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New York rescue teams depart from Stewart Air Guard Base
January 19, 2010 — NEWBURGH, N.Y., - New York Task Force 1, New York City's urban search and rescue team, left Stewart Air National Guard Base here this morning for Haiti on two Air Force C-17 cargo aircraft.One... MORE

An SUV belonging to New York Task Force 1, New York City's FEMA sponsored urban search and rescue team is loaded on a C-17 belonging to the 21st Airlift Squadron from Travis Air Force Base California by Airmen of the 105th Airlift Wing's Logistics Squadron early Saturday morning, Jan. 16. The New York Air National Guard's 105th Airlift Wing provided support to the team as they deployed to Port-au-Prince to respond to the Haiti Earthquake.

Kentucky TAG visits troops in Kosovo
January 19, 2010 — CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo, - The adjutant general of the KentuckyNational Guard took time recently to personally thank his state'sCitizen-Soldiers, who are on an important NATO peace-keeping mission here... MORE

Kentucky National Guard Maj. Gen. Edward W. Tonini chats with members of 2-147th Aviation Battalion, including Private 1st Class Jill M. Ashby, during the general's recent visit to Camp Bondsteel in Kosovo. The Kentucky National Guard has two units - 2-147th AV BN and the 69th Aviation Battalion - deployed there.

Texas ANG delivers rescue team to Haiti
January 19, 2010 — HOUSTON - Immediately following the earthquake in Haiti, experts from Texas Task Force 1 got together with members of the 147th Reconnaissance Wing of the Texas Air National Guard to work on a... MORE

A container holding equipment belonging to Texas Task Force One is being prepared for air transport by members of the 147th Reconnaissance Wing of the Texas Air National Guard, based at Ellington Field Joint Reserve Base in Houston Texas Jan. 14, 2010.

Florida Guard establishes flight operations center for Haiti
January 18, 2010 — ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla., - The Florida Air National Guard's 101st Air and SpaceOperations Group (AOG) is paving the way for air operations in the emergencyresponse to Haiti.Florida Guardsmen have been... MORE

Better mental fitness will help prevent suicide, general says
January 15, 2010 — WASHINGTON, - Preventing suicide is more than simply recognizing the signs, it involves building strong community and individual support before the idea ever sets in, the Army's top psychiatrist and... MORE

Defense, VA officials address suicide at conference
January 15, 2010 — WASHINGTON, - There are no clear-cut answers to suicide prevention, but through collaboration and team work from federal and private institutions, the nation can better address the challenge, Defense... MORE

Ohio ANG pilot describes scene in Haiti
January 15, 2010 — ARLINGTON, Va., - An Ohio Air National Guard C-130 pilot, who flew into the Haiti airport the day after a 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck, said he was surprised by the condition of the runway."When we... MORE

Route-clearance crews work to improve relations
January 15, 2010 — FORWARD OPERATING BASE FENTI, Afghanistan, - As time for theirpre-mission brief drew near, route-clearance crews here began to gatheraround Army 1st Lt. Chris Johnson, their platoon leader.Dawn had... MORE

Florida Guardsman anticipates news of family in Haiti
January 15, 2010 — CAMP BLANDING JOINT TRAINING CENTER, Fla., - As the world turnedits attention to the devastation caused by an earthquake in Haiti this week,one Florida National Guard Soldier was waiting for word from... MORE

West Virginia ANG sets up staging area for relief supplies
January 15, 2010 — MARTINSBURG, W.Va., - Airmen with the West Virginia AirNational Guard's 167th Airlift Wing are working around-the-clock here in aneffort to get critical life-saving supplies into the hands of... MORE

Officials urge more care for caregivers
January 14, 2010 — WASHINGTON - The military needs to step up efforts to head off compassion fatigue among its caregivers, a National Guard official said here yesterday."I do think not enough of it is being paid... MORE

Army Guard selects new command sergeant major
January 14, 2010 — ARLINGTON, Va., - Command Sgt. Maj. Richard J. Burch of the Nebraska National Guard has been named the new command sergeant major of the Army National Guard, Guard officials announced this week.He is... MORE

Military preps for broader Haiti relief mission
January 14, 2010 — WASHINGTON, - The aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson is headed toward earthquake-devastated Haiti and is scheduled to arrive tomorrow to provide airlift support for the disaster-response mission, the... MORE

Air Force Gen. Douglas Fraser, commander of U.S. Southern Command, takes a question during a Pentagon news conference on earthquake-relief efforts in Haiti, Jan. 13, 2010.

