Guard News - The National Guard

South Carolina photog misses his colleagues on Thanksgiving
November 21, 2017 — GREENVILLE, S.C. - Rows of South Carolina Army National Guard CH-47 Chinook helicopters usually fill the busy flight line located here, providing a welcoming scene for visitors who peer through the... MORE

SC Guard photog remembers his colleagues at holiday time

Ohio Guard Soldier sets gold standard in Puerto Rico
November 16, 2017 — PONCE, Puerto Rico - When it comes to children's health, a parent will do almost anything for their child. Parents always ask themselves, "Who can I trust with my child's medical care?" One such... MORE

Ohio Guard medic helps parents and kids in Puerto Rico

Alaska natives defended their territory 75 years ago
November 16, 2017 — KWETHLUK, Alaska - When the Japanese raided and occupied parts of Alaska during World War II, the Army called on native Alaskans to defend the northern territory.Given no pay, more than 6,300 Alaskans... MORE

Kwethluk, Alaska - Retired Sgt. 1st Class Sam Jackson, who served in the Alaska Territorial Guard during World War II, poses for a photo inside his home in Kwethluk, Alaska, Sept. 23, 2017.

Alaska recruiter flies own plane to help fill the ranks
November 14, 2017 — BETHEL, Alaska - As a new recruiter working remote Alaskan villages scattered across an area larger than many U.S. states, Sgt. 1st Class Robert Masterman was on a path to defeat. An infantryman by... MORE

Sgt. 1st Class Robert Masterman, an Alaska National Guard recruiter, flies his single-engine propeller aircraft while on a recruiting mission to Kipnuk, Alaska, Sept. 22, 2017.

With trenches, horses and coaching, New York National Guard prepped for World War I
November 6, 2017 — SPARTANBURG, S.C. - By November of 1917 the 27,000 Soldiers of the New York National Guard's 27th Division had said goodbye to their families, marched through New York City, and were ready to get down... MORE

New York National Guard preps for World War I at camp in South Carolina

Citizen-Warrior: Military experience gives Pennsylvania Army Guard Soldier focus in civilian postal career
November 1, 2017 — FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. — Spc. Breyonnha Chester, a resident of Philadelphia, serves as a motor transport operator with the Pennsylvania Army National Guard's Detachment 1, 1067th Transportation... MORE

Pennsylvania National Guard member is Soldier spotlight for November

Wyoming first sergeant leverages first responder skills
October 31, 2017 — CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Senior Master Sgt. Thomas Turner is a firefighter with Cheyenne Fire Rescue. During the week, he responds to fire calls and provides emergency medical assistance to the city’s... MORE

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Thomas Turner, 153rd Airlift Wing first sergeant, sits on the back of a fire truck, Oct. 16, 2017, in Cheyenne, Wyoming.

Amid ruins left by wildfire, California Guard Soldiers nurture a little tree of hope
October 24, 2017 — SANTA ROSA, Calif. – It seems appropriate that in the historical home of Luther Burbank, a luminary in California's agriculture and horticulture history, this story should center around a tree and... MORE

California Guard Soldiers nurture a tree amid fire ruins

Iris helps lift spirits in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria
October 18, 2017 — MUNIZ AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Puerto Rico - A little girl named Iris is helping an Air Force master sergeant stay on task during the recovery effort for Hurricane Maria. “She keeps me going. I look... MORE

A drawing from a young girl named Iris that was included in a care package is taped to the dashboard of an Air Force pickup truck at Muniz Air National Guard Base, Puerto Rico, Oct. 16, 2017.

North Carolina Guard historians documenting hurricane response
October 18, 2017 — ST CROIX, U.S. Virgin Islands – Museum historians normally research, document and catalog artifacts for its historical archives. However, the job includes much more for a pair of Citizen-Soldiers from... MORE

Historians document military response to storms

Tennessee National Guard fulfills wish for boy with cancer
October 12, 2017 — JACKSON, Tenn. - Members of the Tennessee Army National Guard's 1/230th Assault Helicopter Battalion, out of Jackson, conducted an orientation flight on Tuesday for Wesley McCall, a teen who is... MORE

Cancer-stricken Tenn. boy flies high with TNG

Joint air disaster training encourages Airmen to 'train as you fight'
October 11, 2017 — CHARLOTTE, N.C. – On a corner of the Charlotte-Douglas International Airport, 25 agencies and more than 100 volunteers gathered to participate in the Triennial National Disaster Medical Systems... MORE

Crews practice in NC aircraft disaster drill

Guard history showcased in Pentagon corridor
October 4, 2017 — ARLINGTON, Va. – A ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by more than 100 spectators and senior military leaders was held Friday at the Pentagon, unveiling a new exhibit honoring the National Guard and... MORE

Puerto Rican Airmen back on duty after surviving Hurricane Maria
October 3, 2017 — MUNIZ AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Puerto Rico – Tech. Sgt. Radames "Mickey" Mercado pushes away from the table in the aircrew life support shop at the 156th Airlift Wing in Puerto Rico. "I don't think I... MORE

Puerto Rico Air Guard member back at work after hurricane

Military dentists in high demand during joint-service health care initiative in Missouri
October 3, 2017 — CARUTHERSVILLE, Mo. - Dental care was in high demand recently at the Operation Healthy Delta Innovative Readiness Training (IRT) exercise in southeastern Missouri. Known as the Bootheel, the region is... MORE

Citizen-Warrior: Air Guard member dances his way to success in civilian, military careers
October 2, 2017 — WICHITA, Kansas – Roughly 20 years ago, Senior Airman Steven Bohling, a cyber systems operations specialist with the Kansas Air National Guard"s 184th Intelligence Squadron, fell from a three-story building and broke his back. ... MORE

Guard Your Health app helps Soldiers prepare for physical fitness test
September 28, 2017 — ARLINGTON, Va. - It's time for Soldiers to get the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) scores they're capable of achieving. Guard Your Health, a comprehensive health and wellness campaign exclusively... MORE

Colorado Soldier takes 'service before self' to utmost; donates bone marrow
September 27, 2017 — CENTENNIAL, Colo. - Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, "The only gift is a portion of thyself." Colorado Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Atosha McGregor, training non-commissioned officer for Headquarters... MORE

Ohio National Guard Soldier uses school project to combat suicide
September 27, 2017 — COLUMBUS, Ohio — During his career with the Ohio National Guard, Capt. Michael Barnes has had many opportunities to lead fellow Soldiers through a deployment as well as numerous training exercises... MORE

Developing chaplain leaders gain inside knowledge at conference
September 22, 2017 — ARLINGTON, Va. - Chaplains are known for their care and understanding of the Guard members they are entrusted with, but who takes care of them? The answers emerged at a recent conference held in... MORE

Maine Army Guard Engineers Build Communities, Readiness

Iowa Army Guard Soldiers Train at Tigerland

Idaho Guard Engineers Aid Redwood Park Restoration

Oregon Army Guard Helps Design Future Medevac Technology

Alaska Air National Guard Rescues Five Distressed Boaters