Guard News - The National Guard

Air Guard general shares Afghanistan experience with school children
October 18, 2010 — ARLINGTON, Va., - His tan flight suit looked slightly out of place against the multi-colored walls of the elementary school library. But Air Force Brig. Gen. Guy Walsh, who recently returned from a... MORE

Air Force Brig. Gen. Guy Walsh high-fives students from Clark Wood Elementary School in Elkland, Pa., during a visit to the school, Oct. 7, 2010. Walsh, commander of the 451st Expeditionary Wing while deployed to Khandhar, Afghanistan, corresponded with third and fourth graders at the school during his year-long deployment.

Army Guardsmen compete in sixth annual combatives tournament
October 18, 2010 — FORT BENNING, Ga., - The field expanded by 30 percent to a record high at the sixth annual U.S. Army Combatives Tournament. Officials said the talent pool grew right along with it.More than 450... MORE

In bout 8 of the heavyweight division, Staff Sgt. Lonnie Kincaid of Fort Riley defeated 2nd Lt. Ivan Iotchkolovsky of the Illinois National Guard on the third and final day of competition at the MACP All Army Championship Tournament at Smith Gym on Fort Benning, Ga., Oct. 3, 2010.

Idaho A-10 wing repeats as Hawgsmoke champions
October 18, 2010 — BOISE, - The Idaho Air National Guard’s 190th Fighter Squadron became the first team to win back-to-back championships at Hawgsmoke 2010, an international A-10 bombing, missile and tactical gunnery... MORE

Members of the Idaho Air National Guard’s 190th Fighter Squadron from left to right, Maj. Scott Downey, Lt. Col. Ryan Odneal and Capt. Ryan Brown pose with the trophy that they won during Hawgsmoke 2010 at Gowen Air National Guard Base in Boise, Idaho, Oct. 16, 2010. Missing from the photo, but pictured in a photo cutout, is Maj. Justin Keskey.

Indiana Guardsman tours with Army's Soldier Show
October 18, 2010 — INDIANAPOLIS, - Indiana National Guardsman Rena Cunningham, a Soldier in the 2219th Brigade Support Company, is touring with the Army Show this year. The show is a traveling song and dance production... MORE

PFC Rena Cunningham, Indiana National Guard

Louisiana Air Guardsman earns spot on Air Force soccer team
October 18, 2010 — HURLBURT FIELD, Fla., - A Louisiana Air National Guardsman from the 236th Combat Communication Squadron earned a position on the 2010 All-Air Force Soccer Team after a trial and training camp in... MORE

Airman 1st Class Steven D. Bordelon, a communications technical controller with the 236th Combat Communications Squadron of the Louisiana Air National Guard, participates in a scrimmage game during the All-Air Force Soccer Trial and Training Camp in Hurlburt Field, Oct. 6, 2010. Bordelon is the first Louisiana National Guard member to make the team and is also the youngest and lowest-ranking player.

OEF anniversary: Deployed tanker pilots discuss supporting Afghanistan ops
October 18, 2010 — SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. - In the past nine years, Air Mobility Command statistics show AMC tankers have off loaded more than 12.2 billion pounds of fuel to aircraft for, Operation Enduring Freedom... MORE

Capt. Tyson Frost, deployed from the Washington Air National Guard's 141st Air Refueling Wing, prepares for his his 100th combat sortie Sept. 18, 2010.

New guide a major tool in building resiliency in Army Guard
October 18, 2010 — ARLINGTON, Va., - An in-depth leader’s guidebook to Soldier resilience was recently published by the Army National Guard’s Soldier and Family Support (SFS) division here. It is a tool to help Soldiers... MORE

SOS: Helping families understand survivor benefits
October 18, 2010 — ARLINGTON, Va., - Surviving family members of servicemembers who die while on duty are entitled to a number of benefits and entitlements. While questions about many of those immediate benefits, such... MORE

Free tutors available to Guard families
October 15, 2010 — WASHINGTON - Last night, I sat down to help my daughter with her homework and very quickly realized I was in over my head. It's been a while since I took 3rd grade math and was hard-pressed to... MORE

Postal service sets holiday mail deadline
October 12, 2010 — WASHINGTON - The recommended mailing deadline for sending economy-priced holiday packages to servicemembers in Afghanistan, Iraq and other places around the world is Nov. 12, officials at the U.S... MORE

Tricare promotes mail-order pharmacy option
October 12, 2010 — WASHINGTON - As Tricare officials explore ways to control costs while continuing to provide the best health care possible, they're encouraging beneficiaries, especially those taking long-term... MORE

Colorado Army Guardsman wins military division of Ironman triathlon
October 12, 2010 — KONA-KAILUA, Hawaii - A Colorado Army National Guard member finished first in the military division of the 2010 Iron Man Triathlon World Championships held in Kona-Kailua, Hawaii on Oct. 9.More than... MORE

U. S. Army Captain Robert Killian, a signal officer with the 2nd Battalion, 185th Division, Colorado National Guard speeds by the crowd after transtioning from the water to the bike while competing in the Iron Man Triathlon World Championship on Oct. 9, while at Kona-Kailua, Hawaii. The grueling race is both a mentally and physically challenging event. The competitors must complete a 2.4 mile swim, followed by a 112 mile bike race and then finish with a 26 mile marathon all in one day. The race takes place Oct. 9 and has more than 1,800 competitors.

Coast Guardsman tests body and spririt at Ironman championship
October 12, 2010 — KONA-KAILUA, Hawaii – Coast Guardsman finishes second in the 2010 Iron Man Triathlon World Championships held in Kona-Kailua, Hawaii on Oct. 9.More than 1,800 competitors completed what many consider... MORE

U. S. Coast Guard Lieutenant Rebecca Beckmann, of Cheshire, Connecticut and currently a graduate student at Oregon State University where she is studying for a Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering adjusts her flag as she embarks on the bike portion of the Iron Man Triathlon World Championship on Oct. 9, while at Kona-Kailua, Hawaii. The grueling race is both a mentally and physically challenging event. The competitors must complete a 2.4 mile swim, followed by a 112 mile bike race and then finish with a 26 mile marathon all in one day. The race takes place Oct. 9 and has more than 1,800 competitors.

Earnhardt advances one position in championship standings
October 5, 2010 — KANSAS CITY, Kan. - Dale Earnhardt Jr. worked with the handling of his No. 88 National Guard NASCAR racecar to finish 22nd in Sunday’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Kansas Speedway. Despite the... MORE

Dale Earnhardt Jr. and the No. 88 National Guard-sponsored NASCAR racecar team, work quickly to get their car out of pit row and back into the race Oct. 3 at Kansas Speedway, Kan.

Army Guard recruiters encourage environmental stewardship
October 1, 2010 — ARLINGTON, Va., - Whether it's recycling programs, finding new ways to use energy more efficiently or constructing "green" facilities, the Army Guard works hard to be a leader in protecting the... MORE

Louisiana Guard, Active Component Airmen Complete Air-to-Air Integration Training

Air National Guard Leaders Host 2025 Wing Leader Fly-In

Colorado Army National Guard Conducts Aviation Training for Wildfire Season

Lt. Gen. Jon Stubbs Highlights Virginia National Guard Excellence at Military Ball

Oregon Air Guard Participates in Sentry Aloha Exercise