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Deployed to Africa, former 'troubled teen' continues to inspire others
May 31, 2013
1st Sgt. Robert Burns, with the 2nd Battalion, 138th Field Artillery also works as an instructor at the Bluegrass Challenge Academy at Fort Knox, Ky. According to Burns, 10 former cadets serve with Task Force Longrifles on their deployment to the Horn of Africa.

Slovenia, Colorado recognize 20 years of National Guard’s international relations
May 29, 2013
Officials from the Republic of Slovenia join Colorado National Guard members May 26, 2013, in Aurora for the dedication of the Colorado Freedom. The memorial lists the names of all Colorado service members whose lives were lost during combat operations on foreign soil since Colorado became a state.

Medical First Responders course conducted with Idaho National Guard and Cambodian forces
May 28, 2013
The Medical First Responders course was conducted with the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces and Idaho National Guard Soldiers during Angkor Sentinel 2013, May 18-27, 2013. Pictured here, heart rates escalated as a Royal Cambodian Armed Forces comrade had suffered a simulated gunshot wound to the chest, fractured femur, lower leg amputation, and second-degree burns on both arms during the practical exam.

Kentucky National Guard Soldiers share best practices with Mauritius forces
May 23, 2013
Lt. Col. Rob Larkin, commander of the 2-138th Field Artillery Regiment, shows a Special Mobile Force officer how to use a thermal imaging camera in Mauritius.

Minnesota Army National Guard water experts share workshop with Croatian partners
May 22, 2013
Experts from the Minnesota Army National Guard and U.S. European Command traveled to Zagreb, Croatia, for a Field Water Treatment Workshop with partners from the Croatian Armed Forces from May 7-9, 2013.

Wisconsin National Guard officer relishes service in Nicaragua
May 17, 2013
Army Capt. Kathrine Berberich of the Wisconsin National Guard serves as the bilateral affairs officer at the U.S. Embassy in Managua, Nicaragua.

Maryland celebrates partnerships with Estonia and Bosnia and Herzegovina
May 15, 2013
Maj. Gen. James A. Adkins, adjutant general of Maryland, discusses the Maryland National Guard's State Partnership Program with Gov. Martin O'Malley during a reception for senior delegations from the two nations on May 13. At right is Gen. Frank Grass, chief of the National Guard Bureau.

Airmen’s home-made fuel helps Afghan homes
May 13, 2013
Tech. Sgt. Benjamin Griffin and Airman 1st Class MelissaBradley mix shredded paper, sawdust and water to make fuel pucks and bricks May3, 2013, at Kabul International Airport, Afghanistan. Griffin is with the 440thAir Expeditionary Advisory Squadron and Bradley is with the 439th AEAS.

Missouri National Guard hosts Central American visitors
May 10, 2013
Costa Rica National Police Officer Francisco Vargas prepares for the Missouri Highway Patrol driving course as part of a Missouri National Guard State Partnership Program event May 8, 2013. Guiding Vargas through the course is Missouri State Trooper Bruce Baker and Air National Guard 1st Lt. Todd Cantwell who served as the interpreter.

Rhode Island National Guard medical team meets with Panamanian doctors
May 8, 2013
Maj. Dan Winschel, center, and Capt. David Donth, right) Rhode Island National Guard, meet with Dr. Tristan Pinzon, director of Hospital Colon, to tour the facility and meet the Panamanian staff.