Guard News - The National Guard - Apr 2013

Jordan provides hospitality and brotherhood for all
April 9, 2013 — The Colorado National Guard and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan have been partners in the National Guard Bureau's State Partnership Program since 2004.The State Partnership Program supports U.S...

At home or on the road, New Hampshire National Guard sergeant is a top chef
April 9, 2013 — SONSONATE, El Salvador - Sgt. 1st Class Edward Haggett loves to feed troops, whether in Iraq or New Hampshire.And he loves to feed them here, on the side of a mountain overlooking a city. Each...

Kentucky Soldiers make big impact on small Comoros islands
April 8, 2013 — MORONI, Comoros - The last place Soldiers from the Kentucky National Guard ever thought they would be is on the Comoros Islands (officially called Union of the Comoros) off the coast of Eastern...

Nebraska National Guard member’s career winds down as son begins his service
April 8, 2013 — SONSONATE, El Salvador - As one career ends and another begins, a father and son from the Nebraska National Guard are appreciating the opportunity to share a last, and a first with each other.With the...

Alaska National Guardsmen rescue snow researcher after 80-foot fall into crevasse
April 8, 2013 — CAMP DENALI, Alaska - Airmen with the Alaska Air National Guard's 210th, 211th and 212th Rescue Squadrons rescued a snowmobiler who fell 80 feet into a glacier crevasse April 4.According to the...

Citizen-Soldiers find employment through occupational assistance programs
April 5, 2013 — FORT BLISS, Texas - As the mission in Afghanistan draws down, and more Reserve and National Guard Soldiers return to their civilian lives, many Soldiers face challenges on the home front.Veterans face...

North Carolina civil support team practices hazardous-materials scenarios
April 5, 2013 — RALEIGH, N.C. - Civil Support Teams (CSTs) are relatively unknown assets to the residents of our state as they pertain to chemical, biological, radiological, or nuclear incidents.Recently, members of...

First B-2 stealth bomber surpasses 7,000 flight hours
April 5, 2013 — WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo - Since the B-2 "Spirit of Florida" first arrived at Whiteman Air Force Base in July 1996, its stealthiness and massive firepower have been used in missions around the...

Alaska K-9 Trooper gains, gives at Air Force NCO academy
April 4, 2013 — McGHEE TYSON AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Tenn. - Tech. Sgt. Brian Zeisel of the Alaska Air National Guard is modest about the recognition he gets from leading his Alaska State Trooper K9, Argo, through...

Airman helps rescue squadron stay armed, ready to fight
April 4, 2013 — AFGHANISTAN - When 26th Expeditionary Rescue Squadron HH-60G Pave Hawks "scramble" for a casualty evacuation mission, the environment they are flying into is unpredictable.Whether the environment is...

Military children express sacrifices through art and writing
April 4, 2013 — WASHINGTON - Life through the eyes of military children through their paintings, drawings and writings was on public display at the Education Department here today to celebrate the Month of the...

Kentucky National Guard has high hopes for future Soldiers' technical proficiency
April 4, 2013 — LEXINGTON, Ky. - The Army National Guard can have way too many acronyms, some too confusing for even the most veteran of Soldiers. Try JNN (Joint Network Node) or WIN-T (Warrior Information Network -...

Michigan Airman Charlie Peterson honored for combat leadership
April 3, 2013 — SELFRIDGE AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Mich. - A decade ago, he was a newly minted master sergeant, wondering if he had what it takes to truly be a leader. Today, one of the classrooms where the Air Force...

Former Lithuanian president meets with Pa. adjutant general; boosts State Partnership Program
April 2, 2013 — FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. - The former president of Lithuania, Vytautas Landsbergis, met with the adjutant general of Pennsylvania, Maj. Gen. Wesley Craig, as part of his trip to the U.S., March 15,...

'Brotherly competition' helps quadruplets who enlisted in Virginia Army National Guard
April 2, 2013 — FORT LEE, Va. - A foursome of high school juniors from the same family in Newport News enlisted last month in the Virginia Army National Guard.Kahlil, Karlyle, Karon, and Kameron Jones, 17, took the...

Pentagon official: April's a good time to spotlight money tips for kids
April 2, 2013 — WASHINGTON - April is both the Month of the Military Child and Financial Literacy Month, so it’s a good time to shine a spotlight on teaching children financial responsibility, said Barbara Thompson,...

Command Sgt. Maj. Conley convenes book group to discuss Army National Guard history
April 1, 2013 — ARLINGTON, Va. - As a high school teacher, Command Sgt. Maj. Brunk Conley always valued and advocated for what learning can do for people; so much so that the Army National Guard’s senior enlisted...

Kentucky National Guard trains for multiple threat emergencies
April 1, 2013 — MUSCATATUCK URBAN TRAINING CENTER, Ind. - For today's Soldiers and Airmen, the more realistic their training, the better prepared in the event of an actual situation they'll be.For the Kentucky...

DoD Releases Update to Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Policy
April 1, 2013 — WASHINGTON - The Department of Defense released updated policies and procedures aimed at combating sexual assaults in the military and improving care for victims.The release came March 28; President...

Kentucky National Guard Soldiers help put the “business” into Afghan agribusiness
April 1, 2013 — KANDAHAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan - The production of livestock is very important to the majority of Afghans whose livelihoods are dependent on agriculture.The number of cattle, sheep, goats and poultry...

Nebraska Guard Strengthens Disaster Response Readiness

Kentucky Guard Strengthens Skills During Patriot 2026

113th Wing Recognized for Air Defense, Combat Performance

Washington Guard Concludes Extended Wildfire Response

Hawaii Guard Sustains Recovery Efforts, Mobilizes for Hurricane Lowell