Guard News - The National Guard - Year 2010

Michael Jordan swears into National Guard
June 28, 2010 — ARLINGTON, Va. - Basketball great Michael Jordan was sworn in as an honorary member of the Army National Guard during a ceremony at the Army National Guard Readiness Center here today.The swearing-in...

Carpenter praises Guard efforts in the Gulf
June 28, 2010 — NEW ORLEANS - Maj. Gen. Raymond W. Carpenter, acting director of the Army National Guard traveled here June 24 to attend a National Guard strength and maintenance conference and visit with Louisiana...

Louisiana Guard chaplains serve oil spill responders
June 28, 2010 — ROBERT, La., - The Louisiana National Guard is serving the spiritual needs of oil spill responders by providing worship opportunities, counseling services and site visits by Army and Air Guard...

German combat engineers support Golden Coyote
June 28, 2010 — RAPID CITY, S.D., - A team of 28 combat engineers from the German army has traveled more than 5,000 miles to participate in the 2010 South Dakota National Guard's Golden Coyote training exercise.The...

Generals make friendly wager on World Cup match
June 28, 2010 — FARGO, N.D., - When the United States took on Ghana in the World Cup over the weekend, two military generals were watching with extra interest.Army Maj. Gen. David Sprynczynatyk, the adjutant general...

Louisiana father, son answer Guard call together
June 28, 2010 — NEW ORLEANS - Activation for Guardsmen usually means separation from family while serving their country and state. But for Louisiana National Guardsmen 2nd Lt. Kelly T. Hudson, and his son Spc. Jacob...

Wisconsin Airman serves three tours in Haiti
June 28, 2010 — MILWAUKEE, Wis., - A Wisconsin Air National Guard member returned last month following 71 days supporting the relief effort in Haiti.Master Sgt. Craig DeLorme, a pest management supervisor with the...

'Internet Crunch' won't impact defense networks
June 28, 2010 — WASHINGTON, - With reports and rumors of a big "internet crunch" circulating, the Department of Defense is looking ahead to discern how it can take advantage of more advanced web protocols to enhance...

Indiana Guard proposes new medical processing program for Army
June 28, 2010 — CAMP ATTERBURY JOINT MANEVUER TRAINING CENTER, Ind., - Members of the Indiana Army National Guard, 81st Troop Command met with retired Gen. Tommy Franks and his staff in Washington D.C. and the...

Alaska Air Guardsman volunteers time to help Vietnamese
June 28, 2010 — CAMP DENALI, Alaska - An Alaska Air National Guardsmen traveled to Vietnam with a group of 83 medical professionals, from around the world, to provide training and clinical support this spring.Maj...

Air Force honors top youths at Pentagon
June 25, 2010 — WASHINGTON - The son of two North Carolina Air National Guard officers was named one of the 10 Air Force Youth of the Year for 2010 here at the Pentagon today.Dakota Johnson, son of Capt. Stephanie...

Delivery of new F-16s to Pakistan shows deepening relations
June 25, 2010 — WASHINGTON, - The Air Force is set to deliver the first of 18 new F-16 Fighting Falcon jet fighters to the Pakistani air force in a sign of deepening relations between the United States and...

Air Guard launches high-tech recruiting program
June 25, 2010 — MILWAUKEE, Wis., - Expectations are sky-high for the Air National Guard's new interactive recruiting program, which the Wisconsin Air National Guard will launch here at Summerfest. The "Rise to the...

Nevada Guard trains in Haiti
June 25, 2010 — GONAIVES, Haiti - Nevada National Guard Soldiers of the 485th Military Police (MP) Company participated in Haiti Task Force Kout Men 2010 at several engineering and medical training exercise sites...

Six Guard divisions play key role in Korean War
June 25, 2010 — ARLINGTON, Va., - Today marks 60 years when North Korea invaded South Korea, in what many thought was the start of World War III.To counter the offensive, six Army Guard infantry divisions were...

Medal of Honor recipients encourage Guardsmen to get help
June 25, 2010 — ARLINGTON, Va., - Two Medal of Honor recipients were here at the Army National Guard Readiness Center today to discuss how to reduce the stigma of Soldiers seeking help after returning home from...

Pentagon marks 60th anniversary of the Korean War
June 25, 2010 — WASHINGTON, - Flanked by Korean War veterans, many proudly bearing the medals and insignias of their military service, defense officials commemorated the 60th anniversary of the Korean War and saluted...

Service members, civilians train together to save lives during Golden Coyote
June 25, 2010 — RAPID CITY, S.D., - Soldiers sit stunned in their barracks as they slowly realize that they have been attacked. At first, it was confusing. Two men with large squirt guns ran into their living space...

Wisconsin Challenge Academy recognizes graduates
June 25, 2010 — MILWAUKEE, Wis., - Six months ago, 11 young adults were at risk of making choices that would jeopardize their futures.Now those same Challenge Academy cadets received scholarships, awards or honors...

North Dakota aviation commander provides Iraq mission update
June 25, 2010 — BISMARCK, N.D., - The commander of a North Dakota battalion said his Soldiers are in Iraq during a time of historic transition."What's been the most exciting for us," Capt. Doug A. Larsen, commander...

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