Guard News - The National Guard - Sep 2006

California ANG participating in exercises in Ukraine
September 13, 2006 — SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AFPN) - California Air National Guardsmen and members of California's Emergency Medical Services Authority are participating in a disaster response exercise with civilians and...

No 'diamonds in the rough:' Ohio's largest pinning of new first sergeants
September 13, 2006 — To some, diamonds represent a commitment to a relationship meant to last a lifetime. To others, the word diamond brings to mind a playing field where the competition is tough and winning is...

Youth ChalleNGe cadets lead Freedom Walk
September 13, 2006 — ARLINGTON, Va. - The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff showed his appreciation to a color guard of four cadets from the National Guard’s Virginia Youth ChalleNGe Program who had just led him and...

Missouri Air National Guard gets sneak preview of B-2
September 12, 2006 — LAMBERT AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, St. Louis (AFPN) (9/12/2006) - Missouri Air National Guard Airmen got a peek at a B-2 Spirit stealth bomber when it visited the 131st Fighter Wing here Sept. 9.Col...

With New Lease on Life, Soldier Promotes Freedom
September 10, 2006 — AURORA, Colo. - If you tell Army Staff Sgt. Paul Brondhaver he's a hero, he'll just laugh and shake his head. He's heard it before, but he doesn't think he's any more of a hero than the millions of...

Department of Defense to Recognize Top 15 Employers of National Guard and Reserve Members
September 6, 2006 — WASHINGTON - The Department of Defense will honor the top 15 outstanding employers of National Guard and Reserve members with the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve's (ESGR) 2006 Secretary of...

Illinois Army Guard Transformation Enhances Capabilities
September 6, 2006 — SPRINGFIELD - Starting last year, the Illinois Army National Guard began the transformation process, in conjunction with the reorganization of the Army, which brought extensive changes to the missions...

How 9/11 changed the National Guard: Counterdrug program expanded their horizons
September 5, 2006 — ARLINGTON, Va. - Prior to the devastating attacks of 9/11, the National Guard Counterdrug Program operated under the radar, so to speak. Since 1989, the unique program has supported law enforcement...

World War II Guard veterans dedicate new armory in Oregon
September 1, 2006 — The Oregon National Guard dedicated the Baker City Armory to the World War 2 veteran soldiers of Company F, 186th Infantry, 41st Infantry Division in a ceremony in Baker City Aug. 31.Some members of...

Nebraska Guard Strengthens Disaster Response Readiness

Kentucky Guard Strengthens Skills During Patriot 2026

113th Wing Recognized for Air Defense, Combat Performance

Washington Guard Concludes Extended Wildfire Response

Hawaii Guard Sustains Recovery Efforts, Mobilizes for Hurricane Lowell