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German combat engineers support Golden Coyote
June 28, 2010 — RAPID CITY, S.D., - A team of 28 combat engineers from the German army has traveled more than 5,000 miles to participate in the 2010 South Dakota National Guard's Golden Coyote training exercise.The...

Louisiana father, son answer Guard call together
June 28, 2010 — NEW ORLEANS - Activation for Guardsmen usually means separation from family while serving their country and state. But for Louisiana National Guardsmen 2nd Lt. Kelly T. Hudson, and his son Spc. Jacob...

Wisconsin Airman serves three tours in Haiti
June 28, 2010 — MILWAUKEE, Wis., - A Wisconsin Air National Guard member returned last month following 71 days supporting the relief effort in Haiti.Master Sgt. Craig DeLorme, a pest management supervisor with the...

'Internet Crunch' won't impact defense networks
June 28, 2010 — WASHINGTON, - With reports and rumors of a big "internet crunch" circulating, the Department of Defense is looking ahead to discern how it can take advantage of more advanced web protocols to enhance...

Indiana Guard proposes new medical processing program for Army
June 28, 2010 — CAMP ATTERBURY JOINT MANEVUER TRAINING CENTER, Ind., - Members of the Indiana Army National Guard, 81st Troop Command met with retired Gen. Tommy Franks and his staff in Washington D.C. and the...

Alaska Air Guardsman volunteers time to help Vietnamese
June 28, 2010 — CAMP DENALI, Alaska - An Alaska Air National Guardsmen traveled to Vietnam with a group of 83 medical professionals, from around the world, to provide training and clinical support this spring.Maj...

Delivery of new F-16s to Pakistan shows deepening relations
June 25, 2010 — WASHINGTON, - The Air Force is set to deliver the first of 18 new F-16 Fighting Falcon jet fighters to the Pakistani air force in a sign of deepening relations between the United States and...

Air Guard launches high-tech recruiting program
June 25, 2010 — MILWAUKEE, Wis., - Expectations are sky-high for the Air National Guard's new interactive recruiting program, which the Wisconsin Air National Guard will launch here at Summerfest. The "Rise to the...

Nevada Guard trains in Haiti
June 25, 2010 — GONAIVES, Haiti - Nevada National Guard Soldiers of the 485th Military Police (MP) Company participated in Haiti Task Force Kout Men 2010 at several engineering and medical training exercise sites...

Six Guard divisions play key role in Korean War
June 25, 2010 — ARLINGTON, Va., - Today marks 60 years when North Korea invaded South Korea, in what many thought was the start of World War III.To counter the offensive, six Army Guard infantry divisions were...

Medal of Honor recipients encourage Guardsmen to get help
June 25, 2010 — ARLINGTON, Va., - Two Medal of Honor recipients were here at the Army National Guard Readiness Center today to discuss how to reduce the stigma of Soldiers seeking help after returning home from...

Pentagon marks 60th anniversary of the Korean War
June 25, 2010 — WASHINGTON, - Flanked by Korean War veterans, many proudly bearing the medals and insignias of their military service, defense officials commemorated the 60th anniversary of the Korean War and saluted...

Service members, civilians train together to save lives during Golden Coyote
June 25, 2010 — RAPID CITY, S.D., - Soldiers sit stunned in their barracks as they slowly realize that they have been attacked. At first, it was confusing. Two men with large squirt guns ran into their living space...

Wisconsin Challenge Academy recognizes graduates
June 25, 2010 — MILWAUKEE, Wis., - Six months ago, 11 young adults were at risk of making choices that would jeopardize their futures.Now those same Challenge Academy cadets received scholarships, awards or honors...

Georgia Guard prepares for hurricane season
June 24, 2010 — JEKYLL ISLAND, Ga., - In a series of communications, logistics, and operations exercises, the Georgia National Guard took a big step forward in preparedness to serve Georgia communities during an...

Soldiers learn life saving skills at Golden Coyote
June 24, 2010 — RAPID CITY, S.D., - All Soldiers in combat should know basic lifesaving skills so that they can help others return home alive.Non-medical Soldiers, such as truck drivers, military police and...

Air Guard strives to protect its people on, off duty
June 24, 2010 — FORT WORTH - The Air National Guard has established the safest working environment for conducting what is often a dangerous business, the ANG director told an audience here today.“However, we’re not...

Florida Guard aviators help wildlife experts document signs of oil spill
June 24, 2010 — DESTIN, Fla., - As part of the ongoing response to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, Fish and Wildlife experts have taken to the air with Florida National Guard aviators to spot oil encroaching near...

Spouses’ employers now eligible for ESGR Patriot Award
June 24, 2010 — ARLINGTON, Va., - The Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Patriot Award program recognizes employers for implementing employment policies and practices that are supportive of their...

Missouri governor activates Guard for flood response
June 24, 2010 — JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., - Missouri’s commander in chief Gov. Jay Nixon activated the Missouri National Guard on Wednesday evening to provide assistance to communities in the northwest part of the state...

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