Guard News - The National Guard - Jul 2011

California Guard members participate in Operation Clean Sweep
July 8, 2011 — CAMP TAJI, Iraq - As the drawdown of U.S. forces in Iraq approaches, the California National Guard's 640th Aviation Support Battalion is collecting and itemizing unused or damaged military equipment...

SECDEF 'wanted to stress his appreciation' in call to Guard member
July 7, 2011 — BAGHDAD - Army Staff Sgt. Kelly Ann Pels of the Ohio National Guard had an unforgettable Independence Day: Not only was she here supporting Operation New Dawn – she also got a personal phone call from...

Georgia Guard members mentor state partners in emergency preparedness exercise
July 6, 2011 — TBILISI, Georgia - Georgia National Guard members served here as advisors and trainers June 23 in Shared Horizons 11, the first in a new series of emergency exercises in the country of Georgia.This is...

Brothers devote 50 Years to Iowa Guard
July 6, 2011 — LAGHMAN PROVINCE, Afghanistan - Army Sgt. 1st Class Tim Fiedler Jr., and his younger brother, Army Staff Sgt. Rich Fiedler, have put in more than 50 years of combined service in the Iowa National...

Colorado Army National Guard discovers, recovers missing hikers
July 6, 2011 — CENTENNIAL, Colo. - A Colorado Army National Guard helicopter aircrew found two bodies on Missouri Mountain, Colo., at approximately 9:30 a.m. Saturday while assisting the Chaffee County Sheriff’s...

Earnhardt knocked around for second straight week, falls to seventh in points race
July 6, 2011 — Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s No. 88 National Guard Chevrolet was performing well when he was involved in a multi-car accident during Sunday's NASCAR Sprint Cup Series event at Infineon Raceway.The contact...

Florida Guard member to represent USA at World Military Games
July 6, 2011 — WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - A Florida Guard member is tightening his black belt and perfecting his judo throws as he prepares to represent the U.S. Armed Forces Judo Team at the World Military Games in...

Former Burmese refugee now National Guard Soldier
July 6, 2011 — NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Each evening, Army Pvt. Saw Blut, a member of the Michigan National Guard, reads his Bible and prays, thanking his God for life and freedom and asking for a chance to help...

New Mexico Guard secures Los Alamos during wildfire
July 6, 2011 — LOS ALAMOS, N.M. - The New Mexico National Guard was activated June 26 by Gov. Susana Martinez to assist local law enforcement agencies within Los Alamos due to the Las Conchas fire.The Las Conchas...

National Guard is piece of Arctic puzzle
July 6, 2011 — WASHINGTON - The National Guard, working through the Defense Department with multinational forces, is promoting a balanced approach to improve human and environmental security in the Arctic region,...

New Mexico Guard secures Los Alamos during wildfire
July 6, 2011 — LOS ALAMOS, N.M. - The New Mexico National Guard was activated June 26 by Gov. Susana Martinez to assist local law enforcement agencies within Los Alamos due to the Las Conchas fire.The Las Conchas...

Washington Air Guard JTACs decisive in face of massive ambush
July 6, 2011 — NURISTAN PROVINCE, Afghanistan - Airmen from the Washington Air National Guard directed multiple airstrikes May 25, helping a significantly outnumbered U.S. Army and Afghan National Security Force...

Earnhardt finds himself in another wreck, third time in three weeks
July 6, 2011 — Dale Earnhardt Jr. was on the hunt on the final lap of Saturday night’s race at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway, but was caught up in a wreck in the tri-oval as the field came to the checkered...

Guard members have one-stop information shop
July 5, 2011 — ARLINGTON , Va. - The departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs have created a one-stop website for Guard members to access and administer their service benefits-related information in a secure...

Deployed Guard member among Panetta's Fourth of July calls
July 5, 2011 — WASHINGTON - Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Kelly Ann Pels, deployed in Iraq, got an encouraging phone call on Independence Day – from the secretary of defense.The Clermont County, Ohio, resident was...

First Lady salutes Vermont Guard members, Reservists, families
July 1, 2011 — WASHINGTON - National Guard and Reserve members and their families deserve the thanks and support of a grateful nation, first lady Michelle Obama said in Vermont on Thursday. As part of her campaign...

Holiday message from the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
July 1, 2011 — This Independence Day we celebrate our Nation's 235th birthday.As we enjoy all the traditions and pleasures this singularly American holiday has to offer, I also ask that we take a moment to remember...

Message to the Department of Defense from Defense Secretary Leon Panetta
July 1, 2011 — Today, I was honored to take the oath of office to become the 23rd secretary of defense.I am mindful of the great responsibility the president has entrusted to me, and I will work with you – America's...

Victim-Soldiers put lives on hold to help others
July 1, 2011 — MINOT, N.D. - The men and women of the National Guard are unique: Citizen-Soldiers and -Airmen ready at a moment's notice to jump into a domestic emergency and help neighbors. Sometimes, Guard members...

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