Guard News - The National Guard - Year 2010

Iowa Guardsmen learn the ways of Afghan farmers
November 24, 2010 — KUNAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan, - Staff Sgt. Ben Groth and I recently performed a quality assurance-quality control check on a canal cleaning project in the Sarkani District Center in Afghanistan’s Kunar...

Louisiana brigade thankful for successful deployment
November 24, 2010 — ARLINGTON, Va., - Members of Louisiana National Guard’s 256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team have at least two things to be thankful for this Thanksgiving.First, their deployment to Iraq has been less...

New York Guardsmen remain on duty over Thanksgiving weekend
November 24, 2010 — LATHAM, N.Y., - As New Yorkers and other Americans head to their Thanksgiving holiday destinations on the busiest travel day of the year today, members of the New York National Guard will be on duty...

Ten states conduct one mission in Afghanistan
November 23, 2010 — KABUL, Afghanistan, - A 10-state team of National Guard personnel lead by Brig. Gen. Jonathan Farnham of the Vermont National Guard will finish a very unique year-long deployment in Afghanistan in...

Air Force redesignates Georgia wing as active association
November 23, 2010 — WASHINGTON, - The chief of staff of the Air Force recently designated the 116th Air Control Wing (ACW) at Robins Air Force Base as an “active association” wing.The newly designated “active...

Alaska Guardsmen meet with Hollywood stars
November 23, 2010 — CAMP DENALI, Alaska, - Members of the Alaska National Guard had the rare opportunity to meet and speak with the stars of the upcoming film, Everybody Loves Whales, here at Bryant Army Airfield Nov...

South Carolina Guard creates folding procedure for state flag
November 23, 2010 — COLUMBIA, S.C., - During official ceremonies, the South Carolina Army and Air Guard have followed different procedures for folding and presenting the American flag and the state flag. Also, there has...

Army Guard hopefuls battle for spot in 'Best Ranger' field
November 22, 2010 — FORT BENNING, Ga., - Fort Benning's Warrior Training Center hosted an assessment here Nov. 17 to find the best Rangers in the Army National Guard to represent the service in the 2011 Best Ranger...

Gates visit underscores strong relationship with Chile
November 22, 2010 — SANTIAGO, Chile, - Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates arrived here Nov. 19 for a visit meant to reinforce what officials said already is a strong military relationship between the two countries. On...

New Hampshire wing practices response to public health emergency
November 22, 2010 — PEASE AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, N.H., - The 157th Air Refueling Wing is no stranger to responding to emergencies, but a little practice never hurts.Airmen from the wing’s medical group used annual flu...

Gates notes Guard partnership with Chile
November 22, 2010 — SANTIAGO, Chile, - The Chilean military can offer a wealth of experience in disaster relief operations to the United States and other nations, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said here Nov. 20. At a...

Army showcases newest version of Lakota
November 22, 2010 — WASHINGTON, - As part of upgrading the Army's air fleet, 140 of 345 planned UH-72A Lakota Light Utility Helicopters have been delivered and are currently being broken-in throughout the force. Aiding...

Army Guard enlisted leader stresses the ‘New Norm’
November 22, 2010 — ARLINGTON, Va., - Soldiers who faced mental health issues in the past may have been hesitant to ask for help, because of a fear of being stigmatized or suffering from other adverse effects, such as...

Army Guard flight instructors serve at Fort Rucker
November 22, 2010 — FORT RUCKER, Ala., - In the spring of 2008, Secretary of Defense Robert Gates visited Fort Rucker and suggested that more pilots should be trained faster. "Today, the primary limitation on helicopter...

Handbook helps troops' families, friends
November 19, 2010 — WASHINGTON - A new one-of-a-kind resource handbook and video is being made available to servicemembers' families and friends, courtesy of an independent film production company, Vulcan Productions,...

Handbook helps troops' families, friends
November 19, 2010 — WASHINGTON, - A new one-of-a-kind resource handbook and video is being made available to servicemembers' families and friends, courtesy of an independent film production company, Vulcan Productions,...

Louisiana Guardsmen, families spend night on USS KIDD
November 17, 2010 — BATON ROUGE, La. - The USS KIDD destroyer has heard the triumphs and disappointments of service members for over 40 years; but on this night, she only heard the sounds of laughter and amazement that...

VA officials expand support for families of low-income veterans
November 16, 2010 — WASHINGTON - Department of Veterans Affairs officials announced Nov. 9 an important program designed to provide enhanced services to low-income veterans and their families who are at risk of being...

Air Force selects Stewart ANGB for C-17 aircraft
November 16, 2010 — WASHINGTON, - The Air Force announced today its preferred basing decision for eight C-17 aircraft at an Air National Guard location. The preferred base approved by the secretary and chief of staff of...

Park Service offers free admission on Veteran's Day
November 9, 2010 — WASHINGTON - The National Park Service offers its last free-admission day of the year to honor U.S. veterans and active-duty servicemembers on Veterans Day, Nov. 11.The Park Service has nearly 400...

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