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Guard members prepare for variety of roles in presidential inauguration
December 17, 2012 — ARLINGTON, Va. - Approximately 6,000 Army and Air National Guard members from 15 states and... MORE

Senior Master Sgt. Scott Hinds, of the District of Columbia Air National Guard, walks along a large-scale map while giving a briefing on the 57th Presidential Inauguration on Dec. 12, 2012.

NORAD elves ready to track Santa's flight
December 17, 2012 — PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. - At the North American Aerospace Defense Command, they're gearing up... MORE

Volunteers answer phone calls Dec. 24, 2011, at the NORAD Tracks Santa Operations Center on Peterson Air Force Base.

Hardship withdrawal rules relaxed to help victims of Hurricane Sandy
December 17, 2012 — WASHINGTON - The Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board announced it has made temporary changes... MORE

Members of the New York National Guard assist Nov. 3, 2012, after Hurricane Sandy struck.

Delaware National Guard hosts Trinidad and Tobago for a critical-infrastructure protection conference
December 17, 2012 — SMYRNA, Del. - The Delaware National Guard hosted its state partner, the Republic of Trinidad and... MORE

Port of Wilmington security manager Jerry Custis discusses security measures at the port with Col. Rodney Smart, chair of the Trinidad and Tobago Energy Sector Security Initiative.

N.Y. National Guard's newest general teams up with old, young Soldiers on 376th birthday
December 14, 2012 — LATHAM, N.Y. - The New York National Guard's newest general officer teamed up Thursday with its... MORE

Maj. Gen. Patrick Murphy, the adjutant general of New York, administers the oath of enlistment to six new New York Army National Guard recruits and one new member of the New York Air National Guard during a birthday ceremony held Dec. 13, 2012.

D.C. National Guard hosts rehearsal for 57th presidential inauguration
December 13, 2012 — WASHINGTON - The D.C. National Guard joined hundreds of active-duty and Reserve military members and... MORE

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Michael S. Linnington, commanding general of Joint Task Force-National Capitol Region, gives opening remarks during a map exercise at the D.C. Armory on Dec. 12, 2012.

Mass. celebrates National Guard's birthday with headquarters grand opening
December 13, 2012 — HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. - Gov. Deval Patrick and Lt. Gov. Timothy Murray joined Gen. Frank J... MORE

Gen. Frank Grass and Spc. Brendan Canary of the Massachusetts Army National Guard cut a cake celebrating the founding of the National Guard, Dec. 13, 2012. Command Sgt. Maj. David Costa looks on during the ceremony.

Lt. Gen. Clarke nominated as director, Air National Guard
December 12, 2012 — ARLINGTON, Va. - Lt. Gen. Stanley E. "Sid" Clarke III, commander of the Continental U.S. North... MORE

Lt. Gen. Stanley E. Clarke III has been nominated to become the next director of the Air National Guard.

Revamped program aids separating service members
December 12, 2012 — WASHINGTON - Major changes to the Transition Assistance Program will revolutionize the way the... MORE

Army National Guard launches Facebook page to promote health and fitness
December 11, 2012 — ARLINGTON, Va. - The Army National Guard today launched a Facebook page to promote health, wellness... MORE

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