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Alaska Air Guard unveils new tail flash on Stratotanker
October 20, 2020
A KC-135 Stratotanker from the Alaska Air National Guard’s 168th Wing was unveiled showcasing a new tail flash on the wing’s aircraft, Oct. 15, 2020. In collaboration with Tanana Chiefs Conference, the 168th Wing honors interior communities on the wing’s aircraft. The first KC-135 honors Minto and is one of nine aircraft representing Alaska interior communities. The next to be unveiled will honor Gwichyaa Zhee, Grayling, Huslia, Tetlin, Telida, and Tanana. Fairbanks and the North Pole will be displayed on the final two aircraft.
NY National Guard continues statewide COVID-19 response
October 19, 2020
Members of the New York National Guard help state Department of Health officials screen travelers at JFK Airport in New York City Oct. 16. 2020. Travelers arriving from states with significant community spread are advised to quarantine for 14 days as a precaution.
Wisconsin National Guard testing in nearly 40 counties
October 19, 2020
Soldiers and Airmen from the Wisconsin National Guard collect specimens for COVID-19 testing Oct. 7, 2020, at a community-based testing site in Milwaukee. The Wisconsin National Guard has multiple COVID-19 specimen collection teams operating throughout the state.
NC Guard Transportation Company trains with Airborne peers
October 19, 2020
North Carolina National Guard Sgt. 1st Class Derek Winfree, a truck driver assigned to the 1452nd Combat Heavy Equipment Transporter Transportation Company, adjusts a chain hitch helping move heavy equipment from training sites across Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Oct. 15, 2020, in support of the 82nd Airborne Division.
NY Army Guard has 1st 'street to seat' Black Hawk pilot
October 19, 2020
Lars Olson recites the enlistment oath at the headquarters of 3rd Battalion, 142nd Aviation at Army Aviation Support Facility #3, in Latham, N.Y. Olson will be the first "street-to-seat" member of the N.Y. Army National Guard, going directly from Warrant Officer Candidate School to Initial Entry Rotary Wing Training rather than serving for a while before becoming a pilot.
Army Guard: warfight capable and responsive to governors
October 17, 2020
Crew members of the 211th Aviation Regiment conduct air support over the Neffs Canyon fire from a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter in Salt Lake City, Utah, Sept. 20, 2020. The Black Hawk can drop 600 gallons of water over a wildfire at a time.
52nd CST ready for mission aiding civil authorities
October 16, 2020
Members of the 52nd Civil Support Team (Weapons of Mass Destruction) decontaminate survey team personnel after exposure to an unknown agent during an exercise on Sept. 28, 2020, at the Fairfield County Airport, in Carroll, Ohio.
Bulgarian officials visit Tennessee National Guard
October 16, 2020
Bulgarian Chief of Defense Adm. Emil Eftimov fires the M-17 handgun, Oct. 8, at a small-arms pop-up range at Volunteer Training Site - Tullahoma. After signing a new training roadmap with the U.S., Bulgarian officials visited the Tennessee National Guard, renewing their partnership through 2030.
Strong partnerships help Kansas agencies respond to COVID-19
October 15, 2020
Jessica Robinson, Doniphan County Health Department and Home Health office manager, transfers a box of COVID-19 test samples to Spc. Adrian Turner, Kansas Army National Guard automated logistical specialist, 997th Brigade Support Battalion, in Troy, Kansas, July 27, 2020. Kansas National Guard teams have been transporting COVID-19 samples from across the state to the KDHE lab since March.
125th STS Airmen conduct extrication training
October 15, 2020
A member of the Oregon Air National Guard's 125th Special Tactics Squadron uses the “jaws of life” tool to conduct extrication training at Portland Air National Guard Base, Portland, Ore., Oct. 8, 2020. The training allowed members to use specialty tools in a controlled environment.