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Puerto Rico Guard disaster relief program a national effort
September 14, 2020 — CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Puerto Rico, a frequent hot spot for hurricanes out of the South Atlantic Ocean, has teamed with National Guard members across the U.S. to bolster its disaster relief response.Tech...

Puerto Rico Guard receives disaster relief beddown systems
August 14, 2020 — CAROLINA, Puerto Rico – The Puerto Rico Air National Guard is now the proud owner of two Disaster Relief Beddown Systems, improving its ability to respond to disasters on the island.After Hurricane...

Puerto Rico National Guard ready for 2020 hurricane season
June 2, 2020 — FORT BUCHANAN, Puerto Rico – The Puerto Rico National Guard is prepared for the start of the 2020 hurricane season and is urging residents to take precautions. “The Puerto Rico National Guard, and its...

PRNG works through disaster scenarios
May 27, 2020 — FORT BUCHANAN, Puerto Rico – The Puerto Rico National Guard began a series of tabletop exercises, using lessons learned from recent disasters to better prepare for future emergencies across the...

Puerto Rico Guard tests for COVID-19 in nursing homes
May 27, 2020 — FORT BUCHANAN, Puerto Rico – The PRNG, in support of the government of Puerto Rico, is conducting COVID-19 tests in nursing homes for the elderly on the island.“Reaching all homes and centers for the...

Puerto Rico Guard screening airport passengers for COVID-19
March 18, 2020 — FORT BUCHANAN, Puerto Rico – The Puerto Rico National Guard is screening passengers arriving at the island's main airport to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus. More than 280 Citizen-Soldiers...

PRNG turns from earthquake to COVID-19 response
March 17, 2020 — FORT BUCHANAN, Puerto Rico – The Puerto Rico National Guard is transitioning from supporting victims of a damaging Jan. 7 earthquake to helping respond to the threat posed by the spreading...

PRNG ships provide ferry service to Vieques, Culebra
October 8, 2019 — FORT BUCHANAN, Puerto Rico – The Puerto Rico National Guard (PRNG) is providing essential cargo ferry service to the islands of Vieques and Culebra, replacing two vessels with mechanical problems...

PRNG transports ailing baby in face of storm
September 25, 2019 — SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - With the arrival of Tropical Storm Karen imminent, Puerto Rico National Guard Tuesday airlifted a newborn patient in need of medical care from Vieques to the University of...

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New York Guardsmen Earn Danish Military March Ribbon

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