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New York Soldiers represent U.S. military at workshop in S. Africa
February 15, 2012
Army Col. Craig Meinking, a member of the New York Army National Guard, explains New York Army National Guard health-check procedures to South African Maj. Gen. Roy Andersen (center) and other South African National Defense Force Reserves officers during a Dec. 1, 2010 visit in Latham, N.Y.
Alaskan veterans honored by military funeral services increase
February 15, 2012
Members of the Alaska National Guard Military Funeral Honors Team stand ready during funeral services at Fort Richardson National Cemetery Dec. 20, 2011. The Military Funeral Honors Team provides military honors for Alaska's 77,000 veterans.
Back to basics: Active Army trainers focus on infantry skills
February 15, 2012
Soldiers in the 120th Infantry Brigade's 2nd Battalion, 393rd Infantry Regiment move toward their targets during a short-range marksmanship range at Fort Hood, Texas, Feb 7, 2012. The unit's primary mission is planning and resourcing culminating training events for Army National Guard and Reserve units deploying overseas. In between training units, "Dakota" battalion Soldiers maintain their basic infantryman skills.
Florida National Guard Counterdrug Program receives prestigious award
February 15, 2012
The Florida National Guard Counterdrug Program was presented the 2012 Outstanding State National Guard Civil Operations Program Award during the 2012 Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America National Leadership Forum in Washington, D.C., Feb. 7, 2012. The Program was recognized for their outstanding and longstanding commitment to community coalitions in Florida.
Minnesota National Guard in Norway for exchange program
February 15, 2012
Members of the Minnesota National Guard and Norwegian military participate in a flag ceremony during the early hours of Feb. 9, 2012 in Norway. The Minnesota National Guard will be in Norway for the next two weeks as they participate in the Norwegian Exchange, a program that also allows for Norwegian military members to train in Minnesota.
South Carolina Guard hosts UAE delegation, establishes relationships
February 15, 2012
United Arab Emirates Staff Maj. Gen. Ali Al-Kaabi, senior military advisor to U.A.E. Crown Prince, speaks with Army Maj. Gen. Robert E. Livingston Jr., adjutant general of South Carolina, during his visit to South Carolina. Al-Kaabi saw Army and Air National Guard installations around Columbia, S.C., Feb. 3, 2012. Al-Kaabi traveled to South Carolina on behalf of the Crown Prince's interest in establishing a military force in U.A.E. similar to the National Guard
Agreement has Navy Reservists anchored to the Mississippi Guard for three years
February 14, 2012
Air National Guard's 172nd Airlift Wing coin.
Alaska National Guard member wins "Top Brass" Charity Sled Dog Race
February 14, 2012
Army Maj. Gen. Thomas H. Katkus, adjutant general of the Alaska National Guard, races to the finish line during the "Top Brass" Charity Sled Dog Race held at Tozier Track, Anchorage, Alaska, Feb. 11, 2012.
Army blood drive seeking targeted donors
February 14, 2012
Army Cpl. Christopher LeRoy, of the 932nd Blood Support Detachment, monitors the progress of Army Sgt. Jennifer Skebong, of the 583rd Medlog Company, as she gives blood at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Blood platelets are being collected in country for treatment of critically injured patients.
FBI exercise capitalizes on Michigan Guard value
February 14, 2012
More than 20 law enforcement agencies trekked to The Michigan National Guard's 127th Wing Feb. 9, 2012, as the FBI held a field office visit and table top exercise designed to guide actions that would be utilized during an actual weapons of mass destruction contingency response in the Detroit area. Several Michigan National Guard entities were present, including the 51st Civil Support Team, many members of the 127th Wing's first responders and Mission Support Group, and representatives from the state Emergency Operations Center. Also present were representatives from the U.S. Attorney's Office, Dearborn Police Department, Customs and Border Protection, the Coast Guard's Sector Detroit Enforcement Division, the Drug Enforcement Administration, Detroit Police Department, and the Macomb County Sheriff's office, as well as the Detroit FBI office.