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Dr. Biden hears from Guard troops in Iraq
July 6, 2010
Dr. Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Joe Biden, talks with soldiers from the Texas Army National Guard on Camp Prosperity in Baghdad, July 5, 2010. Biden held a roundtable discussion with Guard members as an opportunity to hear their family concerns.
The White House Blog: Wrapping Up My Visit to Iraq
July 6, 2010
Ohio Air Guardsman mentors Afghani logisticians
July 6, 2010
Lt. Col. Michael Masiker, in background, watches at Afghan National Army members work on a project. Masiker, a member of the Ohio Air National Guard's 180th Fighter Wing, is currently assigned here as the logistics director for the 438th Air Expeditionary Wing.
Kentucky ADT plans reforestation project for Afghanistan
July 6, 2010
Panjshir Gov. Keramuddin Keram, left, listens to a presentation about the Panjshir Valley Green Belts Project from U.S. Army Lt. Col. Jeffrey Casada, right, Kentucky National Guard Agri-Business Development Team leader with the Panjshir Provincial Reconstruction Team, while Jim Hoffman, U.S. Department of Agriculture advisor to the Panjshir PRT, runs the computer slide show. The July 1, 2010 presentation proposed a project that would bring 35,000 new trees into the province by the end of the year.
Generals make friendly wager on World Cup match
June 28, 2010
Lt. Gen. Peter A. Blay, chief of defense staff for the Ghana Armed Forces, and Maj. Gen. David Sprynczynatyk, North Dakota adjutant general, visit with others at Fraine Barracks April 20 during a command visit from leaders of the Ghana Armed Forces. The North Dakota National Guard has partnered with Ghana as part of the Department of Defense-sponsored State Partnership Program. Both generals have a friendly bet on the outcome of the U.S. vs. Ghana World Cup match June 26.
North Dakota aviation commander provides Iraq mission update
June 25, 2010
Sabari: A day in the life of Missouri combat engineers
June 24, 2010
KHOST PROVINCE, Afghanistan - Spc. Joseph Martinez, background, gestures to Staff Sgt. Kenneth Pfetsch, during a dismounted patrol April 26. Both Soldiers belong to the 1141st Engineer Company (sappers), Missouri Army National Guard, whose mission is route clearance.
Illinois C-130 crew airdrops GPS-guided supplies in Afghan valley
June 22, 2010
A C-130 Hercules aircraft assigned to the 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron launches from Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. C-130s perform a variety of missions here including strategic airlift, aeromedical evacuation and people transport.
Tiger Balm enhances cultural experience
June 22, 2010
Lt. Col. Johnny Lee, deputy of operations for 9th Singapore Division (Infantry), discusses details of Tiger Balm with his U.S. counterpart, Maj. Joe Lontai, assistant operations officer for the 82nd Support Detachment of the Oregon Army National Guard June 13, 2010. Tiger Balm is an annual coalition training exercise between the Singapore Army and U.S. National Guard and Reserve Soldiers and Airmen.
Golden Coyote training simulates convoys in combat operations
June 18, 2010