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Wisconsin Guard Soldier becomes U.S. citizen in Afghanistan
December 27, 2012 — MADISON, Wis. - A Wisconsin Soldier formally became an American citizen in a ceremony thousands of... MORE

Sgt. Luis Cortes-Avila holds both the Wisconsin and U.S. flags in Bagram, Afghanistan on Nov. 2, 2012, after taking his oath of citizenship.

Christmas Eve road march honors troops
December 26, 2012 — GLENS FALLS, N.Y. - Nearly 1,000 New York Army National Guard Soldiers, family members, friends and... MORE

New York Army National Guard Soldiers, families, friends and supporters from the community march in the the 9th annual Christmas Eve road march in Glens Falls, N.Y., Dec. 24, 2012.

Deployed Airman receives Christmas phone call from President Obama
December 26, 2012 — KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Afghanistan - "Hello, President Obama? ... I'm great, how are you?"So began the... MORE

Senior Airman Keshia Shutts received a Christmas morning phone call from President Barack Obama while deployed at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan.

N.Y. Army National Guard Honor Guard expected to conduct 10,200 military funerals in 2012
December 26, 2012 — LATHAM, N.Y. - The New York Army National Guard’s Honor Guard will perform about 10,200 military... MORE

A New York Military Forces Honor Guard team carries the casket of New York Army National Guard 1st Lt. Joseph Theinert, who was killed in action in Afghanistan while serving with the 10th Mountain Division, during his funeral on June 11, 2010.

Iowa National Guard Soldiers rescue family from icy peril during storm
December 21, 2012 — ARLINGTON, Va. - An Iowa family whose van spun off an icy road during winter storm Draco was safe in... MORE

A Soldier at the Sussex, Wis., National Guard armory readies a light medium tactical vehicle for use during a major snowstorm that hit Wisconsin on Dec. 19, 2012.

2012: A National Guard year-end review
December 21, 2012 — ARLINGTON, Va. - As 2012 comes to a close, the National Guard was kept busy throughout the year with... MORE

Eastern Air Defense Sector will help track Santa Claus
December 21, 2012 — ROME, N.Y. - New York Air National Guardsmen from the Eastern Air Defense Sector will play a key... MORE

New York Air National Guard Airmen Staff Sgt. Jesse Bucenec, standing,and Sr. Airman Marie Coar, go through a Santa-tracking practice run on Dec. 19, 2012, at Eastern Air Defense Sector Headquarters.

Midwest National Guard troops assisting states in storm's path
December 20, 2012 — ARLINGTON, Va. - As the Midwest’s first big winter storm forced road closures and shuttered schools,... MORE

Mobile operations unit enhances response capability of Ky. Air National Guard
December 20, 2012 — LOUISVILLE - Airmen at the Kentucky Air National Guard have enhanced their ability to work with... MORE

Kentucky Air National Guard Senior Airman Eric Finley, an emergency manager for the 123rd Civil Engineer Squadron, operates a surveillance camera in the unit's new Mobile Emergency Operations Center in Louisville on Dec. 1, 2012.

Monthly premium e-payment deadline looming for TRICARE Reserve Select and Retired Reserve
December 18, 2012 — FALLS CHURCH, Va. - With the New Year quickly approaching, TRICARE beneficiaries covered by TRICARE... MORE

Ohio Guard Attends Exercise Platinum Wolf in Serbia

Tennessee Guard Participates in Bulgaria’s Best Warrior Competition

Massachusetts National Guard, Kenya Strengthen Partnership

Michigan Guard, Liberia Mark 15 Years of Partnership

2025 African Senior Enlisted Leader Conference Highlights National Guard Role in Africa