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Guard enlisted leader stresses support available
September 25, 2012 — WASHINGTON - National Guard members should know that they are never alone, even when they are away... MORE

Chief Master Sergeant Denise M. Jelinski-Hall is the Senior Enlisted Leader for the National Guard Bureau.

New York National Guard meets face to face to strengthen South Africa relationships
September 25, 2012 — PRETORIA, South Africa - Senior military leaders from New York and South Africa met to share... MORE

Maj. Gen. Roy Andersen, Chief of the South African National Defence Reserve Forces, Brig. General Debbie Molefe, Director Defence Reserves, Chaplain Gen. Andrew Jamangile, Major Gen. Verle Johnston, the commander of the New York Air National Guard and Col. Ray Shields, the Director of Joint Staff for the New York National Guard, meet to discuss state partnership program initiatives.

Okla. Air National Guard crew helps fighter jet's pilot
September 24, 2012 — TRANSIT CENTER AT MANAS, KYRGYZSTAN - When crew members of the 137th Air Refueling Wing, Oklahoma... MORE

Lt. Col. Aaron Wardlaw gazes out a KC-135 Stratotanker at the Transit Center of Manas, Kyrgyzstan.

Air National Guard command chief Muncy retires
September 24, 2012 — WASHINGTON - The command chief to the director of the Air National Guard retired during a Sept. 20... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. Christopher E. Muncy, the command chief master sergeant to the director of ANG, on Sept. 20, 2012. Muncy retires after 35 years of military service.

Air National Guard director discusses the way forward
September 21, 2012 — NATIONAL HARBOR - Lt. Gen. Harry M. Wyatt III, the director of the Air National Guard, spoke about... MORE

Lt. Gen. Harry M. Wyatt III, the director of the Air National Guard, addresses mission readiness and other challenges facing the ANG in future years during the Air Force Association Air and Space Conference and Technical Exposition at National Harbor, Md., Sept. 18, 2012.

Illinois Guard Soldier helps rescue unconscious equestrian
September 21, 2012 — PEORIA, Ill. - Immediate actions taken by an Illinois Soldier ensured the safety of an unconscious... MORE

Sgt. First Class James Rade of the Illinois Recruiting and Retention Battalion used his military training to help a woman who tumbled from her horse.

Civilians can help prevent military suicides, official says
September 21, 2012 — WASHINGTON - Defense Department civilians need to understand and recognize the warning signs for... MORE

Civilians can help their loved ones who are going through a crisis period, an expert said at a Pentagon conference.

New York Guard Soldiers, Airmen train for a really rainy day in hurricane drill
September 20, 2012 — TROY, N.Y. - Outside it was a sunny, beautiful day, but inside the Glenmore Road Armory, New York... MORE

New York Naval Militia Patrol Boat 230 gets underway with a New York Guard (state defense force) Search and Rescue Team on the Hudson River at Troy, N.Y., Sept. 14, 2012.

Delaware National Guard helps Trinidad and Tobago hail its independence
September 20, 2012 — WILMINGTON, Del. - The Delaware National Guard and Republic of Trinidad and Tobago have been... MORE

Maj. Gen. Frank Vavala and Brig. Gen. Carol Timmons, Assistant Adjutant General, Air, visit with recruits to the Trinidad and Tobago Air Guard.

Free DoD Safe Helpline mobile app is now available
September 18, 2012 — WASHINGTON - With a new iPhone and Android app announced by the Department of Defense, service... MORE

The new app is free from the iPhone and Android stores.

Missouri Guard Strengthens Ties with Panama Through Disaster Response Exchange

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