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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.
Alaska Air Guard members rescue man from sinking raft
April 24, 2014
An Alaska Air National Guard 212th Rescue Squadron pararescueman performs a high-altitude jump from a Coast Guard C-130 Hercules during a training mission at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, June 23, 2011. Pararescuemen saved a rafter this week.
Every day is Earth Day in Arizona Guard
April 23, 2014
A prairie dog that made its home on a firing range at Camp Navajo, Ariz., is carefully relocated to a safe living environment by Arizona National Guard environmental office personnel. The environmental office is responsible for protecting local wildlife on Arizona Guard installations as well as lessening the environmental impact of military training operations. For those in the office, every day is Earth Day.
Deskins: Military leadership committed to fixing sexual harassment, assault
April 23, 2014
Air Force Brig. Gen. Dawne Deskins, New York National Guard, spearheads the Air Force National Guard's Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program for the 100,000 members of the Air National Guard. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Michelle Gonzalez)
Connecticut's 928th Military Working Dog Detachment is unique and ready
April 22, 2014
Sgt. Ryan Castonguay and Military Working Dog Dino are an explosives team from the 928th MWD based in Newtown, Conn. They were assisting at the Boston Marathon April 21, 2014.
Minnesota National Guard among winners of Defense Department environmental awards
April 22, 2014
A civilian contract electrician works to replace old lighting fixtures with newer, more energy efficient lighting at the Cottage Grove armory, Feb. 20, 2014. It's part of the challenge to save energy.
Three California Air National Guard brothers serving together
April 22, 2014
Tech. Sgt. Luis Morales Talento, left, is a supply specialist from the 386th Expeditionary Maintenance Group. His little brothers, Senior Airman Walter Morales Talento, maintenance operations center controller, and Airman 1st Class Guido Morales Talento, a crew chief, both from the 386th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, have been close since growing up in Oxnard, Calif. The Morales Talento brothers are deployed together from the 146th Airlift Wing, Channel Island Air National Guard Station, Calif.
National Guard members support the 2014 Boston Marathon
April 21, 2014
Spc. Brandon Smith, 169th Military Police Company, Rhode Island Army National Guard, pulls security during the starting line of the 2014 Boston Marathon, April 21, 2014. Approximately 600 Massachusetts National Guard members were deployed along the route to assist local authorities in ensuring that the 2014 Boston Marathon is as safe as realistically possible. Due to the record number of runners this year, Guardsmen from numerous states are augmenting the Massachusetts National Guard's own specialized units.
Soldiers march on this Massachusetts trail of memories
April 21, 2014
Wearing a race bib with the number 203 on it, Staff Sgt. Jarred Turner, truck driver, 2123rd Transportation Company, Kentucky Army National Guard, walks along the historic Minute Man National Park during a 26.2-mile ruck march to honor fallen service members and raise money to assist their surviving family members, April 19, 2014.
Michigan National Guard disaster response team prepares for future calls
April 18, 2014
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Cana Garrison, of Grand Ledge, Mich., and an air transportation journeyman with the 217th Air Operations Group, Battle Creek Air National Guard Base, Mich., practices proper chain saw skills instructed by 217th Air Component Operations Squadron superintendent Chief Master Sgt. Jim Trainor at the base March 14, 2014. Garrison was among 100 volunteers from the 110th Airlift Wing who trained to become members of the Disaster Assistance Response Team. The DART will support civil authorities to safeguard public health and safety, mitigate property and environmental damage, and save lives during manmade or natural disasters.
Thirteen of 30 employer support award finalists were nominated by Guard members
April 17, 2014
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR), a Department of Defense office, has selected 30 employers as finalists for the 2014 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award.