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First Lady, Panetta unveil effort to aid spouse employment
February 16, 2012
Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta applauds First Lady Michelle Obama at the Pentagon, Feb. 15, 2012, as they announce a new report focusing on ways to streamline licensing regulations across state lines for military spouses seeking employment.
Guard's state partnership program could shape future Army capabilities
February 16, 2012
From left, working group three members Bob Toguchi, concept developer, U.S. Army TRADOC, and Mike Knippel, transformation integrator, G-3 Strategic Initiatives Division at U.S. Army Forces Command, listen as Col. Bruce Caulkins, Capability Development Integration Directorate, answers questions on the future of the National Guard. The seminar was the fifth in a series of Unified Quest 2012 seminars, hosted by U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command.
Air Guard's 109th Airlift Wing "skis" into remote missions
February 16, 2012
An LC-130 Hercules from the New York Air National Guard's 109th Airlift Wing takes off on the Greenland ice cap during a mission in September 2008. The 109th AW is the only organization in the U.S. military that flies the ski-equipped LC-130 aircraft.
Wisconsin Guard members wrap up involvement in Yama Sakura 61
February 16, 2012
Army Capt. Jeremy Lyon, an infantry officer with the Wisconsin Army National Guard's 332nd Rear Operations Center, discusses troop movements with his Japanese counterparts at Camp Itami, Japan, Feb. 4, 2012. Lyon is participating in Yama Sakura 61, which was held just north of Osaka. Yama Sakura is an annual Japan-based, simulation-driven, joint-bilateral command post exercise held with the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force and the U.S. military, designed to enhance U.S. and Japan combat readiness and interoperability and strengthen military relationships.
Air Guardsman provides 'indispensible' services while deployed
February 16, 2012
Air Guardsman provides 'indispensible' services while deployed
February 16, 2012
New York Soldiers represent U.S. military at workshop in S. Africa
February 15, 2012
Army Col. Craig Meinking, a member of the New York Army National Guard, explains New York Army National Guard health-check procedures to South African Maj. Gen. Roy Andersen (center) and other South African National Defense Force Reserves officers during a Dec. 1, 2010 visit in Latham, N.Y.
Alaskan veterans honored by military funeral services increase
February 15, 2012
Members of the Alaska National Guard Military Funeral Honors Team stand ready during funeral services at Fort Richardson National Cemetery Dec. 20, 2011. The Military Funeral Honors Team provides military honors for Alaska's 77,000 veterans.
Back to basics: Active Army trainers focus on infantry skills
February 15, 2012
Soldiers in the 120th Infantry Brigade's 2nd Battalion, 393rd Infantry Regiment move toward their targets during a short-range marksmanship range at Fort Hood, Texas, Feb 7, 2012. The unit's primary mission is planning and resourcing culminating training events for Army National Guard and Reserve units deploying overseas. In between training units, "Dakota" battalion Soldiers maintain their basic infantryman skills.
Florida National Guard Counterdrug Program receives prestigious award
February 15, 2012
The Florida National Guard Counterdrug Program was presented the 2012 Outstanding State National Guard Civil Operations Program Award during the 2012 Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America National Leadership Forum in Washington, D.C., Feb. 7, 2012. The Program was recognized for their outstanding and longstanding commitment to community coalitions in Florida.
Minnesota National Guard in Norway for exchange program
February 15, 2012
Members of the Minnesota National Guard and Norwegian military participate in a flag ceremony during the early hours of Feb. 9, 2012 in Norway. The Minnesota National Guard will be in Norway for the next two weeks as they participate in the Norwegian Exchange, a program that also allows for Norwegian military members to train in Minnesota.
South Carolina Guard hosts UAE delegation, establishes relationships
February 15, 2012
United Arab Emirates Staff Maj. Gen. Ali Al-Kaabi, senior military advisor to U.A.E. Crown Prince, speaks with Army Maj. Gen. Robert E. Livingston Jr., adjutant general of South Carolina, during his visit to South Carolina. Al-Kaabi saw Army and Air National Guard installations around Columbia, S.C., Feb. 3, 2012. Al-Kaabi traveled to South Carolina on behalf of the Crown Prince's interest in establishing a military force in U.A.E. similar to the National Guard
Website connects military spouses with jobs through virtual job fair
February 14, 2012
Department of Defense seal
Agreement has Navy Reservists anchored to the Mississippi Guard for three years
February 14, 2012
Air National Guard's 172nd Airlift Wing coin.
Alaska National Guard member wins "Top Brass" Charity Sled Dog Race
February 14, 2012
Army Maj. Gen. Thomas H. Katkus, adjutant general of the Alaska National Guard, races to the finish line during the "Top Brass" Charity Sled Dog Race held at Tozier Track, Anchorage, Alaska, Feb. 11, 2012.
Army blood drive seeking targeted donors
February 14, 2012
Army Cpl. Christopher LeRoy, of the 932nd Blood Support Detachment, monitors the progress of Army Sgt. Jennifer Skebong, of the 583rd Medlog Company, as she gives blood at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Blood platelets are being collected in country for treatment of critically injured patients.
FBI exercise capitalizes on Michigan Guard value
February 14, 2012
More than 20 law enforcement agencies trekked to The Michigan National Guard's 127th Wing Feb. 9, 2012, as the FBI held a field office visit and table top exercise designed to guide actions that would be utilized during an actual weapons of mass destruction contingency response in the Detroit area. Several Michigan National Guard entities were present, including the 51st Civil Support Team, many members of the 127th Wing's first responders and Mission Support Group, and representatives from the state Emergency Operations Center. Also present were representatives from the U.S. Attorney's Office, Dearborn Police Department, Customs and Border Protection, the Coast Guard's Sector Detroit Enforcement Division, the Drug Enforcement Administration, Detroit Police Department, and the Macomb County Sheriff's office, as well as the Detroit FBI office.
Guard members, families to benefit from landmark settlement
February 13, 2012
Department of Defense Seal
Kuwait: Army Guard members try unique mission of "disposing"
February 13, 2012
Unsafe mortar shells placed and ready for an explosive detonation by members of the Tennessee Army National Guard's 268th Military Police Company. The Soldiers were selected as part of a unique Explosive Ordinance Disposal mission that very few Soldiers have the opportunity to experience.
South Dakota National Guard member named Miss Rodeo USA
February 13, 2012
Air Force Staff Sgt. Trisha Smeenk, a Public Affairs journalist with the South Dakota Air National Guard's 114th Fighter Wing was chosen as the 2012 Miss Rodeo USA at the International Finals Rodeo held in Oklahoma City, Okla. Jan. 15, 2012. Smeenk has been a member of the South Dakota Air National Guard for seven years and looks forward to continuing her career with the unit after her reign as Miss Rodeo USA concludes in January 2013.