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Georgia National Guard helps sheriffs eradicate more than $30 million of marijuana plants
October 7, 2014
A Georgia National Guard member flies a LUH-72 while searching for marijuana near Polk County as the Governor’s Task Force/Drug Suppression (GTF) concludes six months of direct support to local communities throughout the state. This year the GTF eradicated over 15,000 plants, worth over $30 million, keeping these drugs and the illicit activity that goes with it off of Georgia’s streets. The GTF’s last mission support was to Polk County where they found eight plants within 10 miles of their launch site.
Longtime partners Illinois National Guard and Poland complete exercise
October 7, 2014
Col. Mark Jackson, commanding officer of the 33rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, shakes hands with Bronislaw Komorowski, the president of Poland, in Orzysz, Poland, Oct. 2, 2014. Jackson presented Komorowski a plaque on behalf of the 33rd IBCT.
New York National Guard honors birthdate of Chester Arthur, a former president and Guard member
October 6, 2014
New York Air National Guard Brig. Gen. Anthony German and New York Army National Guard Command Sgt. Maj. Frank Wicks honored President Chester Arthur in October 2012 in a ceremony similiar to this year's event.
At the Warrior Games, six Guard members display warrior spirit
October 6, 2014
Army athlete Erin Stewart competes in the pistol shooting competition during the 2014 Warrior Games in Colorado Springs, Colo. Oct. 3, 2014. The Warrior Games consists of 200 wounded, ill and injured service members athletes from throughout the Department Of Defense, who compete in paralympic style events for their respective military branch.
Alaska National Guard missile defenders celebrate 10 years of operations
October 3, 2014
Alaska National Guard members of Bravo Crew, 49th Missile Defense Battalion operate the ground-based midcourse defense portion of the Ballistic Missile Defense System May 5, 2007, at Fort Greely, Alaska. The system has been manned 24/7 since achieving limited defensive capability in 2004. (Photo by Army Sgt. Jack W. Carlson III, Alaska Army National Guard)
Six National Guard athletes competing in 2014 Warrior Games
October 3, 2014
U.S. Department of Defense athletes compete in archery during the 2014 Warrior Games at the U.S. Olympic Training Center, Colorado Springs, Colo., Sept. 30, 2014. The Warrior Games consists of athletes from throughout the Department Of Defense, who compete in Paralympic style events for their respective military branch. The goal of the games is to help highlight the limitless potential of warriors through competitive sports.
Ohio Sappers pass their 'METL' test
October 3, 2014
A Soldier with the Ohio Army National Guard’s 811th Engineer Company (Sapper) works to prepare a simulated shape charge during a training exercise, July 24, 2014, at Camp Atterbury, Ind. The 811th spent its two-week annual training period being assessed on its mission readiness by evaluators from First Army, the results of which help determine the 811th’s ability to be utilized by the Army if a mission need should arise.
National Guard kicks off Energy Action Month
October 2, 2014
Army Maj. Gen. Judd H. Lyons, acting director of the Army National Guard, addresses those gathered at the Energy Action Month kick-off ceremony at the Army National Guard Readiness Center in Arlington, Va., Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2014. Energy Action Month is part of a larger federal initiative that focuses on lowering energy usage and costs while promoting renewable energy projects and initiatives. Units throughout the National Guard have made multiple strides in reducing energy usage and consumption including conversion to solar power and use of cleaner synthetic fuels in aircraft as well as other changes.
Kentucky Air Guard deploying forces to Africa in support of Ebola mission
October 2, 2014
Airmen with the 123rd Contingency Response Group prepare for their deployment to West Africa from the Kentucky Air National Guard Base in Louisville, Ky., Oct. 2, 2014. The Guardsmen will work to set up a logistics hub in support of Operation United Assistance.
Oregon-Vietnam partnership enhances skills; helps Soldiers find friends across the world
October 2, 2014
Oregon Army National Guard Soldiers with the 224th Engineer Company learn about some of the capabilities that Vietnam's National Committee for Search and Rescue (VINASARCOM) provide during emergencies and disasters at the 249th Engineer Brigade Headquarters in Vietnam during a week-long search and rescue technique exchange as part of the Oregon National Guard's State Partnership Program.