team testing inmates, staff at county prison
April 20, 2020 — FRANKLIN, Wis. – Nearly 30 Wisconsin National Guard troops established a mobile COVID-19 testing site at the Milwaukee County House of Corrections to collect specimens from staff and inmates.Milwaukee... MORE

Wisconsin National Guard Soldiers and Airmen are briefed before testing staff and residents at Sunny Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Sheboygan, Wis., April 5, 2020.

Florida Guard partners with university on COVID-19 mission
April 20, 2020 — MIAMI BEACH, Fla. – Florida National Guard doctors, nurses and medics joined Florida International University (FIU) at the Miami Beach Convention Center (MBCC) to conduct refresher training to prepare... MORE

Florida National Guard doctors, nurses and medics joined Florida International University at the Miami Beach Convention Center to conduct refresher training to prepare for patients in the event the space is needed for the COVID-19 response.

'Teledrill' keeps Utah National Guard members safe and ready
April 20, 2020 — BLUFFDALE, Utah – Service members assigned to the 204th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, Utah Army National Guard, were among the first in the nation to conduct a teleworking drill April 18-19 during the... MORE

Service members assigned to the 204th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, Utah Army National Guard, conduct a meeting via video teleconference April 19, 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic. The 204th MEB is among the first National Guard units in the nation to conduct a teleworking drill, or "teledrill," in preparation for a warfighter exercise.

NY force of 3,600 on duty 42 days into COVID-19 response
April 20, 2020 — NEW YORK – Forty-two days into the COVID-19 pandemic response mission, The New York National Guard has 3,600 troops performing duties ranging from answering public inquiry hotlines to helping New York... MORE

A CH-47 Chinook helicopter, assigned to the New York Army National Guard's Company B, 3rd Battalion, 126th Aviation, approaches a helipad in New York City, April 16, 2020. New York National Guard members are supporting the multi-agency response to COVID-19.

NY Guard Civil Support Team tests medical workers for COVID-19
April 17, 2020 — NEW YORK – Medical personnel providing critical care at the alternative care facility in the Jacob Javits Convention Center will be getting some critical support they need thanks to the New York... MORE

An Airman assigned to the New York National Guard's 24th Civil Support Team conducts a COVID-19 test analysis at the Javits New York Medical Station in New York City April 16, 2020. The 22 members of the 24th CST, who train to detect biological and chemical hazards, are providing COVID-19 testing to medical personnel at the site.

Connecticut National Guard powers COVID-19 testing site
April 17, 2020 — NEW HAVEN, Conn. – A once-empty parking lot has been transformed into a place where 700 people a day can drive up and be tested for COVID-19, thanks to help from the Connecticut National... MORE

Senior Airman Matt Wysocki, 103rd Air Control Squadron, writes down patient information at a COVID-19 drive-through testing site in New Haven, April 16, 2020. The Connecticut National Guard is providing power generation and access control support to maximize site efficiency.

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Oregon Army Guard Helps Design Future Medevac Technology

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