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Soldier watches fight to save his life on 'Baghdad ER'
July 8, 2010 — ALBANY, N.Y., - In 2005 an insurgent sniper in Baghdad nearly killed New York Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Craig Macy. Some five years later, on July 1, 2010, the Buffalo police officer watched as...

Vice chief asks Soldiers to participate in Army STARRS
July 8, 2010 — WASHINGTON - Vice Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Peter W. Chiarelli, strongly urges Soldiers to participate in a study that will help the service learn more about the causes of suicide and improve...

Texas governor activates Guard as flooding threatens South Texas
July 8, 2010 — AUSTIN - Gov. Rick Perry today directed the activation of state search and rescue capabilities, including Texas National Guard personnel and resources, as heavy rains and flooding continue to threaten...

‘CSI’ actor proposes new approach for Youth ChalleNGe leaders
July 8, 2010 — SAN DIEGO, - When actor Hill Harper of “CSI: NY” was a teenager, a pivotal moment forced him to see dreams and goals not as end-points but as launching pads to bigger and better things. Speaking at...

Instructor uses Marine Corps experience in Air Guard
July 8, 2010 — EL PASO, Texas - As a combat-seasoned Marine, Air Force Tech. Sgt. David Butler never thought he would be serving here as an instructor with the Texas Air National Guard.But now that he is here, he...

Puerto Rico extends validity of current birth certificates
July 7, 2010 — WASHINGTON, D.C., - The government of Puerto Rico has approved an amendment that extends the validity of current Puerto Rico birth certificates for three months, through Sept. 30, 2010, to provide a...

Missouri Soldiers dedicate South Dakota bridge to fallen comrade
July 7, 2010 — CUSTER STATE PARK, S.D. - Most visitors to this park near Rapid City, South Dakota will not know who Sgt. Denis D. Kisseloff was, but that doesn’t matter to the Missouri Soldiers who dedicated a park...

Oklahoma artillery unit trains on new weapons system
July 7, 2010 — CAMP GRAYLING, Mich., - As the 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team prepares for possible deployment to Afghanistan in 2011, the Soldiers of the brigade’s 1st Battalion, 160th Field Artillery traveled...

Texas Air Guard teaches a ‘Total Force’ lesson
July 7, 2010 — EL PASO, Texas - Several active duty security forces members now have a better idea what the “Total Force” concept is after learning valuable combat skills from Guard instructors.Senior Airman Michele...

Guard opens language training center in Georgia
July 7, 2010 — ARLINGTON, Va., - The newly constructed Georgia National Guard Language Training Center recently opened its doors at the Clay National Guard Center in Marietta, Ga., and provides the resources...

New A-10s arrive at Fort Wayne
July 6, 2010 — FORT WAYNE, Ind., - The 122nd Fighter Wing is currently converting from the F-16 Fighting Falcon to the A-10 Thunderbolt, also known as the Warthog.The A-10 is a larger aircraft at 53 feet 4 inches...

Earnhardt advances in points race after Daytona
July 6, 2010 — DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the No. 88 National Guard "8 Soldiers 8 Missions" Chevrolet, avoided a series of pileups in Saturday's 400-mile NASCAR Sprint Cup Series event at...

Louisiana Guard uses raft to assist workers in Grand Isle
July 6, 2010 — NEW ORLEANS - Soldiers of the Louisiana National Guard's 2225th Multi-Role Bridge Company, 205th Engineer Battalion, have been performing transport duties off the coast of Louisiana near Grand Isle,...

Mullens advocate more reserve support
July 6, 2010 — WASHINGTON, - Military leaders are working hard to create the same kind of support network for the reserve components that exists for the active duty, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said...

Louisiana Guard to monitor skimming operations
July 6, 2010 — PINEVILLE, La., - The Louisiana National Guard is providing a new initiative called the Louisiana National Guard Parish Branch Operations Team to assist Coast Guard branch directors, Gov. Bobby Jindal...

Texas Air Guard prepares ‘battlefield Airmen’ for deployment
July 6, 2010 — EL PASO, Texas - On the desert ranges of Fort Bliss, Texas, there is a lot of open space for Soldiers to train and prepare for combat in Iraq and Afghanistan. Army operations are well-known here, but...

Alaska C-23 crew assists in search and rescue
July 2, 2010 — CAMP DENALI, Alaska - In a break from the normal C-23 Sherpa mission of transporting cargo and people, Soldiers from F-Company, 207th Theater Aviation Company had the opportunity to assist in a search...

Wisconsin Guard artillery battalion rockets into 21st century
July 2, 2010 — MILWAUKEE, Wis., - With the last rocket's glare, the Wisconsin Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 121st Field Artillery gave proof last week at Fort McCoy of their Soldiers' unflagging determination...

Keesler provides housing for Guard's oil spill responders
July 2, 2010 — BILOXI, Miss., - For the first time since Hurricane Katrina, Keesler Air Force Base will house 50 Mississippi National Guard Soldiers to support ongoing oil spill response operations, officials...

Ohio Guard Boosts Medical Skills While Providing No-Cost Care

Idaho Guard Strengthens Engineering Skills in Canada

Puerto Rico Guard Distributes One Million Gallons of Water in Drought Response

Guardsmen Boost Domestic Response Capabilities in Patriot 26

Washington Guard Strengthens Fiscal Readiness