State Partnership Program News - The National Guard

Category: Guard News

Food and water come on line in record time
September 4, 2008 — BATON ROUGE, La. - With the majority of the state without electricity and in need of food, water and... MORE

Louisiana National Guard Soldiers on hurricane relief duty in New Iberia, La., distribute water to thirsty residents of New Iberia Parish, on Sept. 2, 2008.

We'll leave the light on for you
September 4, 2008 — It was a dark and stormy night! Okay, I readily admit - it is an overused cliché but, it really was... MORE

Florida Guard continues recovery and preparation as tropical storms near U.S.
September 4, 2008 — WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - If the southeast U.S. is taking a one-two-three combination punch from... MORE

Louisiana Guardsmen Patrol New Orleans, Provide Security
September 4, 2008 — NEW ORLEANS - Louisiana National Guardsmen troops here are conducting presence patrols, providing... MORE

Louisiana Army National Guard soldiers patrol New Orleans' French Quarter to ensure safety and security for local residents Sept. 3, 2008. After evacuating the city because of Hurricane Gustav, citizens are beginning to return to their homes in and around Orleans Parish.

Ellington Field is the Air Hub for Hurricane Gustav Rescue Operations
September 4, 2008 — HOUSTON (09/02/2008) - Hurricane Gustav did not have a huge weather impact on the Houston area which... MORE

Florida Guard Prepares for Potential Hurricane Relief Mission
September 4, 2008 — ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. - As central and northern Florida communities recover from Tropical Storm Fay's... MORE

Members of the 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, make their way past a makeshift tow truck in a high-water vehicle as they search flooded roads and properties for people needing assistance or evacuation. The Florida National Guard assisted civilian agencies with nearly 500 Soldiers and Airmen supporting logistical operations and high-water vehicle rescues across central and northern Florida after Tropical Storm Fay struck in late August.

Commander praises Gustav preparations, response
September 4, 2008 — BATON ROUGE, La. - In the wake of Hurricane Gustav, residents of Louisiana are slowly heading to... MORE

Brig. Gen. Glenn Curtis, standing, commander of Joint Task Force Pelican, briefs Gen. Gene Renuart, commander of U.S. Northern Command, on the status of National Guard assets supporting Hurricane Gustav recovery efforts Sept. 3. JTF Pelican headquarters are located in Carsville, La.

Rescue squadrons provide support for Hurricane Gustav
September 4, 2008 — ELLINGTON FIELD, Texas - Airmen from rescue helicopter squadrons from across the Air Force came... MORE

Crewmembers from the 55th Rescue Squadron perform preflight checks on a HH-60 Pave Low Sept. 3 at Ellington Field, Texas. The squadron deployed from Davis-Mothan Air Force Base, Ariz., to Ellington Field in response to Hurricane Gustav with less than 24 hours after notification.

Mullen praises Guard response to Hurricane Gustav
September 3, 2008 — WASHINGTON - The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff today praised the U.S. military, in... MORE

Mississippi Guard Responds to Hurricane Gustav
September 3, 2008 — GULFPORT, Miss. - Labor Day began here yesterday with pounding rain and high-velocity winds from a... MORE

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

Paraguayan President Awards Top Honor to Massachusetts National Guard General