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172nd Cav challenges Jay Peak, cold weather to hone mountain warfare skills
January 31, 2013
Soldiers with the Vermont Army National Guard's Troop A, 1st Squadron, 172nd Cavalry Regiment, make their way along Jay Peak, Vermont during an overnight reconnaissance training mission. The Soldiers tested their cold-weather survival skills while also training on a variety of reconnaissance and movement tasks and techniques.
Director of the Air Guard retires after more than 40 years of service
January 30, 2013
Air Force Lt. Gen. Harry M. Wyatt III, the director of the Air National Guard, addresses the audience during his retirement ceremony Jan. 29, 2013, at Joint Base Andrews, Md. Wyatt retired after more than 40 years of military service culminating as the Director of the Air Guard where he was responsible for formulating, developing and coordinating all policies, plans, and programs affecting more than 106,700 ANG members in 89 wings and more than 200 geographically separated units throughout the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam and the Virgin Islands.
New York Army National Guard learns from Army Community of Excellence Program
January 30, 2013
This leadership chart from the New York Army National Guard's 2012 Army Community of Excellence submission is a visual representation of the leadership process employed in New York.
Air National Guard reaches milestone securing the nation's capital
January 29, 2013
DOD, VA improve online access to benefits information
January 29, 2013
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D.C. Air National Guard detachment responds to 4,000th alert since 9/11
January 28, 2013
Two U.S. Air Force F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft fly over the nation's capital on a recent mission.
Alaska Air National Guard member enjoys support mission in Antarctica
January 28, 2013
Master Sgt. Tyler Sutton, 176th Wing, Alaska Air National Guard, smiles while a penguin walks by the flight line near McMurdo Air Station, Antarctica. Sutton augmented the New York Air National Guard as an aircrew flight equipment specialist during a 30-day rotation in Antarctica supporting the National Science Foundation.
Air Force chief provides insight on 188th Fighter Wing's future during visit
January 28, 2013
Lt. Col. Mike Flatten, 22nd Special Tactics Squadron; Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark Welsh; Lt. Gen. Harry Wyatt, director of the Air National Guard; and a Special Operations JTAC discuss the training capabilities at the 188th Fighter Wing's Detachment 1 Razorback Range at Fort Chaffee, Ark., Jan. 18, 2013.
Hawaii National Guard team mentors Afghan Uniformed Police
January 28, 2013
Hawaii Army National Guard Maj. Kevin Carbrey, commander of Security Forces Assistance Team 21, gives a mission brief before leaving Forward Operating Base Lagman, Afghanistan, on Jan. 14, 2013.
Kentucky honors militia's role in War of 1812 Battle of the River Raisin
January 25, 2013
Kentucky National Guard historian John Trowbridge (first row, second from left) and adjutant general of Kentucky Maj. Gen. Edward W. Tonini stand with Kentucky Militia re-enactors at a Kentucky Memorial established in 1904 to honor the fallen Soldiers of Kentucky during the Battle of the River Raisin in Monroe, Mich., Jan 19, 2013.
Air National Guard director to retire
January 25, 2013
Lt. Gen. Harry M. Wyatt III, the director of the Air National Guard, addresses mission readiness and other challenges facing the ANG in future years during the Air Force Association Air and Space Conference and Technical Exposition at National Harbor, Md., Sept. 18, 2012.
Wisconsin Army National Guard recruiter named nation's best
January 24, 2013
Sgt. 1st Class Joshua Mannel, center, poses with leadership after the National Guard's Recruiting and Retention Noncommissioned Officer of the Year competition in Nashville on Jan. 15, 2013. Mannel went on to win the competition.
Military kids website helps parents and educators too
January 23, 2013
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Kentucky agriculture department offers new programs for veterans
January 23, 2013
Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner James Comer, shown with Maj. Gen. Edward W. Tonini, the state adjutant general, announced two new initiatives to benefit Veterans and military farmers during a press conference at Boone National Guard Center in Frankfort, Ky., Jan. 22, 2013.
Air National Guard safety director inducted into Hall of Fame
January 23, 2013
Lt. Gen. Harry M. Wyatt III, the director of the Air National Guard, presents Col. John D. Slocum, the director of ANG Safety, with the Air Force Safety Hall of Fame Award during a town hall meeting Jan. 22, 2013 at Joint Base Andrews, Md.
National Guard computer defense teams supported inauguration
January 22, 2013
Members of the U.S. armed forces, members of Congress, security personnel, and spectators cheer for the arrival of President Barack Obama during the 57th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, D.C., Jan. 21, 2013.
Gen. Frank Grass visits National Guard Soldiers in Kabul
January 22, 2013
Army General Frank J. Grass, chief of the National Guard Bureau, visits with Army National Guard troops in Kabul, Afghanistan, Jan. 15, 2013.
Vice President Biden visits National Guard troops supporting inauguration
January 20, 2013
Vice President Joe Biden shares a photo op with D.C. National Guard Soldiers and Airmen at the D.C. National Guard Armory Jan. 19, 2013.
For Guard members assigned to inauguration duty, the key is flexibility
January 20, 2013
Pennsylvania National Guard troops listen to the 57th Presidential Inauguration briefing by U.S. Park Police Capt. Phil Beck on Jan. 19, 2013.
More than 6,000 National Guard members arriving in D.C. to assist with 57th inauguration Monday
January 19, 2013
More than 300 Soldiers from the Pennsylvania National Guard are sworn in as deputy officers by Lt. Kervin Johnson at the Washington, D.C., National Guard Armory, Jan. 18, 2013.