Guard News - The National Guard

Mississippi Guard releases Soldiers from oil spill response
August 3, 2010 — BILOXI, Miss., - The Mississippi National Guard will cut the number of soldiers supporting ongoing oil spill response operations by 75 percent in a multiphase reduction beginning this week, Gurad... MORE

Supporting those who support military families
August 2, 2010 — This is my second National Volunteer Workshop in this capacity, and I'm excited about this year's agenda and guest speakers. How often do you get Adm. Mike G. Mullen and Gen. George W. Casey Jr. to... MORE

Alex Baird, chief of Family Programs, National Guard Bureau

National Guard ramps up Southwest border support
August 2, 2010 — ARLINGTON, Va., - Both the Army and Air National Guard missed their recruiting goals for June, but their end-strength numbers are still within congressionally mandated limits, Guard officials said... MORE

An Army National Guard soldier works as a member of an entry identification team watching the U.S./Mexico border near Nogales, Ariz., during Operation Jump Start on Jan. 17, 2007. EITs will also support Customs and Border Protection to secure the border during the new border mission, which kicked off Aug. 1, 2010.

Mullen seeks end to 'yes-no' box on predeployment checklists
August 2, 2010 — WASHINGTON, - The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff vowed today to eliminate the "yes-no" box that appears on some predeployment checklists that determines whether a servicemembers' units can... MORE

U.S. Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, greets participants at the National Guard Bureau Family Workshop and Youth Symposium in New Orleans, La., Aug. 2, 2010.

Families key to suicide prevention in the National Guard
July 30, 2010 — ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. - The National Guard faces unique challenges in tackling suicides.Where Soldiers on active duty have access to military healthcare and the constant support of peers and leaders,... MORE

Air Guardsmen killed in C-17 crash identified
July 30, 2010 — JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska - Majors Michael Freyholtzand Aaron Malone, pilots assigned to the Alaska Air National Guard's 249thAirlift Squadron, Capt. Jeffrey Hill, a pilot assigned to... MORE

Minnesota expands family care initiative
July 29, 2010 — SAINT PAUL, Minn. - With hundreds of Minnesota National Guard troops preparing to deploy to the Middle East next year, First Lady Mary Pawlenty announced today that the Military Family Care Initiative... MORE

Minnesota expands family care initiative
July 29, 2010 — SAINT PAUL, Minn., - With hundreds of Minnesota National Guard troops preparing to deploy to the Middle East next year, First Lady Mary Pawlenty announced today that the Military Family Care... MORE

Army Guard helicopters, Air Force parachutists take jamboree to the skies
July 29, 2010 — FORT A.P. Hill, Va., - The vast, wooded forests and rolling, green hills here have provided a rich, natural environment for each Boy Scouts of America’s National Jamboree since 1981. Thousands of... MORE

Active shooter exercise helps service members protect scouts
July 29, 2010 — FORT A.P. HILL, Va., - More than 35 first responders tested their ability to react under pressure to a simulated armed gunman during an active shooter exercise during preparations for the Boy Scouts... MORE

Army Private First Class William Stein, Joint Task Force-National Scout Jamboree, kneels while participating in an exercise in preparation for the 2010 Boy Scouts of America jamboree July 22, 2010. More than 35 first responders tested their ability to react under pressure during the exercise. The JTF’s goal is to provide professional military support and a safe and secure environment for scouts and visitors during the event. The Department of Defense’s presence and effort at the NSJ emphasizes commitment to the nation’s youth.

Army, Air Guard maintains end strength
July 29, 2010 — ARLINGTON, Va., - Both the Army and Air National Guard missed their recruiting goals for June, but their end-strength numbers are still within congressionally mandated limits, Guard officials said... MORE

Panel suggests re-evaluation of military's use of Guard
July 29, 2010 — WASHINGTON, - A congressionally mandated panel has recommended broad changes to long-term Defense Department strategies and priorities, including funding a major recapitalization of equipment,... MORE

Social media to bring workshop to family volunteers
July 28, 2010 — ARLINGTON, Va. - To ensure National Guard family program volunteers don't miss out on this year's workshop, social media tools will bring the four-day event to those unable to attend, Guard officials... MORE

Connie S. Douthat, Family Programs coordinator for the 122nd Fighter Wing of the Indiana Air National Guard, discusses support programs available to military personnel at a welcome home celebration held at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind., Jan. 31, 2010.

Utah Guard, Cambodian Soldiers construct school
July 28, 2010 — KAMPONG SPEU, Cambodia - Utah National Guard Soldiers from the 197th Special Troops Company (Airborne) worked alongside Royal Cambodian Armed Forces Soldiers to complete construction of a local... MORE

Soldiers from Utah National Guard's 197th Special Troops Company (Airborne)and the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces work together to complete the restrooms at the school as part of the humanitarian civic assistance project for Angkor Sentinel 2010.

Soldiers train lifesavers at Patriot exercise
July 28, 2010 — FORT HUACHUCA, Ariz., - Two active duty Soldiers from Fort Huachuca were recently requested to assist the Air National Guard with annual combat lifesaver training.In May, Chief Master Sgt. Julie... MORE

Sgt. Russell Moss (right), a medic for Company A, 309th Military Intelligence Battalion of the U.S. Army, instructs a student in combat lifesaver training at Volk Field Combat Readiness Training Center, Wis.

Louisiana Guard partners with Belize safety team
July 28, 2010 — BELLE CHASSE, La., - The Louisiana Air National Guard’s 159th Fighter Wing partnered with a Belize Defence Force safety team at Naval Air Station – Joint Reserve Base in New Orleans, July 8-10, to... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. Donnie Dunn, ground safety manager with the Louisiana National Guard’s 159th Fighter Wing, describes how to inspect an augmenter nozzle on an F-15 Fighter aircraft to members of the Belize Defence Force during a State Partnership Program visit on July 8, 2010.

Guard supports national Boy Scout Jamboree
July 28, 2010 — ARLINGTON, Va., - More than 600 Army National Guard members from 15 states will support this year's national Boy Scout Jamboree, which will celebrate 100 years of scouting in the United States, at... MORE

Fort A.P. Hill is expected to welcome several thousand this week for the 17th National Scout Jamboree, which coincides with the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America.

Time running out for troops, veterans to claim 'stop loss' pay
July 28, 2010 — WASHINGTON, - Eligible servicemembers and veterans have less than three months to apply for Retroactive "Stop Loss" Special Pay. The special pay was approved by Congress as part of the 2009 War... MORE

Who is watching a Guard member's mental health?
July 28, 2010 — WASHINGTON, - DCoE’s Center for Deployment Psychology is concerned with the question: “Who is treating our guard and reserve servicemembers and their families after they leave active service and... 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