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Wisconsin Guard makes a wish come true for a boy to be a Soldier
December 4, 2020
Eight-year-old Miguel Garcia and others participate in a Make a Wish Foundation event on Nov. 7, 2020, at Fort McCoy, Wis.
NY Guard teammates ready for National Guard sniper challenge
December 3, 2020
New York Army National Guard's Sgt 1st Class Matthew Melendez ( left) and Sgt. Andreas Diaz, both members of the 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry, pose for a photograph in the unit's historic Lexington Avenue Armory in New York City on Nov. 25, 2020.
Colorado Guard First Sgt. honors father's service
December 1, 2020
Retired Sgt. 1st Class Eugene Patton Sr. affixes the insignia on his son 1st Sgt. Eugene Patton Jr. patrol cap during a promotion ceremony on October 20, 2020.
Retired pararescueman partners with Guardian Angels for rescue
December 1, 2020
Wayt's team rescued a family of four on Aug. 15, 2020, at Beluga Point off the Seward Highway. When one of his team members was injured during the rescue, a 176th Wing HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter carrying pararescuemen launched from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson and extracted the injured firefighter.
Virtual tour highlights historic N.Y. battle flag collection
November 27, 2020
The Flag Room in the New York State Capitol in Albany, pictured in a virtual tour video, houses a collection of historic battle flags maintained by the New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs.
171st celebrates World War II veteran’s 102nd birthday
November 24, 2020
Retired Lt. Col. John Mahler, who was once assigned to the 342nd Bombardment Squadron, celebrates his 102nd birthday as he watches a parade of military and first responder vehicles pass the Butler Veterans Affairs Health Care Wellness Center on Nov. 12, 2020, in Butler, Pa.
Connecticut Guardsman organizes Thanksgiving meal donations
November 23, 2020
Senior Airman Alexis Maher, 103rd Security Forces Squadron defender, packs a vehicle with Thanksgiving meal kits at Bradley Air National Guard Base in East Granby, Connecticut, Nov. 16, 2020. Maher organized the squadron’s second annual Thanksgiving food drive, in which 103rd Airlift Wing members helped donate 120 family meal kits to food banks in six towns.
N.Y. Guard Airman proud to be a Soldier after 29-year career
November 23, 2020
Chief Master Sgt. Shawn Peno instructing members of the New York Guard, the state's defense force, on the use of the computer communications system used by the New York National Guard during disasters, at Camp Smith Training Site on June 24, 2017.
Alaska Guardsman advocates military, STEM careers for women
November 19, 2020
Alaska Air National Guard Staff Sgt. Elizabeth McJannet-Bratton is the noncommissioned officer in charge for inbound cargo, 176th Logistics Readiness Squadron. She was crowned Miss Alaska Collegiate 2021 Oct. 24, 2020, in Palmer.
Family has shared calling at 171st Air Refueling Wing
November 13, 2020
A photo illustration showing members of the Hutsler family, who have had a tradition of serving in the Pennsylvania Air National Guard’s 171st Air Refueling Wing near Pittsburgh.