Guard News - The National Guard - Jul 2011

California Guard members train Iraqis on generator maintenance
July 20, 2011 — CAMP TAJI, Iraq - The California Army National Guard’s 640th Aviation Support Battalion is working with the U.S. Air Force Base Transition Team to train Iraqi personnel on the maintenance and...

First assigned C-17 lands at New York Guard base
July 20, 2011 — STEWART AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE , N.Y. - The first C-17 Globemaster III military transport aircraft assigned to the 105th Airlift Wing, New York Air National Guard, landed at Stewart Air National...

Kentucky Guard veteran trains ADT for "sweet" mission
July 20, 2011 — FRANKFORT, Ky. - A Kentucky National Guard veteran aviator used another skill set to help a unique team of Guard members prepare for an equally unique upcoming mission in Afghanistan scheduled for...

Texas National Guard engineers bridge the gap
July 20, 2011 — EL CAMPO, TEXAS - With hurricane season upon us, the mission and critical skills recently obtained by Texas National Guard Soldiers assigned to the 551st Multi-Role Bridge Company, 386th Engineer...

First Lady plans 'Joining Forces' events
July 19, 2011 — WASHINGTON - First Lady Michelle Obama will take part in three events over the next several days to promote "Joining Forces," a national initiative that mobilizes all sectors of American society to...

North Dakota Guard members share in Ghanaian culture
July 19, 2011 — ACCRA, Ghana - About 100 U.S. Soldiers - nearly a quarter of whom hail from North Dakota - experienced firsthand the vibrant history and culture of the Greater Accra Region of Ghana July 17 while...

Air Guard spouse named Air Force Spouse of the Year
July 18, 2011 — VENTURA, Calif. - The wife of a California Air National Guard pilot and mother of three has been named the Air Force Spouse of the Year by Military Spouse Magazine and Armed Forces Insurance.Megan...

National Guard, joint forces train for safer skies in Europe
July 18, 2011 — MIRGOROD AIR BASE, Ukraine - Several Air National Guard F-16 Fighting Falcons landed in Ukraine this weekend for a U.S. European Command sponsored, aerial military-to-military exchange event called...

Air Force releases updated dress and appearance instruction
July 18, 2011 — RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas - The Air Force's instruction on dress and personal appearance recently received an appearance upgrade with the release of the updated instruction today. Air Force...

Dale Jr. finishes 15th after late-race pit penalty
July 18, 2011 — Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the No. 88 National Guard NASCAR racecar, improved from his 27th starting position to finish 15th on Sunday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Earnhardt now ranks ninth...

Guard members use MEDFLAG 11 to strengthen partnership, share ideas
July 15, 2011 — ACCRA, Ghana - As MEDFLAG 11 rolled into its third day here, members of the North Dakota National Guard's 814th Medical Company are readily serving next to service members of the Ghanaian Armed...

Guard, Reserve Soldiers partner with Ghanaians for MEDFLAG 11
July 13, 2011 — ACCRA, Ghana - MEDFLAG 11, a joint humanitarian assistance exercise between U.S. and Ghana Armed Forces, kicked off Monday with an opening ceremony at the nearby Ghanaian army base, Burma Camp.About...

‘Seasoned’ Oklahoma Guard Soldiers going strong in eastern Afghanistan
July 13, 2011 — PAKTYA PROVINCE, Afghanistan - Regional Security Force Assistance Team Tomahawk is not your typical Army unit because it consists of many older – they prefer the term “seasoned” – Soldiers from the...

Red Bulls turn over remote area of Bad Pech before departure
July 13, 2011 — LAGHMAN PROVINCE, Afghanistan - As Army Capt. Kevin Hrodey and Army 1st Lt. Elliott Henderson sat under a camouflage net stretched between a HESCO barrier and a connex – a small shaded area that...

W. Virginia Guard, active Army work together for equipment reset
July 13, 2011 — ELEANOR, W.V. - The Army’s Project Manager Warfighter Information Network-Tactical teamed up with the National Guard and the state of Maine to upgrade key communications equipment, a mutually...

Army Guard helicopter crash kills crew
July 11, 2011 — ARLINGTON, Va. - At about 5:30 p.m. EST on Saturday a Tennessee Army National Guard OH-58D Kiowa Warrior helicopter with two pilots on board crashed in northern Tennessee. Both pilots were killed.Army...

Earnhardt can’t shake bad luck in Kentucky, slips to 8th in points race
July 11, 2011 — The inaugural NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Kentucky Speedway failed to live up to expectations for Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the No. 88 National Guard NASCAR racecar, after he suffered a blown...

New York Air Guard supports NASA's final shuttle mission
July 11, 2011 — ROME, N.Y. - New York Air National Guard members, working with the Eastern Air Defense Sector, supported the launch of NASA's final space shuttle mission June 8.An HC-130 Hercules and pararescue...

Alaska Air Guard PJs assist wounded warriors up Denali
July 8, 2011 — TALKEETNA, Alaska - Alaska Air National Guard pararescuemen aren't just helping wounded veterans down Mount McKinley. This year, they're helping them up, as part of a three-week,...

Air Guard emphasizes motorcycle safety
July 8, 2011 — ARLINGTON, Va. - The summer began early this year for many after what seemed higher-than-normal temperatures early on, but the season officially began June 21, thus beginning the summer safety...

Puerto Rico Guard Distributes One Million Gallons of Water in Drought Response

Guardsmen Boost Domestic Response Capabilities in Patriot 26

Washington Guard Strengthens Fiscal Readiness

Kentucky Guard Prepares Incoming Command Teams for Leadership

New PSYWAR Course Strengthens Guard Capabilities