Guard News - The National Guard - Mar 2012

Rwanda: Texas Guard members, Rwandan Defense Forces participate in training partnership
March 14, 2012 — GOKA, Rwanda - Armed with only a passport, a couple of uniforms, and a few basic necessities, Texas Army National Army Guard Staff Sgts. Fabian Alban and Jared Staggs boarded the plane for Rwanda.The...

Afghanistan: Alaska Army Guard members provide intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance over the skies of Afghanistan
March 13, 2012 — PARWAN PROVINCE, Afghanistan - High above the ground in the clear blue skies of eastern Afghanistan, Army Staff Sgt. Eric Maschmeier, an Alaska Army National Guard member, moves his full-motion video...

Africa: U.S. Army Africa, Tennessee Army National Guard personnel journey to Uganda
March 13, 2012 — UGANDA - Africa deployment assistance partnership teams from the U.S. Army Africa and Tennessee Army National Guard traveled to Uganda, Feb. 20 to Feb. 24 to conduct Phase I training for 27 members...

California Air Guard team rescues fishermen off Mexico coast
March 13, 2012 — MOFFETT FEDERAL AIRFIELD, Calif. - California Air National Guard members from the 129th Rescue Wing conducted a long-range, over-water rescue of two injured fishermen on a fishing vessel Monday, about...

Kuwait: ACAP counselors visit Minnesota Guard members Kuwait
March 13, 2012 — CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait - In efforts to better prepare Soldiers for life after military service, the Third Army/Army Central Command personnel office arranged for three Army Career and Alumni Program...

California Army Guard Soldier rises up from setbacks in life
March 13, 2012 — MUSCATATUCK URBAN TRAINING COMPLEX, Ind. - Army Pvt. Travonce Marquiese Covey suffered the misfortune of having his senior year at Helix Charter High School in La Mesa, Calif., interrupted when his...

National Guard Soldier represents New York in National Hand-to-Hand Fighting Competition
March 13, 2012 — BINGHAMTON, N.Y. - Army Staff Sgt. Theodore Albright, a member of the 204th Engineer Battalion, will represent the New York Army National Guard in a nationwide hand-to-hand combat competition at Fort...

Mrs. Dempsey urges spouses to share 'Amazing' stories
March 13, 2012 — ARLINGTON, Va. - Military spouses have amazing stories that all Americans need to hear, the wife of the nation's top military officer said here March 3."I want all of America to see what I see - this...

Tropic Care training mission becomes realistic for Guard members in Hawaii after storms
March 13, 2012 — KAUA'I, Hawaii - Members of the U.S. armed forces - working together jointly - recently provided free health services to Hawaii residents during the worst rain storm seen here in many years.Active...

Moroccan Ambassador visit highlights strong Utah partnerships
March 12, 2012 — PROVO, Utah - His Excellency Mohammed Rachad Bouhlal, ambassador to the U.S. for the Kingdom of Morocco enjoyed his first visit to Utah since his appointment in January 2012.Ambassador Bouhlal was a...

Afghanistan: Déjà vu all over again: Guard member finds history repeating itself
March 12, 2012 — FORWARD OPERATING BASE PASAB, Afghanistan - Sometimes, when a person least expects it, past memories return in strange ways. For Kentucky Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Bucky Harris, life did just...

Afghanistan: Alabama Guard member leading the fight with CEASAR
March 12, 2012 — KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Afghanistan - A team here is at the tip of the spear when it comes to Army Airborne Electronic Attack (AEA). Soldiers with Task Force CEASAR are leading the way by laying the ground...

Arizona Guard reaches out to community, youth
March 12, 2012 — QUEEN CREEK, Ariz. - Young boys' voices are heard in unison yelling the word "challenge" as they drop to do pushups. The boys conduct the exercise with stern, determined faces while the instructor...

Defense Department releases energy conservation roadmap
March 12, 2012 — WASHINGTON - The Defense Department Friday released an implementation plan for cutting energy consumption in military operationsOfficials released a strategy in June outlining the need for energy...

First lady greeted by Missouri Guard members, families during recent stop-off
March 12, 2012 — KANSAS CITY, Mo.- First lady Michelle Obama visited with nine Missouri National Guard members and their Families on March 5 when her plane touched down at the Kansas City International Airport.While...

Ham encourages enlisted Soldiers to earn their commissions as officers
March 12, 2012 — WASHINGTON - Army Gen. Carter Ham, the commander of U.S. Africa Command, is urging enlisted Soldiers who are looking for a new challenge to step up and become an officer through the Army's Green to...

Kuwait: Guard members participate in coveted Army class
March 12, 2012 — CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait - Two nights a week, a group of Soldiers and Department of the Army civilians meets in a darkened conference room, almost like a secret society.But it's not a secret. This group...

Illinois Guard members, Consul General of Poland celebrate Pulaski Day
March 9, 2012 — CHICAGO - Members from the Illinois National Guard, The Consul General of the Republic of Poland, Polish civic leadership and former Polish Soldiers celebrated the memory of Brig. Gen. Casimir Pulaski...

North Dakota National Guard musicians win Army honors
March 9, 2012 — FARGO, N.D. - Two Soldiers from the North Dakota National Guard's 188th Army Band were honored as among the Army's best Feb. 27.Army Sgt. DeAnn Fylling was named 2011 Reserve Component Army Band...

Pennsylvania Air Guard member named Air Force Athlete of the Year
March 9, 2012 — Harrisburg, Pa. - Pennsylvania Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Emily Shertzer has been chosen by the Air Force as the Athlete of the Year for her sustained success in military athletic...

Florida Guard Chaplains Host First Changing of the Stole Ceremony

Oklahoma Guard Strengthens Critical Capabilities During Exercise Thunderstruck

Oregon Guard Uses New Hoist Technology in Rescue

Chief of National Guard Bureau visits Purdue to discuss national security, military education

Alaska Guard Rescues Injured Mountain Biker