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National Guard's media contest winners announced
March 20, 2009 — ARLINGTON, Va. - The 2008 National Guard Media Contest winners were recently announced by Jack... MORE

At NCO induction ceremony, Guardmembers reflect on the rank
March 20, 2009 — FORT MYER, Va. - The contributions of the noncommissioned officer were spotlighted in an elaborate... MORE

Thirteen National Guard members were among thirty Soldiers inducted in the NCO corps at a ceremony at Conmy Hall on Fort Myer, Va., Thursday, March 19, 2009. The event was part of the Year of the NCO celebration, an initiative highlighting NCO contributions. From left: Sgt. Osvaldo Cruz, Staff Sgt. Misael Santamaria, Sgts. Jamie Coleman, Annette Bowen and Jasmin Vazquez, Sergeant Major of the Army Kenneth Preston, Staff Sgt. Michael Noyce Merino (The Army's NCO of the Year), Sgt. Justin Wanat, Cmd. Sgt. Maj. John D. Gipe, the command sergeant major for the Army National Guard, Sgt. Jennifer Rosario, Staff Sgt. Keli Foultner, Sgt. Jackie Williams, Sgt. Irizarry, and Staff Sgt. Valerie Jones.

DoD to fund family travel to Dover
March 19, 2009 — WASHINGTON - The wishes of the families will be the overriding principle guiding any media coverage... MORE

Stop loss to end for Army Guard in September
March 19, 2009 — WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Army will phase out use of the so-called "stop-loss" program between now and... MORE

Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates responds to a reporter's question during a press conference at the Pentagon, March 18, 2009. Gates announced a comprehensive plan to eliminate the current use of "stop-loss" policy while retaining the authority for future use under extraordinary circumstances.

Education, contact key to cutting suicide rate, Army personnel leader says
March 18, 2009 — ARLINGTON, Va. - Ending a policy where Citizen-Soldiers were excused monthly drills for 90 days... MORE

Gates pays respects to fallen Guardsmen at Dover
March 18, 2009 — WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates traveled to Dover Air Force Base, Del.,... MORE

DoD releases sexual assault statistics
March 18, 2009 — WASHINGTON - The Defense Department today released a congressional report that examines sexual... MORE

New York Guard leads NYC's Saint Patrick's Day Parade
March 18, 2009 — NEW YORK CITY - This year's Saint Patrick's Day Parade in New York City will once again be led up... MORE

This year's Saint Patrick's Day Parade in New York City was led up Fifth Avenue by the historic 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry, the famed Irish combat unit known throughout the Army and the nation as the "Fighting 69th." For 157 years the Citizen Soldiers of the Army National Guard have led the city-wide celebration past Saint Patrick's Cathedral.

Rolling with new technology
March 17, 2009 — COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - It's a typical day in Iraq for four Colorado Guardsmen. They know their... MORE

Soldiers assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 3rd Battalion, 157th Field Artillery, Colorado Army National Guard, watch as four of their peers experience the Humvee Egress Assistance Trainer at Fort Carson in Colorado Springs, Colo., Feb. 20, 2009.

Soldiers put to test in Florida's first Air Assault course
March 17, 2009 — CAMP BLANDING JOINT TRAINING CENTER, Fla. - More than 150 Soldiers recently earned the right to wear... MORE

Soldiers rappel from a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter during the Air Assault Course at Camp Blanding Joint Training Center, Fla., March 5, 2009.

North Carolina Guard Creating Shared Experiences

A Career of Service: Illinois Army Guard Soldier Reflects on Time in Active Component, Army Guard, and Army Reserve

District of Columbia Guard, Jamaican Defence Force Partner at Cyber Exercise

Ohio Guard Attends Exercise Platinum Wolf in Serbia

Tennessee Guard Participates in Bulgaria’s Best Warrior Competition