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Arkansas Guard helps Gustav's displaced
September 5, 2008 — Military skills, expertise bring needed relief to those who escaped stormFORT CHAFFEE MANEUVER TRAINING CENTER, Ark. - Fort Chaffee is known for many things: as training site for thousands of troops... MORE

Members of the Arkansas Army National Guard's 142nd Fires Brigade hand out water and packaged military meals (MREs -Meals Ready to Eat) to individuals at Fort Chaffee who sought shelter from Hurricane Gustav. The World War II era post is housing over 2,300 displaced citizens while the Salvation Army is on hand at Fort Chaffee to take the lead role in feeding the evacuees. Fort Chaffee processed over 10,000 evacuees in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina three years ago.

Army Guard teams with teen filmmakers to make documentary
September 5, 2008 — ARLINGTON, Va. - The Army National Guard and Fresh Films, a national teen filmmaking competition, are looking for a few, good filmmakers.NG Docs is a new program developed to give young filmmakers the... MORE

Teenage filmmakers work with Army National Guard members July 17. Teens from around the country produced three documentaries about "action heroes" in the Army Guard in a Fresh Films competition earlier this year. The Army Guard is looking for more teen filmmakers to make a documentary about the experiences of Guardmembers. They can apply online at www.fresh-films.com through Sept. 8.

Guard assisting with convention security in Minnesota
September 4, 2008 — ST. PAUL, Minn. - During the first day of the Republican National Convention here, members of the Minnesota Army National Guard were called upon to provide crowd control. The St. Paul Police... MORE

Minnesota National Guard Soldiers with the 1st Combined Arms Battalion, 194th Armor stand guard to assist police in maintaining order during an overly-aggressive demonstration Sept. 1, in St. Paul, Minn. The demonstrators were protesting during day one of the Republican National Convention.

National convention brings Guard to Denver
September 4, 2008 — DENVER, Co. - National Guard troops from across the country descended on Denver recently to help support one of the largest events the city had ever seen.While Denver hosted the Democratic National... MORE

Soldiers and Airmen representing Colorado, Georgia and Nebraska National Guard stand in formation in Devnver to hear their assignments for the day Aug. 27.

MEDRETE Mission Gives Guard Airman A New Perspective
September 4, 2008 — MARCH AIR RESERVE BASE, Calif. - The California Air National Guard's 163d Medical Group brought much-needed relief to thousands of Guatemalan citizens during its recent Medical Readiness Training... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Shirley Morales, 163d Reconnaissance Wing force development technician, reviews a script with U.S. and Guatemelan military members prior to an opening ceremony welcoming the 163d Medical Group to the country to provide medical care to the local citizens.

Guard supporting Gustav evacuees, patrolling New Orleans
September 4, 2008 — WASHINGTON - More than 7,000 National Guard troops assisted local authorities with evacuation and security efforts in New Orleans and performed dozens of other missions across Louisiana as Hurricane... MORE

A Louisiana National Guardsman observes from the Claiborne Ave. bridge in New Orleans as water from the Industrial Canal overtops the levees and pours into the city Monday.

Louisiana Guard Reacts to Damage, Assesses Needs
September 4, 2008 — BATON ROUGE, La. - In response to flooding yesterday in West Monroe, La., the Louisiana National Guard delivered 58,000 sandbags throughout the night, with 50,000 more expected to be delivered... MORE

New York security force soldiers aid Afghan villagers
September 4, 2008 — KHATA KHEYL VILLAGE, KABUL PROVINCE, AFGHANISTAN - Northeast of Kabul in the small village of Khata Kheyl children scrambled and screamed, not in terror, but in joy as Afghan National Army (ANA)... MORE

Minnesota National Guard Soldiers assist St. Paul police in quelling demonstrators
September 4, 2008 — ST. PAUL, Minn. - At approximately 3 p.m. Sep. 1, the St. Paul Police Department requested 150 Minnesota Army National Guard Soldiers to assist them with crowd control in downtown St. Paul after... MORE

Minnesota National Guard Soldiers with the 1st Combined Arms Battalion, 194th Armor stand guard to assist St. Paul Police in maintaining order during an overly-aggressive demonstration Sept. 1, 2008 in St. Paul, Minn. The demonstrators were protesting during day one of the Republican National Convention.

