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Joint promotion ceremony special for Washington Guard family
September 8, 2020
The Derda family following a joint promotion ceremony Sept. 2, 2020, at Camp Murray, Wash. Col. Kristin Derda and Lt. Col. Krystian Derda were able to celebrate their promotions on the same day.
Noble Partner 20 multinational exercise begins
September 8, 2020
Georgian Defense Forces Col. Irodi Kadagishvili, deputy commander of East Command, and Georgia Army National Guard Col. Jason Fryman, U.S. exercise director of Noble Partner 20, participate in the opening ceremony at Vaziani Training Area, Georgia, Sept. 7, 2020. The Georgia National Guard and the country of Georgia have participated in the U.S. Army National Guard State Partnership Program for 26 years, ensuring interoperability, functionality, and regional stability.
W.Va. Guardsman graduates Arabic course in Qatar
September 3, 2020
Capt. Allen Paul Jordan, the West Virginia National Guard’s State Partnership Program – Qatar bilateral affairs officer, with Qatari Brig. Gen. Sultan Mohammed Sultan Al Shawani, multilingual school commander, following his completion of a three-week basic Arabic course offered at the Qatar Armed Forces Language Institute in Al Sheehaniya, Qatar.
High school student follows father into Idaho National Guard
September 3, 2020
Idaho Army National Guard Pvt. Ashlynn Amoruso with her father, 1st Sgt. Dan Amoruso, at Boise Airport Aug. 20 upon returning from basic combat training.
Colorado Airman’s military training helps save a life
September 2, 2020
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Ronald Ebert, first sergeant, 140th Medical Group, 140th Wing, Colorado Air National Guard, and his wife, Alison, show that they’re ‘fit to fight’ at the gym where they routinely exercise and lead workouts. They helped save a fellow gym member’s life when he suffered a heart attack during a workout June 1, 2020.
Psychological health director a lighthouse in storm
September 1, 2020
Diann Richardson, 176th Wing director of psychological health, regularly works with therapy dog, Bolt, as part of the licensed clinical social worker’s outreach to the wing. Following several months of socialization and training, the golden retriever became a nationally certified therapy dog.
Colorado crew director injured in car crash returns to duty
September 1, 2020
A group of 100th Missile Defense Brigade Soldiers stand for a photo with Colorado National Guard Lt. Col. George Lambos at UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central in Colorado Springs May 28, 2019. The Soldiers came so Lambos could participate in the promotion ceremony of one of his Soldiers.
Georgia National Guard to participate in Noble Partner 20
August 31, 2020
Members of the Georgia Army National Guard with the Monroe-based 178th Military Police Company stand in formation during the opening ceremony for Agile Spirit 19 at Vaziani Training Area on July 27, 2019. Participation in joint, multinational exercises like AgS19 enhances professional relationships and improves overall coordination with allies and partners during a crisis.
Soldier becomes U.S. citizen before deployment
August 31, 2020
U.S. Army Spc. Daniel Rivera, a Michigan National Guard Soldier and CH-47 helicopter repairer deployed with Bravo Company, 628th Aviation Support Battalion, 28th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade, takes the oath of allegiance during a naturalization ceremony at the 28th ECAB's mobilization station.
VNG LT earns Ranger tab with teamwork, attention to detail
August 31, 2020
Virginia National Guard First Lt. Aidan O’Connor, front row, third from right, alongside his fellow Ranger School graduates after successfully completing the course.