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Retired Ky. Guard Airman honors vets with homemade wreaths
November 23, 2018
Tech. Sgt. Lee East, a retired member of the Kentucky Air National Guard, prepares a workspace to make Christmas wreaths with the help of her granddaughter in Louisville, Ky., Nov. 16, 2018. East operates a project to place wreaths on the graves of deceased unit members. The project needs volunteers to help this season, starting the week after Thanksgiving.
Md. Army Guard member reflects on support his unit gave him
November 20, 2018
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Quintin C. Steele, intelligence specialist, stands with Sgt. Maj. Perlisa D. Wilson, senior enlisted leader, and Lt. Col. Stephen P. Gerber, a senior intelligence officer, during a promotion ceremony at the 110th Information Operations Battalion Nov 18, 0218, in Annapolis, Md. Steele's promotion speech sparked an emotional expression of gratitude to his unit for the support he received as his family lived through the devastation of Hurricane Michael in Panama City, Fla.
History: At end of WWI, N.Y. Guard helped occupy Germany
November 19, 2018
Army Maj. Gen. Clement Alexander Finley Flagler, commander of the 42nd Division, arrives at the command post of the 167th Infantry Regiment in Sinzig, Germany, during the division’s march to the Rhine for occupation duties, Dec. 18, 1918. The 167th Infantry was composed of Soldiers from the Alabama National Guard’s 4th Infantry Regiment. The 42nd Division, known as the Rainbow Division for its inclusion of various National Guard units from across the United States, served as an occupation force following the armistice that ended World War I. The division served in Germany until April 1, 1919 when it embarked for its journey home.
Pennsylvania Guardsman zeroes in on President’s 100 award
November 14, 2018
Master Sgt. Eric Moskal assigned to the 171st Air Refueling Wing near Pittsburgh poses for a photo to cover a news article recognizing his achievement of earning a spot in the President’s 100, Oct. 21, 2018.
Guard oxygen Airmen help 176th Wing aircrew breathe easy
November 13, 2018
Alaska Air National Guard Staff Sgt. Connie Camama is an aircrew flight equipment Airman with 176th Operations Support Squadron Aircrew Flight Equipment Oxygen Section. The Oxygen Section is responsible for maintaining anything involved with aircrew oxygen as well as night-vision devices.
Ohio Air Wing recruiter finds success in innovation
November 9, 2018
Tech Sgt. Nicholas M. Alexander, recruiter at the 179th Airlift Wing, talks to students from the Ashland West Holmes Career Center Nov. 1, 2018 at the 179th Airlift Wing, Mansfield, Ohio. Alexander has been a recruiter with the 179th AW for two years and is using innovation to bring awareness of the Guard to the local area.
Alaskan village welcomes Santa on his early rounds
November 8, 2018
Alaska Air National Guard Staff Sgt. Vanessa Peterson hands out snacks to children in Emmonak during Operation Santa Claus on Nov. 1, 2018. Operation Santa Claus is an Alaska National Guard annual community outreach program that provides Christmas gifts, books, backpacks filled with school supplies, fresh fruit, and sundaes to youngsters in rural communities.
133rd Army National Guard Band provides more than just music
November 7, 2018
The 133rd Army National Guard Band shown during their 2017 holiday concert in Auburn, Wash., plays year-round.
History: National Guard assisted WWI allies in ending war
November 7, 2018
After this gun section of Battery D, 105th Field Artillery Regiment, New York National Guard, had fired its last shot at Etraye, the men raised Old Glory amid triumphant shouts on Armistice Day, Nov. 11, 1918.
167th Airlift Wing officers participate in exchange program
November 5, 2018
Lt. Col. Teddy Wundenberg, third from left,a maintenance officer for Helicopter Wing 64 of the German Air Force, poses for a photo with the 167th Airlift Wing's Inspector General staff during the 167th AW's deployment training exercise in Alpena, Mich., last June. Lt. Col. James Freid-Studlo, the 167th AW inspector general, second from left, hosted Wundenberg for about two weeks as part of the Military Reserve Exchange Program.