Guard News - The National Guard

Missouri National Guard served as starting point for Afghanistan agribusiness teams
March 20, 2012 — JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - In an effort to help Afghanistan recover from economic devastation brought on by decades of war, the Missouri National Guard became the first to deploy an Agribusiness... MORE

Capt. Gary Chura, an agribusiness specialist with the Missouri National Guard ADT V, serves as a mentor-trainer, coaching Afghan farmers in project management skills Jan. 23, 2012. Chura said he seeks to improve the business practices of farmers within his area of operation by providing mentorship during the execution of targeted projects aimed at building workforce capacity.

Army Guard director tours Guard facilities in Hawaii
March 19, 2012 — HONOLULU - Army Lt. Gen. William E. Ingram Jr., the director of the Army National Guard, finished his first 100 days in his new post with a three-day tour of the National Guard Facilities in... MORE

Air Force Lt. Col. Mark Ladtkow, pilot with the 199th Fighter Squadron, briefs Army Lt. Gen. William E. Ingram Jr., Army National Guard director, on the capabilities of Hawaii's Air Guards F-22 Raptor during a tour of National Guard Facilities in Hawaii.

First Lady lauds Minnesota's military family support
March 19, 2012 — WASHINGTON - First Lady Michelle Obama met with military families and support group leaders in Minnesota last week to "shine a spotlight" on the state's efforts to aid troops and their... MORE

First Lady Michelle Obama walks across the tarmac with Megan Soukup, 9, and Joseph Hudella, 10, participants in the Defending the Blue Line program, as she prepares to greet military families at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport in Minneapolis, Minn., March 16, 2012. The First Lady traveled to Minnesota to meet with National Guard families and local community leaders dedicated to supporting military families.

President proclaims March 19 'National Day of Honor'
March 19, 2012 — WASHINGTON - On the ninth anniversary of U.S. forces moving into Iraq, President Barack Obama has proclaimed today to be "A National Day of Honor."Here's is the text of the president's... MORE

Alaska Army National Guard deploys to Afghanistan alongside Mongolians
March 16, 2012 — CAMP DENALI, Alaska - Two Alaska Army National Guard members are preparing to deploy to Afghanistan later this month as U.S. liaisons in support of the Mongolian Expeditionary Task Forces in... MORE

Massachusetts biathlon team races to National Guard Bureau championships
March 16, 2012 — CAMP ETHAN ALLEN, Vt. - The Massachusetts National Guard Biathlon team, as well as more than 100 National Guard competitors from 22 states, recently spent a week challenging themselves to shoot at... MORE

Massachusetts Army National Guard 1st Lt. Stephen Fiola shows Massachusetts Army National Guard Capt. Robert Charbonnier his target matches during pre-race training on February 26, 2012 during the 2012 Chief of the National Guard Bureau Biathlon Championships at the Camp Ethan Allen, Jericho, Vt.

New York National Guard members step off for NYC St. Patrick's Day parade
March 16, 2012 — NEW YORK - More than 800 Soldiers from the New York Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry Regiment will mark 150 years since the American Civil War as the troops lead the world's largest... MORE

South Korea: Utah National Guard, Republic of Korea Army conduct artillery exercise
March 16, 2012 — RODRIGUEZ LIVE-FIRE COMPLEX, South Korea - South Korean and U.S. Army units unleashed a precise barrage of 155-milimeter self-propelled artillery rounds during a live-fire exercise March 15 at a... MORE

Members of the Utah National Guard's 145th Artillery Battalion, and the Republic of Korea Army's 628th Artillery Battalion, show the level of mutual respect they have for one another during an artillery live-fire exercise at the Rodriguez Live-Fire Complex in South Korea, March 15, 2012.

TSA announces date for expedited screening, additional airports
March 16, 2012 — WASHINGTON - On March 20 the Transportation Security Administration will expand their trusted traveler program known as Pre Check to service members out of Ronald Reagan Washington National... MORE

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Air Force senior leaders: Wingmen key to reducing sexual violence
March 15, 2012 — WASHINGTON - The Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Wing Commanders' Guide was sent out to wing commanders recently and contains statistics, facts and talking points to help leaders encourage... MORE

Florida National Guard officer receives prestigious leadership award
March 15, 2012 — ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. - Florida Army National Guard Capt. Benjamin Ruffner, was recently selected to receive the Gen. Douglas MacArthur Leadership Award, a prestigious award given to six National Guard... MORE

Florida Army National Guard Capt. Benjamin Ruffner accepts the guidon of the 690th Military Police Company from Army Lt. Col. Richard Elam, commander of the 254th Transportation Battalion, during a change of command ceremony in 2011.

FORSCOM commander conducts Northeast regional adjutants general conference
March 15, 2012 — HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. - Army Gen. David R. Rodriguez, Commanding General, United States Army Forces Command, conducted a Northeast Regional Adjutant General Conference here, March 8.FORSCOM is... MORE

Pictured from left to right: Air Force Maj. Gen. Thaddeus J. Martin, the
adjutant general, Connecticut National Guard, Air Force Maj. Gen.William N. Reddel, the adjutant general, New Hampshire National Guard, Army Maj. Gen. Patrick A. Murphy, the adjutant general, New York National Guard, Army Lt. Gen. Mick Bednarek, commanding general, First Army, Army Gen. David R. Rodriguez, commanding general, United States Army Forces Command, Army Maj.
Gen. Joseph C. Carter, the adjutant general, Massachusetts National Guard,Army Maj. Gen. Kevin R. McBride, the adjutant general, Rhode Island NationalGuard and Air Force Maj. Gen. Michael D. Dubie, the adjutant general, VermontNational Guard. All generals attended the Northeast Regional Adjutant GeneralConference at Hanscom Air Force Base, March 8, 2012.

