Guard News - The National Guard

'Tricare University' offers benefit education
January 29, 2010 — FALLS CHURCH, Va., - If you are new to Tricare and eager to learn about your health care benefits or an old hand, who wants to know the latest changes, Tricare University is the place to go.Tricare...

Arctic rescue Pavehawk-style
January 29, 2010 — KULIS AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Alaska, - The rescue squadrons here participate in training missions five days a week, day or night and in temperatures often below freezing."Our primary rescue mission...

Kentucky Airmen move relief supplies through Dominican Republic
January 29, 2010 — ARLINGTON, Va., - As relief supplies and support continue to pour into Haiti, the Kentucky Air National Guard's 123rd Contingency Operations Group has been one of the key elements that has helped to...

Wisconsin agencies come together to serve state's newest veterans
January 29, 2010 — MADISON, Wisc., - As about 3,200 Wisconsin Army National Guard Soldiers, who deployed with the 32nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, return from Iraq this month, one mission remains - and a team of state...

Air Guard sponsors teen summits this summer
January 28, 2010 — MOFFETT FEDERAL AIRFIELD, Calif. - The Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard has received funding for three AFR/ANG Teen Leadership Summits this year.Guard members can support the program by...

Utah Air Guard supports Morocco's AeroExpo
January 28, 2010 — RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany - About 50 U.S. Servicemembers and four aircraft from several U.S. bases and Europe will participate in the AeroExpo Marrakech 2010, an international air/trade show in...

Vermont Guard trains for Afghanistan deployment at Atterbury
January 28, 2010 — CAMP ATTERBURY JOINT MANEUVER TRAINING CENTER, Ind.,- More than 3,000 Soldiers of the 86th Brigade Combat Team (Mountain) of the Vermont Army National Guard have trained here in preparation for their...

Connecticut Airmen provide command and control support for Haiti
January 28, 2010 — BRADLEY ANG BASE, East Granby, Conn. - Two members of the Connecticut Air National Guard's 103rd Air and Space Operations Group, who deployed to get critical on the job training now shift their focus...

190th trains in Cuba; deploys to Haiti
January 28, 2010 — TOPEKA, Kan., - "It don't GTMO better than this," read a sign at the Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, bowling alley.And for the 190th Civil Engineering Squadron, that slogan summarizes for many...

DoD recognizes outstanding NGB employee
January 28, 2010 — CAMP ATTERBURY JOINT MANEUVER WASHINGTON - A civilian employee of the National Guard Bureau was honored in December for his outstanding contributions to national security at the 29th Department of...

Connecticut Air Guard to provide services in Haiti
January 28, 2010 — EAST GRANBY, Conn., - About 12 Airmen from the 103rd Airlift Wingdeployed from Bradley Air National Guard Base here Jan. 25 to providedisaster relief assistance to the people of Haiti.The deployers...

Hercules gets a bath
January 28, 2010 — CHARLESTON, W.Va., - The C-130 Hercules is often described as the workhorse of the airlift fleet.Its military uses include gunship, tanker, bomber, drone mothership, psychological warfare, special...

Kentucky ANG supports deploying Fort Knox Soldiers
January 28, 2010 — LOUISVILLE, Ky. - Members of the Kentucky Air National Guard's 123rd Logistics Readiness Squadron processed more than 90 tons of cargo and about 40 U.S. Army Soldiers here tonight for deployment to...

Officials consider role in Haiti beyond immediate relief
January 28, 2010 — WASHINGTON, - The U.S. government still is figuring out the details of American assistance in Haiti, Pentagon Press Secretary Geoff Morrell said here today, noting that Defense Secretary Robert M...

Air Guard reaches out to separating servicemembers
January 28, 2010 — ARLINGTON, Va., - A new Air National Guard direct-mail recruiting campaign launched this month is educating active duty servicemembers leaving the military on the benefits of continuing their service...

Site provides instructions for transporting aid
January 28, 2010 — SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill., - U.S. Transportation Command's Web site now provides instructions for nongovernmental or nonprofit organizations seeking airlift or sealift for humanitarian supplies and...

Air Guard sponsors teen summits this summer
January 28, 2010 — MOFFETT FEDERAL AIRFIELD, Calif. - The Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard has received funding for three AFR/ANG Teen Leadership Summits this year.Guard members can support the program by...

Free, online tutoring available to military families
January 27, 2010 — WASHINGTON - The Defense Department has launched a free, online tutoring service for servicemembers and their families.The site, http://www.tutor.com/military, offers round-the-clock professional...

'Houn Dawgs' clearing the way in Afghanistan
January 27, 2010 — ARLINGTON, Va., - Joined by members of the Georgia, Kansas, South Dakota and Washington National Guard, Missouri's "Houn Dawgs" are still sniffing out improvised explosive devices in Afghanistan and...

Free, online tutoring available to military families
January 27, 2010 — WASHINGTON - The Defense Department has launched a free, online tutoring service for servicemembers and their families.The site,http://www.tutor.com/military, offers round-the-clock professional...

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