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Multiple Guard units sharpen combat skills at Fort Pickett
August 27, 2019 — FORT PICKETT, Va. – Virginia and Kentucky National Guard Soldiers assigned to the 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team and enabler units from Guard units in Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana,... MORE

Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Charlottesville-based Charlie Company, 429th Brigade Support Battalion, 116th Infantry Regiment, 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team conduct a mass casualty exercise using personnel with simulated injuries July 17, 2019, during eXportable Combat Training Capability Rotation 19-4 at Fort Pickett, Virginia.

Massachusetts Airman always wondered how things worked
August 23, 2019 — OTIS AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Mass. – As a child living in Hong Kong, young Wing Ng had an interest in how things worked. This became evident when his father came home with a toy airplane as a... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. Wing Ng of the 102nd Intelligence Wing poses beside the F-15 he launched on Sept. 11, 2001.

Conference: Inspectors general live 'to teach and train'
August 21, 2019 — ARLINGTON, Va. – Embracing the motto “to teach and train,” over 100 inspectors general from the 50 states, three territories, and District of Columbia met at the 2019 National Guard Bureau Inspectors... MORE

U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Daniel Hokanson, director, Army National Guard, addresses National Guard inspectors generals during the 2019 National Guard Bureau Inspectors General conference, July 30, 2019, Arlington, Virginia.

Maine National Guard combined heat and power - four years later
August 20, 2019 — WASHINGTON, D.C. – A Maine National Guard project came online four years ago, and the Combined Heat and Power (CHP) system provides energy resilience and enhances Army readiness to directly support... MORE

A.J. Ballard, the energy manager for the Maine Army National Guard points out some of the engine details of the award-winning combined heat and power system at the Maine Army National Guard Army Aviation Support Facility in Bangor, Maine. "This is a wonderful machine," said Ballard. "This system produces electricity we don't have to pay for, and heat we don't have to pay for."

Children of Idaho National Guardsmen 'survived' summer camp
August 20, 2019 — McCALL, Idaho – After a week away from their parents, 115 children of Idaho Army and Air National Guard members not only survived the “Survivor”-themed summer camp, they thrived. The event-filled... MORE

Children of Idaho Army and Air National Guard members not only survived the “Survivor”-themed summer camp, they thrived. The event-filled camp was held Aug 12-16, 2019, and was designed to build resiliency and strength in youth of military families.

Kansan is named Air National Guard's outstanding Airman
August 19, 2019 — JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. – Airman 1st Class Kaleigh M. Bevan, a cyberwarfare operator from the 184th Intelligence Wing, Kansas Air National Guard, was selected as the Air National Guard’s 2019... MORE

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Kaleigh M. Bevan, a cyberwarfare operator assigned to the 184th Intelligence Wing, Kansas Air National Guard, poses for an award portrait in Wichita, Kansas, July 19, 2019. Bevan was recognized as the Air National Guard’s 2019 Outstanding Airman of the Year.

Indiana National Guard trains with federal drug agents
August 16, 2019 — CAMP ATTERBURY, Ind. – The Indiana National Guard Counterdrug Task Force and special agents from the Drug Enforcement Administration Chicago Field Division teamed up for a five day tactical exercise... MORE

The Indiana National Guard Counterdrug Task Force and special agents from the Drug Enforcement Administration Chicago Field Division teamed up for a five day tactical exercise at Camp Atterbury Aug. 12-16, 2019.

Colorado hosts discussion on Arctic opportunities for Guard
August 16, 2019 — CENTENNIAL, Colo. – Only a month before a dome of extreme heat caused massive melting of Greenland's ice sheet, the Department of Defense released its 2019 Arctic Strategy. The strategy calls for... MORE

National Guard Arctic Interest Council members, left to right, U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 5 Charles Zanoff, Colorado Army National Guard; U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Shawn Cloutheir, New York Air National Guard; U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Gregory Day, Oregon Army National Guard; and, U.S. Army Brig. Gen. David E. Wood, Pennsylvania Army National Guard watch as a National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration scientist in Boulder, Colorado, demonstrates equipment associated with surface sensors that monitor the rapidly changing Arctic climate. The NG AIC met in Golden, Colorado, June 25-27, 2019, to consult with local experts on environmental changes occurring in the Arctic and to chart a way forward for military operations in the region.

Oklahoma Airman saves woman from wrecked vehicle
August 15, 2019 — TULSA, Okla. – If someone looks up the definition of hero in the dictionary, there are several explanations, such as a legendary figure with great strength or ability, a principal character in a... MORE

Master Sgt. John Lawrence, Aircrew Flight Equipment, 138th Fighter Wing in the Oklahoma Air National Guard, Lawrence saved a woman from a single-vehicle accident ton his morning commute Feb. 19, 2019.

Wash. Guard unit in Afghanistan tells Soldiers' stories
August 15, 2019 — AFGHANISTAN – Messaging is key to winning the hearts and minds of those in the Middle East, as well as ensuring people back home stay informed about what's happening overseas. On May 30, the 122nd... MORE

Members of the 122D Public Affairs Operations Center pose in front of a disabled tank at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. Arifjan is known as "The Gateway" because Soldiers heading into theater must first check in through Kuwait. From left to right: Master Sgt. Neal Mitchell, Capt. James Deakins, Col. Stanley Seo, Capt. Benjamin Burbank and Maj. Eric Trovillo.

Idaho educators get an up-close view of military life
August 13, 2019 — GOWEN FIELD, Idaho – The Idaho Military Division collaborated with the Idaho State Department of Education on Aug. 9 to host Educator Day at Gowen Field. Idaho educators spent the day learning how... MORE

The Idaho Military Division collaborated with the Idaho State Department of Education to host Educator Day at Gowen Field, Aug. 9, 2019. Idaho educators spent the day learning how several Idaho Military Division programs help prepare students to achieve and shape their futures.