Fundraising by military members in uniform is prohibited
March 15, 2012 — LATHAM, N.Y. - The Department of Defense Joint Ethics Regulation, as well as the regulations of each branch of the military services, prohibits fund raising activities while in uniform or acting in an... MORE

National Guard, active duty, Reserve optometrists provide free services to more than 300 patients per day
March 15, 2012 — KAUA'I, Hawaii - Optometrists were in high demand recently at the Hanapepe Innovative Readiness Training Facility located on one of the medically underserved areas on island of Kauai.National Guard... MORE

Air Force Lt. Col. Vince Simoncini, 113 Medical Group, D.C. Air NationalGuard, provides eye examinations to Hawaii residents as part of Tropic Care innovative Readiness Training on March 5, 2012. Tropic Care Innovative Readiness Training is comprised of military personnel assets of the U.S. Armed Forces to include active duty, Reserve and National Guard members who provide free medical services and conduct deployment and readiness training while forward deployed to medically underserved areas of Kaua'i, Hawaii, from Feb. 26 to March 10, 2012.

Afghanistan: Guard members conduct joint training with Afghan National Police
March 14, 2012 — GOR TEPA, Afghanistan - Army National Guard Soldiers of 1st Platoon, Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 125th Infantry Regiment, 37th Infantry Brigade Combat Team conducted joint training with members of... MORE

Army Staff Sgt. Jason Weaver looks on as Army Staff Sgt. Charles Cox, squad leaders with 1st Platoon, Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 125th Infantry Regiment, 37th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, gives instructions to the Afghan National Police through their interpreter, March 7, 2012. The 37th IBCT is a part of the International Security Assistance Force. ISAF Regional Command North supports Afghan National Security Forces in close coordination and collaboration in providing security and disrupting insurgent activities in order to protect the Afghan population.

Africa: Guard members, Reservists, Gabonese share knowledge during MEDACCORD 12
March 14, 2012 — LIBREVILLE, Gabon - National Guard member, Reservists and Gabonese forces along with regional partners are training together during Medical Accord Central 12 here, March 5 to 16.Hosted by U.S. Army... MORE

Gabon military health services Lt. Noutoubeli Marcelle, a computer scientist, speaks with U.S. Army Capt. Jamie E. Jackson, A Mississippi National Guard member and task force liaison officer for Medical Accord Central 12 taking place March 5 to 16, 2102 in Libreville, Gabon.

Air Guard members part of total force tanker team at Red Flag exercise
March 14, 2012 — NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. - Aerial refuelers have been here sharpening their skills through joint, allied and total force integration during Red Flag 12-3."The teamwork of active duty, Air National... MORE

Air Force 1st Lt. John Fisher, a KC-135 Stratotanker pilot with the Alabama Air National Guard's 99th Air Refueling Squadron, communicates with aircraft arriving to refuel during Red Flag 12-3, March 9, 2012 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Red Flag is a realistic air-to-air combat training exercise involving the air forces of the United States and its allies.

Army National Guard Director visits Guard member in Korea, tours new housing area
March 14, 2012 — CAMP HUMPHREYS, Republic of Korea - Army Lt. Gen. William Ingram Jr., the director of the Army National Guard, visited here March 6.During his time here, Ingram received both an aerial and windshield... MORE

Army Lt. Gen. William Ingram Jr., director of the Army National Guard, left, gets a tour of the future home of Army family housing on Camp Humphreys, Republic of Korea, given by David Talbot.

Illinois Guard members equipped with next generation communications during natural disasters, emergencies
March 14, 2012 — SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. - Air National Guard members assigned to the 126th Communications Flight know that reliable communications are essential every day but become more critical during times of... MORE

Air Force Tech. Sgt. Brent Trame, a client system technician with the Illinois National Guard's 126th Communications Flight, attaches cabling to a video camera, March 3, 2012. The camera is part of a Contingency Response Communications System.

Kentucky Army Guard member credits service for saving his life, glad to help storm victims
March 14, 2012 — WEST LIBERTY, Ky. - In 2010, Kyle Gray was in a poor situation. With no place to turn, he packed up his belongings and moved from California to Kentucky and joined the National Guard."The Guard …... MORE

Kentucky National Guard Pfc. Kyle Gray, 301st Chemical Company, pulls nails out of a piece of plywood, March 6, 2012 during tornado relief efforts in West Liberty, Ky. Gray boarded up broken windows and holes for West Liberty resident Thomas Coder, a retired Air Force veteran, after a tornado damaged most of his home, March 2, 2012.

Louisiana Guard, Active Component Airmen Complete Air-to-Air Integration Training

Air National Guard Leaders Host 2025 Wing Leader Fly-In

Colorado Army National Guard Conducts Aviation Training for Wildfire Season

Lt. Gen. Jon Stubbs Highlights Virginia National Guard Excellence at Military Ball

Oregon Air Guard Participates in Sentry Aloha Exercise