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Air Guard engineers say planning the key for Africa trip
April 16, 2010 — ACCRA, Ghana - As the owner of a small industrial and commercialconstruction company, Jeff Talaga has developed plenty of building plans.Few, however, have proven as challenging as the project he...

Think globally, act locally to prevent atrocitie
April 16, 2010 — ARLINGTON, Va., - To prevent future genocides from occurring around the world, Soldiers should act locally, organizers of the Day of Remembrance ceremony here at the Army National Guard Readiness...

Guardsmen provide dental care to remote Alaskan village
April 16, 2010 — KOTZEBUE, Alaska - Three Airmen providing care to remote villages here is proving to be a productive way to conduct much needed training.The Airmen deployed from bases across the country in support of...

Gordon unveils Special Forces paint scheme for Texas race
April 16, 2010 — ARLINGTON, Va., - NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon unveiled a special No. 24 DuPont/National Guard Special Forces Chevrolet paint scheme for this weekend's race at Texas Motor Speedway to Special Forces...

Indiana governor announces proposal for Camp Atterbury expansion
April 16, 2010 — CAMP ATTERBURY JOINT MANEUVER TRAINING CENTER, Ind., - IndianaGov. Mitch Daniels announced the proposed expansion of Camp Atterbury JointManeuver Training Center in a ceremony today held HERE at the...

McCarthy: Guard, Reserve want to be operational
April 16, 2010 — WASHINGTON - Today's reserve component members do not want to goback to the old "one-weekend-a-month, two-weeks-during-the-year" paradigm,the assistant secretary of defense for Reserve Affairs told...

Northcom nominee pledges to focus on relationships
April 16, 2010 — WASHINGTON, - Navy Vice Adm. James "Sandy" Winnefeld Jr. told aSenate committee today that if confirmed to head U.S. Northern Command andthe North American Aerospace Defense Command, he will work to...

Schwartz discusses leadership with Air Guard commanders
April 16, 2010 — ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE, Md., - The Air Force's top uniformed officer shared his insight and experiences with some of the Air Guard's newest squadron and installation commanders here April 14.Gen...

Air Force Team of the Year includes Texas Air Guardsman
April 16, 2010 — WASHINGTON - Air Force officials and Air Force Association representatives have named Air Force remotely piloted aircraft sensor operators as the 2010 Team of the Year, and it includes an Air National...

Alabama governor pays tribute to Guard children
April 15, 2010 — MONTGOMERY, Ala., - More than 34,000 Alabama children have at least one parent currently serving on active duty or in the National Guard or Reserve, according to a recent proclamation from Gov. Bob...

Memories of Utah's fallen warriors take flight with eagle
April 15, 2010 — CAMP WILLIAMS, Utah - Utah servicemembers, who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, were honored with the release of a rehabilitated golden eagle here at Veterans...

Non-dual status technicians critical to Guard missions
April 15, 2010 — WASHINGTON - The National Guard has many federal employees who play a crucial role in domestic and overseas operations, and Guard leaders hope to expand their numbers in the states, territories and...

Suspected suicides up among Guard, reserve Soldiers
April 15, 2010 — WASHINGTON, - The number of suspected suicides among soldiers serving on active duty dropped slightly for the first quarter of the year compared to the same period last year, according to information...

USO Metro honors Massachusetts Guardsman at gala
April 15, 2010 — ARLINGTON, Va., - Military leaders and a host of celebrities came together here yesterday to pay tribute to outstanding servicemembers and other special honorees at a star-studded event.The USO of...

Flying Yankees fly first aeromed mission with C-21s
April 15, 2010 — EAST GRANBY, Conn., - Connecticut's 103rd Airlift Wing flew its first aeromedical evacuation missions, from Scott Air Force Base, Ill., March 5-12.Four Connecticut pilots, a crew chief and a specially...

Dual-status technicians critical to Guard missions
April 15, 2010 — WASHINGTON - The National Guard has many federal employees who play a crucial role in domestic and overseas operations, and Guard leaders hope to expand their numbers in the states, territories and...

Cadets have a different kind of college experience
April 14, 2010 — BIRMINGHAM, Ala., - An unwelcomed rush of cold water flooded through the laced tongues of their combat boots as they forced their way through the stagnant water. The tips of their oars broke through...

Pennsylvania RED HORSE squadron returns from deployment
April 14, 2010 — HARRISBURG, Pa., - More than 100 Airmen of the 193rd Special Operations Wing's 201st Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineers returned to Fort Indiantown Gap today...

Two Army Guard installations win DoD environmental awards
April 14, 2010 — ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md., - Two Army National Guard installations earned Secretary of Defense Environmental Awards for 2010, recognizing progress in natural resources conservation at Michigan Army...

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