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Arizona Black Hawk pilot flies to make a difference
May 14, 2014
Army 1st Lt. Amanda Birch, a UH-60 Black Hawk pilot with the Arizona Army National Guard’s 2/285th Air Assault Helicopter Battalion, Alpha Company, prepares for a night mission during Operation Angel Thunder 2014 at Papago Military Reservation in Phoenix, May 12, 2014.
Senior enlisted Air National Guard leaders gather for Chief's Huddle
May 14, 2014
Chief Master Sgt. James B. Hotaling, the command chief of the Air National Guard, addresses senior enlisted leaders during the annual Command Chief’s Huddle at Volk Field Combat Readiness Training Center, Wis., May 11, 2014. The Command Chief’s Huddle brought together more than 150 Command Chief Master Sergeants and other senior enlisted leaders from 89 Air National Guard wings and units, representing 54 states, territories and the District of Columbia to openly discuss a wide range of issues and challenges facing the ANG.
New York Air National Guard member receives heroism award for second time
May 13, 2014
Staff Sgt. Matthew F. Zimmer is awarded the Bronze Star with Oak Leaf Cluster and "V" device for his actions in Afghanistan on May 1st, 2014.
Arlington National Cemetery, 150 years old today, linked to National Guard Soldiers
May 13, 2014
Arlington National Cemetery, shown May 17, 2013, is commemorating its 150th anniversary.
Joint Chiefs: Pay and benefits must remain competitive
May 12, 2014
Army Gen. Frank Grass, the chief of the National Guard Bureau, testifies at a Senate Armed Services Committee on the Department of Defense military compensation proposals, May 6, 2014.
Oklahoma air support unit trains on advanced combat simulator
May 9, 2014
A member of the 146th Air Support Operations Squadron (ASOS), participates in training utilizing the Air National Guard Advanced Joint Terminal Attack Controller Training System (AAJTS) during an unveiling of the first operational AAJTS in the nation at Will Rogers Air National Guard Base in Oklahoma City. The AAJTS is a high-fidelity, fully immersive, simulator designed to support Air National Guard (ANG) Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) and Combat Controller squadron level continuation, qualification and mission rehearsal training.
National Guard troops show their mettle for disaster response
May 8, 2014
A New York Army National Guard search and extraction team Soldier assists a role-player casualty during a disaster exercise May 1, 2014
New York hospital helps tune up air rescuers' fitness routines
May 7, 2014
The 103rd Rescue Squadron doing some drills under the supervision of certified physical fitness trainiers from the Hospital for Special Surgery's (HSS) Human performance optimization program (HPO).
Kentucky Derby Day mission requires experienced Soldiers
May 6, 2014
When spectators arrived at Church Hill Downs on May 4, 2014, they had lots of questions and required some directions. Sgt. James Hagan provides assistance whenever possible so visitors can enjoy their experience at the Kentucky Derby.
Arizona Air Guard members keep rescue mission aloft
May 6, 2014
The 161st Air Refueling Wing, Arizona Air National Guard, Phoenix, launched a KC-135 Stratotanker on short notice, in support of a rescue mission of two critically injured sailors aboard a Venezuelan fishing boat in the Pacific Ocean. Along with the 161 ARW, the 563rd Rescue Group deployed two Combat King II aircraft, three HH-60 Pavehawk helicopters and ten Guardian Angel Personnel, with 38 Airmen from the 48th, 79th and 55th Rescue Squadrons.
Oklahoma Army National Guard bombards blaze in support mission
May 6, 2014
A UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter from the Oklahoma Army National Guard assists local firefighters near Guthrie, Oklahoma, as they attempt to contain wildfires that claimed more than 6,000 acres of land and numerous homes in less than 24 hours. The Blackhawks can carry 660 gallons of water in their "Bambi Bucket" which they refill in ponds and reservoirs.
Promoted Arizona twins share National Guard experience
May 5, 2014
Frederick and Derick Aidoo were recently promoted to master sergeant. The twins joined the National Guard together 19 years ago and continue to serve side-by-side.
Texas Military Forces celebrates civilian partnerships, honors community
May 2, 2014
A firefighter with the Austin Fire Department shows his fire truck to U.S. Army National Guard Soldiers in the Texas Military Forces Open House at Camp Mabry in Austin, Texas. Civilian first responders set up tables and greeted visitors to share the partnership they have with Texas Military Forces with the public.
South Carolina National Guard members protecting the U.S. capitol's skies
May 1, 2014
For the third time in the last eight years, the South Carolina National Guard’s 2nd Battalion, 263rd Air Defense Artillery, 263rd Army Air and Missile Defense Command, based in Anderson, S.C., has been assigned to guard the sky over Washington, D.C.
Florida National Guard responds for panhandle flooding
May 1, 2014
Soldiers in a high-water military vehicle from the Florida National Guard's 144th Transportation Company make their way through flooded roads near Santa Rosa Beach, Fla., April 30, 2014. More than 50 Florida Army National Guard Soldiers responded with high-water military vehicles to assist civilian first responders during flooding in Florida's panhandle.
Alaska National Guard rescues four men from glacier
May 1, 2014
Two U.S. Air Force HH-60 Black Hawk helicopters from the 210th Rescue Squadron, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, arrive to rescue a simulated downed pilot during RED FLAG-Alaska 13-3, Aug. 22, 2013. Earlier in the week, a unit helicopter helped rescue four men from a glacier.
National Guard members respond to tornadoes in southern states
April 29, 2014
An Arkansas Army National Guard Soldier from the Conway based Special Troops Battalion, 39th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, directs traffic at an intersection in Mayflower, Ark. April 28, 2014. Guard members were called up to respond to their fellow neighbors in need after a severe weather and tornadoes devastated communities in central Arkansas April 27, 2014.
Arkansas National Guard helps its neighbors after fierce tornado sweeps area
April 28, 2014
Members of the Arkansas National Guard's 39th Infantry Brigade Combat Team get a pre-mission briefing before restarting search operations at first light on Monday in the storm devastated community of Mayflower, Arkansas. Local officials called for Guard assistance after a killer tornado ripped a 30-mile path across central Arkansas devastating the communities of Mayflower and Vilonia, Arkansas.
Texas National Guard and partner agencies orchestrate rescue exercise
April 25, 2014
From left: Melchor Fernandez, Luke Schott and Jeff Keuper from Federal Emergency Management Agency's Texas Task Force 1, discuss a search-and-rescue mission with a joint terminal attack controller from the 147th Air Support Operations Squadron, 147th Reconnaissance Wing, based at Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base in Houston, Texas, during an exercise at Canyon Lake, Texas, April 11, 2014.
Combat-experienced Air National Guard leaders reflect force
April 25, 2014
At right, Lt. Gen. Stanley E. Clarke III, director of the Air National Guard, and Brig. Gen. James C. Witham, ANG's deputy director, at Joint Base Andrews July 12, 2013. Both men spoke about combat experience among ANG leaders.