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Luge athlete overcomes obstacles for 2018 Olympics
January 10, 2018 — LAKE PLACID, New York -- Whether she'd posted a personal-best time, or suffered a collision on the track, Emily Sweeney would flash her trademark smile to fans, media, or anyone who watched her... MORE

Sgt. Emily Sweeney waves to the crowd at the Lake Placid Olympic Center Dec. 16.

Illinois Guard supported over 4,500 funeral honors in 2017
January 9, 2018 — SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Whenever a Soldier dies, military funeral honors have traditionally been provided, and today that tradition is law if the family requests it. Providing those honors is a solemn... MORE

Ill. National Guard provides more than 4500 funeral honors

Senior planner urges Guard leaders to prepare for next war
January 8, 2018 — LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - The Army's senior logistician told National Guard leaders to ensure their units are ready for the next war, because wherever and whenever it is, it will take the total force to... MORE

Logistician says to prepare for next war

N.Y. Guardsman died saving residents from huge Bronx fire
January 3, 2018 — NEW YORK - A New York Army National Guard Soldier who died in a massive apartment house fire in the Bronx on Dec. 28, is being credited with saving four lives, rescuing people three times before he... MORE

Nevada National Guard keeps watch over New Year’s Eve celebrations
December 31, 2017 — LAS VEGAS, Nev. - With New Year’s Eve only hours away, Nevada National Guard Soldiers and Airmen made their final preparations for the largest domestic mobilization operation in Nevada Guard history... MORE

Two Nevada National Guard Soldiers conduct a foot patrol through the McCarran International Airport baggage claim in Las Vegas, Nevada.

National Guard meets challenges of a busy 2017
December 28, 2017 — ARLINGTON, Va. – Hurricanes and wildfires, along with large-scale, multi-national training exercises and overseas deployments made 2017 a busy year for the National Guard.The year saw an active... MORE

Pennsylvania National Guard helping shovel out Erie County
December 28, 2017 — HARRISBURG, Pa. – Twenty-one members of the Pennsylvania National Guard have been activated in northwestern Pennsylvania in response to the winter storm in Erie County that dumped over 5 feet of snow... MORE

Pa. National Guard helps in Erie after massive snowfall

N.Y. Honor Guards conduct 11,170 military funerals in 2017
December 26, 2017 — LATHAM, N.Y.— By midnight on Dec. 31, New York's Army and Air National Guard will have conducted military funerals for 11,170 veterans during 2017. Those honored range from 19-year old New York Army... MORE

N.Y. Honor Guard logs many burial ceremonies this year

NGB partners with national firm to assist Guard job seekers
December 22, 2017 — ARLINGTON, Va. – In a ceremony at the Pentagon, National Guard Bureau leadership recently signed a memorandum of understanding with FASTPORT, a national employment services company, in an effort to... MORE

NGB partners with group to assist job seekers

Some New York Airmen will celebrate an Antarctic Christmas
December 22, 2017 — MCMURDO STATION, Antarctica - Christmas usually means gathering with family and friends and sharing a holiday meal. It's no different for the 100 Airmen with the New York Air National Guard's 109th... MORE

N.Y. Airmen celebrating Christmas in Antarctica

S.C. Soldier gives family a birthday and holiday surprise
December 21, 2017 — LEXINGTON, S.C. - Throughout history, military homecomings have warmed the hearts around America, being depicted in movies, songs, as well as today being posted on social media and news channels. The... MORE

Returning Soldier gives daughter a birthday surprise

Wisconsin National Guard Soldier saves choking toddler
December 20, 2017 — CHICAGO — A Wisconsin National Guard Soldier traveling on military orders performed the Heimlich maneuver on a toddler, saving the girl's life Dec. 7 at O'Hare International Airport. Spc. Jasmyne... MORE

Three Soldiers qualify for Olympics in luge
December 19, 2017 — LAKE PLACID, N.Y. - Sgt. Taylor Morris could barely hide his emotions as he walked through the stands of the Lake Placid Olympic Center on Friday after learning he had finally become an Olympian, a... MORE

Ferocious Calif. wildfires hit home for 146th Airlift Wing
December 18, 2017 — VENTURA, Calif. - Staff Sgt. Tim Dawson just wanted a good night's sleep, so he ignored the first phone call.Twenty minutes later the phone rang again and he forced himself into semi-consciousness... MORE

Calif. fire destroys homes, including members of the 146th Airlift Wing

Army mission command network upgrading to meet challenges
December 18, 2017 — ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. - "We have a very limited amount of time to do this, so kicking the can down the road is not an option." Those words, emphasized at a recent conference, reveal the impact... MORE

NGB personnel authorized to wear new organizational badge
December 15, 2017 — ARLINGTON, Va. – Those assigned to the National Guard Bureau are authorized wear of a new organizational badge that highlights the history of the NGB. "It's an emblem to build spirit and reinforce... MORE

N.Y. Guard MQ-9 operators deploy to assist Calif. fire fight
December 15, 2017 — SYRACUSE, N.Y. - Nine members of the New York Air National Guard's 174th Attack Wing have been dispatched to California to assist the California Air National Guard's 163rd Attack Wing in flying MQ-9... MORE

N.Y. Air Guard drone operators help Cali.

Airmen aid Puerto Rico town first struck by Hurricane Maria
December 13, 2017 — MUñIZ AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Puerto Rico - On Dec. 9, a pre-dawn assembly of Airmen assigned to the 156th Airlift Wing conducted relief missions in Puerto Rico. Unusual? No, the Puerto Rico Air... MORE

PR Air Wing helps town first hit by Maria

Calif. Guard works with police to help burned-out residents
December 11, 2017 — VENTURA, Calif. – Calm cloaked the anguish as residents of Ventura, California, their homes ravaged by the Thomas Fire, lined up at the Temple Beth Torah parking lot Saturday waiting for the chance to... MORE

Calif. Guard provides aircraft, personnel to fight wildfires
December 8, 2017 — ARLINGTON, Va. - Nearly 1,350 California National Guard personnel have joined in the battle against six large, ferocious wildfires that have consumed more than 137,000 acres. Winds gusts approaching... MORE

Pennsylvania Guard Medical Unit Gains Vital Experience During Field Exercise

California Air National Guard Hosts Reaper Smoke 2025

Louisiana Guard, Active Component Airmen Complete Air-to-Air Integration Training

Air National Guard Leaders Host 2025 Wing Leader Fly-In

Colorado Army National Guard Conducts Aviation Training for Wildfire Season