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National Guard Airmen gear up to track Santa Claus
December 21, 2016
Eastern Air Defense Sector personnel conduct training in preparation for Santa tracking operations. Pictured from front to back, are: Sgt. Thomas Vance of the Royal Canadian Air Force, a member of EADS Canadian Detachment; and Master Sgt. Michelle Gagnon, Master Sgt. Lena Kryczkowski (standing) and Master Sgt. Shane Reid, all members of the New York Air National Guard's 224th Air Defense Squadron. NORAD begins tracking Santa on Christmas Eve.
8,000 Guard troops will help support Inauguration Day
December 20, 2016
U.S. Army Master Sgt. Aaron Lovely, senior enlisted planner, Joint Task Force-National Capital Region, introduces the subject matter experts involved in inaugural planning and execution during the ceremonial rehearsal of concept drill at the D.C. National Guard Armory in Washington, D.C., Dec. 14, 2016. This final planning symposium showcased the culmination of months of preparation between military and civilian entities for the 58th presidential inauguration.
Two Army Guard division headquarters deployed simultaneously; first time since Korean War 
December 19, 2016
Virginia Army National Guard Spc. Sharon Minor, a radio operator with the 29th Infantry Division’s Signal Intelligence Sustainment Company, monitors radio transmissions in a Mission Rehearsal Exercise with First Army’s Division West at Fort Hood, Texas, Nov. 27, 2016. The 29th Infantry Division worked with First Army observer controller/trainers to be fully prepared for an upcoming deployment to the Middle East.
National Guard Bureau chief Lengyel issues holiday greeting
December 19, 2016
Air Force Gen. Joseph Lengyel, chief of the National Guard Bureau, and Mrs. Sally Lengyel at commemorative ceremonies on Gold Star Mother's and Family's Day, Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, Sept. 25, 2016. Lengyel, the chief of the National Guard Bureau, has released a holiday message to National Guard members and their families.
Innovation and agility are in National Guard’s DNA, Lengyel says
December 16, 2016
Air Force Gen. Joseph Lengyel, chief, National Guard Bureau, addresses the North American International Cyber Summit 2016, Detroit, Oct. 17, 2016. The need to be innovative and agile was a key message Lengyel stressed in his remarks during a recent technological seminar near Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio.
Vermont Air National Guard unit joins fight against ISIL
December 12, 2016
A crew chief with the 407th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron marshals an F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot with the 134th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron onto the ramp after arriving at the 407th Air Expeditionary Group, Southwest Asia, Dec. 10, 2016. About 300 Airmen from the 158th Fighter Wing of the Vermont Air National Guard arrived in the past few days to support the F-16 mission here.
New York Airman honored for lifesaving action in diner
December 8, 2016
New York Air National Guard Tech Sgt. Christina Watson, a member of the 174th Attack Wing based at Hancock Field Air National Guard Base in Syracuse, N.Y. was honored for her role in saving a life in April 2016 by the American Red Cross North Central New York chapter during a Dec. 7, 2016, award ceremony in Syracuse.
New York Guard marks President Van Buren’s 234th birthday in his hometown
December 7, 2016
New York Army National Guard Spec. Taylor Kuchera, assigned to Co. A, 101st Signal Battalion plays taps during a wreath laying ceremony marking the 234th birthday of President Martin Van Buren at Van Buren's grave site in Kinderhook, New York on Monday, Dec. 5. The annual event recognizes the former President Martin Van Buren, a Columbia County native who died on July 24, 1862 in Kinderhook, N.Y. He was born on Dec. 5, 1782.
As Pearl Harbor ships smoldered, National Guard began fighting World War II
December 6, 2016
Gun crew from 200th Coast Artillery Regiment, New Mexico National Guard, with 3-inch M2 anti-aircraft gun in the Philippine Islands, in late 1941 or early 1942.
Illinois Guard members honored for saving car wreck victim's life
December 6, 2016
Illinois Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Jeremy Adkins, left, and Officer Candidate Tony Genovese, both of Chicago, stand at attention in the center of Soldiers Field to be recognized by the crowd prior to them being awarded the Soldiers Medal during the Chicago Bears "Salute to Service" game Nov. 27, 2016. Assistant Adjutant General Brig. Gen. Michael Zerbonia is in background. The Soldiers were recognized for their bravery in pulling a driver from a burning vehicle following an accident on May 11, 2016.