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Truax hosts joint 'suspicious' package exercise
April 8, 2009
Tech. Sgt. Michael Harvey, 115th Security Forces Squadron, provides cordon security around Bldg. 500 following a report of a suspicious package during an exercise here March 18. The joint exercise included many different units on Truax Field as well as the U.S. Postal Service, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the 54th Civil Support Team.
Ohio Soldier, partner named National Guard's ultimate warriors
April 8, 2009
Staff Sgt. Ada Milby poses with her Warrior Challenge partner, Dan Mast, after one of the "Warrior Challenge" events.
CNGB meets with DoD "logistics champions" at USTRANSCOM
April 8, 2009
Air Force Gen. Craig McKinley (left), chief of the National Guard Bureau, talks with his executive officer, Army Col. Patrick Tennis, during U.S. Transportation Command's Reserve Component Chiefs and Adjutants General Conference held March 31 to April 2 at Scott Air Force Base, Ill.
Gates Says People Take Top Priority in Budget Recommendations
April 7, 2009
New mission, new plane, new friends
April 7, 2009
Maintenance Technicians of the 175th Maintenance Group, Maryland National Guard, and 107th Maintenance Group, Michigan National Guard, install a wing flap on an A-10 Thunderbolt close-air-support aircraft at Warfield Air National Guard Base in Essex, Maryland, Friday, April 3, 2009. Michigan Guardmembers in the maintenance field are transitioning from the F-16 fighter jet to the A-10 through on-the-job training.
Louisiana Guard tests disaster readiness
April 7, 2009
Members of the Louisiana National Guard's 2225th Multi-Role Bridge Company conduct search and rescue missions during a simulated disaster response exercise at the Lakefront Airport in New Orleans, April 4. The purpose of this exercise is to test the current LANG response plan, identify deficiencies and evaluate their ability to respond to multiple missions simultaneously prior to the 2009 hurricane season.
VA hosts health assessment for Indiana Guard
April 7, 2009
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GED Plus roars to victory in Texas
April 7, 2009
NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon talks with the Army's NCO of the Year Staff Sgt. Noyce Merino of the Montana Army National Guard before his race April 5 at the Texas Motor Speedway. Gordon and the Dupont/National Guard GED Car took first place in the race, snapping a winless streak for the racer.
Air Guard fighters intercept suspicious aircraft
April 7, 2009
Two F-16C Fighting Falcons from the 115th Fighter Wing, Wisconsin Air National Guard, on a routine training mission in the skies over Wisconsin Oct. 21, 2008.
Air Guard's Hometown Heroes Salute campaign launches Web site
April 7, 2009
The new Hometown Heroes Salute campaign Web site, launched April 1, connects the Air Guard's units to award ordering, awardee criteria and other valuable information to recognize their Citizen-Airmen for their service.
Counselor keeps close watch on Guardsmen's mental health
April 7, 2009
The National Guard - National Guard: A force multiplier in fight against drugs
April 6, 2009
DoD kicks off sexual assault awareness month with campaign, web site
April 6, 2009
TEC's instructional program graduates 1,000th student
April 6, 2009
Staff Sgt. Zachary E. Swain, a tactical air control party craftsman from the 238th Air Support Operations Squadron in Meridian, Miss., received an award for being the 1,000th graduate of The I.G. Brown Air National Guard Training and Education Center's Instructional Development branch. Swain was presented the award by Col Richard B. Howard, commander of the TEC, when he graduated from the instructor certification program course during a ceremony held at Morrissey Hall here, April 3.
474th converts Gitmo facilities to shore power
April 6, 2009
Air Force Staff Sgt. Jason Stephens of the West Virginia Air National Guard performs an inspection on the current generators being used at Joint Task Force Guantanamo's Camp Justice, March 25, 2009. The 474th ECES is here in support of the sustainment of Camp Justice and the Expeditionary Legal Complex.
Alaska Army Guard Soldier finishes Iditarod
April 6, 2009
Lance Mackey, right, three-time Iditarod champion, stands with Staff Sgt. Harry Alexie of the Alaska Army National Guard, at the start of the 2009 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. Alexie, a 2009 Iditarod rookie, trained with the veteran musher for months leading up to the race at Mackey's comeback kennel outside of Fairbanks.
North Dakota flood operations continues; other states wrap up efforts
April 6, 2009
The Louisiana National Guard has begun planning for possible flooding in areas along the southeast border of Louisiana and Mississippi near the town of Pearl River, April 2, 2009. The planning focuses on assisting parish officials, protecting property and ensuring the safety of citizens in St. Tammany Parish and surrounding areas.
N.D. Guard Soldiers Build Portable Floodwall Around Pembina Port-of-Entry
April 6, 2009
Soldiers of the 815th Engineer Company carefully install a HESCO barrier near the U.S.-Canadian border. The barrier will reinforce the dike system already in place by adding four feet, which will bring it from 53 feet to 57 feet.
Grand Forks Soldiers bring flood fight to their own backyards
April 6, 2009
Spc. Nathan T. Blair and Spc. John P. Finck, North Dakota Soldiers with the 1-188th Air Defense Artillery, discuss flooding with homeowner Eunice Kuhn. Kuhn lives in the Burke Addition southeast of Grand Forks.
JISCC opens communication for military, civilian agencies in flood fight
April 6, 2009
Sgt. Chris A. Olson, with the South Dakota National Guard's Joint Force Headquarters, operates the communication handset on the Joint Incident Site Communications Capability (JISCC) system. The system allows Soldiers and Airmen to communicate with emergency responders on the ground fighting the flood.