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S.C. Air National Guard's Eagle Vision IV provides flood support to Colo.
September 23, 2013
The red polygons on this image of the Fort Lupton, Colo., area indicate flood areas.
President Obama declares Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Week
September 23, 2013
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve logo
Civil engineers help ensure infrastructure safety
September 20, 2013
Members of the Colorado Air National Guard's 240th Civil Engineering Flight use a tape measure to measure the size of damage to a bridge affected by floodwaters in Loveland, Colo., Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013. Members of the squadron have been working with the Colorado Department of Transportation assessing the structural integrity of bridges throughout areas affected by the flooding. More than 750 guard members have been working with local, state and federal authorities in response to flooding in central Colorado as a result of heavy rains in the area.
Generals stress collaboration, innovation during forum
September 20, 2013
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III moderated a forum of senior Air Force general officers on discussing topical issues at Air Force Association’s 2013 Air & Space Conference and Technology Exposition Sept. 18, 2013, Washington, D.C. It’s an opportunity to engaged the Air Forces top uniformed leadership in candid and thought-provoking dialogue on current issues.
Soldier helping in Colorado floods 'never knew Mother Nature could be so wicked'
September 19, 2013
Army Staff Sgt. Lynda Santiago, a supply sergeant with the Colorado Army National Guard's Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 147th Brigade Support Battalion, uses a forklift to offload pallets of water as part of relief and recovery operations near Fort Collins, Colo., Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2013. More than 750 guard members have been working with local, state and federal authorities in response to flooding in central Colorado as a result of heavy rains in the area. Colorado Guard members have evacuated about 700 people by ground and military aerial evacuations currently total 2,394.
Protect your online identity with these cyber-tips
September 19, 2013
The U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command, commonly known as CID, continually receives various reports ranging from identity theft to Internet scams, perpetrated by cyber criminals operating throughout the world.
Senior leaders salute Air Force's 66th birthday
September 18, 2013
The U.S. Air Force turned 66 years old on Sept. 18.
Missouri Air National Guard pilot surpasses 1,000 flying hours in stealth bomber
September 18, 2013
While fellow pilot Maj. Tim looks on, Maj. Ryan Bailey, 131st Operations Support Flight commander, presents Maj. Luke with his 1,000-hour B-2 flying patch, Sept 14, 2013, at Whiteman AFB, Missouri. All are Guardsmen with the 131st Bomb Wing, Missouri Air National Guard. (The last names of Maj. Tim and Maj. Luke were withheld for security reasons.)
Wisconsin Air Guard officer rousts family from burning home
September 17, 2013
New Lisbon Fire Department personnel at a garage fire just outside of New Lisbon, Wis., on Aug. 30. Wisconsin Air National Guard Capt. John McKenna was first on the scene, called 911 and alerted the sleeping family.
Colorado National Guard, Army Soldiers rescue more than 2,100 people displaced by massive floods
September 16, 2013
Soldiers and Airmen from the Colorado National Guard, along with members of civilian emergency response agencies, distribute sandbags to overly saturated areas of Jefferson County, Colo., Sept. 15, 2013. Rescue units have evacuated thousands of people and animals in areas of Colorado that have been devastated by the record-setting flood.
New York Army National Guard aviation unit helps stop drugs
September 16, 2013
Counterdrug's aviation unit flies the UH-72A Lakota on a search for marijuana plants. On board is also a law enforcement agent with Rensselaer County. If found, the marijuana is either marked for eradication at a later time or ground support is called in to destroy it.
Soil ceremony a 'tangible reminder' of Florida National Guard militia history
September 16, 2013
Florida's former adjutant general, retired Maj. Gen. Ronald O. Harrison, is escorted by a historical re-enactor during the First Muster ceremony at the St. Francis Barracks in St. Augustine, Sept. 13, 2013.
Military service is all in the family - 161 years combined
September 13, 2013
Senior Master Sgt. Christine Koch is flanked by her father, Lt. Col. (ret.) Robert A. Heyart; and brother, Major Robert E. Heyart; moments after being sworn by her brother as she re-enlisted for another three years of service. Lt. Col. Heyart and five of his children have served the nation for a combined 161 years of military service. The three are seen on Aug. 23, 2013 at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Mich.
Colo. National Guard assisting local authorities in response to massive flooding
September 13, 2013
Colorado National Guardsmen respond to floods in Boulder County, Colo., Sept.12, 2013. The Guard is working with local agencies to help people in the area affected by the flooding by evacuating people using high-clearance vehicles.
Alaska Guard members re-enlist aboard Navy ship in Persian Gulf on Sept. 11
September 13, 2013
Soldiers from Alpha Company, 1-207th Aviation Regiment recite the re-enlistment oath while aboard the USS Monterey. Reciting the oath left to right are Sgt. 1st Class George Koval, Sgt. 1st Class Julie Small and Sgt. Amber Hillman. 1st Lt. Dean Burgess and Capt. Bradley Hoppes are holding the flag. Chief Warrant Officer 2 Terry Symonds, far right, recites the oath of enlistment.
Selfridge Air Guard Base research helps keep Soldiers safe
September 13, 2013
Chris Fleczak, manager of the Army's Occupant Protection Lab, adjusts a test dummy in one of the lab's impact simulators at Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Aug. 29, 2013.
Some 'Greatest Generation' fighter pilots visit modern counterparts in Idaho National Guard
September 12, 2013
Retired Col. Bill Coburn discusses his time in the Idaho Air National Guard while standing next to an F-86A embossed with his name on it outside the Idaho Military History Museum on Sep. 8. "I have the urge to fly it again, and I would if I could sit in it," he said.
Guard's top shooters honored at Winston P. Wilson matches
September 11, 2013
A range safety looks on as competitors engage targets with an M16 rifle during the Winston P. Wilson Markmanship Competition at Camp Joseph T. Robinson, Ark., Sept. 4, 2013.
Missouri Airman goes from zoo to Air National Guard blue
September 11, 2013
More please! Liberty the hippo pleads for more treats from Casey Self in the Ruwenzori section of the Kansas City Zoo, Aug 9, 2013.
Virginia Guard member reflects on 9/11 recovery effort and suicide attempt
September 11, 2013
Army National Guard Chief Warrant Officer 4 Clifford Bauman, while at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Aug. 22, 2013, reflects on the boots, gloves and hat he wore during search and rescue missions at the Pentagon after the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks.