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West Virginia Air Guard unit testing ground for flight mask development
December 16, 2011
Erin Kennedy, a chemical engineer for the Army and the Joint Service Aircrew Mask-Fixed Wing Research Team test and evaluation lead, listens to feedback from Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Michael Lindamood during a field evaluation of the mask at the West Virginia Air National Guard in Martinsburg, W.Va., Dec. 7, 2011. The Department of Defense research team had aircrew in each of the flying positions don the mask and accompanying gear and perform their duties on a C-5 Galaxy aircraft.
Famous military mom works to boost family support
December 15, 2011
Dr. Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Joe Biden, speaks with soldiers of the 2nd Infantry Division's 4th Stryker Brigade Combat Team during an Independence Day barbecue on Camp Victory, Iraq, July 4, 2010.
Iraq: Panetta concludes Iraq mission, notes service, sacrifice of military members
December 15, 2011
Secretary of Defense Leon Penetta
Afghanistan: Indiana Guard members train farmers in Khowst
December 14, 2011
Farmers from the Mandozai district of Khowst province learn about nutrition and animal care during a class at the Mandozai district center Dec. 1, 2011. This was class was just one of many sponsored by the Indiana National Guard's 4-19th Agribusiness Development Team, which has brought animal husbandry training to more than 400 farmers in the province.
Cake Boss helps National Guard celebrate 375 years, donates iconic cake
December 14, 2011
Cake Boss head decorator, Mauro Castano, explains the 375th birthday cake creation process to Army Lt. Gen. William Ingram Jr., director of the Army National Guard, at the Army National Guard Readiness Center in Arlington, Va., Dec. 13, 2011. The cake was part of the celebration for the 375th birthday of the National Guard.
National Guard Soldier, educator earns prestigious teaching certification at White House
December 14, 2011
Army National Guard Lt. Col. Evet Jefferson, of the South Carolina National Guard, poses with Secretary of Education Arne Duncan at the White House in Washington, D.C., Dec. 7, 2011, as part of a ceremony recognizing teachers who recently achieved National Board Certification. Jefferson is a high school teacher in Columbia, S.C., and serves in the mobilization section at the Joint Forces Headquarters for her military drill weekends, also in Columbia.
New York National Guard instrumental to Reaper training mission on ground, in air
December 14, 2011
The MQ-9 unmanned aerial vehicle the "Reaper" can cruise airborne at about 250 miles per hour and between 15,000 and 20,000 feet. It has the ability to fly for up to 15 hours with a full-motion video that can be streamed back to a tactical operations center or command and control center for first-response missions. The aircraft also is capable of acquiring targets and tracking them for long periods of time from high altitudes with its camera system.
National Guard, Botswana Defence Force share military intelligence practices
December 13, 2011
Army Sgt. Major Kamodi, noncommissioned officer in charge of the Botswana Defence Force Wildlife Training Center, explains to Army Maj. Gen. Greg Lusk, adjutant general of the North Carolina National Guard and Army Maj. Gen. Edward Leacock of the Defense Intelligence Agency, how they train BDF Soldiers to react to various predators to prepare Botswana soldiers to conduct patrols in the bush areas of the country in November 2011. The North Carolina National Guard and Botswana are partners through the National Guard State Partnership Program.
Vets4Warriors offers Guard members, reservists peer-to-peer counseling
December 13, 2011
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Military’s top senior enlisted leader says one suicide one too many, urges leadership at all levels to help
December 12, 2011
Marine Corps Sgt. Major Brian Battaglia, senior enlisted advisor to Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Illinois National Guard to train with Polish army, preparing for 2012 deployment together
December 12, 2011
Army Maj. Gen. William Enyart, the adjutant general of the Illinois National Guard, receives the Polish Army Medal from Polish Land Forces Commander Lieutenant General Zbigniew Glowienka on Sept. 23. 2011. The Illinois National Guard and Poland have been partners through the National Guard State Partnership Program since 1993.
Afghanistan: Oklahoma Army, Air National Guard units team up in air, on ground
December 12, 2011
Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Brandon White, a joint terminal attack controller with the 146th Air Support Operation Squadron of the Oklahoma National Guard, communicates with aircraft personnel, circling above during operations in northern Laghman province, Afghanistan, to disrupt insurgent activity in the area Nov. 15, 2011.
Born from humble beginnings, the National Guard celebrates its 375th birthday
December 12, 2011
The First Muster in spring 1637; this took place after the December 13, 1636 Massachusetts General Court declaration established three regiments within the colony to defend against enemy attack and preserve settlements, established in the English militia tradition.
KOSOVO: Multiple National Guard, Reserve units assume responsibility for safety, security in Kosovo
December 12, 2011
Army National Guard and Reserve Soldiers present arms during the Multinational Battle Group East transfer of authority ceremony Dec. 10, 2011 at Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo. At the ceremony, official responsibility for Multinational Battle Group East operations passed from Kosovo Forces 14 to KFOR 15, led by the Wisconsin Army National Guard's 157th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade. The 157th MEB is joined by 13 other National Guard units and one Army Reserve unit.
Texas National Guard tours vital port to better understand, build relationship with local emergency response agencies
December 12, 2011
National Guard members of Joint Task Force 71, the command and control for the FEMA Region VI homeland response force, meet with the Coast Guard and emergency response organizations during a tour of the Port of Houston Dec. 6, 2011. JTF-71 participated in the ship channel tour to continue building relationships with the emergency response agencies responsible for protecting the area.
DOD expands community-based child care options for Guard, reserve families
December 9, 2011
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Kentucky National Guard shows aviation facility, flight operations with Ecuadorian Army Air Group
December 9, 2011
The member of the Kentucky Army National Guard 63rd Theater Aviation Brigade stands with the members of the Ecuadorian Army Air Group during their visit at Boone National Guard Center in Frankfort, Ky., Nov. 17, 2011. The Kentucky National Guard hosted a team of aviators and maintainers from the Republic of Ecuador Army Air Group as part of the National Guard State Partnership Program.
Maryland National Guard first to assign liaison officer for State Partnership Program
December 9, 2011
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Florida National Guard Soldier writes, sings song about Citizen-Soldiers, Airmen
December 9, 2011
Army National Guard Master Sgt. Randy Dukes, the post-deployment health reassessment coordinator for the Florida National Guard, also wrote and sings the song "I am Your National Guard."
Wisconsin Air Guard member first recipient of Thomas E. Wortham IV Achievement Award
December 9, 2011
Thomas Wortham III speaks during a presentation ceremony for a Wisconsin National Guard award named after his son, Thomas Wortham IV, at Joint Force Headquarters Dec. 2, 2011. Wisconsin Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Robert Garrelts is the first recipient of the Thomas Wortham IV Achievement Award. The award recognizes the citizen contributions of Citizen Soldiers and Airmen. The award's namesake was a Wisconsin Army National Guard officer, Operation Iraqi Freedom veteran, and member of the Chicago Police Department who was killed outside his parents' Chicago home when four men attempted to steal his motorcycle. Air Force Maj. Gen. Don Dunbar, the adjutant general of Wisconsin, and Wortham presented the award.