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Missouri Guard members practice response to chemical and other disasters
June 4, 2014
National Guard Soldiers of the Missouri Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and high Explosive (CBRNE) Task Force simulate the decontamination process of a contaminated Soldier at Boone County Training Center (Missouri) May17, 2014.
Special Operations trains in hostage scenario with South Carolina National Guard
June 3, 2014
A joint exercise including elements of the South Carolina Army and Air National Guard, U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force special operations, and Columbia Police Department S.W.A.T., conduct urban assault training scenarios in Columbia, S.C., May 19, 2014.
Retired New York National Guard Soldier shoots in match that has trophy named for him
June 3, 2014
New York Guard Staff Sgt. Joseph Dee fires an M9 pistol during the 35th Annual "TAG (The Adjutant General) Match at Camp Smith on May 31, 2014. Dee and about 125 New York National Guard members are taking part in the match, testing their marksmanship skills with weapons like the M16 rifle, M9 pistol and M249 light machine gun. Along with 25 TAG matches, Dee has competed on the state, national and international level, taking part in shooting matches in Canada and England. He's double-distinguished in rifle and pistol, and has earned the National Guard Chief's 50 Marksmanship Badge three times: Once in the rifle category and twice in the sniper category.
Energy-efficient upgrades slated for Army National Guard Readiness Center
June 2, 2014
The Army National Guard Readiness Center is getting a $20 million equipment upgrade that will result in energy savings, officials say.
Pennsylvania counterdrug Soldiers lend a helping hand in Harrisburg
May 30, 2014
First Lt. Chad Korrel, Pennsylvania Army National Guard Medical Detachment, and Sgt. Derek Kessler, 2nd Battalion, 112th Infantry Regiment, 56th Stryker Brigade, 28th Infantry Division, cut boards to place over the windows and doors of condemned buildings in Harrisburg, Pa. The project was intended to secure the structures from vandals and drug abusers.
After hiatus, New York Air Guard pararescue jumpers show their stuff at air show
May 30, 2014
Six 103rd Rescue Squadron pararescue jumpers (PJs) launch from an HC-130 aircraft at the Jones Beach Air Show May 24, 2014. Piloted by the 102nd RQS, the 103rd PJs completed a 1,500 feet static line drop from the HC-130.
Terminally ill Nevada Soldier gets surprise promotion
May 29, 2014
James Chandler, Nevada Army National Guard combat engineer with the 609th, is promoted to captain by Lt. Col. Wilson de Silva of the 17th Sustainment Brigade, Nevada Army National Guard. Chandler, who has terminal cancer, was surprised in his home for the ceremony.
Exercise builds better warfighters
May 28, 2014
Soldiers and Airmen of the Texas Military Forces' 36th Infantry Division and 209th Weather Flight with the 42nd Infantry Division participate in a Warfighter training exercise, May 2014, in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.
Air National Guard member molds future Airmen
May 28, 2014
Air Force Staff Sgt. Maria Escobar, a military training instructor with the 737th Training Group, goes over uniform items with trainees during basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, May 20, 2014. Escobar, a member of the Massachusetts Air National Guard, volunteered for MTI duty to teach and mentor future Airmen. Air Guard members can apply for MTI duty and after fulfilling their four year assignment, return to their home units.
Arizona Guard member works to memorialize fallen Soldier
May 23, 2014
Arizona Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Marcos Moreno, 1/285th Regional Training Institute, explains his plan to rename Sunnyside Park in Tucson in honor of Command Sgt. Maj. Martin Barreras, who died during military operations in Afghanistan. Barreras was a 1983 graduate of Sunnyside High School located next to the park.
Behavioral health: Army, Air Guard resources you should know about
May 22, 2014
National Guard Psychological Health Program logo
Wisconsin street dedicated in honor of fallen Guard member
May 21, 2014
A shadow box dedicated to Sgt. Ryan Adams hangs on a wall in the Army National Guard armory in Rhinelander, Wis., with Adams’ picture and awards. The display serves as a remembrance of his service and sacrifice for fellow Soldiers.
Cyber warriors flex digital muscle at 2014 Cyber Shield exercise
May 20, 2014
Ken Foster, a computer network analyst with the California Army National Guard Computer Network Defense Team, assists one of his fellow analysts to defend against a simulated virus attack during the 2014 Cyber Shield exercise at the National Guard Professional Education Center in North Little Rock, Ark., April 30, 2014.
Pennsylvania Guard members place among top four teams at Sullivan Cup armor competition
May 20, 2014
Members of the Pennsylvania National Guard perform repairs on an Abrams tank track as part of qualifying round of the Sullivan Cup armor competition at Fort Benning, Georgia, May 7, 2014.
Pennsylvania Vigilant Guard enhances military-civilian response to multiple disasters
May 16, 2014
Airmen of the 193rd Special Operations Medical Group, 193rd Special Operations Wing evaluate a casualty during a simulated emergency disaster in a contaminated environment May 14, 2014, during the exercise Vigilant Guard at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pa. Lt. Col. Richard Lorraine, a flight surgeon, left, and Maj. Ruthann Murphy, a critical care nurse, right, are part of a specialized chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear Enhanced Response Force Package that respond to mass casualty events.
Pennsylvania Militia member, first to be interred at Arlington National Cemetery, honored in ceremony marking Arlington’s 150th anniversary
May 15, 2014
As other family members look on, Barbara Christman Page, center, Lauren Christman, left in red, and Jim Christman lay a wreath at the grave of Army Pvt. William Christman, of the 67th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment and the first Soldier interred at Arlington National Cemetery, during a ceremony at the cemetery marking the 150th anniversary of Pvt. Christman's burial and the start of Arlington as a burial ground.
Pennsylvania National Guard: Planning equals successful training in Operation Vigilant Guard
May 15, 2014
First responders from West Virginia National Guard 35th Civil Support Team help each other gear up for a practice exercise held at Harrisburg Area Community College on May 12, 2014, as part of Vigilant Guard 2014. Members of civilian and military first responder teams came together for this event which is held in different states four times a year.
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.