Guard News - The National Guard

New York Army National Guard troops stepping up to win coveted German Armed Forces Badge
August 12, 2014 — CORTLANDT MANOR, N.Y. - The New York Army National Guard has raised the bar for its troops, who have begun to win the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge.German army Lt. Col. Rolf Metz awarded the... MORE

Louisiana Soldiers endure jungle training with partners in Belize
August 11, 2014 — NEW ORLEANS - A platoon of Louisiana National Guard members travelled to Belize for two weeks of unique jungle warfare training with the Belize Defence Force last month, which also focused on building... MORE

National Guard space operations expand leaders' problem-solving tools
August 11, 2014 — SALINA, Kan. - "Space, the final frontier."The Star Trek intro would be appropriate as the Army incorporates more space capabilities into its operations, including domestic emergency response... MORE

Guard members continue to fight wildfires in western states
August 8, 2014 — ARLINGTON, Va. - In what has become a near-annual mission for the California National Guard (CNG), Army and Air Force aviators are dousing wildfires across Northern California, where they soon may be... MORE

Wisconsin Guard members earn German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge
August 8, 2014 — MADISON, Wis. - Thirteen Soldiers and one Airman from the Wisconsin National Guard earned the German Armed Forces Badge for Military Proficiency during testing held at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, earlier... MORE

Paratroopers from around world forge bonds at Leapfest competition hosted in Rhode Island
August 8, 2014 — WEST KINGSTON, R.I. - The opening ceremony would take place at 8 o'clock but Leapfest officially began as the sun rose on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2014. A small group of paratroopers gathered a mile away... MORE

Armenian visitors observe Vigilant Guard exercise under State Partnership Program
August 7, 2014 — SALINA, Kan. - Five representatives from the Republic of Armenia observed Vigilant Guard 2014 disaster response exercises in Salina, Kansas, on Tuesday. The delegation observed how the Kansas National... MORE

Army Guard to seek redesign of sports marketing program within budget constraints
August 6, 2014 — ARLINGTON, Va. - After undergoing an intensive internal review, the Army National Guard is set to make changes to its sports sponsorship approach to recruitment marketing. These substantial changes... MORE

Preparation was key, say Army National Guard's Best Warrior competitors
August 6, 2014 — CAMP ROBINSON, Ark. - The sounds of a helicopter circling in to land, a boot kicking in a door, a smoke grenade "popping," explosions shattering the air and bullets hitting their target could be heard... MORE

ANG's Outstanding Honor Guard Program Manager of the Year: Master Sgt. David Coker
August 6, 2014 — This is the last in a series of features on 2014 Outstanding Airman of the Year winners who will be honored during the Air National Guard's Focus on the Force Week, Aug. 4-7JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. -... MORE

Indiana National Guard partners with FEMA in water-rescue exercise
August 6, 2014 — BUTLERVILLE Ind. - Shortly after a 911 call is placed, a team of amphibious rescue firefighters arrive on the scene of a lake where a family member is frantically waiting for a loved one who has... MORE

Delaware National Guard opens $48 million headquarters building
August 5, 2014 — NEW CASTLE, Del. - The Delaware National Guard officially opened its new Armed Forces Reserve Center on Aug. 1 as 500 people gathered for remarks and the ceremonial ribbon-cutting for the $48 million... MORE

North Carolina National Guard: Preparing Cyber Warriors for state and national duty
August 5, 2014 — RALEIGH, N.C. - What do major online and storefront retail giants, federal and state government agencies and national banks/financial institutions have in common? They all have suffered malicious... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Amy Ough is Air National Guard's Honor Guard member of Year
August 5, 2014 — (This week, we'll post a feature each day on the 2014 Outstanding Airman of the Year winners who will be honored during the Air National Guard's Focus on the Force Week, Aug. 4-7)JOINT BASE ANDREWS,... MORE

Wyoming Air National Guard flying Western firefighting missions
August 4, 2014 — PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. - Two Wyoming Air National Guard C-130 aircraft equipped with the U.S. Forest Service’s Modular Airborne Fire Fighting Systems (MAFFS) are assisting with wildfire... MORE

Master Sgt. Linda Schwartzlow is Air National Guard's First Sergeant of the Year
August 4, 2014 — (This week, we'll post a feature each day on the 2014 Outstanding Airman of the Year winners who will be honored during the Air National Guard's Focus on the Force Week, Aug. 4-7)JOINT BASE ANDREWS,... MORE

Ohio National Guard members distribute water and food as Toledo area copes with 'do not drink' advisory
August 4, 2014 — COLUMBUS, Ohio — In response to a state of emergency declared in Lucas County and the greater Toledo area, Ohio Gov. John Kasich has ordered a contingent of the Ohio National Guard to state active... MORE

Indiana National Guard member leads wood shop in Afghanistan
August 1, 2014 — KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Afghanistan – The road to becoming a leader could be considered a long one. While some Soldiers march along, others charge up the road.Army Spc. Keith Harris of the Indiana National... MORE

Gen. Grass, education secretary advise creating better higher-learning standards
August 1, 2014 — WASHINGTON – Creating better education standards is key to preparing military children for college and future careers, the U.S. government’s top education official and the National Guard Bureau’s... MORE

Japanese researchers comb records in New York State Military Museum for clues on missing U.S. Soldiers from World War II battle
August 1, 2014 — SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. - A team of Japanese researchers hopes records sitting in the New York State Military Museum here will provide a clue to finding the remains of American Soldiers 7,600 miles... MORE

Lithuania’s Prime Minister Praises Pennsylvania Partnership

Georgia Guard Leaders Examine Past to Prepare for Future

New York Air Guard Honors Former President Martin Van Buren

Guard’s Global Reach, Capabilities Support National Defense Strategy

Indiana Air Guardsmen Help Car Accident Victims