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Hungary, Serbia leaders meet with Ohio Guard
March 8, 2010 — DUBLIN, Ohio, - Since the early 1990s, state National Guards have responded to an evolving... MORE

Army Maj. Gen. Gregory L. Wayt, adjutant general of the Ohio National Guard, talks to Hungarian Chief of Defense Gen. Lazlo Tombol during breakfast at the Embassy Suites hotel in Dublin, Ohio Feb. 27, 2010. Wayt and Tombol addressed Ohio National Guard leaders during the 2010 Ohio National Guard Commanders Call.

South Dakota to get new jets from Hill AFB
March 8, 2010 — SIOUX FALLS, S.D., - The South Dakota Air National Guard will receive 22 Block 40 F-16 Fighting... MORE

An F-16 Fighting Falcon flies a close-air-support mission over Iraq on May 7, 2006. The F-16, from Hill Air Force Base, Utah, was deployed to Balad Air Base, Iraq, in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Wisconsin officials dedicate new Truax fire station
March 8, 2010 — MADISON, Wis., - One of Wisconsin National Guard's newest facilities serves more than just military... MORE

U.S. Sen. Herb Kohl, fourth from left, assists Station Fire Chief Senior Master Sgt. Gary Peck, fourth from right, along with local dignitaries and fire/rescue personnel, to separate a symbolic fire hose during the dedication ceremony of the 115th Fighter Wing airport fire station in Madison, Wis. The expansion and complete renovation of the Wisconsin Air National Guard Fire/Rescue Station at the Dane County Regional Airport was recognized during an official dedication ceremony Feb. 19, 2010.

Earnhardt, Gordon raced Guard-sponsored cars at Atlanta
March 8, 2010 — ATLANTA - The National Guard sponsored two top NASCAR Sprint Cup teams and drivers in one race at... MORE

Jeff Gordon will drive the No. 24 Dupont/National Guard Chevrolet at Atlanta Motor Speedway this weekend.

Busy weekend in National Guard sports
March 5, 2010 — ARLINGTON, Va. - Last year at Atlanta Motor Speedway, Jeff Gordonwas the runner-up in the No. 24... MORE

Missouri C-130s, crews divert to Chile
March 5, 2010 — ARLINGTON, Va., - Two Missouri Air National Guard C-130 Herculestransport aircraft with 47... MORE

Vermont governor signs parent protection act
March 5, 2010 — ARLINGTON, Va., - The governor of Vermont enacted a law on March 3that will prevent deploying... MORE

Wyoming Guardsmen save lives in Afghanistan
March 5, 2010 — KHOST PROVINCE, Afghanistan - The "Cowboy Dustoff" troops of theWyoming National Guard know all too... MORE

Army Guard fixed wing aircrews expand mission to keep ground troops safe
March 4, 2010 — FORT BELVOIR, Va., - The initial deployment the Army National Guard's Task Force Observe, Detect,... MORE

From left to right, Spc. Thomas White, Maj. John L. Baynham Jr., Chief Warrant Officer 5 Joel D. Smith, Sgt. Jamie Cohodes and Chief Warrant Officer 2 Shandella Vaughan are members of Company B of the 3rd Battalion, 214th Aviation Regiment, which participated in the initial deployment of Task Force Observe, Detect, Identify, and Neutralize in Afghanistan. The unit will redeploy this weekend

Board reassesses service disability ratings
March 4, 2010 — WASHINGTON, - Recommendations from a congressionally directed Defense Department disability review... MORE

Missouri Guard Strengthens Ties with Panama Through Disaster Response Exchange

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