Food and water come on line in record time
September 4, 2008 — BATON ROUGE, La. - With the majority of the state without electricity and in need of food, water and basic necessities, it is a priority for all emergency response teams to provide assistance as... MORE

Louisiana National Guard Soldiers on hurricane relief duty in New Iberia, La., distribute water to thirsty residents of New Iberia Parish, on Sept. 2, 2008.

We'll leave the light on for you
September 4, 2008 — It was a dark and stormy night! Okay, I readily admit - it is an overused cliché but, it really was a dark and stormy night! It didn't; however, start out that way for me. It was a beautiful late... MORE

Florida Guard continues recovery and preparation as tropical storms near U.S.
September 4, 2008 — WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - If the southeast U.S. is taking a one-two-three combination punch from tropical storms this month, then Florida is the boxer in the middle trying to dodge the destructive... MORE

Louisiana Guardsmen Patrol New Orleans, Provide Security
September 4, 2008 — NEW ORLEANS - Louisiana National Guardsmen troops here are conducting presence patrols, providing security for returning Hurricane Gustav evacuees and letting them know the city is safe."We're... MORE

Louisiana Army National Guard soldiers patrol New Orleans' French Quarter to ensure safety and security for local residents Sept. 3, 2008. After evacuating the city because of Hurricane Gustav, citizens are beginning to return to their homes in and around Orleans Parish.

Ellington Field is the Air Hub for Hurricane Gustav Rescue Operations
September 4, 2008 — HOUSTON (09/02/2008) - Hurricane Gustav did not have a huge weather impact on the Houston area which allowed the Joint Reserve Base located here at Ellington Field to serve as the ideal location to... MORE

Florida Guard Prepares for Potential Hurricane Relief Mission
September 4, 2008 — ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. - As central and northern Florida communities recover from Tropical Storm Fay's flood waters, Florida's Department of Military Affairs and the state's National Guard are refitting... MORE

Members of the 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, make their way past a makeshift tow truck in a high-water vehicle as they search flooded roads and properties for people needing assistance or evacuation. The Florida National Guard assisted civilian agencies with nearly 500 Soldiers and Airmen supporting logistical operations and high-water vehicle rescues across central and northern Florida after Tropical Storm Fay struck in late August.

Commander praises Gustav preparations, response
September 4, 2008 — BATON ROUGE, La. - In the wake of Hurricane Gustav, residents of Louisiana are slowly heading to their homes and beginning to pick up the pieces left by the storm. Nearly half the state is without... MORE

Brig. Gen. Glenn Curtis, standing, commander of Joint Task Force Pelican, briefs Gen. Gene Renuart, commander of U.S. Northern Command, on the status of National Guard assets supporting Hurricane Gustav recovery efforts Sept. 3. JTF Pelican headquarters are located in Carsville, La.

Rescue squadrons provide support for Hurricane Gustav
September 4, 2008 — ELLINGTON FIELD, Texas - Airmen from rescue helicopter squadrons from across the Air Force came together here to provide personnel recovery support in the event it was needed for Hurricane Gustav that... MORE

Crewmembers from the 55th Rescue Squadron perform preflight checks on a HH-60 Pave Low Sept. 3 at Ellington Field, Texas. The squadron deployed from Davis-Mothan Air Force Base, Ariz., to Ellington Field in response to Hurricane Gustav with less than 24 hours after notification.

Mullen praises Guard response to Hurricane Gustav
September 3, 2008 — WASHINGTON - The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff today praised the U.S. military, in particular the National Guard, for its role in the government's response to Hurricane Gustav, which lashed... MORE

Mississippi Guard Responds to Hurricane Gustav
September 3, 2008 — GULFPORT, Miss. - Labor Day began here yesterday with pounding rain and high-velocity winds from a hurricane that many believed would match the devastation that Hurricane Katrina wrought three years... MORE

Military ready to support Hurricane Gustav relief effort
September 3, 2008 — ALEXANDRIA, La. (AFPN) - American military forces are prepositioned and ready to provide any relief necessary if called upon Sept. 1 at England Air Park in Alexandria as Hurricane Gustav batters the... MORE

Civic Leaders Fly With Alaska Air Guard During Red Flag Alaska 25-2

Washington Army Guard Trains in Water Bucket Operations

Alaska Army Guard Rescues Family Stranded on River During Storm

lowa Airmen Take Training to New Heights

West Virginia Guard Continues Flood Cleanup Efforts