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Free tax filing software available to military members
January 18, 2018 — WASHINGTON —With the new year bringing a new tax season, Military OneSource has launched its free... MORE

Cold weather is no obstacle for N.J. Guard mechanics
January 18, 2018 — JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, N.J. – Complex flying machines require constant maintenance, no... MORE

N.J. Airmen keep up maintenance during cold temps

S.C. Guard leads the way with new missile training program
January 16, 2018 — COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina National Guard held a graduation ceremony for its Patriot... MORE

U.S. Soldiers from the 263rd Army Air Missile Defense Command and 678th Air Defense Brigade, South Carolina National Guard, graduate the Patriot missile training program at a ceremony held in Columbia, South Carolina, Jan. 6, 2018. The eight month-long training was conducted by the South Carolina Army National Guard in order for air defense Soldiers to have a better understanding of the Patriot missile weapons system and enhance their capabilities to manage this asset.

W.V. Guard provides support to Big Sandy River oil spill
January 12, 2018 — KENOVA, W.V. - The West Virginia National Guard’s 35th Civil Support Team is providing support to... MORE

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Shay Rich and Sgt. Nick Thongdara of the West Virginia National Guard's 35th Civil Support Team (Weapons of Mass Destruction) collect water samples from the Big Sandy River just south of Kenova in Wayne County, W.Va. Jan. 11, 2018.

Air National Guard supports SoCal mudslide rescue efforts
January 11, 2018 — MOFFETT AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Calif. – California Air National Guardsmen from the 129th Rescue... MORE

A California Air National Guard HH-60G Pave Hawk rescue helicopter with air crews and two elite Guardian Angel pararescuemen from the 129th Rescue Wing Moffett Air National Guard Base, Calif, provide search and rescue operations in Southern California, impacted by a mudslides, Jan. 10, 2018.

Luge athlete overcomes obstacles for 2018 Olympics
January 10, 2018 — LAKE PLACID, New York -- Whether she'd posted a personal-best time, or suffered a collision on the... MORE

Sgt. Emily Sweeney waves to the crowd at the Lake Placid Olympic Center Dec. 16.

Illinois Guard supported over 4,500 funeral honors in 2017
January 9, 2018 — SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Whenever a Soldier dies, military funeral honors have traditionally been... MORE

Ill. National Guard provides more than 4500 funeral honors

Senior planner urges Guard leaders to prepare for next war
January 8, 2018 — LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - The Army's senior logistician told National Guard leaders to ensure their units... MORE

Logistician says to prepare for next war

PAMBALA forges new friendships, provides hope for future
January 5, 2018 — BENGO PROVINCE, Angola — Henry Ford once said,"Coming together is a beginning; keeping together is... MORE

New friendships formed at medical exercise

N.Y. Guardsman died saving residents from huge Bronx fire
January 3, 2018 — NEW YORK - A New York Army National Guard Soldier who died in a massive apartment house fire in the... MORE

New Jersey, New York Officer Candidates Train with Albanian, Kosovar Cadets

Virginia Guard Soldiers, Tajikistan Conduct Battle Exchange Training

Michigan-Sierra Leone Partnership Moves Ahead with Multidisciplinary Engagements

Paraguayan President Awards Top Honor to Massachusetts National Guard General

AFRICOM, National Guard Chaplains Participate in Southern African Development Community Conference