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Wisconsin Guard artillery battalion rockets into 21st century
July 2, 2010 — MILWAUKEE, Wis., - With the last rocket's glare, the Wisconsin Army National Guard's 1st Battalion,... MORE

A High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) from the Wisconsin Army National Guard's Battery C, 1st Battalion, 121st Field Artillery, launches a training round downrange at Fort McCoy, Wis., June 26, 2010. The 121st is one of just a handful of Army National Guard units to field and fire the HIMARS and completed its training and certification with a battalion live fire during annual training this year.

Keesler provides housing for Guard's oil spill responders
July 2, 2010 — BILOXI, Miss., - For the first time since Hurricane Katrina, Keesler Air Force Base will house 50... MORE

Nighttime flight ops essential part of training at MUTC
July 2, 2010 — BUTLERVILLE, Ind., - Little by little, the droning of ahelicopter grows louder in the darkness over... MORE

Seen through a night vision lens, a CH-47 Chinook helicopter from the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment lands in a field during night operations at Muscatatuck Urban Training Center, Ind.,June 10, 2010.

Dale Jr., Guardsmen unveil paint scheme for Daytona NASCAR race
July 1, 2010 — DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., - The "8 Soldiers, 8 missions" paint scheme was unveiled by Dale Earnhardt Jr... MORE

The eight National Guard members from 8 Soldiers and 8 Missions stand with Dale Earnhardt Jr., after the unveiling his car, June 30, 2010. This weekend, Earnhardt's No. 88 National Guard Chevrolet will feature a special paint scheme in honor of the 8 Soldiers and 8 Missions in which they served.

Database provides mission readiness information
July 1, 2010 — WASHINGTON, - The Defense Department's readiness reporting system, designed to provide a... MORE

Guardsmen gets lucky draw at AT&T program - Tiger Woods
July 1, 2010 — NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa., (7/1/10) - The pressure of driving iron through sand, running from bunker to... MORE

Tiger Woods and Chief Master Sgt. George Vasiloff of the Pennsylvania Air National Guard walk up to their approach shot as fans cheer in admiration for both at the AT&T National Pro-AM at Aronomink Country Club in Newtown Square, Pa., this week. Vasiloff was selected to play with Woods just weeks after returning from a tour in Afghanistan.

Leavenworth's battle command center completes exercise with British troops
July 1, 2010 — LEAVENWORTH, Kan., - The Army National Guard's Battle Command Training Center -Leavenworth... MORE

Connecticut ANG repair facility ships 50th engine
July 1, 2010 — EAST GRANBY, Conn., - The 50th engine departed the Centralized Repair Facility here at Bradley Air... MORE

Louisiana National Guard's barriers protect coastline
June 30, 2010 — BATON ROUGE, La., - Coastal barriers constructed by the Louisiana National Guard are providing... MORE

Tiger Dam barrier walls emplaced by Louisiana National Guardsmen protect inland areas in Grand Isle, La., from the effects of wave action caused by Tropical Storm Alex, June 29, 2010. Coastal barriers such as this, land bridges, sandbags, and Hesco walls have been constructed to close gaps and protect low-lying sections along the coast from possible oil intrusion.

Florida Guard mobilizes 90 for oil spill response
June 30, 2010 — ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. - More than 90 Florida National Guard Soldiers and Airmen are directly... 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