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Army Guard scout teams compete to take part in Army’s best scout competition
February 3, 2017
Soldiers with the Hawaii Army National Guard’s C Troop, 1st Squadron, 299th Cavalry Regiment, navigate the obstacle course at the Army Guard’s Warrior Training at Fort Benning, Georgia, as they vie for selection to represent the Army Guard in the Gainey Cup, Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017. Held every other year, the Gainey Cup is a demanding, mentally and physically challenging competition that tests scout teams on a variety of tactical and technical skills to determine the best scout team in the Army. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Jon Soucy)(Released)
Troops to receive training on military's new Blended Retirement System
February 2, 2017
Air Force Maj. Michael Odle, Defense Department assistant director of military compensation policy, reviews the DoD course content for the Blended Retirement System opt-in training at the Pentagon, Jan. 30, 2017. Eligible service members are required to take the opt-in course to learn about their options with the new retirement system, which goes into effect at the start of 2018.
Partners Colorado and Jordan explore military women’s evolving leadership roles
February 2, 2017
Students and faculty from Emek Hebrew Academy Teichman Family Torah Center in Sherman Oaks, California, speak to a Soldier from the 270th Military Police Company, 49th Military Police Brigade, California Army National Guard, prior to start of Vigilant Guard 17 at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) California Task Force 1, Los Angeles. “One of the cooler things was, some of the females came up to me asking, ‘Well why can’t we be in the Army?’ Well guess what? I actually have some female Soldiers here who have been successful, who have deployed,” explained 1st Lt. Brian Frizzle, 270th executive officer.
Texas Air Guard major helps revive boy after pool incident
January 30, 2017
Maj. Eric Hoopes, commander of the 149th Fighter Wing’s Detachment 1, Texas Air National Guard, counts out compressions during a basic life support class at the 149th Medical Group, headquartered at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, Nov. 30, 2016. Hoopes was instrumental in saving the life of a child who had nearly drowned to death at a local area pool.
Two Florida Air Guard pilots are forging the future of the F-35 fighter
January 30, 2017
Florida Air National Guard pilots Lt. Col. Scott “Gaucho” Charlton, left, and Maj. John “Rocky” MacRae stand in front of the F-35A Lightning II at Eglin Air Force Base on Jan. 24, 2017. Gaucho and Rocky are both F-35 instructor pilots with the 58th Fighter Squadron based at Eglin and are responsible for teaching pilots how to fly the Department of Defense’s newest aircraft.
Pennsylvania Cyberspace Operations Squadron to become prime force in cyber defense
January 26, 2017
Staff Sgt. Brandyn Mowers, of the 112th Cyberspace Operations Squadron, works on a cyber-attack simulation at Horsham Air Guard Station, Pa., Jan. 9, 2017. The 112th COS was created last year to primarily defend Air Force units and – when tasked by the governor – the state’s critical infrastructure facilities.
Hoosiers, Nigeriens announce new State Partnership Program
January 24, 2017
The Indiana National Guard has announced its new partnership with the Republic of Niger within the State Partnership Program.
Guard members reflect on their inauguration duties
January 23, 2017
Spc. Shaleek Blackman, left, with the Delaware Army National Guard’s 153rd Military Police Company, and Army Staff Sgt. Eric Stunkard, with the Delaware Army Guard’s 262nd Component Repair Company, keep an eye out as crowds make their way to the National Mall for the 58th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, D.C., Jan. 20, 2017. The Soldiers were among more than 7,500 National Guard members from 44 states, territories and the District of Columbia, who supported local authorities during the inauguration.
Silicon Valley-based Air Guard unit logs 1,015th rescue
January 19, 2017
A Guardian Angel pararescueman from the 131st Rescue Squadron guides a litter carrying a civilian patient onto an HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter during an over water rescue mission, Jan. 17, 2017.
About 7,500 Guard Soldiers and Airmen join forces with civilian agencies on inauguration
January 19, 2017
Delaware National Guard Soldiers and Airmen swear in as District of Columbia special police at FedEx Field in Landover, Md., Jan. 19, 2017. The DNG members are here in preparation of the 58th Presidential Inauguration. During the historic event, National Guard troops from almost every state and territory will provide several critical functions including crowd management, traffic control, emergency services, logistics, and ceremonial marching elements.