Ohio Air Guard C-130s deliver first relief teams
January 14, 2010 — COLUMBUS, Ohio, - Three days before a 7.0 magnitude earthquake hit Haiti, about 45 members of the Ohio Air National Guard were deployed to Puerto Rico in support of a U.S. Southern Command mission.The... MORE

Airmen from the 179th Airlift Wing of the Ohio Air National Guard unload supplies Jan. 13 from their C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft. They were the first to land in Port-au-Prince following a devastating magnitude 7.0 earthquake Jan. 12, 2009. Two C-130 aircraft and five air crews from the Mansfield unit are currently supporting relief efforts.

Florida jets fly 55,000th Noble Eagle sortie
January 14, 2010 — TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla., - The quick response of two Continental U.S. NORAD Region fighter jets that intercepted a small airplane in Florida in late December resulted in a new and impressive... MORE

An F-15 assigned to the 125th Fighter Wing, Detachment 1, flies over the skies of southern Florida.

Michigan, Kansas lead Guard efforts to stop suicide
January 14, 2010 — WASHINGTON, - The National Guard has taken many steps to reduce the number of suicides within its ranks and has instituted a number of programs aimed at both building resiliency among its members and... MORE

Adm. Michael Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and his wife Deborah speak at the 2010 Department of Defense/Veteran's Affairs Suicide Prevention Conference Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2010 in Washington, D.C. Mullen was one of many presenters at the conference, which focused on suicide and mental health issues, training to prevent suicides and care for providers.

Vermont Guardsman named to Olympic biathlon team
January 14, 2010 — ARLINGTON, Va., - Sgt. Jeremy Teela of the Vermont National Guard has been named to the five-man Olympic biathlon team, the U.S. Biathlon Association's International Competition Committee announced... MORE

Sgt. Jeremy Teela enters the stadium in the 10K sprint biathlon race during the 2002 Winter Olympic Games in Salt Lake City, Utah. Teela, a member of the Vermont National Guard, finished 20th overall, which is the second best American finish ever in that event.

Two ARNG units named 'best of best' in food service
January 13, 2010 — FORT LEE, Va. - The Department of the Army G-4 and the chairman of the board, International Food Service Executives Association, have announced the winners of the 2010 Philip A. Connelly Awards... MORE

National Guard ready to help in Haiti
January 13, 2010 — ARLINGTON, Va., - The chief of the National Guard Bureau said today that the Army and Air National Guard are prepared to help in the humanitarian relief effort in Haiti."Our thoughts and prayers are... MORE

A UH-60 Blackhawk from the Puerto Rico Army National Guard prepares to takeoff in the file photo from 2007.

New Jersey Guard tackles icy, rusty challenge
January 13, 2010 — BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J., - What happens when you take an M-60 tank, pack the gears with ice and add 13 years of rust to the treads?You a create a long, cold day for a half dozen New Jersey Army National... MORE

Sgt. 1st Class James Walker of the New Jersey National Guard runs a cable to an M-60 tank before trying to move the tank between Veterans of Foreign Wars posts in Brick on Tuesday.

Nordhaus Underscores National Guard’s Indispensable Role

Nevada Guard Unit Transitions to Mobile Infantry Battalion

Tennessee Guardsmen Provide Aid, Secure Evidence in Shooting

Wisconsin Guard Conducts Drone Training

Tennessee Guard Airmen Broaden Communication Skills