Guard News - The National Guard

Suicide awareness month concluding with prevention, education efforts
September 26, 2012 — ARLINGTON, Va. - National Guard and Defense Department leaders are using September, which is National Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month, to reinforce to service members ways they can prevent... MORE

Guard enlisted leader stresses support available
September 25, 2012 — WASHINGTON - National Guard members should know that they are never alone, even when they are away from their units, the National Guard Bureau's senior enlisted leader said.The National Guard is a... MORE

New York National Guard meets face to face to strengthen South Africa relationships
September 25, 2012 — PRETORIA, South Africa - Senior military leaders from New York and South Africa met to share perspectives and build relationships during an international trade and air show Sept. 19-24.Representatives... MORE

Okla. Air National Guard crew helps fighter jet's pilot
September 24, 2012 — TRANSIT CENTER AT MANAS, KYRGYZSTAN - When crew members of the 137th Air Refueling Wing, Oklahoma Air National Guard, stepped into their KC-135R Stratotanker for a recent mission and departed the... MORE

Air National Guard command chief Muncy retires
September 24, 2012 — WASHINGTON - The command chief to the director of the Air National Guard retired during a Sept. 20 ceremony at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling.Chief Master Sgt. Christopher E. Muncy said his final... MORE

Air National Guard director discusses the way forward
September 21, 2012 — NATIONAL HARBOR - Lt. Gen. Harry M. Wyatt III, the director of the Air National Guard, spoke about mission readiness and other challenges facing the ANG in future years to attendees of the Air Force... MORE

Illinois Guard Soldier helps rescue unconscious equestrian
September 21, 2012 — PEORIA, Ill. - Immediate actions taken by an Illinois Soldier ensured the safety of an unconscious woman who had fallen from a horse in a state park.Sgt. 1st Class James Rade, of the Illinois... MORE

Michigan Air National Guard joins forces at South Africa airshow
September 21, 2012 — PRETORIA, South Africa - U.S. Ambassador to South Africa Donald H. Gips met with a Michigan Air National Guard KC-135 Stratotanker crew Wednesday to learn about their aircraft.Personnel from the 171st... MORE

Civilians can help prevent military suicides, official says
September 21, 2012 — WASHINGTON - Defense Department civilians need to understand and recognize the warning signs for suicide just as their military counterparts are being trained to do, the acting director of the Defense... MORE

New York Guard Soldiers, Airmen train for a really rainy day in hurricane drill
September 20, 2012 — TROY, N.Y. - Outside it was a sunny, beautiful day, but inside the Glenmore Road Armory, New York National Guard Soldiers and Airmen wrestled with the challenges resulting from a hurricane hitting the... MORE

Delaware National Guard helps Trinidad and Tobago hail its independence
September 20, 2012 — WILMINGTON, Del. - The Delaware National Guard and Republic of Trinidad and Tobago have been actively engaged in the State Partnership Program since 2005, but the latest visit was one of the most... MORE

Maine Army National Guard MPs train for Afghan duties
September 19, 2012 — CAMP McGREGOR, N.M. - The 488th Military Police Company of the Maine Army National Guard is here training with Division West's 5th Armored Brigade for its first deployment in the unit's current form,... MORE

Nebraska crops expert mentors Afghan farmers
September 19, 2012 — PAKTIA PROVINCE, Afghanistan - Army Sgt. Alex Peyton, an agricultural specialist from Gothenburg, Neb., bristles with weapons and gear as he sits quietly in a wooden chair, surveying the world outside... MORE

Free DoD Safe Helpline mobile app is now available
September 18, 2012 — WASHINGTON - With a new iPhone and Android app announced by the Department of Defense, service members transitioning to civilian life will have access to critical resources for managing the short and... MORE

Body armor designed for female Soldiers getting rave reviews
September 18, 2012 — NATICK, Mass. - Female Soldiers at Fort Campbell, Ky., preparing for an upcoming deployment to Afghanistan are getting a chance to weigh in on the latest innovation in personal protective equipment:... MORE

South Dakota National Guard 'trains the trainers' in Suriname
September 18, 2012 — RAPID CITY, S.D. - South Dakota National Guard members spent two days in Suriname to support the National Guard Bureau's State Partnership Program.The most recent exchange sent two South Dakota Army... MORE

Welsh: "The only way to move forward is together"
September 17, 2012 — RENO, Nev. - The active-duty Air Force, its Reserve and the Air National Guard must work together to move forward, the chief of staff of the Air Force said here last week."I have trouble seeing lines... MORE

Vermont ANG duo are first Americans to graduate Spanish mountain-warfare school
September 17, 2012 — JACA, Spain - Two Vermont Army National Guard Soldiers recently became the first Americans to attend and graduate the Spanish Mountain Warfare School in Jaca, Spain.The Spanish military invited the... MORE

Employers honored this week for supporting Guard and reserve troops
September 17, 2012 — WASHINGTON - Employers of Guard members and reservists were cited for their support of Soldiers in a presidential proclamation issued Friday.Employers are "hiring and retaining members of the Guard... MORE

Maryland Guard member helping commemorate Battle of Antietam
September 14, 2012 — WASHINGTON - Army Staff Sgt. Mark Pheabus puts on his uniform every month to train with the Maryland National Guard's 29th Military Police Company in Westminster, Md.This weekend, however, he'll be... MORE

105th Airlift Wing recognized with Meritorious Unit Award

‘Black Hawk Down’ hero receives Silver Star, reflects on distinguished career

NY Air Guard supports Danish forces in Greenland training

Tennessee National Guard, Bulgaria strengthen relationship

Nebraska CERFP conducts readiness exercise