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New York Air National Guard's 109th Airlift Wing wraps up Antarctic support mission
March 11, 2016
An LC-130 Hercules aircraft sits on the flight line at Stratton Air National Guard Base in Scotia, New York, after returning from Antarctica to the base near Schenectady, on March 8, 2016. The wing, which flies the only ski-equipped aircraft in the U.S. military flies transportation missions in support of the National Science Foundation as part of Operation Deep Freeze, the military support to the U.S. Antarctic Program.
Air Guard leader in New York selected as state's new adjutant general
March 10, 2016
Maj. Gen. Anthony German, the commander of the New York Air National Guard, and the Assistant Adjutant General of New York, has been selected as the 53rd adjutant general of New York by Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo. He replaces Maj. Gen. Patrick Murphy who will become director of plans, policy, and international affairs for the National Guard Bureau.
Louisiana National Guard assists flood fight with high-water rescues
March 10, 2016
Louisiana National Guard members from the 2-108th Cavalry Regiment in Shreveport drop off evacuees at a collection point set up at Parkway High School in Bossier City during flood response operations, March 9, 2016.
For rooftop landings, it's all about balance, New York Soldiers learn
March 8, 2016
New York Air National Guard joint terminal air controllers (JTAC) from the 274th Air Support Operations Squadron disembark from New York Army National Guard CH-47F Chinook helicopter that landed on top of a building at Fort Drum's urban combat training center during a training exercise with Company B, 3rd Battalion, 126th Aviation on Saturday, March 5, 2016.
Hawaii Guard members and Indonesian Soldiers share military tactics
March 7, 2016
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Christian Staszkow, a member of the Hawaii Army National Guard, conducts an after action review with Soldiers from the Indonesia Army following an infantry patrol practical exercise during the Noncommissioned Officer Subject Matter Expert Exchange for the Hawaii Army National Guard State Partnership Program in Bandung, Indonesia, at the PUSDIKIF Infantry Education Center Feb. 26, 2016. The NCO exchange is designed for military personnel from Hawaii and the Indonesian NCOs to learn each other’s military tactics, procedures and culture all while building a lasting friendship.
Alaska Air Guard members rescue injured snowmobiler near Seward
March 7, 2016
An Alaska Air National Guard HH-60 Pave Hawk, from the 210th Rescue Squadron, is on a training flight near Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in February 2013. Rescuers used a similar aircraft to save an injurned snowmobniler on March 5, 2016.
Three National Guard members competing next week in Army Trials
March 3, 2016
Spc. Jason Reed speeds down the court during the 2015 Army Trials wheelchair basketball practice session at Fort Bliss, Texas, March 23, 2015. The trials will be held next week.
Alaska Air Guard C-17 crews and Guardian Angels train in Hawaii
March 2, 2016
Capt. Megan Flynt, a pilot with the 249th Airlift Squadron, scans the skies here Feb. 24, 2016, as she returns to Oahu from a mission in Kauai. Almost 50 Alaska Air Guard members of the 249th Airlift Squadron, 212th Rescue Squadron and 176th Wing support units participated in a search and rescue exercise in the Pacific Air Forces' warmer waters of Honolulu.
New York Air National Guard aids Australian Antarctic researchers
March 1, 2016
An LC-130 "Skibird" from the New York Air National Guard's 109th Airlift Wing in Scotia, N.Y., sits on the ice runway near McMurdo Station, Antarctica, Nov. 9, 2015. A total of seven 109th AW LC-130s are deployed this season and about 330 missions planned through the season, which ended in February. This is the 28th season that the unit has participated in Operation Deep Freeze, the military component of the U.S. Antarctic Program, which is managed by the National Science Foundation.
South Carolina National Guard joins Cyber Consortium announcement
February 26, 2016
South Carolina National Guard, state government, University of South Carolina, and South Carolina’s businesses join forces in cyber-security, and announce the SC Cyber consortium on Feb. 24, 2016, Columbia, South Carolina. The newly created SC Cyber consortium will educate businesses, government agencies, and USC students on cyber-security tools, skills, and procedures, with the ultimate goal to enhance South Carolina’s ability to fight cyber threats at all levels of the local government and industry. SC Cyber aims to develop a series of strategically located, cyber-security, hubs across South Carolina.