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New York home of historic 'Harlem Hell Fighters' getting a $42 million renovation
February 11, 2015
Historic details like this door will be preserved during a $42 million, two-year renovation project at New York City's historic Harlem Armory. The Art Deco building, completed in 1933, is the home of the 369th Sustainment Brigade, the descendent of the famous Harlem Hell Fighters, an African-American National Guard unit which distinguished itself during World War I.
Massachusetts deploys about 500 Guard members to clear snow
February 10, 2015
Staff Sgt. Jon Bohannon, a dispersing manager of the 101st Finance Detachment, Massachusetts Army National Guard, clears out fire hydrants during clean-up operations in the wake of Winter Storm Marcus, Feb. 10, 2015, in West Newton. Approximately 200 Massachusetts National Guard Soldiers and Airmen were initially activated to augment the state’s snow clearing efforts after six feet of snow was dumped on the New England area during the past few weeks.
Wisconsin Guard member receives long-awaited Purple Heart
February 10, 2015
Maj. Gen. Donald Dunbar, the adjutant general of Wisconsin, presents the Purple Heart to Spc. Alexander Zerbst, a Wisconsin Army National Guard Soldier from Oconomowoc, Wis., at Richards Street Armory in Milwaukee Feb. 8, 2015. Zerbst received the medal after being injured in an improvised explosive device attack in Iraq in 2007.
Texans' sibling rivalry adds edge to Best Warrior Competition
February 10, 2015
Tech. Sgt. Matthew Renteria and Senior Airman Michael Pineda listen to a brief before the obstacle course portion of the Texas Military Forces Best Warrior Competition at Camp Swift near Bastrop, Texas, Feb. 5, 2015. The event tests the mental and physical proficiencies of the participants through various challenges. Winners will continue to compete at a multi-state regional level.
Missouri Guard Homeland Response Force conducts simulated disaster response
February 6, 2015
Members of the Missouri National Guard Homeland Response Force’s logistical operations team recently conducted a simulated disaster response. During the HRF S4 Logistics Workshop held at Lambert International Airport, Sgt. Jennifer Campbell, the team’s Analog NCO, updated the site trackers to reflect the situation at each mock incident site. Trackers like these provide a backup should digital information be lost during a system outage.
Louisiana National Guard's airport tower spurs excitement
February 5, 2015
Sgt. Jeffrey Baehr, a Louisiana National Guard air traffic controller, observes a plane taking off from the newly constructed air traffic control tower at Hammond Northshore Regional Airport, Dec. 17, 2014. The National Guard's 244th Air Assault Helicopter Battalion and 204th Theater Air Operation Group are based at the airport. Army and Air National Guardsmen staff the control tower, enhancing safety at the airport and allowing a wider range of civilian and military aircraft to use the facility.
Two Arizona Soldiers receive Army Commendation Medal for car-crash aid
February 5, 2015
Army Staff Sgt. Brian Bowling and Pfc. LynnRae Acothley rendered aid at the scene of a five-vehicle collision on the east-bound Loop 202 in Tempe, Arizona, until first responders could arrive on scene Jan. 28, 2015.
Joint Chiefs urge former service members to serve their communities
February 4, 2015
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin E. Dempsey and the Joint Chiefs of address leaders of veteran organizations prior to signing a "28-star" letter during a Commitment to Service ceremony in the Pentagon, Feb. 2, 2015. The letter is written for veterans, who have served in uniform since 9/11, to embrace their transition into civilian life and to build upon their experiences while seeking new ways to serve their communities.
Virginia National Guard aviators depart for border mission
February 3, 2015
A California National Guardsman monitors the waters off the coast near San Diego, Calif., on Dec. 14, 2010. The National Guard is supporting Customs and Border Protection and Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The Virginia National Guard just sent a team of Soldiers to the Southwest.
Ammo Airmen find a 'change of pace' with Michigan Air National Guard
February 3, 2015
Senior Airman James Hampton and Airman 1st Class Porshia Montgomery work to install the tail fin assembly on a GBU-38 JDAM bomb at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Jan. 27, 2015. Airmen of the Michigan Air National Guard’s 127th Wing are participating in a two-week long exercise known as Snowbird at the Total Force Training Center at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona The bombs will be loaded on A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft flown by the 107th Fighter Squadron during the exercise.