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Arizona Air Guard members keep rescue mission aloft
May 6, 2014
The 161st Air Refueling Wing, Arizona Air National Guard, Phoenix, launched a KC-135 Stratotanker on short notice, in support of a rescue mission of two critically injured sailors aboard a Venezuelan fishing boat in the Pacific Ocean. Along with the 161 ARW, the 563rd Rescue Group deployed two Combat King II aircraft, three HH-60 Pavehawk helicopters and ten Guardian Angel Personnel, with 38 Airmen from the 48th, 79th and 55th Rescue Squadrons.
Oklahoma Army National Guard bombards blaze in support mission
May 6, 2014
A UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter from the Oklahoma Army National Guard assists local firefighters near Guthrie, Oklahoma, as they attempt to contain wildfires that claimed more than 6,000 acres of land and numerous homes in less than 24 hours. The Blackhawks can carry 660 gallons of water in their "Bambi Bucket" which they refill in ponds and reservoirs.
Promoted Arizona twins share National Guard experience
May 5, 2014
Frederick and Derick Aidoo were recently promoted to master sergeant. The twins joined the National Guard together 19 years ago and continue to serve side-by-side.
Texas Military Forces celebrates civilian partnerships, honors community
May 2, 2014
A firefighter with the Austin Fire Department shows his fire truck to U.S. Army National Guard Soldiers in the Texas Military Forces Open House at Camp Mabry in Austin, Texas. Civilian first responders set up tables and greeted visitors to share the partnership they have with Texas Military Forces with the public.
South Carolina National Guard members protecting the U.S. capitol's skies
May 1, 2014
For the third time in the last eight years, the South Carolina National Guard’s 2nd Battalion, 263rd Air Defense Artillery, 263rd Army Air and Missile Defense Command, based in Anderson, S.C., has been assigned to guard the sky over Washington, D.C.
Florida National Guard responds for panhandle flooding
May 1, 2014
Soldiers in a high-water military vehicle from the Florida National Guard's 144th Transportation Company make their way through flooded roads near Santa Rosa Beach, Fla., April 30, 2014. More than 50 Florida Army National Guard Soldiers responded with high-water military vehicles to assist civilian first responders during flooding in Florida's panhandle.
Alaska National Guard rescues four men from glacier
May 1, 2014
Two U.S. Air Force HH-60 Black Hawk helicopters from the 210th Rescue Squadron, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, arrive to rescue a simulated downed pilot during RED FLAG-Alaska 13-3, Aug. 22, 2013. Earlier in the week, a unit helicopter helped rescue four men from a glacier.
Delaware Soldiers exchange emergency response ideas with Trinidad and Tobago counterparts
April 30, 2014
Col. Dallas Wingate, Sgt. Donald Powell and Capt. Phil Fowler receive an overview April 10, 2014, on the Operation of Disaster Preparedness and Management's radio room from a member of the Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force.
National Guard members respond to tornadoes in southern states
April 29, 2014
An Arkansas Army National Guard Soldier from the Conway based Special Troops Battalion, 39th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, directs traffic at an intersection in Mayflower, Ark. April 28, 2014. Guard members were called up to respond to their fellow neighbors in need after a severe weather and tornadoes devastated communities in central Arkansas April 27, 2014.
Arkansas National Guard helps its neighbors after fierce tornado sweeps area
April 28, 2014
Members of the Arkansas National Guard's 39th Infantry Brigade Combat Team get a pre-mission briefing before restarting search operations at first light on Monday in the storm devastated community of Mayflower, Arkansas. Local officials called for Guard assistance after a killer tornado ripped a 30-mile path across central Arkansas devastating the communities of Mayflower and Vilonia, Arkansas.