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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.
Delaware Army Guard UH-60 pilot in Kosovo embraces diversity
November 16, 2020
Warrant Officer Kristina Multani prepares to fly a UH-60 Black Hawk during the 28th rotation of the Kosovo Forces mission, Nov.6, 2020, at Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo. Multani, who finished flight school in September as the only female warrant officer UH-60 pilot in the Delaware Army National Guard, embraced the opportunity to deploy to Kosovo.
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.
Sgt. 1st Class Herbert Alex: An Alaskan legacy
November 12, 2020
Sgt. 1st Class Herbert Alex of the Alaska Army National Guard, who died in a plane crash with two fellow service members 50 years ago next February.
U.S. flag flown over Afghanistan dedicated to tribes
November 10, 2020
A U.S. flag, in honor of the Shoshone-Bannock Tribe, was presented to the tribe council Nov. 2. This special flag was flown over Afghanistan during the Idaho Air National Guard’s recent Southwest Asia deployment.
Capt. David Bedard: At home in the service, serving at home
November 9, 2020
Capt. David Bedard, commander of the 134th Public Affairs Detachment, Alaska Army National Guard, on an M2A4 Howitzer cannon at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Nov. 6, 2020. Bedard, a former artillery officer, is an Inupiaq Alaska Native. November is observed as Native American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage month.