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Minnesota National Guard launches Pink Tank Project to build breast cancer awareness
October 3, 2013 — ST. PAUL, Minn. - To build breast cancer awareness for all women, the Minnesota National Guard... MORE

The Minnesota National Guard developed the Pink Tank Project to raise awareness about breast cancer. (Photo illustration by Tech. Sgt. Paul Santikko)

650 Colorado National Guard members furloughed but flood relief continues
October 2, 2013 — CENTENNIAL, Colo. - About 650 full-time Colorado National Guard military technicians have been... MORE

A view of an area damaged by flooding in northern Colorado Sept. 14, 2013. Despite the government shutdown, Colorado Guard members will continue their cleanup duties, officials said.

West Virginia Air Guard crew honored for saving plane after bird strike
October 2, 2013 — NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. - Quick thinking and exemplary teamwork allowed an aircrew from the 167th... MORE

Crew members who received the 2013 Earl T. Ricks award pose in front of a C-5 Galaxy April 19, 2013. During an overseas mission the aircraft struck multiple birds during takeoff. Two engines were damaged but the crew managed to return the aircraft safely to the airfield.

Hagel says shutdown sends wrong message to USA's allies
October 1, 2013 — SEOUL, South Korea - The Defense Department and other government agencies responsible for national... MORE

U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel briefs reporters in Seoul, South Korea, Oct. 1, 2013. Hagel answered questions regarding the government shutdown and how the Defense Department would structure through the furlough.

Political stalemate leads to federal government shutdown
October 1, 2013 — President_shutdown_msg_Oct1.pdfARLINGTON, Va. - A political dispute in Congress derailed a temporary... MORE

Hagel issues message to DoD workforce as shutdown looms
September 30, 2013 — WASHINGTON - With a government shutdown possible in the absence of federal funding beyond fiscal... MORE

Minnesota Guard's adjutant general meets with Croatian counterparts
September 27, 2013 — KARLOVAC, Croatia - Maj. Gen. Richard Nash, adjutant general of the Minnesota National Guard, met... MORE

Maj. Gen. Richard C. Nash, center left, Minnesota's adjutant general, and Gen. Dragutin Repinc, center right, commander of the Croatian Army Planning Directorate, met with the Minnesota National Guard State Partnership Team and the Croatian Partnership Team members in Karlovac, Croatia, Sept. 25, 2013.

DoD taking measured steps in face of government shutdown
September 27, 2013 — WASHINGTON (9/27/13 - The Defense Department is taking prudent steps to plan for a possible... MORE

DoD honors top employers of Guard, Reserve members
September 27, 2013 — WASHINGTON (9/27/13) - Fifteen companies and organizations were honored here Thursday with a... MORE

Members of Utah National Guard's 1457th Engineer Battalion will help Colorado flood areas
September 26, 2013 — DRAPER, Utah - About 100 members of the Utah Army National Guard's 1457th Engineer Battalion will... MORE

Colorado Army National Guard members assist Boulder County authorities in transporting residents being evacuated from Lyons, Colo., to Longmont, Colo., Sept. 13, 2013.

Oregon National Guard Soldiers Work to Bring Home Missing Vietnam War Service Member

New Jersey, New York Officer Candidates Train with Albanian, Kosovar Cadets

Virginia Guard Soldiers, Tajikistan Conduct Battle Exchange Training

Michigan-Sierra Leone Partnership Moves Ahead with Multidisciplinary Engagements

Paraguayan President Awards Top Honor to Massachusetts National Guard General