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Illinois Guardsman falls for his job hook, line and sinker
June 7, 2010 — KENTUCKY LAKE, Ky., - With the sun beating down in 90-degree summer heat, the lake was Sgt. Adam... MORE

Sgt. Adam Lock, a recruiter with the Illinois National Guard, has found a way to enjoy his two favorite hobbies: fishing and talking about the National Guard. The 29-year-old is the only National Guard member on the Forrest L. Wood (FLW) Fishing Tour, which is sponsored by the National Guard.

North Dakota Soldiers provide force protection in Haiti
June 4, 2010 — FARGO, N.D., - While U.S. Southern Command's earthquake disasterresponse in Haiti officially ended... MORE

Indiana National Guard receives critical homeland security mission
June 4, 2010 — INDIANAPOLIS - Army Maj. Gen. R. Martin Umbarger, the adjutantgeneral of the Indiana National Guard,... MORE

National Guard mission in Kosovo evolves over time
June 4, 2010 — PRISTINA, Kosovo,- More than a decade into a National Guardmission to support Kosovo's security and... MORE

Ohio, Washington Guard to start Homeland Response Forces
June 4, 2010 — WASHINGTON, - Ohio and Washington have been chosen as the firststates to host new National Guard... MORE

Colorado Airmen win Guardian Challenge 2010
June 3, 2010 — BUCKLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. - Airmen of the Colorado Air National Guard's 137th Space Warning... MORE

Members of the 137th Space Warning Squadron of the Colorado Air National Guard's 140th Wing won best Space Operations team and best Security Forces Tactics team to take home Air Force Space Command's 2010 Aldridge Trophy as part of Team Buckley, May 21, 2010.

Two Army Guard units named top environmental stewards
June 3, 2010 — ARLINGTON, Va., - Two Army National Guard installations were recognized for their environmental work... MORE

Army Maj. Gen. Ed Wright, the adjutant general of Wyoming, accepts the Secretary of Defense 2010 Environmental Award for Cultural Resources Management from Deputy Secretary of Defense William Lynn III at the Pentagon June 2, 2010.

Vermont Guardsmen join with New Zealand PRT to help orphanage
June 3, 2010 — BAMYAN PROVINCE, Afghanistan - The Maori people of New Zealand have a saying: "in tangita, in... MORE

Staff Sgt. Peter Ladensack, a member of the Vermont National Guard's 86th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, plays with a baby during a visit to an orphanage in Bamyan province, May 26, 2010. The Soldier is part of the Delaware Embedded Training Team, which along with the New Zealand Provincial Reconstruction Team delivered and assembled bunk beds for the orphanage and gave out clothing, toys and stuffed animals to the kids.

Fort Indiantown Gap offers guided tours of rare butterfly habitat
June 2, 2010 — HARRISBURG, Pa., - Guided tours will give visitors a chance to see the only population of Regal... MORE

Illinois Guardsmen get realistic training at Fort Irwin
June 2, 2010 — FORT IRWIN, Calif., - The hiss of a rocket propelled grenade flew overhead as an improvised... MORE

Staff Sgt Amanda Morgan and Michael Thompson, both of the 1344th Transportation Company of the Illinois National Guard, participate in an urban warfare training exercise at Fort Irwin, Calif., during the unit's annual training in May. Morgan and Thompson evaluated a casualty and prepared to evacuate the wounded Soldier to a safe location.

Washington Guard Continues Strengthening Relationship at Thailand’s Port of Laem Chabang

25 Years Strong: Hawai‘i Guard and Philippines Celebrate Enduring Partnership

National Guard, Nordic Partnerships Bolster European Defenses

New Jersey Guard, Albanian Military Boost Medics’ Combat Readiness

Lithuanian Defense Delegation Visits Pennsylvania Guard Drone Facility