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Thousands of National Guard members support hurricane relief
August 31, 2021
The Louisiana National Guard has rescued 359 people and 55 pets either by high-water vehicles, by boats or by air during the aftermath of Hurricane Ida, which made landfall in south Louisiana Aug. 29, 2021, as a Category 4 storm with 150 mph winds.
Tennessee Guard joins hurricane relief efforts in Louisiana
August 30, 2021
Soldiers and Airmen from the Tennessee National Guard conduct cleanup operations in Waverly Aug. 26, 2021, following deadly flooding. More than 80 members of the Tennessee National Guard were working with state and local emergency personnel in the affected area.
Wisconsin National Guard conducts CERF-P training exercise
August 30, 2021
An evaluator looks on as members of the Wisconsin National Guard Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear Enhanced Response Force Package (CERF-P) conduct a search and extraction mission Aug. 17, 2021, at Volk Field, Wis. The CERF-P is evaluated every two years to maintain and validate its readiness.
South Carolina Guard helps rescue injured hiker, two others
August 30, 2021
U.S. Army National Guard Soldiers and civilians with the South Carolina Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Team conduct aerial-rescue training in mountainous terrain with the South Carolina Emergency Management Division, Table Rock, South Carolina, Aug. 24, 2021. The event included a variety of training scenarios emphasizing survivor extractions from mountain slopes and tops, as well as aquatic rescue.
Hokanson: These four priorities will help National Guard keep our promise to America
August 29, 2021
Army Gen. Daniel Hokanson, chief, National Guard Bureau, addresses attendees at the 143rd National Guard Association of the United States General Conference, Las Vegas, Nevada, Aug. 29, 2021.
Guard Members assist U.S., Afghan civilians as part of Operation Allies Refuge
August 29, 2021
A U.S. Army National Guard Soldier assigned to Task Force Spartan, U.S. Army Central, assists an Afghan evacuee with a medical screening process as one of the first steps in his arrival at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, Aug. 25, 2021. USARCENT Soldiers from all components continue to work with their U.S. Central Command and Department of State teammates to support Afghanistan evacuation efforts with transportation, security, logistics and medical assistance at locations in Kuwait.
Tennessee Guard continues Humphreys County flood relief
August 27, 2021
Dozens of Tennessee National Guard Soldiers and Airmen are assisting with relief efforts in Humphreys County after severe flooding in the area. Guard members are helping with debris cleanup, security, traffic control and distribution of supplies.
Tennessee National Guard increases COVID hospital support
August 27, 2021
Tennessee National Guard Airman 1st Class Marialuz Deavers, a combat medic with Nashville’s 118th Medical Group, fills a syringe with a dose of COVID-19 vaccine in Cookeville. Deavers has been administering COVID-19 tests and vaccines since March 2020.
Utah National Guard to provide humanitarian aid to Nepal
August 26, 2021
Airmen from the 151st Logistics Readiness Squadron palletize medical equipment and supplies Aug 25, 2021, at Roland Wright Airbase in Salt Lake City, Utah. To help reduce human suffering and assist with Nepal’s COVID-19 response, members of the Utah Air National Guard’s 151st Air Refueling Wing will transport lifesaving equipment and humanitarian supplies to Kathmandu, Nepal, Aug. 27, 2021.
Georgia National Guard deployed to hospitals
August 26, 2021
Georgia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen graduated from Grady Memorial Hospital Education Center’s Emergency Medical Services Advanced Emergency Medical Technician Program Dec. 16, 2020, in Atlanta. The course provided the service members with advanced medical training to provide elevated medical care to their units.