Guard News - The National Guard - Year 2010

Texas ADT-IV takes over Ghazni mission
October 20, 2010 — GHAZNI PROVINCE, Afghanistan, - Army Lt. Col. Brian P. Stevens assumed command of the Texas Agribusiness Development Team mission during a ceremony here Oct. 13.Stevens took command of the mission...

Wisconsin, Michigan Guard provide lift for Operation New Dawn
October 20, 2010 — BAGHDAD, Iraq, - Despite a significant drawdown of American forces in Iraq, more than 400 Soldiers - about 300 from the Madison-based 147th Aviation - arrived in country last month and are conducting...

Family Care Plan change addresses custody questions
October 19, 2010 — WASHINGTON, - A recent change in Defense Department policy highlights why servicemembers and deployable civilians who also are custodial parents may want to seek legal help in arranging their...

Guard assists agents in apprehending illegal immigrants
October 19, 2010 — HIDALGO, Texas, - National Guard personnel helped U.S. Border Patrol agents with the apprehension of 19 illegal immigrants, and in deterring suspected contraband from entering the country this past...

Kentucky ADT teaches benefits of grape trellis at Dashtak demo farm
October 19, 2010 — PANJSHIR PROVINCE, Afghanistan, - Soldiers with the Kentucky National Guard Agribusiness Development Team visited the Dashtak Demonstration Farm to observe the building of grape trellises, Oct. 9.U.S...

Napolitano visits California Guard on border mission
October 19, 2010 — SAN DIEGO, - The head of the Department of Homeland Security visited with California National Guard members of Joint Task Force Sierra, who are working on the southwest border with U.S. Customs and...

Pennsylvania Guardsman advances in first round of CISM boxing event
October 19, 2010 — MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C., - For the past six months, the anticipation has grown as one of the biggest events of the year was to hit Marines and civilians alike by storm. As calendars...

South Carolina Guardsman keeps on trucking with Paktika PRT
October 19, 2010 — PAKTIKA PROVINCE, Afghanistan, - Out of all his teammates, Spc. Martin Jackson looks particularly at ease behind the wheel of his mine resistant ambush protected vehicle as he drives in convoys for...

Air Guard general shares Afghanistan experience with school children
October 18, 2010 — ARLINGTON, Va., - His tan flight suit looked slightly out of place against the multi-colored walls of the elementary school library. But Air Force Brig. Gen. Guy Walsh, who recently returned from a...

Army Guardsmen compete in sixth annual combatives tournament
October 18, 2010 — FORT BENNING, Ga., - The field expanded by 30 percent to a record high at the sixth annual U.S. Army Combatives Tournament. Officials said the talent pool grew right along with it.More than 450...

Idaho A-10 wing repeats as Hawgsmoke champions
October 18, 2010 — BOISE, - The Idaho Air National Guard’s 190th Fighter Squadron became the first team to win back-to-back championships at Hawgsmoke 2010, an international A-10 bombing, missile and tactical gunnery...

Indiana Guardsman tours with Army's Soldier Show
October 18, 2010 — INDIANAPOLIS, - Indiana National Guardsman Rena Cunningham, a Soldier in the 2219th Brigade Support Company, is touring with the Army Show this year. The show is a traveling song and dance production...

Louisiana Air Guardsman earns spot on Air Force soccer team
October 18, 2010 — HURLBURT FIELD, Fla., - A Louisiana Air National Guardsman from the 236th Combat Communication Squadron earned a position on the 2010 All-Air Force Soccer Team after a trial and training camp in...

OEF anniversary: Deployed tanker pilots discuss supporting Afghanistan ops
October 18, 2010 — SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. - In the past nine years, Air Mobility Command statistics show AMC tankers have off loaded more than 12.2 billion pounds of fuel to aircraft for, Operation Enduring Freedom...

New guide a major tool in building resiliency in Army Guard
October 18, 2010 — ARLINGTON, Va., - An in-depth leader’s guidebook to Soldier resilience was recently published by the Army National Guard’s Soldier and Family Support (SFS) division here. It is a tool to help Soldiers...

SOS: Helping families understand survivor benefits
October 18, 2010 — ARLINGTON, Va., - Surviving family members of servicemembers who die while on duty are entitled to a number of benefits and entitlements. While questions about many of those immediate benefits, such...

Free tutors available to Guard families
October 15, 2010 — WASHINGTON - Last night, I sat down to help my daughter with her homework and very quickly realized I was in over my head. It's been a while since I took 3rd grade math and was hard-pressed to...

Postal service sets holiday mail deadline
October 12, 2010 — WASHINGTON - The recommended mailing deadline for sending economy-priced holiday packages to servicemembers in Afghanistan, Iraq and other places around the world is Nov. 12, officials at the U.S...

Tricare promotes mail-order pharmacy option
October 12, 2010 — WASHINGTON - As Tricare officials explore ways to control costs while continuing to provide the best health care possible, they're encouraging beneficiaries, especially those taking long-term...

Colorado Army Guardsman wins military division of Ironman triathlon
October 12, 2010 — KONA-KAILUA, Hawaii - A Colorado Army National Guard member finished first in the military division of the 2010 Iron Man Triathlon World Championships held in Kona-Kailua, Hawaii on Oct. 9.More than...

New York Guardsmen Earn Danish Military March Ribbon

Kentucky Guard Builds Portable Air Base for Patriot 26

Three Components, One Army: LaNeve Stresses Guard’s Role in Army’s New Priorities

Pennsylvania Guardsmen Demonstrate Drone Innovation Project

Nordhaus, Raines Outline a National Guard Focused on the Future