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Active shooter exercise helps service members protect scouts
July 29, 2010 — FORT A.P. HILL, Va., - More than 35 first responders tested their ability to react under pressure... MORE

Army Private First Class William Stein, Joint Task Force-National Scout Jamboree, kneels while participating in an exercise in preparation for the 2010 Boy Scouts of America jamboree July 22, 2010. More than 35 first responders tested their ability to react under pressure during the exercise. The JTF’s goal is to provide professional military support and a safe and secure environment for scouts and visitors during the event. The Department of Defense’s presence and effort at the NSJ emphasizes commitment to the nation’s youth.

Army, Air Guard maintains end strength
July 29, 2010 — ARLINGTON, Va., - Both the Army and Air National Guard missed their recruiting goals for June, but... MORE

Panel suggests re-evaluation of military's use of Guard
July 29, 2010 — WASHINGTON, - A congressionally mandated panel has recommended broad changes to long-term Defense... MORE

Utah Guard, Cambodian Soldiers construct school
July 28, 2010 — KAMPONG SPEU, Cambodia - Utah National Guard Soldiers from the 197th Special Troops Company... MORE

Soldiers from Utah National Guard's 197th Special Troops Company (Airborne)and the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces work together to complete the restrooms at the school as part of the humanitarian civic assistance project for Angkor Sentinel 2010.

Soldiers train lifesavers at Patriot exercise
July 28, 2010 — FORT HUACHUCA, Ariz., - Two active duty Soldiers from Fort Huachuca were recently requested to... MORE

Sgt. Russell Moss (right), a medic for Company A, 309th Military Intelligence Battalion of the U.S. Army, instructs a student in combat lifesaver training at Volk Field Combat Readiness Training Center, Wis.

Louisiana Guard partners with Belize safety team
July 28, 2010 — BELLE CHASSE, La., - The Louisiana Air National Guard’s 159th Fighter Wing partnered with a Belize... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. Donnie Dunn, ground safety manager with the Louisiana National Guard’s 159th Fighter Wing, describes how to inspect an augmenter nozzle on an F-15 Fighter aircraft to members of the Belize Defence Force during a State Partnership Program visit on July 8, 2010.

Guard supports national Boy Scout Jamboree
July 28, 2010 — ARLINGTON, Va., - More than 600 Army National Guard members from 15 states will support this year's... MORE

Fort A.P. Hill is expected to welcome several thousand this week for the 17th National Scout Jamboree, which coincides with the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America.

Time running out for troops, veterans to claim 'stop loss' pay
July 28, 2010 — WASHINGTON, - Eligible servicemembers and veterans have less than three months to apply for... MORE

Who is watching a Guard member's mental health?
July 28, 2010 — WASHINGTON, - DCoE’s Center for Deployment Psychology is concerned with the question: “Who is... MORE

Virginia Guard chaplain support teams headed to Louisiana
July 27, 2010 — RICHMOND, Va., - Two Virginia National Guard chaplain support teams are headed to Louisiana to... MORE

New Hampshire Guard, El Salvador Celebrate 25th Anniversary of State Partnership Program

New York Guard to Help Sweden With Division-Level Command Post Exercise

Washington Guard, Thai Armed Forces Conclude Successful Enduring Partners 25

Nordhaus Joins Indo-Pacific Chiefs of Defense Conference to Strengthen State Partnership Program

North Carolina Air Guard Hosts Mini African Military Law Forum