N.Y. Guard rotor Soldiers part of Rhode Island's 'Leapfest'
August 9, 2019 — SOUTH KINGSTON, R.I. – Military paratroopers competing in the Rhode Island National Guard’s annual “Leapfest” competition got to the 1,500-foot starting altitude of their jump thanks to 10 Soldiers... MORE

Airborne Soldiers participating in the Leapfest International Airborne Competition in South Kingstown, Rhode Island exit a CH-47 flown by Soldiers from the New York Army National Guard's Bravo Company, 3rd Battalion, 126th Aviation. Soldiers from Bravo Company, 3rd Battalion, 126th Aviation, based in Rochester, N.Y., have been providing support to the Rhode Island National Guard's Leapfest competition since 2011.

N.C. Guard commemorates 75th anniversary of WWII battle
August 9, 2019 — RALEIGH, N.C. – On Tuesday, Gov. Roy Cooper presented to the North Carolina National Guard a proclamation commemorating the World War II Battle of Mortain which occurred Aug. 7-13 1944. On Aug. 7,... MORE

The 823rd Tank Destroyer Battalion, 30th Infantry Division near Mortain, France. The 832rd and 30th Infantry Division units held off the elite 1st and 2nd Panzer Divisions, ensuring success of the Normandy Breakout and victories at St. Lo.

Oregon Youth ChalleNGe graduate becomes prosecutor
August 8, 2019 — BEND, Ore. – Three weeks after their induction into the Oregon National Guard’s Youth ChalleNGe Program (OYCP), 160 cadets, having just finished their ‘red stage’ training, sit anxiously in several... MORE

Oregon District Attorney for Deschutes County John Hummel congratulates Jasmyn Troncoso after she completes the oath of office as she becomes the newest deputy district attorney for Deschutes County, Aug. 5, 2019, at the Oregon Youth ChalleNGe Program (OYCP) campus, Bend, Oregon. Troncoso graduated from OYCP in 2006 and credits the program to help change her life and the desire to become an attorney.

S.C. employers learn about life as a Citizen-Soldier
August 7, 2019 — EASTOVER, S.C. – Those serving in the National Guard and Reserves are referred to as Citizen-Soldier, due to their ability to serve in diverse civilian roles during the week and join their military... MORE

Eli Wishart, chair of the South Carolina Employment Support of the Guard and Reserve, prepares for a C-17 Globemaster III flight during the South Carolina National Guard hosted the South Carolina Employment Support of the Guard and Reserve Bosslift at McEntire Joint National Guard Base in Eastover, South Carolina, July 24, 2019.

Beware these social media scams which target the military
August 5, 2019 — WASHINGTON – Nowadays, you have to be cautious of everything you do online. Scammers are always trying to get money, goods or services out of unsuspecting people – and military members are often... MORE

Military experts are constantly warning service members about social media scams that can affect them and their families.

New York National Guard cooks test their culinary skills
August 1, 2019 — FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. – Ten cooks from the New York Army National Guard’s 642nd Aviation Support Battalion put their culinary skills and ability to feed troops efficiently under the microscope of... MORE

Pfc Victoria Clark, Spec Sorin Tatah, and Pfc Delmar Osorio-Ortiz, assigned to the 642nd Aviation Support Battalion, New York Army National Guard, cook inside the Containerized on July 27th for their annual training at Fort Indian Town Gap, PA as part of the Connelly competition evaluation.

Citizen-Warrior: Maryland Airman finds 'personnel' success
August 1, 2019 — MIDDLE RIVER, Md. – For Staff Sgt. Lorena Royale, a personnel specialist with Maryland National Guard’s Joint Force Headquarters, working in the personnel field means actively seeking solutions to... MORE

Air Force Staff Sgt. Lorena Royale, a personnel specialist with the Maryland National Guard’s Joint Force Headquarters, collects mail at the Fifth Regiment Armory in Baltimore, Maryland, for distribution to the Joint Forces Headquarters’ personnel office.

West Virginia Airmen practice lifesaving skills
August 1, 2019 — BOONE COUNTY, W. Va. – When an aircraft goes down in enemy territory, it requires a clear head and the belief that one will make it out alive. With this mindset, aircrew members of the 130th... MORE

Two Airmen from the 130th Airlift Wing, McLaughlin Air National Guard Base, W.Va., look on as a U.S. Army UH-60 Blackhawk assigned to Company C., 2-104th General Support Aviation Battalion (MEDEVAC), Williamstown, W.Va., prepares to extract aircrew members from the field during combat survival training for Sentry Storm 19 held July 29, 2019, at the Hobet Mine site in Boone County, W.Va.

Airmen learn leadership lessons at Gettysburg battlefield
July 31, 2019 — GETTYSBURG, Pa. – Twenty-four 109th Airlift Wing Airmen took part in the wing’s annual professional development course at the Army’s Carlisle Barracks and the historic Gettysburg National Military... MORE

Members of the 109th Airlift Wing attend a Professional Development Course in Gettysburg,Pennsylvania, from July 8-11, 2019.

Louisiana Guard, Active Component Airmen Complete Air-to-Air Integration Training

Air National Guard Leaders Host 2025 Wing Leader Fly-In

Colorado Army National Guard Conducts Aviation Training for Wildfire Season

Lt. Gen. Jon Stubbs Highlights Virginia National Guard Excellence at Military Ball

Oregon Air Guard Participates in Sentry Aloha Exercise