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Thousands of National Guard members run the 28th Army Ten-Miler, focus on building resilience
October 23, 2012
Members of the New Mexico National Guard team share a few laughs outside of the Army National Guard's HOOAH! tent after the 2012 Army Ten-Miler in Arlington, Va., Oct. 21, 2012.
Family Matters Blog: DOD helps troops with higher ed expenses
October 22, 2012
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Gen. Craig McKinley retires after historic National Guard career
October 22, 2012
Gen. Craig McKinley and his wife Cheryl at his retirement ceremony Oct. 19, 2012, in St. Augustine, Fla.
Army Guard's 'Best Warriors' tackle Army competition
October 19, 2012
Army Sgt. Matthew Howard, left, an artillery crewmember with Battery C, 2nd Battalion, 142nd Fires Brigade, Arkansas Army National Guard, and Army Sgt. Mark Fuggiti, a supply specialist with Company C, Recruiting and Retention Battalion, Pennsylvania Army National Guard, open their maps during the 2012 Department of the Army Best Warrior Competition at Fort Lee, Va., Oct. 16, 2012. Howard went on to finish the course first among the 24 competitors.
Army Guard set to receive upgraded tactical ambulances
October 19, 2012
Army Capt. Kevin Schierholz explains features of the M997A3 Humvee ambulance – the newest ambulance system throughout the Army – during a ceremony and presentation at the Army National Guard Readiness Center in Arlington, Va., Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012.
Sexual assault hotline message sent to Airmen from past 10 years
October 19, 2012
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Disability Employment Awareness Month underway at Army National Guard locations
October 19, 2012
Cynthia Parsons, pictured with son Shane, spoke of their mutual journey after he was injured overseas.
Illinois Air Guard officers join counterparts from seven nations in Germany
October 18, 2012
International Junior Officer Leadership (IJOD) course students pause for a team photo while completing an obstacle course at the German Airborne Training School last month.
Up close: When bullying strikes too close to home
October 17, 2012
October is National Bullying Prevention Month and the National Guard Bureau wants to hear your stories.
Teaching teachers: New York National Guard member leads seminar in Afghanistan
October 17, 2012
Afghan teachers attend an educators' seminar at Forward Operating Base Spin Boldak, Afghanistan, Oct. 12, 2012.
Alaska National Guard conducts three search-and-rescues in three days
October 17, 2012
An Alaska Air National Guard HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter flies over Alaska during a winter training mission.
Dealing with unexploded ordnance part of the daily grind for these Soldiers
October 16, 2012
A pile of French munitions blows smoke, dirt and rock high above the treetops at one of the ranges on Camp Bondsteel, Oct. 10.
South Dakota Guard explores partnership opportunities with tribes
October 16, 2012
Richard Leasure, environmental director and emergency manager for the Yankton Sioux Tribe, visits with Maj. Gen. Tim Reisch, adjutant general of the South Dakota National Guard, to discuss partnership opportunities.
DoD helps military families maintain financial readiness
October 15, 2012
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New York Air National Guard kicks off Antarctic science support Tuesday
October 15, 2012
Master Sgt. Carmello Modesto loads equipment sleds destined for the U.S. Antarctic Program's South Pole research station into the back of an LC-130 Hercules.
Colorado National Guard member ends mountain rescue in a cast
October 12, 2012
Military rescuers joined civilian crews in saving a fallen climber in Colorado but the effort left one National Guard member with a broken lower leg.
Motorcycle Mentorship Program encourages safe enjoyment in the saddle
October 12, 2012
Sgt. 1st Class Wyatt A. Vanzee, 5th Armored Brigade, Division West, performs an inspection of his Soldier’s motorcycle using the Tires and Wheels, Cables and Control, Lights, Oil and Fluids, Chassis and Sidestand pre-ride checklist at the recent Task Force Coyote safety ride at Sioux Falls, S.D.
Idaho Air National Guard firefighters help douse blaze in Boise
October 11, 2012
Staff Sgts. Damon Williams, left, and Jeffrey Sawmiller, 124th CEF, and the 4,000 gallon water tender responded to the off-base house fire that was caused by a charcoal grill Sept. 23.
Capital Shield Exercise preps D.C. National Guard for Inauguration
October 11, 2012
D.C. National Guard members recently participated in training with other agencies to help protect the nation's capital.
Air Force Brig. Gen. Witham nominated as Deputy Director Air National Guard
October 11, 2012
Brig. Gen. James Witham was photographed in the Pentagon on April 20, 2012.