News Features - The National Guard - Year 2017

Ted, the therapy dog, helping support Wisconsin's military kids
April 24, 2017 — MADISON, Wis. — When Cindy Brosig first started using her G.I. Bill to earn her master's degree in...

Moulage artists make a drill realistic as Homeland Response Force readies in Spokane
April 21, 2017 — CAMP MURRAY, WA - A man screams out in pain as he applies pressure to a wound on his head. Another...

Military families and the life of the cautiously carefree child
April 18, 2017 — CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Children are typically carefree, no job, no bills to pay, no worries. However, that...

Forging bonds with antique metalworking
April 17, 2017 — FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Md. — Illinois National Guard Brig. Gen. Michael Glisson has a passion for...

South Carolina National Guard Soldier shares story of support and gratitude
April 17, 2017 — FORT STEWART, Ga. — The ranks of the South Carolina Army National Guard are filled with Soldiers who...

South Carolina Guard member saves lives as a Soldier and civilian
April 11, 2017 — CHARLESTON, S.C. — Soldiers join the military for many reasons, including family traditions, idols...

Alaska National Guard member pushes toward Olympic dream
April 11, 2017 — CAMP ETHAN ALLEN, Vt., — Clang! Clang! Clang! Clang!The unmistakable sound of a cowbell reverberated...

World War I centennial: Ohio National Guard played pivotal role
April 10, 2017 — COLUMBUS, Ohio — On April 6, 1917, Congress declared war on Germany, ending the 2 1/2-year effort by...

75 years ago, Guard members endured Bataan Death March
April 7, 2017 — ARLINGTON, Va. — When Army 1st Lt. Benjamin Morin, a tank commander with the Illinois Army National...

Alaska Air National Guard Airman exercises lessons learned in and out of the classroom
April 5, 2017 — EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska — National Guard Airmen and Soldiers have unique connections to their...

Florida Guard’s Student Flight Produces Honor Graduates

Idaho Guardsman Realizes Dream of Completing Boston Marathon

Illinois Guard Medics Aid Injured Motorcyclist During Northern Strike

Washington Guardsman Supports Wildfire Recovery at Home

Arkansas Guard Airman Graduates With Perfect Score From Technical School