Overseas Operations News - The National Guard - Year 2011

Afghanistan: Air Guard airdrops forklift at remote base
November 29, 2011 — BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan - Airmen from the 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron at Bagram Air...

Kuwait: Minnesota Guard member recalls two decades, two trips
November 29, 2011 — CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait - Operation Desert Storm liberated Kuwait from Saddam Hussein's forces over 20...

Kosovo: Army Guard unit surprises fellow Soldier in remission via video conference
November 28, 2011 — CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo - A glimmer in his eyes, quick wit and a ready smile glowed on Army Sgt...

Afghanistan: Kentucky Guard ADT 3 pulls out the 'wood carpet' for Afghan farmers
November 23, 2011 — PARWAN, Afghanistan - Kentucky National Guard Agribusiness Development Team 3 recently completed the...

Tennessee Air National Guard mother, daughter share Thanksgiving together overseas
November 23, 2011 — MANAS, Kyrgyzstan - This holiday season as deployed troops serve far from their family and friends...

Afghanistan: Delaware Governor Markell visits deployed Guard members
November 22, 2011 — BAGRAM AIR BASE, Afghanistan - As part of the Governor's Delegation Program, a 2004 initiative which...

Afghanistan: Missouri Guard ADT places emphasis on sustainability of water resources
November 22, 2011 — NANGARHAR, Afghanistan - Decades of drought, conflict and economic strife has contributed to the...

Iraq: National Guard units make room for exodus as drawdown nears
November 21, 2011 — CAMP VIRGINIA, Kuwait - Before the drawdown from Iraq was announced, the 134th Brigade Support...

Iraq: Guard member has not so typical deployment in Iraq
November 21, 2011 — Baghdad - At Victory Base Complex here several civilian companies work to assist the military with...

National Guard troops get realistic training ahead of Kosovo mission
November 20, 2011 — HOHENFELS, Germany - Crowd control, roadblocks and high tensions have recently become part of the...

Vermont Guardsmen Return from Overseas Deployment

Oklahoma Guard, Royal Brunei Forces Build Readiness at Pahlawan Warrior 26

Ohio Guard Airmen Enhance Readiness in Portugal

Georgia Guard Soldiers Endure Jungle Operations Training

Arkansas Guard Airmen Strengthen Readiness With Integration Training