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National Guard program helped countries to NATO membership
April 9, 2009
Maj. Gen. Glenn K. Rieth (left), the adjutant general of New Jersey and Mr. Gazmend Oketa (right), minister of defense for the republic of Albania, cut a special anniversary cake commemorating the 15-year partnership between New Jersey and the Republic of Albania in December. Oketa's visit coincides with the 15th anniversary of his nation's participation in the State Partnership Program with the New Jersey National Guard. This week, Albania achieved its long-standing goal of membership in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
Guard's disaster response missions grew nationwide today
April 9, 2009
A once proud Oak tree stands stripped of its foliage and wrapped in debris from the devastated town of Mena, Ark. A powerful tornado ripped through the community of 5,700 the evening of April 10. A contingent of 30 members of the Arkansas Army National Guard's 39th Infantry Brigade Combat Team entered the town shortly after the tornado passed and began providing assistance. More troops poured in the next morning to begin search and rescue operations, and to provide security.
Truax hosts joint 'suspicious' package exercise
April 8, 2009
Tech. Sgt. Michael Harvey, 115th Security Forces Squadron, provides cordon security around Bldg. 500 following a report of a suspicious package during an exercise here March 18. The joint exercise included many different units on Truax Field as well as the U.S. Postal Service, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the 54th Civil Support Team.
Ohio Soldier, partner named National Guard's ultimate warriors
April 8, 2009
Staff Sgt. Ada Milby poses with her Warrior Challenge partner, Dan Mast, after one of the "Warrior Challenge" events.
CNGB meets with DoD "logistics champions" at USTRANSCOM
April 8, 2009
Air Force Gen. Craig McKinley (left), chief of the National Guard Bureau, talks with his executive officer, Army Col. Patrick Tennis, during U.S. Transportation Command's Reserve Component Chiefs and Adjutants General Conference held March 31 to April 2 at Scott Air Force Base, Ill.
Gates Says People Take Top Priority in Budget Recommendations
April 7, 2009
New mission, new plane, new friends
April 7, 2009
Maintenance Technicians of the 175th Maintenance Group, Maryland National Guard, and 107th Maintenance Group, Michigan National Guard, install a wing flap on an A-10 Thunderbolt close-air-support aircraft at Warfield Air National Guard Base in Essex, Maryland, Friday, April 3, 2009. Michigan Guardmembers in the maintenance field are transitioning from the F-16 fighter jet to the A-10 through on-the-job training.
Louisiana Guard tests disaster readiness
April 7, 2009
Members of the Louisiana National Guard's 2225th Multi-Role Bridge Company conduct search and rescue missions during a simulated disaster response exercise at the Lakefront Airport in New Orleans, April 4. The purpose of this exercise is to test the current LANG response plan, identify deficiencies and evaluate their ability to respond to multiple missions simultaneously prior to the 2009 hurricane season.
VA hosts health assessment for Indiana Guard
April 7, 2009
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GED Plus roars to victory in Texas
April 7, 2009
NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon talks with the Army's NCO of the Year Staff Sgt. Noyce Merino of the Montana Army National Guard before his race April 5 at the Texas Motor Speedway. Gordon and the Dupont/National Guard GED Car took first place in the race, snapping a winless streak for the racer.