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Outflanking the flames: Soldiers, first responders continue integrated fight against High Park fire
June 26, 2012
Soldiers from the Colorado Army National Guard's 1157th Engineer Firefighter Company prepare to battle part of the High Park wildfire near Colorado Springs, Colo. The Colorado National Guard has been Soldiers and Airmen to assist with fighting the blaze in a variety of capacities ranging from military police providing site security to aviators dropping fire retardant from helicopters.
The importance of maintaining trust: Civil-Military Relations and the Profession of Arms
June 25, 2012
Army Gen. Martin Dempsey, Chairman of the joint chiefs of staff
Latvian prime minister praises Latvia, Michigan National Guard relationship
June 25, 2012
Valdis Dombrovskis, in white shirt, prime minister of Latvia, talks with U.S. and Latvian officials shortly after observing an air-to-air refueling operation from a Michigan Air National Guard KC-135 Stratotanker. The prime minister praised the ongoing relationship between Latvia and the Michigan National Guard that is a part of the National Guard Bureau’s State Partnership Program.
STARBASE Wisconsin seeks to build on early success
June 25, 2012
Air Force Maj. Gen. Don Dunbar, adjutant general of Wisconsin, speaks during a ribbon-cutting ceremony for STARBASE Wisconsin, a Department of Defense-sponsored education initiative for fifth-grade students, June 18 at the U.S. Army Reserve Center in Milwaukee. STARBASE Wisconsin, which has been running since April, is operated by the Wisconsin Air National Guard and provides students with hands-on learning opportunities in math and science.
Texas Army National Guard Soldiers work with Ugandan Soldiers
June 25, 2012
Uganda Peoples Defense Force soldiers demonstrate elements of a deliberate attack drill Army Sgt. 1st Class Curtis Stille, from 3rd Squadron, 124th Cavalry Regiment. The UPDF invited the U.S. Soldiers to participate in a best-practices exchange where they conducted various military-to-military exchanges in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, whose mission is to build partnerships with nations in East Africa.
Wyoming Air National Guard aerial firefighting unit activated to assist in Rocky Mountain area
June 25, 2012
Members of the Wyoming Air National Guard's 153rd Airlift Wing load a U.S. Forest Service Modular Airborne Firefighting System II onto a C-130 Hercules aircraft, June 24, 2012. The Wyoming Air National Guard MAFFS unit has been activated to support the response to the High Park wildfire near Colorado Springs, Colo.
Afghanistan: South Carolina Air Guard "Swamp Foxes" ensure effective air support firepower
June 22, 2012
ir Force Staff Sgt. Tim Alewine, a munitions specialist with the 451st Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron, makes necessary adjustments to the tail assemblies of a GBU-38 Joint Direct Attack Munitions at the Tri-National Ammunition Supply Point June 15, 2012. Alewine is currently deployed from the 169th Fighter Wing out of McEntire Joint National Guard Base, S.C., supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. "Swamp Fox" F-16 Fighting Falcons, their pilots, and support personnel began their air expeditionary force deployment in early April to take over the air tasking order and provide close air support for troops on the ground in Afghanistan.
Commander-in-chief of Canada honors retired Army Gen. Raymond Carpenter with Canadian Meritorious Service Medal
June 22, 2012
Retired Army Gen. Raymond Carpenter (left), the former acting director of the Army National Guard, shakes hands with His Excellency the Right Honorable David Johnston, governor general and commander-in-chief of Canada, after being presented the Canadian Meritorious Service Medal (Military Division) at Rideau Hall June 22 in Ottawa, Ont. The decoration is an important part of the Canadian Honors System, which recognizes excellence by either a single achievement or an activity over a specified period.
South Dakota Guard member saves child's life, awarded Medal of Valor
June 22, 2012
Army Maj. Jason Kettwig, a Soldier with the 139th Brigade Support Battalion, South Dakota Army National Guard, pictured here with his Medal of Valor, which he recently was awarded.
Study presented at suicide prevention conference offers glimpse into suicide motives
June 22, 2012
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