Guard News - The National Guard - Year 2010

USO Metro honors Massachusetts Guardsman at gala
April 15, 2010 — ARLINGTON, Va., - Military leaders and a host of celebrities came together here yesterday to pay tribute to outstanding servicemembers and other special honorees at a star-studded event.The USO of...

Flying Yankees fly first aeromed mission with C-21s
April 15, 2010 — EAST GRANBY, Conn., - Connecticut's 103rd Airlift Wing flew its first aeromedical evacuation missions, from Scott Air Force Base, Ill., March 5-12.Four Connecticut pilots, a crew chief and a specially...

Dual-status technicians critical to Guard missions
April 15, 2010 — WASHINGTON - The National Guard has many federal employees who play a crucial role in domestic and overseas operations, and Guard leaders hope to expand their numbers in the states, territories and...

Wisconsin Guard leaders honor families at annual conference
April 14, 2010 — WAUSAU, Wis. - As nearly 4,000 Soldiers and Airmen of the Wisconsin National Guard undergo reintegration back to civilian live after overseas deployments, hundreds more are preparing for deployment...

Cadets have a different kind of college experience
April 14, 2010 — BIRMINGHAM, Ala., - An unwelcomed rush of cold water flooded through the laced tongues of their combat boots as they forced their way through the stagnant water. The tips of their oars broke through...

Pennsylvania RED HORSE squadron returns from deployment
April 14, 2010 — HARRISBURG, Pa., - More than 100 Airmen of the 193rd Special Operations Wing's 201st Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineers returned to Fort Indiantown Gap today...

Two Army Guard installations win DoD environmental awards
April 14, 2010 — ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md., - Two Army National Guard installations earned Secretary of Defense Environmental Awards for 2010, recognizing progress in natural resources conservation at Michigan Army...

Wisconsin Guard asset remains ready for state emergencies
April 14, 2010 — MADISON, Wis., - Imagine Alpine Valley Music Theatre packed with fans of several rock groups performing a joint concert in the cold, crisp air of a late March evening.As the bands play, concert-goers...

Air Guard announces nominees for 2010 awards
April 14, 2010 — ARLINGTON, Va., - The Air National Guard recently announced the 2010 Outstanding Airmen of the Year, First Sergeant and Honor Guard of the Year awards.The winners in their respective categories...

Illinois governor, Guardsmen pay respects at Polish consulate
April 14, 2010 — CHICAGO - Gov. Pat Quinn and Illinois National Guard leaders gathered here at the Consulate General of the Republic of Poland today to pay respects to Republic of Poland President Lech Kaczynski,...

Happy Hooligan helps save son's life
April 13, 2010 — Fargo, N.D. - "Kids will be kids and they're going to do crazy things", said Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Jacobson, 119th Wing as he described his son at a news conference that took place at Innovis Health...

State welcomes home ‘Old Hickory’ Guardsmen
April 13, 2010 — RALEIGH, N.C., - Thousands of friends, family and community members gathered here at the RBC Center to welcome home the North Carolina National Guard’s 30th Heavy Brigade Combat Team April 11.The...

New Guard recruits earn stripes for skills
April 13, 2010 — BISMARCK, N.D., - The North Dakota National Guard Recruit Training Battalion (RTB) held their annual Stripes for Skills testing this month. The RTB holds the event to offer the Soldiers within the...

Happy Hooligan helps save son's life
April 13, 2010 — Fargo, N.D., - "Kids will be kids and they're going to do crazythings", said Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Jacobson, 119th Wing as he described hisson at a news conference that took place at Innovis Health...

Wisconsin Guardsman supports contracting efforts for Southwest Asia wing
April 13, 2010 — SOUTHWEST ASIA - Tech. Sgt. Tyson Hall's hometown motto in Middleton, Wis., is the "Good Neighbor City." As a contracting officer with the 380th Expeditionary Contracting Squadron here, Hall also...

Rhode Island MPs prepare for ‘what-if’ scenarios
April 13, 2010 — GUANTANAMO BAY - Firefighters hope to never be called, insurance companies hope to never have to pay and members of the Rhode Island Army National Guard’s 115th Military Police Company’s Quick...

Guard celebrates 373rd First Muster on Salem Common
April 13, 2010 — SALEM, Mass., - Massachusetts Army National Guardsmen, along with several veteran’s organizations and living history groups, gathered to commemorate the formation of the American militia during the...

Two Army Guard installations win DoD environmental awards
April 13, 2010 — WASHINGTON - The Department of Defense announced the winners of the 2010 Secretary of Defense Environmental Awards today. A panel of judges representing federal and state agencies, academia, and...

Two Army Guard installations win DoD environmental awards
April 13, 2010 — ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md., - Two Army National Guard installations earned Secretary of Defense Environmental Awards for 2010, recognizing progress in natural resources conservation at Michigan...

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