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Ohio National Guard Soldiers use AED equipment, swift action to save life
March 26, 2012
Paramedics prepare to transport a civilian contractor via helicopter to the hospital March 6, 2012, after he suffered a heart attack while working on a building rooftop at Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base. Through use of an automated external defibrillator - located in all Ohio National Guard facilities throughout the state - Ohio Guard Soldiers helped revive the contractor when he initially went into cardiac arrest.
White House official honors Kentucky Air Guard wing with rare award
March 26, 2012
Richard Reed, special assistant to President Barack Obama for national security affairs, congratulates Airmen of the 123rd Airlift Wing during an awards ceremony held March 18, 2012, at the Kentucky Air National Guard Base in Louisville, Ky. Reed was at the base to honor the wing and two other Kentucky Air Guard units for their excellence.
Alaska Air National Guard rescues two stranded skiers
March 22, 2012
Alaska State Flag.
Indiana Guard hosts Canadian forces at state military training facilities
March 22, 2012
Canadian Cpl Anthony Van Wyngaarden, a machine gunner with 31st Canadian Brigade Group, Land Forces Central, Ontario, lays heavy suppressive fire for his fellow soldiers as they enter a building to search for simulated enemies during exercise Arrowhead Lightning 2012 at Muscatatuck Urban Training Center March 16, 2012.
Officials extend deadline to apply for 'Stop Loss' pay
March 22, 2012
Department of Defense Seal
Oregon Air Guard unit trades snow for sun and sand during exercise Sentry Aloha
March 22, 2012
Members of the 173rd Fighter Wing, Oregon Air National Guard, load up on a Tennesse Air National Guard C-5 Galaxy March 2, 2012. The 173rd Fighter Wing was on their way to Hickham Air Force Base, Hawaii, in support of Sentry Aloha, a National Guard Bureau-sponsored exercise that provides an opportunity for dissimilar aircraft combat training with a special focus on air-to-air combat between F-15, F-16 Fighting Falcon and F-22 Raptor aircraft.
ESGR announces nominations for 2012 Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award
March 21, 2012
The Secretary of Defense Employer Support Freedom Award.
Missouri Guard Biathlon Team fields two new recruits at national championships
March 21, 2012
Together, Missouri National Guard's Staff Sgt. Tim Glavin, Sgt. Wayne Still, Chief Warrant Officer 2 Mitch Simpson, and 2nd Lt. Danielle Bean, of the Vermont National Guard, make up the patrol team race at the 2012 Chief of the National Guard Bureau Biathlon Championships at the Camp Ethan Allen Training Site, Vt. Feb. 29, 2012.
New York Guard members continue tradition of leading N.Y. St. Patrick's Day parade
March 21, 2012
Soldiers and the colors of the New York Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry, march down Lexington Avenue in the shadow of the Chrysler Building as they return to their state armory march 17, 2012. The battalion, famous as the "Fighting 69th" of the Civil War, World War I and World War II service, has led the New York City St. Patrick's Day parade for more than 160 years.
Pennsylvania National Guard awards new state medal for outstanding public service
March 21, 2012
The Pennsylvania National Guard awarded the first two recipients of its new Major Octavius V. Catto Medal Feb. 25 during a ceremony at The Union League of Philadelphia. The medal recognizes outstanding public service.
West Virginia Airman gives veteran final honor by sounding "Taps"
March 21, 2012
Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Todd Kirkwood, the 167th Airlift Wing avionics supervisor, was augmenting a funeral color guard for a veteran of three wars, when the electronic device inserted into the Ceremonial Bugle malfunctioned March 14, 2012.
Georgia Guard member, Wounded Warrior receives independence, new home
March 20, 2012
Army Staff Sgt. Scott Millican, who was severely injured in Afghanistan in 2010, cuts the ceremonial ribbon and receives the keys to his new specially adapted home during a ceremony in Statesboro, Ga., March 10, 2012. A crowd of Soldiers and well wishers, including guest speaker Rep. John Barrow of Georgia, celebrated as Millican unlocked his new home. Homes for Our Troops, which fabricated the home, provide specially adapted homes to severely injured veterans at no cost to the veteran.
Minnesota National Guard takes home top honors at combatives tournament
March 20, 2012
Army Spc. Miles McDonald, Missouri Army National Guard, won the 2012 National Guard Combatives Tournament 115-pound featherweight class with a rear chokehold submission against Army Sgt. Terry Hams, Alaska Army National Guard March 19, 2012. Team Missouri placed second overall with 281 points.
Army Guard director tours Guard facilities in Hawaii
March 19, 2012
Air Force Lt. Col. Mark Ladtkow, pilot with the 199th Fighter Squadron, briefs Army Lt. Gen. William E. Ingram Jr., Army National Guard director, on the capabilities of Hawaii's Air Guards F-22 Raptor during a tour of National Guard Facilities in Hawaii.
First Lady lauds Minnesota's military family support
March 19, 2012
First Lady Michelle Obama walks across the tarmac with Megan Soukup, 9, and Joseph Hudella, 10, participants in the Defending the Blue Line program, as she prepares to greet military families at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport in Minneapolis, Minn., March 16, 2012. The First Lady traveled to Minnesota to meet with National Guard families and local community leaders dedicated to supporting military families.
President proclaims March 19 'National Day of Honor'
March 19, 2012
The Presidential Seal.
Massachusetts biathlon team races to National Guard Bureau championships
March 16, 2012
Massachusetts Army National Guard 1st Lt. Stephen Fiola shows Massachusetts Army National Guard Capt. Robert Charbonnier his target matches during pre-race training on February 26, 2012 during the 2012 Chief of the National Guard Bureau Biathlon Championships at the Camp Ethan Allen, Jericho, Vt.
New York National Guard members step off for NYC St. Patrick's Day parade
March 16, 2012
New York State Flag.
TSA announces date for expedited screening, additional airports
March 16, 2012
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Seal.
Air Force senior leaders: Wingmen key to reducing sexual violence
March 15, 2012
U.S. Air Force graphic.