Guard News - The National Guard

Guard's Only Stryker Brigade Prepares for Iraq Deployment
December 2, 2008 — CAMP SHELBY, Miss. - About 4,000 soldiers representing the National Guard's only Stryker brigade will deploy to Iraq in early 2009.The Pennsylvania National Guard's 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team... MORE

Defense Department plans travel card switchover Nov. 30
December 1, 2008 — WASHINGTON - The government-issued Bank of America official travel charge card that's been used for years by Defense Department military and civilian employees will be deactivated effective Nov. 30,... MORE

Distinguished Service Cross recipient chooses a third Iraq deployment
December 1, 2008 — CAMP TAJI, Iraq, He served in Iraq twice before. He was awarded a Distinguished Service Cross for his actions as a squad leader here. He didn't have to come back.But Sgt. 1st Class Timothy Nein is... MORE

Sgt. 1st Class Timothy Nein, 39, with the Kentucky National Guard's 223rd Military Police Company, at Camp Taji, Iraq on Oct. 18, 2008. Nein was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for his actions as a squad leader with the 617th Military Police Company during an ambush on March 20, 2005, during his second deployment. He is now serving on his third deployment. "I probably didn't have to be here this time, but I don't think that I would have missed it," Nein said. "We're helping transform the Iraqi police to be a more relevant force and a professional force."

Soldiers Improve Life for Citizens in Baghdad District
December 1, 2008 — FORWARD OPERATING BASE LOYALTY, Iraq - A task force of National Guard soldiers has spent nearly $450,000 during the past three months to improve living conditions for residents of eastern Baghdad's... MORE

Vermont Soldier completes long tour as Afghan mentor
December 1, 2008 — CAMP PHOENIX, KABUL, AFGHANISTAN - A Vermont Army National Guardsman is heading home after completing nearly two years of active duty, including 18 months spent as a mentor to the Afghan National Army... MORE

A team photo with Master Sgt. Lesley Urban of the Vermont Army National Guard.

Guard families eligible for child care subsidy
December 1, 2008 — ARLINGTON, Va. - For National Guard members who are about to deploy there is a lot think about before heading overseas.Changes have to be made to school and work schedules; arrangements have to be... MORE

Louisiana Guard, Active Component Airmen Complete Air-to-Air Integration Training

Air National Guard Leaders Host 2025 Wing Leader Fly-In

Colorado Army National Guard Conducts Aviation Training for Wildfire Season

Lt. Gen. Jon Stubbs Highlights Virginia National Guard Excellence at Military Ball

Oregon Air Guard Participates in Sentry Aloha Exercise