Guard News - The National Guard - Year 2010

Alabama ANG unit earns 'outstanding' rating
December 1, 2010 — MONTGOMERY, Ala., - The Alabama Air National Guard's 187th Fighter Wing based here was recognized for its success during the unit's recent Air Combat Command Inspector General Phase I Operational...

DoD certifies New York CST
December 1, 2010 — LATHAM, N.Y., - The Department of Defense today announced that it has certified the New York National Guard's 24th Weapons of Mass Destruction-Civil Support Team (CST) as operational.Based at Fort...

Florida Guardsman leads All-Army soccer team to victory
December 1, 2010 — ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla., - First Lt. Roye Locklear leads an active and busy life; and soccer is an integral part of it. Recently, Locklear’s experience and passion for the game helped him lead the...

New York helicopters fly Adirondack mission
December 1, 2010 — SPECULATOR, N.Y., - Two New York Army National Guard UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters helped out the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) by airlifting parts of a helipad to the top of Wakley...

'Home for the holidays' takes on new meaning for Guard recruit
December 1, 2010 — SAN DIEGO, - Daniel J. Sanchez woke up one morning and knew his day was going to be different than the one before—today would be the last day he would wake up on a park bench or worry where his next...

New Hampshire maintainers teach course for Salvadorians
December 1, 2010 — LA LIBERTAD, El Salvador, - Three of the New Hampshire Army National Guard’s most experienced maintenance technicians were mobilized on Nov. 15 to conduct a week-long basic High-Mobility Multi-Wheeled...

Buffalo Bills honor newest Airmen from New York
November 30, 2010 — BUFFALO, N.Y., - The New York Air National Guard's newest members were honored during the half-time show during the Buffalo Bills-Pittsburgh Steelers game here in Ralph Wilson Stadium Nov. 27.Six new...

First Florida Guardsmen return home from Iraq
November 30, 2010 — HUNTER ARMY AIRFIELD, Ga., - The 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team's first flight home was greeted here by the commanding general of First Army Division East as well as Florida National Guard leaders...

Michigan Guardsman teaches resilience in Afghanistan
November 30, 2010 — PARWAN, Afghanistan, - Comprehensive Soldier Fitness is playing a vital role in Operation Enduring Freedom thanks to the efforts of Staff Sgt. Michael Zanin of the Michigan National Guard's 46th...

Pennsylvania OMLT establishes ANP unit in Ghor Province
November 30, 2010 — KABUL, Afghanistan, - The Police Operations Mentor Liaison Team here in Ghor Province took its first step to achieving its goal of a self-sustaining Afghan National Police unit by hosting a meeting...

Fallen Vermont Guardsmen honored at building dedication
November 30, 2010 — BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan, - Two Vermont National Guard Soldiers will be remembered by future troop rotations here on Bagram Airfield thanks to new buildings dedicated in their names Nov. 23.Two...

Georgia Guard tests new decontamination equipment
November 29, 2010 — CAMP BLANDING, Fla., - The Georgia National Guard’s Joint Task Force (JTF) 781 and CBRNE Enhanced Response Force Package (CERFP) has tested two new pieces of sophisticated decontamination equipment...

Guard leaders hope efficiencies will extend border role
November 29, 2010 — WASHINGTON, - National Guard soldiers and airmen are making a big difference to civilian law enforcement officers working along the U.S. southwest border, and officials hope smart fiscal oversight...

Indiana Guardsman makes all the right moves
November 29, 2010 — INDIANAPOLIS - In the U.S. Army, infantry is known as the “Queen of Battle,” and artillery is known as the “King of Battle.” Recently, one Indiana National Guard member was able to command all the...

Louisiana Guard’s STARBASE continues to grow
November 29, 2010 — PINEVILLE, La., - Science has come to life for CENLA fifth graders through the Louisiana National Guard youth program Pelican State STARBASE at Camp Beauregard in Pineville.STARBASE is a Department of...

State, federal leaders meet with Montenegro defense minister
November 29, 2010 — PORTLAND, Me., - The Bilateral Defense Consultation, a partnership between Montenegro and Maine through the Department of Defense, held its annual ceremony here on Nov. 15.The annual joint...

Thousands of turkeys deploy to Iraq, Afghanistan
November 24, 2010 — WASHINGTON - The Defense Logistics Agency shipped about 144,000 pounds of whole turkeys into theater so Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines there can enjoy Thanksgiving dinner while deployed.By now,...

Army training center prepares last division headquarters deploying to Iraq
November 24, 2010 — JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash., - Operations Group Alpha trained the Texas National Guard's 36th Infantry Division for upcoming operations in southern Iraq. The citizen-Soldiers from the "Arrowhead"...

Guard’s State Partnership Program: A possible tool for citizen diplomacy
November 24, 2010 — WASHINGTON, - A multi-agency roundtable has recommended using the National Guard State Partnership Program as a tool for citizen diplomacy.“This incredibly powerful and successful network of state...

Deploying Indiana Guardsmen practice erecting new tent
November 24, 2010 — CAMP ATTERBURY JOINT MANEUVER TRAINING CENTER, Ind., - "One, two, three, lift," a Soldier yells, as six other Soldiers simultaneously raise a tent moving it into position.The sound of hammers striking...

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