Guard News - The National Guard

Mississippi Guard releases Soldiers from oil spill response
August 3, 2010 — BILOXI, Miss., - The Mississippi National Guard will cut the number of soldiers supporting ongoing oil spill response operations by 75 percent in a multiphase reduction beginning this week, Gurad... MORE

Supporting those who support military families
August 2, 2010 — This is my second National Volunteer Workshop in this capacity, and I'm excited about this year's agenda and guest speakers. How often do you get Adm. Mike G. Mullen and Gen. George W. Casey Jr. to... MORE

Alex Baird, chief of Family Programs, National Guard Bureau

National Guard ramps up Southwest border support
August 2, 2010 — ARLINGTON, Va., - Both the Army and Air National Guard missed their recruiting goals for June, but their end-strength numbers are still within congressionally mandated limits, Guard officials said... MORE

An Army National Guard soldier works as a member of an entry identification team watching the U.S./Mexico border near Nogales, Ariz., during Operation Jump Start on Jan. 17, 2007. EITs will also support Customs and Border Protection to secure the border during the new border mission, which kicked off Aug. 1, 2010.

Mullen seeks end to 'yes-no' box on predeployment checklists
August 2, 2010 — WASHINGTON, - The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff vowed today to eliminate the "yes-no" box that appears on some predeployment checklists that determines whether a servicemembers' units can... MORE

U.S. Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, greets participants at the National Guard Bureau Family Workshop and Youth Symposium in New Orleans, La., Aug. 2, 2010.

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