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World War I centennial: Ohio National Guard played pivotal role
April 10, 2017
Officers of the 2nd Battalion, 372nd Infantry in France: 2nd Lt. Tom Walker (from left), 1st Lt. Ben Rudd and 2nd Lt. William Nichols. The 372nd was a segregated unit that earned the French Croix de Guerre with Palm during the Meuse-Argonne campaign for its heroic actions in battle. April 6, 2017, commemorates the 100th anniversary of the U.S. entry into World War I.

Texas, Nebraska ANG benefit from State Partnership Program with Czech Republic
April 7, 2017
Airmen with the Texas and Nebraska Air National Guard, Army National Guard and the Czech Air Force pose for a photo March 22, 2017, at the 22nd Helicopter Air Base, Namest Nab Oslavou, Czech Republic. The services participated a maintenance exchange as part of the state partnership program between the Czech Republic, and the Texas and Nebraska National Guard units.

75 years ago, Guard members endured Bataan Death March
April 7, 2017
U.S. Army National Guard and Filipino soldiers shown at the outset of the Bataan Death March. Allied forces were forced to surrender to the Japanese on April 9, 1942, the largest surrender in U.S. history. Their defense and sacrifice under dire circumstances allowed the United States badly needed time to mobilize in the Pacific Theater of War, and avoided a greater catastrophe beyond the bombing of Pearl Harbor in December 1941.

Colombian military members get close look at Vigilant Guard in Georgia
April 6, 2017
U.S. Army Sgt. Alex Chavez, right, a Soldier with the South Carolina Army National Guard, answers questions and translates into Spanish during a tour of the Georgia National Guard’s Joint Operations Center at the Clay National Guard Center in Marietta, Ga., March 30, 2017. Five officers from the Colombian military toured multiple sites in Georgia during the National Guard’s Defense Support to Civilian Agencies exercise called Vigilant Guard. The South Carolina National Guard is partnered with Colombia through the State Partnership Program and hosted the Colombian officers.

Alaska Air National Guard Airman exercises lessons learned in and out of the classroom
April 5, 2017
Staff Sgt. Megan Schreder, services craftsman for the 168th Force Support Flight, Alaska Air National Guard, Eielson AFB, Alaska, administers fitness tests inside the Baker Field House, Eielson AFB, Alaska, April 2, 2017. Schreder, when not wearing Air Force camouflage, is a full-time elementary school teacher in Fairbanks, Alaska, and is in her second year of teaching.

Czech Airmen compete alongside Nebraska Soldiers
April 5, 2017
Senior Master Sgt. Karel Dostalek and Master Sgt. Vaclav Bergman, Airmen in the Czech Republic Armed Forces, get instructions from Nebraska Army National Guard Sgt. 1st Class Chad Rowe on how to maneuver the land navigation course during the state's Best Warrior competition, March 3, 2017, at Greenlief Training Site. Dostalek and Bergman were two of three Czech service members who visited Nebraska to observe and participate in the Nebraska Army National Guard’s Best Warrior competition through the State Partnership Program.

Colorado Air National Guard brings new life to fallen Thunderbird tail
April 3, 2017
U.S. Airmen from the Colorado Air National Guard, Crash Damage Disabled Recovery Team, work to remove the vertical tail from the fuselage of a damaged Thunderbird F-16, Peterson Air Force Base (AFB), Colo., March 14, 2017.

Army National Guard approves wear of the tricorne 'minuteman' hat at formal events
March 31, 2017
U.S. Army Soldiers from the 3rd Infantry Regiment "The Old Guard" and the Fife and Drum Corps perform during Twilight Tattoo and the Outstanding Civilian Service Award ceremony in Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va., Oct. 11, 2012.

Military, civilian experience enhance Airman’s culinary endeavors
March 31, 2017
Tech. Sgt. Trisha Willis’ culinary skills go beyond her duties with the 162nd Wing and includes a civilian career as a chef. With a quick movement of her knife, she prepares ingredients for the dinner menu at the golf course where she works in Houston, Texas. “When you put out food, people will talk – good or bad,” she said.

Wyoming Airman gives insight into balancing civilian and Guard job
March 29, 2017