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Kentucky National Guard nurses join the fight
May 8, 2020 — FRANKFORT, Ky. – Nurses across the country have responded to the COVID-19 outbreak, including the Kentucky National Guard’s efforts in the commonwealth. During National Nurses Week, the Guard... MORE

During National Nurses Week, which is every year from May 6-12, the Kentucky National Guard recognizes the nurses of the 1163rd Medical Company. They have been deployed to support COVID-19 efforts at an alternate care facility in Louisville.

28th ECAB Soldier a nurse for COVID-19 patients
May 8, 2020 — FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. – Spc. Kylee Pavlick, a combat medic with the 28th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade, Pennsylvania National Guard, is also a nurse on the front lines fighting against... MORE

U.S. Army Spc. Kylee Pavlick, combat medic with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 28th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade, Pennsylvania National Guard, stands in formation. Pavlick works full-time as a nurse at Geisinger Holy Spirit, a hospital near Harrisburg, and is caring for COVID-19 patients.

Nurses Week Spotlight: Capt. Eve Tanas, 30th ABCT, NC Guard
May 7, 2020 — UNDISCLOSED LOCATION – National Nurses Week began May 6 and ends May 12 – Florence Nightingale’s birthday. To recognize the work of nurses, the 30th Armored Brigade Combat Team spotlights U.S. Army... MORE

U.S. Army Capt. Eve Tanas, an Army nurse supporting Operation Spartan Shield in the Central Command area of responsibility, April 28, 2020. Tanas, assigned to the 230th Brigade Support Battalion, 30th Armored Brigade Combat Team, North Carolina National Guard, is recognized as a Soldier spotlight during National Nurses Week May 6-12, 2020.

Nursing and the National Guard run in this family
May 7, 2020 — LAURENS, Iowa – John Fansega, Mikenzy Fansega and Noah Anderson, a father and two siblings from Laurens, have the unique opportunity to serve their community as a family. All three are in the Iowa... MORE

Capt. John Fansega, his daughter, Spc. Mikenzy Fansega, and his son, Spc. Noah Anderson, serve together in the Iowa National Guard. John is a civilian nurse and Mikenzy and Noah are in nursing school.

Maryland National Guard member stands tall against COVID-19
May 5, 2020 — FORT MEADE, Md. – Justin Lee was just 6 years old when doctors diagnosed his mother with multiple sclerosis, an unpredictable disease that impacts the central nervous system and disrupts the flow of... MORE

Second Lt. Justin Lee, a medical-surgical nurse with the 104th Medical Company Area Support, speaks to the director of nursing and the director in training at the Crofton Care & Rehabilitation Center in Crofton, Md., April 9, 2020. (Sgt. James Nowell)

District of Columbia National Guard Honors Legacy of Service

Idaho National Guard Gets 1st HH-60M Black Hawk Helicopter

Hundreds of Louisiana Guardsmen Joined Florida Storm Response

Alaska National Guard Joins Flood Response in Kotzebue

New York Air Guard Wing Welcomes New, High-Tech Helicopters