Guard News - The National Guard - Year 2010

Army surgeon general describes WTU challenges
May 6, 2010 — WASHINGTON, - Walk into any of the Army's 29 warrior transition units, the Army's surgeon general said yesterday, and you will find people struggling through the worst time of their lives. Anger,...

Airmen work as nighttime 'Guardians of the U.S. mail'
May 6, 2010 — SOUTHWEST ASIA, - Each night they don their uniform; a collared shirt, khaki pants or jeans and shoes, before heading downtown for another day of work in the U.S. Central Command area of...

Soldier becomes citizen
May 6, 2010 — GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba - Army Spc. Carlos Baptista of the Rhode Island Army National Guard’s 115th Military Police Company dreamed of becoming an America citizen since he left the island country of...

Alabama Guard deploys first contracting team
May 6, 2010 — MONTGOMERY, Ala., - Last month, the Alabama Army National Guard deployed its first contingency contracting team (CCT) to Afghanistan. Capts. Todd Floyd and Jeffery Campbell and Staff Sgts. Daniel...

Obama signs veterans, caregivers legislation
May 6, 2010 — WASHINGTON, - President Barack Obama signed legislation today to improve health care for veterans and to recognize the important role that family caregivers play in the recovery of wounded...

Oregon governor to recognize military families
May 6, 2010 — SALEM, Ore., - Oregon Gov. Ted Kulongoski will recognize military dependent families and sign a proclamation declaring May 8 as Military Family Appreciation Day in Oregon.The official presentation...

Yellow Ribbon event provides rest, eases redeployment
May 5, 2010 — JOINT BASE McGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, N.J. - Rest and relaxation mixed with reintegration seminars and veteran resources, coupled with plenty of chocolate was the theme for the 60-day Yellow Ribbon Event...

ACOE outlines Minnesota Guard's accomplishments
May 5, 2010 — ARLINGTON, Va., - Improvements in the Army National Guard cannot come without hard work and continually striving for excellence, some of the Guard's process improvement experts reminded each other...

Virginia's 'Bedford Boys' carry history into deployment
May 5, 2010 — CAMP ADDER, Iraq - More than 65 years after A Company, 1st Battalion, 116th Infantry Regiment, left its indelible mark on history, its Soldiers have deployed in support of Operation Iraq Freedom.To...

McKeague: Diversity strengthens U.S. military
May 5, 2010 — NATIONAL HARBOR, Md., - The strength of the U.S. military is improved by the diverse backgrounds of those who make up the organization, a senior National Guard officer said today. “I’d like to think...

Yellow Ribbon event provides rest, eases redeployment
May 5, 2010 — JOINT BASE McGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, N.J., - Rest and relaxation mixed with reintegration seminars and veteran resources, coupled with plenty of chocolate was the theme for the 60-day Yellow Ribbon...

F-16 training bolsters U.S., Pakistan relations
May 5, 2010 — TUCSON, Ariz., - As a vital partner for U.S. forces in SouthwestAsia, Pakistan's air force will soon upgrade its 30-year-old fleet of F-16Fighting Falcons, and the pilots charged with flying more...

Gates approves federal money for Guard units in Gulf
May 5, 2010 — WASHINGTON, - Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates has given verbal approval to the governors of Alabama, Mississippi and Florida for Title 32 status for National Guardsmen to help to combat the oil...

Members of Royal Thai air force observe during MAFFS training
May 4, 2010 — GREENVILLE, S.C., - Military officials from Thailand observed airmen from the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserves training for use of the Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System here at the...

Earnhardt battled for position at Richmond
May 4, 2010 — RICHMOND, Va. – Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the No. 88 National Guard-car, battled for race position in Saturday's Sprint Cup auto racing series event at Richmond (Va.) International Raceway here...

Arkansas, Kentucky continue to recover from tornados
May 4, 2010 — FRANKFORT, Ky., - Gov. Steve Beshear confirmed today at the Commonwealth Emergency Operations Center (CEOC) the issuance of an executive order, effective May 1, 2010 declaring a state of emergency...

Workshop touts '3 Cs' for better prevention, intervention
May 4, 2010 — ATLANTA, - "Communication, collaboration and cooperation" was the focus of more than 400 Soldiers, Airmen and civilians from seven separate regions and five different prevention and intervention...

National Guard to hold virtual career fair
May 4, 2010 — ARLINGTON, Va., - The National Guard will host a Money for College Virtual Career Fair from 2-8 p.m., (EST) May 6. The online event, which replicates the attractions of a real-world career fair,...

Military supports federal oil spill response
May 4, 2010 — WASHINGTON, - After flying over a massive oil slick in the Gulf of Mexico during the weekend, Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, today reiterated the Defense Department's...

Pentagon prepares for possible oil spill response
May 4, 2010 — WASHINGTON, - A massive oil slick in the Gulf of Mexico that's headed toward U.S. shores is receiving "top-level attention" within the Defense Department as it evaluates what capabilities it may...

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