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Michigan's first A-10 deployment proves combat readiness
February 25, 2010
Lt. Col. Doug Champagne, commander of the 107th Fighter Squadron of the Michigan Air National Guard, is strapped into the A-10 that he deployed in as part of Operation Demons to DM on Jan. 9, 2010. After just six months of flying the A-10 mission at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, the 107th's Red Devils along with about 120 maintenance and support personnel, deployed to Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., where the Michigan Guardsmen took advantage of the ideal weather conditions to to prepare to upcoming missions in support of global operations.
Napier enjoys representing troops in Olympics
February 25, 2010
U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program bobsled pilot Sgt. John Napier and teammate Steve Langton are greeted at the finish line of the Olympic two-man bobsled finals at Whistler Sliding Centre Feb. 21, 2010. Napier drove USA II to a 10th-place finish with a four-run combined time of 3 minutes, 29.40 seconds.
New one-minute video report launches March 1
February 25, 2010
Minute Man Report graphic.
Updated Web site helps wounded warriors, families
February 25, 2010
Wingman Project implemented for Deep Freeze mission
February 25, 2010
The Wingman Project is a Total and Joint Force program designed to eliminate suicides among Airmen and family members through human outreach, media and training. The project trains Airmen and their families on how to identify a person in crisis, and how to intervene to save a life. The training method is called ACE, which stands for Ask, Care and Escort.
Wyatt touts benefits of ChalleNGe program
February 25, 2010
Air Force Lt. Gen. Harry M. Wyatt, director of the Air National Guard, discusses the National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Program with a congressional panel in Washington, D.C., Feb. 24, 2010. The National Guard established Youth ChalleNGe in 1993 to help at-risk youth who have dropped out or been expelled from High School.
Alaska Air National Guard Airlift Squadron Assists in Haitian Relief Efforts
February 24, 2010
ANG recruiters, retainers celebrate the best of times
February 24, 2010
Col. Mary Salcido, director of Air National Guard Recruiting and Retention, awards Tech. Sgt. Gurston Hoebing from the Guam Air National Guard with the Director's Award for Recruiting and Retention during a formal awards banquet in Dallas Feb. 22, 2010. "He never stops smiling," said Salcido, who called Hoebing's accomplishments "amazing." The Air Guard's 600-plus recruiters applauded their many accomplishments during their annual recruiting and retention workshop Feb. 22-26, 2010. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Mike R. Smith, National Guard Bureau) (Released)
Army: Guard equipment readiness still a work in progress
February 24, 2010
Army Secretary John McHugh talks with Sen. John McCain and Sen. Joseph Lieberman before the Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on the Army's 2011 fiscal year budget in Washington, D.C., Feb. 23, 2010.
Georgia brigade begins redeployment from Afghanistan
February 24, 2010
Georgia Guardsmen from Springfield's Battery A, 1st Battalion, 118th Field Artillery embrace each other after arriving safely back in Georgia at Savannah's Hunter Army Airfield. The more than 100 artillerymen spent a year in Afghanistan helping the Afghan army and National Police become more efficient at taking over the security of their country.
Mechanical issue slows Guard-car to finish 32nd
February 24, 2010
Dale Earnhardt Jr., (left) drives the No. 88 National Guard-sponsored NASCAR race car Feb. 21 at Fontana Speedway, Calif.
Airmen rediscover RED HORSE legacy in Haiti
February 24, 2010
A concrete block etched with "820th RED HORSE Squadron" stands near the camp of the 24th Air Expeditionary Group at Toussaint L'Ouverture International Airport in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. The 820th RED HORSE Squadron Airmen spent time in Haiti in 1994, 1995 and 1996, helping the country build basic infrastructure.
Arkansas Guard alerts Soldiers of data loss
February 24, 2010
Biden: 'This ain't your father's National Guard'
February 23, 2010
Air Force Gen. Craig McKinley, the chief of the National Guard Bureau, thanks Vice President Joe Biden and his wife, Dr. Jill Biden, for their support of the National Guard during a reception for the National Guard adjutants general of the states and territories of the United States at the Vice President's Residence in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 22, 2010.
North Dakota Guard prepares for possible spring flood
February 23, 2010
Staff members of the North Dakota National Guard discuss solutions for possible scenarios involving spring flooding during a recent training exercise that involved nearly 50 people and took place at Fraine Barracks Joint Operations Center.
Alaska Air Guardsmen train Guam maintainers on KC-135
February 23, 2010
Senior Master Sgt. John Swearingen, superintendant of the 176th Civil Engineer Squadron's Electrical Section, provides guidance to Tech. Sgt. Christine Dick, one of the squadron's heating, ventilation and air conditioning technicians, as she repairs a faulty air conditioning unit Feb. 9, 2010. The squadron is in Puerto Rico for two weeks to train its members on a wide range of infrastructure projects and other upgrades.
New York families prepare for homecoming
February 23, 2010
Antonette Bevins shows offer her artistic skills while her family members attended at Family Readiness Group meeting for family members of the 206th Military Police Company and 1108th Explosives Ordnance Disposal Company at the Division of Military and Naval Affairs in Latham, N.Y., Feb. 20, 2010. The meeting which is part of the New York Army National Guard Yellow Ribbon Program provides families a robust support network of information and services available form county, state, and federal and private outreach organization upon the Soldiers return home from a war zone. Her uncle Spec Joseph Bevin, is deployed in Basra, Iraq with the 206th MPs.
Pennsylvania Airman chosen for Tops in Blue
February 23, 2010
Airman 1st Class Lisa Weiss of the Pennsylvania Air National Guard sings "Heart of the Matter" with a live band in front of an audience during one of her vocal competitions at the Air Force World Wide Talent Show held in the Bob Hope Theater at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas Jan. 17-23, 2010.
Rohbock wants 'four great runs' in bobsled
February 23, 2010
Sgt. Shauna Rohbock of the Utah National Guard will compete in the women's bobsledding event tonight and tomorrow at the Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
West Virginia Guard still helping snowbound communities
February 23, 2010
Sgt. James Riley of the West Virginia National Guard's 601st Engineer Company, uses a grader to help clear snow from Platt Mt. Lane in Inwood, W.Va., Feb. 19, 2010. Riley is one of 33 Soldiers, who volunteered for Stay Behind Force Dragon.