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Civil engineers provide clean water for storm stricken Arkansas town
April 15, 2009
Technical Sgt. Brian Sutton, a utilities systems management specialist with the 188th Fighter Wing's Civil Engineering Squadron of the Arkansas Air National Guard, connects a supply hose to a water purification unit that will output purified water to support the water needs of the 1,230 residents of Dierks, Ark. The community's only water treatment facility was heavily damaged by a tornado on April 9, 2009.
Kuchi villagers welcome Illinois Army Guard medics
April 15, 2009
Sgt. 1st Class Aaron Christianson, Illinois Army National Guard's Headquarters and Headquarters Sustainment Brigade, 2nd Battalion, 122nd Field Artillery based in Chicago, reviews and fills prescriptions at Kuchi Village during their medical assistance visit April 5.
Guard families participate in 2009 White House Easter egg roll
April 14, 2009
Children at the 2009 Easter Egg Roll held on the South Lawn of the White House were given a souvenir Easter egg. This year's egg is the greenest egg in history, according to the White House Web site. It is made from hardwood certified by the Forest Stewardship Council, which means that the wood comes from environmentally and socially sustainably managed forests.
Arizona security forces get pepper sprayed
April 14, 2009
Illinois Guard brings humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan
April 13, 2009
A French Soldier prepares a kite for an Afghan boy, while Sgt. Michael Mangulabnan of 3rd platoon, Company C 1st Battalion, 178th Infantry Regiment provides security and looks on during a humanitarian assistance drop on March 19.
New 'Star Trek' cast visits service members for world premiere
April 13, 2009
Zachary Quinto, who plays "Spock" in the new "Star Trek" movie, talks to the daughter of Chief Warrant Officer Earl Hemminger of the Virginia National Guard after the "Star Trek" world premiere at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait on April 11, 2009.
Massachusetts CST trains on Soviet naval ship
April 13, 2009
Nuclear, biological and chemical team members from the 1st Civil Support Team of the Massachusetts National Guard survey a former Soviet naval ship for radioactive material during a training exercise March 4, 2009 at the Battle Ship Cove naval ship display in Fall River, Mass.
New 'eMagazine' keeps families in the know
April 10, 2009
Army Guard officer hopes to make a difference in Africa
April 10, 2009
U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Roosevelt Barfield, Deputy Director of Operations, Operations and Logistics Directorate, U.S. Africom, talks members of the 354th Civil Affairs Brigade during his visit to the Medical Civil Affairs Project (MEDCAP) in Chirmitti Village, Ethiopia. During the MEDCAP, U.S. doctors, nurses, and medical technicians with the 354th Civil Affairs Brigade worked hand and hand with their Ethiopian counterparts to provide Healthcare to the Villagers of Chirmitti. The 354th Civil Affairs Brigade is with the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa based at Camp Lemonier, Djibouti.
Fallen Soldiers honored at annual 'First Muster' in Salem
April 10, 2009
Soldiers from the Massachusetts National Guard, bow their heads in prayer given by Rev. Paul Bresnahan April 4 at the St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Salem, Mass., in remembrance of Capt. Stephen Abbott, founder and first commander of the 2nd Corps of Cadets. This ceremony was part of the 372nd anniversary of the first Salem Muster.
Hurricane response preparation underway for states
April 10, 2009
Members of the Louisiana National Guards State Aviation Command rescue evacuees during a simulated disaster response exercise at the Lakefront Airport in New Orleans April 4. The purpose of this exercise is to test the current Louisiana Guard response plan, identify deficiencies and evaluate their ability to respond to multiple missions simultaneously prior to the 2009 hurricane season.
Ohio Air Guard unit wins award for environmental excellence
April 10, 2009
A concrete plant in Mansfield, Ohio is providing recycled concrete materials being used for the 179th Airlift Wing's "Green Project" renovation in Mansfield, Ohio. It is the first ANG unit to require the mandatory use of recycled content material for the renovation of a building.
California leads riot training for French, Portuguese troops
April 9, 2009
Soldiers from Alpha Troop, 1st Squadron 18th Cavalry Regiment, Task Force Sabre (MNTF-E) used anything they could get their hands on to make the Crowd and Riot Control exercise at Camp Vrelo, Kosovo (MNTF-C) as real as possible for both the French (MNTF-N) and Portuguese (KFOR HQ) Riot Control Teams.
Air Guard HVAC unit's wages war on extreme temperatures
April 9, 2009
Senior Airman Ryan McClung of the West Virginia Air National Guard prepares a boiler for installation at Joint Task Force Guantanamo's Camp Justice, March 30, 2009. The boiler will allow Troopers at Joint Task Force Guantanamo's Camp Justice to take warm showers.
National Guard program helped countries to NATO membership
April 9, 2009
Maj. Gen. Glenn K. Rieth (left), the adjutant general of New Jersey and Mr. Gazmend Oketa (right), minister of defense for the republic of Albania, cut a special anniversary cake commemorating the 15-year partnership between New Jersey and the Republic of Albania in December. Oketa's visit coincides with the 15th anniversary of his nation's participation in the State Partnership Program with the New Jersey National Guard. This week, Albania achieved its long-standing goal of membership in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
Guard's disaster response missions grew nationwide today
April 9, 2009
A once proud Oak tree stands stripped of its foliage and wrapped in debris from the devastated town of Mena, Ark. A powerful tornado ripped through the community of 5,700 the evening of April 10. A contingent of 30 members of the Arkansas Army National Guard's 39th Infantry Brigade Combat Team entered the town shortly after the tornado passed and began providing assistance. More troops poured in the next morning to begin search and rescue operations, and to provide security.
Truax hosts joint 'suspicious' package exercise
April 8, 2009
Tech. Sgt. Michael Harvey, 115th Security Forces Squadron, provides cordon security around Bldg. 500 following a report of a suspicious package during an exercise here March 18. The joint exercise included many different units on Truax Field as well as the U.S. Postal Service, Federal Bureau of Investigation and the 54th Civil Support Team.
Ohio Soldier, partner named National Guard's ultimate warriors
April 8, 2009
Staff Sgt. Ada Milby poses with her Warrior Challenge partner, Dan Mast, after one of the "Warrior Challenge" events.
CNGB meets with DoD "logistics champions" at USTRANSCOM
April 8, 2009
Air Force Gen. Craig McKinley (left), chief of the National Guard Bureau, talks with his executive officer, Army Col. Patrick Tennis, during U.S. Transportation Command's Reserve Component Chiefs and Adjutants General Conference held March 31 to April 2 at Scott Air Force Base, Ill.
Gates Says People Take Top Priority in Budget Recommendations
April 7, 2009