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Dr. Biden hosts National Guard christmas tree dedication
December 10, 2013
Dr. Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Joe Biden, hosts a National Guard Christmas Tree dedication in her office in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington, D.C., Dec. 9, 2013.
Maryland Air Guard pilots awarded Distinguished Flying Cross for actions in Afghanistan
December 9, 2013
Air Force Maj. Chris Cisneros, far left, and Air Force Lt. Col. Paul C. Zurkowski, left, both A-10C Thunderbolt II pilots with the Maryland Air National Guard's 104th Fighter Squadron, stand at the position of attention during an awards ceremony at Warfield Air National Guard Base, Md., Dec. 8 where they were awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross with Valor for their actions in a fire fight while deployed to Afghanistan.
South Dakota leaders visit Suriname to bolster state partnership
December 6, 2013
Color guard Soldiers from the South Dakota National Guard participate in a ceremony in Suriname during a State Partnership Program visit in November, 2013.
National Guard units in Arkansas, Oklahoma and Texas activated for winter storm
December 5, 2013
Soldiers from the 236th Engineers prepare to roll out in the predawn darkness on Dec. 6, 2013.
Brother finds motivation on path to warrant officer
December 4, 2013
Warrant Officer 2 Joseph Emery pins his brother Nick with the rank of Warrant Officer Candidate. After Nick completes Warrant Officer School at Fort Rucker he will earn the rank of Warrant Officer 1.
Minnesota National Guard builds on environmental commitment
December 3, 2013
Col. Larry Herke, deputy facilities officer, shows the 40kW solar photovoltaic systems contol center at the new Field Maintenance Shop.
Community Working Together Leads to Recovery of Guard Soldier's Dog
November 29, 2013
Dexter, a six-month-old pit bull, and his owner, Spc. Jacob Montgomery of the Illinois Army National Guard were re-united 9 days after their apartment was destroyed by the Washington, Ill. tornado.
Eagle Vision 6 site is rededicated at Alabama’s Redstone Arsenal
November 27, 2013
Air Force Lt. Gen. Sid Clarke, left, joins with officials from the Alabama National Guard in cutting the ribbon on the new Next Generation Data Acquisition Segment at the Alabama Air National Guard’s Eagle Vision 6 site at Redstone Arsenal, Ala. The new equipment allows for faster acquisition of unclassified satellite imagery to aid in the response to natural and manmade disasters as well as to provide worldwide support to contingency operations.
Two Army National Guard members test Soldier skills against peers
November 27, 2013
Army Sgt. Anthony Calvi, an infantryman with the Florida Army National Guard's Company A, 1st Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, makes notes prior to calling in an unexploded ordnance report during the Department of the Army's Best Warrior Competition at Fort Lee, Va., Nov. 20, 2013.
Alaska Guard Airmen aid in Philippines relief operation
November 26, 2013
Active-duty Airmen from the 517th Airlift Squadron and Alaska Air Guard members from the 249th Squadron are currently serving in Operation Damayan, storm relief work in the Philippines. Photo shows some of the refugees transported to safety.