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Utah Guard Army aviator first to reach 10,000 hours in Apache
October 7, 2015 — DRAPER, Utah - A Utah National Guard Army aviator was recognized as the senior Apache aviator in the world achieving more than 10,000 flying hours in the AH-64 helicopter at a ceremony conducted Sept... MORE

New York Air National Guard pararescue jumpers test wearable medical technology for Air Force researchers
October 6, 2015 — WESTHAMPTON BEACH, N.Y .- Air Force pararescue jumpers may soon turn to BATMAN for help in dealing with casualties, thanks to medical technology to be used by Airmen of the New York Air National... MORE

National Guard's Homeland Security Institute returns to Harvard University
October 2, 2015 — CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - The National Guard Bureau Homeland Security Institute, in cooperation with Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government, recently hosted the fourth annual Leadership in... MORE

From U.S. to Berlin: Utah and Maryland Guard members exchange experiences with German counterparts
September 30, 2015 — BERLIN, Germany —The Military Reserve Exchange Program, established between the U.S. Office of the Secretary of Defense Reserve Affairs and German Ministry of Defense in 1985, promotes unique training... MORE

South Carolina National Guard helps Youth Challenge Cadets to obtain trade certificates
September 30, 2015 — AIKEN, S.C.— The South Carolina National Guard announced its partnership with Aiken Technical College and signed a grant to create a new program, called Job Challenge, that would aid South Carolina... MORE

S.C. National Guard, U.S. Army Central host delegation from Pakistan
September 30, 2015 — McENTIRE JOINT NATIONAL GUARD BASE, S.C. - U.S. Army Central and members of the South Carolina Army National Guard hosted Pakistan Army soldiers during exercise Inspired Gambit 15, Sep. 14-24, at... MORE

Heroism on Everest: Air Guard doctor recounts lifesaving efforts in wake of massive Nepal earthquake
September 24, 2015 — MADISON, Wis. - Whether in uniform or not, National Guard members are "Always Ready, Always There." Never was the National Guard's motto truer than on the steep slopes of Mount Everest, April 25,... MORE

South Carolina National Guard hosts Splash-and-Dash event to raise awareness of suicide prevention
September 21, 2015 — COLUMBIA, S.C. - To mark September as national suicide awareness month, the South Carolina National Guard Suicide Prevention Program, part of the Service member and Family care directorate, hosted an... MORE

Minnesota National Guard fun runs highlight the ‘Power of One’ in suicide prevention
September 15, 2015 — CAMP RIPLEY, Minn. -The Minnesota National Guard hosted two suicide prevention fun runs at Camp Ripley and Arden Hills Army Training Site, September 12-13, to raise awareness and establish a renewed... MORE

On 14th anniversary of terror attacks, Soldiers and Airmen remember vividly
September 11, 2015 — ARLINGTON, Va. – Will you ever forget where you were, or what you were doing on Sept. 11, 2001, when two hijacked planes struck the World Trade Center in New York, another crashed into the Pentagon,... MORE

Fort Indiantown Gap becomes part of Pennsylvania’s bald eagle success story
September 9, 2015 — FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. - Seeing bald eagles around the installation wasn’t anything new to Fort Indiantown Gap wildlife staffers or to those who keep their eyes toward the sky at the more than... MORE

Army Reserve, National Guard Soldiers survive Sapper Stakes, turn a challenge into friendship
September 4, 2015 — FORT CHAFFEE, Ark. – “It’s a rough, tough competition … Three days of tough-guy stuff. Only the best engineers will win.”Spc. Elliott Vitelli, combat engineer, 680th Engineer Company out of Webster,... MORE

Nebraska Air Guard simulator cuts fuel-refill training costs
September 3, 2015 — LINCOLN, Neb. - At 12,000 feet, an Airman from the 155th Air Refueling Wing lies on his stomach in the KC-135 Stratotanker’s boom pod, his hands tense on the controls. “Start guiding in the receiving... MORE

Guard member brings diverse background to Bagram’s mission
September 2, 2015 — BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan — It isn’t every day you come across someone who has been a Soldier, sailor and Airman, but then again, North Carolina Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Russell McLamb isn’t... MORE

Fort Indiantown Gap's Fire Station 75 is ready for any mission
September 1, 2015 — FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa.- First responders have a difficult job, but the firefighters at Fort Indiantown Gap are well-trained for their unique mission here.“We’re charged with a huge variety of... MORE

New York National Guard Combat Life Saver instructor brings passion to her teaching
September 1, 2015 — FORT DRUM, N.Y. - When it comes to teaching combat lifesaving skills to her fellow New York Army National Guard Soldiers, 1st Lt. Christine Kalafut is passionate about it.“I have seen many of these... MORE

Leadership course provides Airmen pathways to success
August 31, 2015 — JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. - Calling the experience “very eye-opening,” Airman 1st Class Madison Harrison came away from the recent three-day Enlisted Leadership Symposium at Camp Dawson, West Virginia,... MORE

New York National Guard member honored for heroism in her own neighborhood
August 28, 2015 — FARMINGDALE, N.Y.— Staff Sgt. Marlana Watson was spending a quiet night at her Syracuse home playing video games when the New York Army National Guard medic and Afghan War veteran, heard gunshots... MORE

Washington Guard’s Dark Rifles Battalion Builds Readiness Through Modernization

Arizona Guard Military Police Return From Alaska Mission

Alaska Guard Performs Four Rescues July 4 Weekend

Washington Guard Tests Project Homeland During World Cup

North Carolina Guard Aviation Units Build Mission-Essential Skills