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Colorado flood repairs continue with local and Utah Guard members
October 11, 2013
The Texas Army National Guard's 36th Infantry Division's Domestic All-Hazards Response Team-West continues to coordinate assistance requests and support for the Colorado flood relief effort. Pictured here, a military hydraulic excavator works to clear the remainder of a Colorado road after a flood washed it away.
South Dakota National Guard continues support to state after slam by winter storm
October 11, 2013
South Dakota National Guard Soldiers assist an electrical crew with setting a utility pole along a rural road near Faith, S.D., Oct. 10, 2013, to help restore power to residents. About 50 South Dakota National Guard members were called to state active duty to support local citizens during the aftermath of an Oct. 4 winter storm that crippled western South Dakota and left tens of thousands without electricity.
In face of shutdown, National Guard leaders worry about readiness
October 11, 2013
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Joseph L. Lengyel, center, the vice chief of the National Guard Bureau, receives a briefing on Vigilant Guard training scenarios during a visit to Camp Blanding Joint Training Center, Fla., May 19, 2013. Lengyel spoke today about the shutdown’s effect on Guard readiness.
Service leaders update Hagel on government shutdown
October 8, 2013
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Pentagon comptroller details recalls, 'painful' decision to exclude some workers
October 7, 2013
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Minnesota National Guard launches Pink Tank Project to build breast cancer awareness
October 3, 2013
The Minnesota National Guard developed the Pink Tank Project to raise awareness about breast cancer. (Photo illustration by Tech. Sgt. Paul Santikko)
650 Colorado National Guard members furloughed but flood relief continues
October 2, 2013
A view of an area damaged by flooding in northern Colorado Sept. 14, 2013. Despite the government shutdown, Colorado Guard members will continue their cleanup duties, officials said.
West Virginia Air Guard crew honored for saving plane after bird strike
October 2, 2013
Crew members who received the 2013 Earl T. Ricks award pose in front of a C-5 Galaxy April 19, 2013. During an overseas mission the aircraft struck multiple birds during takeoff. Two engines were damaged but the crew managed to return the aircraft safely to the airfield.
Hagel says shutdown sends wrong message to USA's allies
October 1, 2013
U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel briefs reporters in Seoul, South Korea, Oct. 1, 2013. Hagel answered questions regarding the government shutdown and how the Defense Department would structure through the furlough.
Political stalemate leads to federal government shutdown
October 1, 2013
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Hagel issues message to DoD workforce as shutdown looms
September 30, 2013
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DoD taking measured steps in face of government shutdown
September 27, 2013
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DoD honors top employers of Guard, Reserve members
September 27, 2013
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Members of Utah National Guard's 1457th Engineer Battalion will help Colorado flood areas
September 26, 2013
Colorado Army National Guard members assist Boulder County authorities in transporting residents being evacuated from Lyons, Colo., to Longmont, Colo., Sept. 13, 2013.
National Guard biathletes train for Winter Olympics
September 26, 2013
Pfc. Wynn Roberts skis in the biathlon competition during the second CISM World Winter Games at the end of March in Annecy, France. About 70 nations competed in the Conseil Internationale Sports Militaire.
Texas Guard member gives back even more as volunteer firefighter
September 25, 2013
Lt. Col. Jamey Creek is a fulltime Citizen-Soldier with the Texas National Guard since 1993 as well as a firefighter with the Buffalo Gap Volunteer Fire Department for four years, where he and his family reside.
Memo prepares DOD employees for government shutdown
September 24, 2013
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S.C. Air National Guard's Eagle Vision IV provides flood support to Colo.
September 23, 2013
The red polygons on this image of the Fort Lupton, Colo., area indicate flood areas.
President Obama declares Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Week
September 23, 2013
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Civil engineers help ensure infrastructure safety
September 20, 2013
Members of the Colorado Air National Guard's 240th Civil Engineering Flight use a tape measure to measure the size of damage to a bridge affected by floodwaters in Loveland, Colo., Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013. Members of the squadron have been working with the Colorado Department of Transportation assessing the structural integrity of bridges throughout areas affected by the flooding. More than 750 guard members have been working with local, state and federal authorities in response to flooding in central Colorado as a result of heavy rains in the area.