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Utah Air Guard conducts aeromedical evacuation mission in Pacific
March 8, 2017
1st Lt. Carol Roling, flight nurse with the 375th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron from Scott Air Force Base, Ill., checks on a patient during an aeromedical evacuation flight from the Pacific theater to the U.S. on Feb. 21, 2017. A Utah Air Guard KC-135R Stratotanker and six-person crew from the 151st Air Refueling Squadron conducted an AE mission with the active duty medical personnel Feb. 18-25, 2017.
New Army jungle footwear gives ‘Trench Foot’ the boot
March 7, 2017
The Army Jungle Combat Boot, now under development, features a low-height heel to prevent snags on things like vines in a jungle environment; additional drainage holes to let water out if it becomes completely soaked, speed laces so that soldiers can don and doff the boots more quickly, a redesigned upper to make the boots less tight when they are new, an insert that helps improve water drainage, a lining that helps the boot breathe better and dry faster; a ballistic fabric-like layer under a soldier's foot to help prevent punctures, and a foam layer between the rubber sole and the upper to provide greater shock absorbing capability. The boot will initially be issued to two full brigade combat teams in Hawaii, part of the 25th Infantry Division, for evaluation.
New York Air Guard members training alongside active-duty counterparts in Florida
March 7, 2017
Airmen assigned to the 105th Base Defense Squadron fly on a 105th Airlift Wing C-17 Globemaster III to Avon Park Range, Florida to participate in a Mission Readiness Exercise. The Airmen lived in field conditions for nearly two weeks while honing critical skills.
Alaska Air Guard members bid farewell to last C-130 Hercules aircraft
March 6, 2017
Crew members from the 144th Airlift Squadron, Alaska Air National Guard, along with Col. Steven deMilliano, right, the 176th Wing commander, fly a C-130 Hercules aircraft on the unit’s final flight with the C-130s, March 4, 2017. After 41 years of flying the C-130 aircraft, the 144th Airlift Squadron’s eight C-130s were divested, with the planes either being transferred to outside units or retired from service. The unit’s last two aircraft departed Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, the following day.
Technology helps New York National Guard prepare for chemical and radiological threats
March 2, 2017
A New York City Police officer assigned to the NYPD's Chemical Ordnance, Biological and Radiological Awareness (COBRA) unit goes through decontamination during a joint exercise with New York Army National Guard Soldiers of the 222nd Chemical Company, based at Fort Hamilton, Brooklyn, N.Y. at the NYPD's Rodman's Neck Tactical Village in the Bronx, N.Y., on Saturday Nov. 19, 2016.The National Guard Soldiers and the members of the places of the COBRA Training Unit used the exercise to share techniques and procedures, and enhance readiness in case of a disaster or terrorist attack.
Right place, right time: New York Army National Guard troops save plane-crash victim
March 1, 2017
New York Army National Guard Chief Warrant Officer 3, Joseph McCarthy (left) and Sgt. Yaanique Scott-- who are both members of the Fire Department New York-- were members of the Army National Guard aircrew who managed to save one life when a fiery plane crash occurred on Long Island on Sunday, Feb. 26.
New York Air National Guard's 109th Airlift Wing wraps up 29th year of Antarctic Science Support
March 1, 2017
An LC-130 "Skibird" from the New York Air National Guard's 109th Airlift Wing in Scoita, New York, at Camp Raven, Greenland, on June 28, 2016. Aircraft like this supported the National Science Foundation research mission in Antarctic during the 2016-2017 season.
North Carolina National Guard firefighters train for rescue operations
February 28, 2017
Airmen from across the county navigate the confined space rescue course at the 145th Regional Training Site in Stanly County, Feb. 13, 2017.
