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Guard members continue to fight wildfires in western states
August 8, 2014
A UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crew from the California Army National Guard delivers a 660-gallon bucket full of water on a Northern California fire Aug. 4.
Paratroopers from around world forge bonds at Leapfest competition hosted in Rhode Island
August 8, 2014
A group of German paratroopers jumps from a CH-47 Chinook helicopter during Leapfest Airborne Competition Aug. 4, 2014, West Kingston, R.I. Leapfest is an Airborne parachute competition sponsored by the Rhode Island National Guard to promote high level technical training within the International Airborne community.
Armenian visitors observe Vigilant Guard exercise under State Partnership Program
August 7, 2014
Expeditionary Medical Support System (EMEDS) personnel from the Kansas Air National Guard demonstrate Emergency Room procedures to the Armenian delegation during Vigilant Guard 2014, Salina, Kansas, Aug. 5, 2014. The delegation's visit is through the National Guard's State Partnership Program. The Kansas National Guard has been partnered with Armenia since 2003.
Army Guard to seek redesign of sports marketing program within budget constraints
August 6, 2014
National Guard Bureau Seal
Preparation was key, say Army National Guard's Best Warrior competitors
August 6, 2014
Competitors in 2014 Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition cross the finish line of the ruck march portion of the competition at Camp Joseph T. Robinson, Arkansas, July 16, 2014. The competition tested competitors on a variety of tactical and technical skills in a physically and mentally demanding environment as they vie to earn the title of Best Warrior and become the Soldier and Noncommissioned Officer of the Year for the Army Guard. The winners of the competition will go on to represent the Army Guard in the Department of the Army level Best Warrior Competition later this year.
ANG's Outstanding Honor Guard Program Manager of the Year: Master Sgt. David Coker
August 6, 2014
The Air National Guard's 2014 Outstanding Honor Guard Program Manager of the Year, Master Sgt. David Coker, a services craftsman with the 128th Air Refueling Wing, Wisconsin Air National Guard. Coker was selected for his leadership excellence and dedication to ensuring our nation’s veterans are paid proper final respects.
Indiana National Guard partners with FEMA in water-rescue exercise
August 6, 2014
Brian Harting, a rescue team member from Task Force 1, Ohio's Federal Emergency Management Team, prepares to deliver a simulated casualty to a litter team of Soldiers from the 381st Military Police Company, Indiana National Guard, Brush Creek Reservoir in Butlerville, Ind., near Muscatatuck Urban Training Center, Aug. 4, 2014. The Vibrant Response 14 exercise tests the abilities of multiple agencies to respond in the event of an actual chemical, biological, radioactive or nuclear incident or other emergencies.
Delaware National Guard opens $48 million headquarters building
August 5, 2014
National Guard Bureau Chief, Gen. Frank Grass, was on hand to help officially open the Guard’s newest Armed Forces Reserve Center on Aug. 1, 2014 in New Castle, Del. He is greeted by Maj. Gen. Frank Vavala, Delaware's adjutant general.
North Carolina National Guard: Preparing Cyber Warriors for state and national duty
August 5, 2014
A North Carolina National Guard Soldier updates computers at the NCNG's Joint Force Headquarters in Raleigh, Aug. 4, 2014. The NCNG is "Always Ready" against any threat including cyber attacks. Our Soldiers, Airmen and staff stand poised, ready and capable to support the National Guard Bureau`s intent to stand up multiple Cyber Protection Teams (CPT) in support of U.S. Cyber Command.
Wyoming Air National Guard flying Western firefighting missions
August 4, 2014
A smaller U.S. Forest Service aircraft breaks away in this file photo as a Modular Airborne Firefighting System-equipped C-130 begins dropping retardant on a section of the Waldo Canyon fire near Colorado Springs, Colo., June 26, 2012. Two MAFFS units from the 153rd Airlift Wing are flying in support of the U.S. Forest Service as they fight wildland fires in the West.