Guard News - The National Guard

Rider safety training saves Georgia Soldier’s life
August 3, 2010 — MARIETTA, Ga., - If there’s anyone who doubts that a motorcycle safety course is worth their time and effort, it certainly isn’t Army 1st Lt. Clifton Walker.“I’m here to tell you that – if it hadn’t... MORE

First Lt. Clifton Walker stands next to the motorcycle he was riding the day he had to put what he’d learned at the Guard’s Motorcycle Safety Course to the test

Air Guard focuses on equipment for domestic operations
August 3, 2010 — BALTIMORE, Md., - Hundreds of Air National Guard members are meeting here this week to discuss and prioritize the Air National Guard's equipment requirements for future natural and manmade... MORE

Air Force Maj. Gen. Garry Dean, commander of 1st Air Force and U.S. North American Aerospace Defense Command, addressed nearly 450 Guardmembers during the Air Guard's Domestic Operations Equipment Requirements conference in Baltimore, Md., Aug. 2, 2010.

Mississippi Guard releases Soldiers from oil spill response
August 3, 2010 — BILOXI, Miss., - The Mississippi National Guard will cut the number of soldiers supporting ongoing oil spill response operations by 75 percent in a multiphase reduction beginning this week, Gurad... MORE

National Guard ramps up Southwest border support
August 2, 2010 — ARLINGTON, Va., - Both the Army and Air National Guard missed their recruiting goals for June, but their end-strength numbers are still within congressionally mandated limits, Guard officials said... MORE

An Army National Guard soldier works as a member of an entry identification team watching the U.S./Mexico border near Nogales, Ariz., during Operation Jump Start on Jan. 17, 2007. EITs will also support Customs and Border Protection to secure the border during the new border mission, which kicked off Aug. 1, 2010.

Mullen seeks end to 'yes-no' box on predeployment checklists
August 2, 2010 — WASHINGTON, - The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff vowed today to eliminate the "yes-no" box that appears on some predeployment checklists that determines whether a servicemembers' units can... MORE

U.S. Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, greets participants at the National Guard Bureau Family Workshop and Youth Symposium in New Orleans, La., Aug. 2, 2010.

Air Guardsmen killed in C-17 crash identified
July 30, 2010 — JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska - Majors Michael Freyholtzand Aaron Malone, pilots assigned to the Alaska Air National Guard's 249thAirlift Squadron, Capt. Jeffrey Hill, a pilot assigned to... MORE

Minnesota expands family care initiative
July 29, 2010 — SAINT PAUL, Minn., - With hundreds of Minnesota National Guard troops preparing to deploy to the Middle East next year, First Lady Mary Pawlenty announced today that the Military Family Care... MORE

Army Guard helicopters, Air Force parachutists take jamboree to the skies
July 29, 2010 — FORT A.P. Hill, Va., - The vast, wooded forests and rolling, green hills here have provided a rich, natural environment for each Boy Scouts of America’s National Jamboree since 1981. Thousands of... MORE

Active shooter exercise helps service members protect scouts
July 29, 2010 — FORT A.P. HILL, Va., - More than 35 first responders tested their ability to react under pressure to a simulated armed gunman during an active shooter exercise during preparations for the Boy Scouts... MORE

Army Private First Class William Stein, Joint Task Force-National Scout Jamboree, kneels while participating in an exercise in preparation for the 2010 Boy Scouts of America jamboree July 22, 2010. More than 35 first responders tested their ability to react under pressure during the exercise. The JTF’s goal is to provide professional military support and a safe and secure environment for scouts and visitors during the event. The Department of Defense’s presence and effort at the NSJ emphasizes commitment to the nation’s youth.

Army, Air Guard maintains end strength
July 29, 2010 — ARLINGTON, Va., - Both the Army and Air National Guard missed their recruiting goals for June, but their end-strength numbers are still within congressionally mandated limits, Guard officials said... MORE

Panel suggests re-evaluation of military's use of Guard
July 29, 2010 — WASHINGTON, - A congressionally mandated panel has recommended broad changes to long-term Defense Department strategies and priorities, including funding a major recapitalization of equipment,... MORE

Utah Guard, Cambodian Soldiers construct school
July 28, 2010 — KAMPONG SPEU, Cambodia - Utah National Guard Soldiers from the 197th Special Troops Company (Airborne) worked alongside Royal Cambodian Armed Forces Soldiers to complete construction of a local... MORE

Soldiers from Utah National Guard's 197th Special Troops Company (Airborne)and the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces work together to complete the restrooms at the school as part of the humanitarian civic assistance project for Angkor Sentinel 2010.

Soldiers train lifesavers at Patriot exercise
July 28, 2010 — FORT HUACHUCA, Ariz., - Two active duty Soldiers from Fort Huachuca were recently requested to assist the Air National Guard with annual combat lifesaver training.In May, Chief Master Sgt. Julie... MORE

Sgt. Russell Moss (right), a medic for Company A, 309th Military Intelligence Battalion of the U.S. Army, instructs a student in combat lifesaver training at Volk Field Combat Readiness Training Center, Wis.

Guard supports national Boy Scout Jamboree
July 28, 2010 — ARLINGTON, Va., - More than 600 Army National Guard members from 15 states will support this year's national Boy Scout Jamboree, which will celebrate 100 years of scouting in the United States, at... MORE

Fort A.P. Hill is expected to welcome several thousand this week for the 17th National Scout Jamboree, which coincides with the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America.

Time running out for troops, veterans to claim 'stop loss' pay
July 28, 2010 — WASHINGTON, - Eligible servicemembers and veterans have less than three months to apply for Retroactive "Stop Loss" Special Pay. The special pay was approved by Congress as part of the 2009 War... MORE

Who is watching a Guard member's mental health?
July 28, 2010 — WASHINGTON, - DCoE’s Center for Deployment Psychology is concerned with the question: “Who is treating our guard and reserve servicemembers and their families after they leave active service and... MORE

Virginia Guard chaplain support teams headed to Louisiana
July 27, 2010 — RICHMOND, Va., - Two Virginia National Guard chaplain support teams are headed to Louisiana to provide chaplain services to military personnel from all over the country assisting with recovery... MORE

Tough break for Earnhardt in Indianapolis
July 27, 2010 — INDIANAPOLIS - Dale Earnhardt Jr. and the No. 88 National Guard Chevrolet were closing in on the top 10 as the race was winding down during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series event this past Sunday.The... MORE

Dale Earnhardt Jr. and the No. 88 AMP Energy/National Guard sponsored Chevrolet race down the track at the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway during the Brickyard 400 in Indianapolis Sunday, July 25, 2010.

Spouse jobs program to relaunch in October
July 26, 2010 — WASHINGTON, - The Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts program will resume Oct. 25, but with some significant changes to the popular spouse employment program, a defense official announced... MORE

Guard, Reserve children need help in school
July 26, 2010 — WASHINGTON, - Over the past year, I've spoken with many military families about the challenges they face, and a common issue is education for children from Guard and reserve families. These children... MORE

Maryland Air Guard Conducts Combat Search and Rescue Training in Wisconsin

Missouri Airmen Go Analog in Cyber Attack Simulation

Idaho Army National Guard, Boise Fire Department Conduct Water Rescue

Pennsylvania Guard Aviation Partners with Coast Guard

Arizona National Guard’s Task Force SAFE Strengthens Border Security