Pennsylvania militiaman's righteous legacy honored by Guard members' altruism
February 27, 2017
New York Air National Guard Airmen to test new space capsule recovery systems in Hawaii
February 24, 2017
U.S. Navy divers and other personnel in a Zodiac boat secure a harness around a test version of the Orion crew module during Underway Recovery Test 5 in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California on Oct. 28, 2016. Members of the New York Air National Guard's 106th Rescue Wing will participate in a mission in Hawaii designed to test space capsule recovery techniques and equipment, although they will not work with a capsule simulator like this one.Orion is the exploration spacecraft designed to carry astronauts to destinations not yet explored by humans.
Army Guard headquarters renamed in honor of former National Guard Bureau chief
February 23, 2017
Retired Army Lt. Gen. Herbert R. Temple Jr. addresses those in attendance during a ceremony renaming the Army National Guard headquarters building in his honor in Arlington, Virginia, Feb. 22, 2017. Temple, 88, who enlisted in the California Army National Guard in 1947, served as the chief of the National Guard Bureau from 1986 to 1990 and was instrumental in both shaping the National Guard of today and was the driving force behind the building that now bears his name.
U.S. Army expands the Call to Active Duty Program for Guard and Reserve members
February 22, 2017
Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, 162nd Infantry Regiment, Oregon Army National Guard, render a salute during the National Anthem at their demobilization ceremony in Albany, Oregon, June 13. The 2-162nd Infantry Battalion spent approximately 10-months in Kabul, Afghanistan, performing various security duties and training Afghan National Police forces.
North Carolina Guard member in right place to rescue pilot from flaming plane wreckage
February 15, 2017
A single-engine plane crashed in a field at approximately 4:30 p.m. in Morganton, on Feb. 6, 2017. Within minutes of the crash, North Carolina Army National Guard Sgt. Charles Roper was pulling the pilot from the burning cockpit.
Missouri Air Guard maintainers remove craft tail for first time
February 15, 2017
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Brent Rose, a repair and reclamation specialist assigned to the 139th Maintenance Squadron, Missouri Air National Guard, wipes down a bolt from a C-130 Hercules aircraft at Rosecrans Air National Guard Base, St. Joseph, Mo., Feb. 7, 2017. Rose was assisting with aircraft maintenance that required the removal of the vertical stabilizer, or tail, of the aircraft.
Wyoming National Guard assisting state officials in flood battle near Worland
February 15, 2017
A team of Wyoming National Guard members works to position sandbags to stave off flooding near Worland, Wyo., on Feb. 12, 2017.
California National Guard mobilizes with other assets in dam emergency
February 14, 2017
A crew from the California National Guard's Charlie Company/2-135 at Mather Field prepares to support the Oroville Dam Spillway by providing medical evacuation if needed. (Courtesy of the California National Guard)
Alaska Army Guard aviators locate and assist stranded snowmobilers
February 13, 2017
Chief Warrant Officer 2 Josh Claeyes, a UH-60 Black Hawk pilot with Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 207th Aviation Regiment, flies across the Bethel tundra during a training mission in western Alaska, Jan. 13, 2017. Crew from the 207th located and assisted a couple stranded when their snowmobile became stuck.
Mississippi Guard members assist tornado victims in their state
February 10, 2017
Soldiers of the 3656th Maintenance Co., 184th Sustainment Command, speak with home owner Jimmy Welch, whose house was damaged by a tornado that swept across southern Mississippi on Jan. 26, 2017.
Louisiana National Guard still supporting tornado recovery in New Orleans
February 10, 2017
Louisiana National Guard Staff Sgt. Casey Delcambre, 2nd Battalion, 156th Infantry Regiment, 256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, directs traffic at a static traffic control points in New Orleans East, Feb. 10, 2017. The Guardsmen are working in support of local, parish and state emergency officials after severe thunderstorms spawned several tornadoes in southeast Louisiana.
Louisiana National Guard members assisting local officials following tornadoes
February 9, 2017
Maj. Gen. Glenn H. Curtis, adjutant general of the Louisiana National Guard, speaks with New Orleans Police Chief Michael Harrison after a tornado hit New Orleans East on Feb. 7, 2017.