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Kentucky agriculture team teaches at Afghan institute
August 15, 2011
Students at the Kapisa Agriculture Institute receive instruction from the Kentucky National Guard's third Agribusiness Development Team Aug. 12, 2011.
Maryland Air Guard embarks on new era
August 15, 2011
Army Maj. Gen. James A. Adkins, adjutant general of the Maryland National Guard, christens the new C-27J Spartan during an arrival ceremony August 13, 2011, at Warfield Air National Guard Base, Baltimore, MD while Air Force Col. Thomas E. Hans, commander 135th Airlift Group and Air Force Lt. Gen. Harry Wyatt, director of the Air National Guard, watch on. The 135th Airlift Group transitioned from the C-130J Hercules to the C-27J Spartan, which was designed to meet Air Force requirements for a rugged, medium-sized air-land transport.
New York Air Guard Wing selected to conduct MQ-9 pilot training for Air Force
August 15, 2011
Members of the 174th Fighter Wing Maintenance Group prepare a MQ-9 Reaper for its initial taxi at Wheeler-Sack Army Air Field at Ft. Drum, N.Y., on June 30, 2011. The pre-taxi activity took place in temporary hanger space provided by the U.S. Army's 10th Mountain Division. This milestone represented the unit's first step toward flying the MQ-9 from its detachment at Ft. Drum. The wing is based at Hancock Field in Syracuse, New York.
Air Force, Reserve components, Cambodia armed forces partner for civil assistance mission
August 11, 2011
Air Force Maj. Nathaniel Duff and Royal Cambodian Armed Forces Capt. Sok Heng examine the ear of a Cambodian woman during Operation PACIFIC ANGEL 11-1 Aug. 8, 2011, in Bak Klarng, Cambodia. The operation supports U.S. Pacific Command’s capacity-building efforts by partnering with other governments in the region to provide medical, dental, optometry and engineer assistance to their citizens. Major Duff is an ear, nose and throat surgeon assigned to the 154th Medical Group, Hawaii Air National Guard. Captain Heng is a medic in the Royal Cambodian Air Force.
Guard members killed in Chinook crash identified by DOD
August 11, 2011
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Therapy dogs lift spirits of returning Soldiers at Camp Atterbury
August 11, 2011
Army Staff Sgt. Anthony Houston, and Staff Sgt. Travis Gilbert, both from the Michigan Army National Guard's 1225th Corps Support Battalion, watch 3-year-old therapy dog, Lugnut, do a trick Aug. 4, 2011, at Camp Atterbury, Ind. The two Soldiers recently returned with their unit from a 10-month deployment in Kandahar, Afghanistan.
First Air Guard member graduates Army Sergeants Major Course
August 10, 2011
Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Christopher Roper (center), security forces manager assigned to the 142nd Fighter Wing, Oregon Air National Guard, poses for a photo with senior leaders from from both his unit and state at his graduation from the Sergeants Major Course at the U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy, in Fort Bliss, Texas, June 17, 2011. Roper is the first Air National Guard member to graduate from the SMC in residence
Patriot Award honors outstanding spouse employers
August 10, 2011
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Army Guard Sherpa useful tool in joint environment
August 10, 2011
Army Sgt. Frank Kiler, a C-23B Sherpa flight engineer with Detachment 1, Company D, 126th Aviation, scans the cargo area to ensure the safety of all of those onboard as the aircraft climbs towards 12,500 ft. July 26, 2011. The Sherpa was working with the U.S. Navy as they performed high-altitude, low-opening para-jumps.
Earnhardt finishes strong at Pocono
August 10, 2011
Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the No. 88 National Guard NASCAR racecar, speeds down the track at the Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, Pa., Aug. 7, 2011. Earnhardt finished ninth and was able to maintain his tenth place position in the points race after Sunday’s race.
New York Guard maintains disaster preparedness during ‘Rainbow Hurricane’ exercise
August 10, 2011
Army Maj. Gen. Steven Wickstrom, left, commander of the 42nd Infantry Division, meets Air Force Col. Thomas Owens II, commander of the 106th Rescue Wing, in Westhampton Beach, N.Y., Aug. 4, 2011. Wickstrom deployed with about 370 Soldiers of the division headquarters to rehearse hurricane response missions to better prepare New York National Guard forces for hurricane response in New York.
Alaska Guard members support multinational exercise, strengthen Pacific Region peacekeeping operations
August 9, 2011
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All Guard rifle team excels at Quantico
August 9, 2011
Sweat Pours down the face of All Guard team member, Arizona Army National Guard Sgt. 1st Class Robert Pirisky as he fires during a 600-yard prone match at the 50th annual Interservice Rifle Championship at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va. July 19 to 26, 2011.
Maryland Guard, Australians develop bond during Talisman Sabre
August 9, 2011
Maryland Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Eric Zubkus and Australian Defense Force Pvt. James Adams peak out from behind the mesh net of their hide site during a training exercise administered by Charlie Troop, 1st Battalion, 158th Cavalry Squadron, during Exercise Talisman Sabre activities at the Shoalwater Bay Training Area, Australia, July 17, 2011.
National Guard unit serves vital role on Afghanistan Provincial Reconstruction Team
August 9, 2011
Army Sgt. Brian Ohler, of Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah, provides security while other PRT members visit Farah Hospital in Farah City, Farah province, Afghanistan, July 23, 2011. The Farah director of public health and members of the PRT visited the hospital to assess the structure and working conditions.
Obama announces veteran workforce initiatives
August 8, 2011
President Barack Obama greets guests, including military veterans, after a speech at the Washington Navy Yard, Aug. 5, 2011. Obama discussed a series of administration initiatives to help America's veterans find employment.
Army Guard to begin nine-month deployments in 2012
August 8, 2011
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GI Bill changes include actual cost for in-state tuition
August 8, 2011
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Quartermasters Keep Australian/American Exercise Supplied
August 5, 2011
Australian Pvt. Ben Pawelski, a storeman assigned to the 9th Combat Services Support Battalion, Australian Defence Force, stationed at Warradale Barracks, Adalaide, South Australia and U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Bryan Strother, a radio operator with the California Army National Guard's 40th Infantry Division, work together unloading fire water buckets for issue to Soldiers participating in Talisman Sabre.
History, achievements of Tuskegee Airmen celebrated
August 5, 2011
Air Force Maj. Gen. Darren W. McDew, the Air Force District of Washington commander, and Jim Pryde, a Tuskegee Airman, lay a wreath at the U.S. Air Force Memorial on July 31, 2011, in Washington, D.C. Pryde served with the Army Air Corps' 477th Medium Bombardment Group as a combat crewman. During his tenure, he accrued 1,600 flight hours before continuing his civil service career as an intelligence analyst with the Armed Forces Security Agency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Raymond Mills) (Released)