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Independence Day message to the men and women of the National Guard
July 3, 2013
Gen. Frank J. Grass, the chief of The National Guard Bureau, speaks during a Town Hall gathering at the National Guard Bureau June 28, 2013, in Arlington. Grass was addressing some of the key issues the National Guard is facing to include sequestration and budget, sexual harassment policy, and the future for Guardsmen.
Ceremony honors North Carolina Guard members killed in firefighting air crash
July 2, 2013
Maj. Gen. Gregory Lusk, adjutant general of the North Carolina National Guard, left, hugs Chief Master Sgt. Andy Huneycutt, MAFFS-7 crew member, during the unveiling of an interpretive sign near Edgemont, S.D., July 1, 2013, that honors the airmen of the North Carolina Air National Guard C-130 aircraft that crashed while supporting the White Draw Fire one year ago this day.
Forest Service repositions firefighting aircraft to Arizona
July 2, 2013
An air tanker "pit" crew detaches a fire retardant loading hose from an Air Force Reserve C-130 June 24, 2013, prior to the aircraft's departure from Peterson Air Force Base, Colo.
Colorado National Guard continues mission at West Fork Complex fire
July 1, 2013
Colorado Army National Guard Sgt. Cassandra Quinones listens as Sgt. Nathan Faith, both with the 117th Space Battalion, points out areas on an inferred satellite image of the West Fork Complex Fire from their location in Pagosa Springs Colo., June 27, 2013. The West Fork Complex Fire is in the Rio Grande National Forest, Colo., and Colorado National Guard's soldiers and airmen have been assisting local authorities.
Hagel notes 40th anniversary of all-volunteer force
July 1, 2013
Chuck Hagel is shown addressing the Joint Task Force Carson community about issues and concerns with downsizing and furloughs during an open forum at Manhart Field, June 28, 2013. On Monday, he noted the 40th anniversary of the all-volunteer force.
Colorado National Guard continues supporting firefighting relief efforts
June 28, 2013
A Humvee with members of the 1157th Engineer Firefighting Company travels down Colorado Highway 149 in Rio Grande County Colo., June 25, 2013.
North Carolina National Guard forward observer reaps satisfaction as 'king of battle'
June 27, 2013
National Guard unit's annual training exercise at Fort Bragg, N.C., June 10. The forward observers' training ensures that targets are quickly identified to achieve maximum effects.
New Army National Guard website features tailored health information
June 27, 2013
Homepage of guardyourhealth.org.
Colorado Guard supporting firefighting efforts, 2 medevac helicopters standing by
June 26, 2013
Preparing the Bambi Bucket, June 21, 2013, Sgt. Nicholas Parrott is a member of the Colorado Army National Guard's 2nd Battalion of the 135th Aviation Regiment, stationed at Buckley Air Force Base, Aurora, Colo.
For Ohio Airman, saving lives 'just doing what I am trained to do'
June 26, 2013
Senior Airman David Kitchen holds a first aid kit he has used many times when aiding passengers at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan.
New wash rack system used by Nevada National Guard conserves water and money
June 24, 2013
Staff Sgt. Brent Peden, a surface maintenance mechanic at the Combined Support Maintenance Shop in Carson City, Nev., uses the new Net Zero Heavy Solids Wash Rack cannon to remove debris from a front loader before conducting a maintenance check.
Colorado National Guard supporting fire commanders at three blazes
June 24, 2013
Colorado Army National Guard Sgt. Nicholas Parrott, flight engineer, ensures his CH-47 Chinook helicopter is ready for flight as the helicopter and crew prepare to fight the East Peak fire burning in Huerfano County, Colo., June 21, 2013.
North Carolina National Guard helps rescue injured hiker after tornado
June 21, 2013
A distress call went out in the late afternoon last Friday concerning a hiker who had been injured in Great Smoky Mountain National Park in Gatlinburg, Tenn.
Two Colorado Guard aircrews assisting in East Peak fire fight
June 21, 2013
Fires are keeping components of the Colorado National Guard busy. In this June 12, 2013, image, Colorado Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Edwin Wiley directs a bucket drop on the Black Forest Fire from a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter, in El Paso County, Colo.
Colorado National Guard crews released from fire lines
June 20, 2013
Soldiers from the 1157th Engineer Firefighter Company, Colorado National Guard, smother hot spots around residential areas in Colorado Springs, Colo., June 14, 2013. The Colorado National Guard has been supporting civil authorities fight the Black Forest fire since June 11.
Positive attitude key to Nebraska Air National Guard survival practice
June 20, 2013
Members of the Nebraska Air National Guard's 155th Air Refueling Wing participate in an Ability to Survive and Operate exercise at the Nebraska National Guard air base in Lincoln, Neb., June 11, 2013.
F-15 Eagle, 'right aircraft for the mission,' touches down in Fresno
June 20, 2013
An Air Force F-15 Eagle sits on the ramp at the 144th Fighter Wing during a ceremony to welcome the first F-15 Eagle to the Fresno Air National Guard Base, Calif., June 18, 2013.
Deployment Health Assessment Program builds ready, resilient Soldiers
June 19, 2013
Maj. Christine Ludwig, program executive officer, Deployment Health Assessment Program, answers questions from Soldiers about the Deployment Health Assessments.
Joint medical readiness exercise in Hawaii was a boost to residents
June 18, 2013
Master Sgt. Kontinna Rosebud-Sawyer takes the blood pressure of a patient visiting a clinic June 8, 2013, in Lanai City, Hawaii.
Michigan Air National Guard base bids farewell to C-21J Learjet
June 18, 2013
Air Force Col. Ronald Wilson, 110th Airlift Wing commander, and Capt. Jennifer Prichard pilot a C-21 during a fini-flight at the Battle Creek Air National Guard Base, Battle Creek, Mich., June 15, 2013.