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Pennsylvania Vigilant Guard enhances military-civilian response to multiple disasters
May 16, 2014
Airmen of the 193rd Special Operations Medical Group, 193rd Special Operations Wing evaluate a casualty during a simulated emergency disaster in a contaminated environment May 14, 2014, during the exercise Vigilant Guard at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pa. Lt. Col. Richard Lorraine, a flight surgeon, left, and Maj. Ruthann Murphy, a critical care nurse, right, are part of a specialized chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear Enhanced Response Force Package that respond to mass casualty events.
Pennsylvania Militia member, first to be interred at Arlington National Cemetery, honored in ceremony marking Arlington’s 150th anniversary
May 15, 2014
As other family members look on, Barbara Christman Page, center, Lauren Christman, left in red, and Jim Christman lay a wreath at the grave of Army Pvt. William Christman, of the 67th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment and the first Soldier interred at Arlington National Cemetery, during a ceremony at the cemetery marking the 150th anniversary of Pvt. Christman's burial and the start of Arlington as a burial ground.
Pennsylvania National Guard: Planning equals successful training in Operation Vigilant Guard
May 15, 2014
First responders from West Virginia National Guard 35th Civil Support Team help each other gear up for a practice exercise held at Harrisburg Area Community College on May 12, 2014, as part of Vigilant Guard 2014. Members of civilian and military first responder teams came together for this event which is held in different states four times a year.
Arizona Black Hawk pilot flies to make a difference
May 14, 2014
Army 1st Lt. Amanda Birch, a UH-60 Black Hawk pilot with the Arizona Army National Guard’s 2/285th Air Assault Helicopter Battalion, Alpha Company, prepares for a night mission during Operation Angel Thunder 2014 at Papago Military Reservation in Phoenix, May 12, 2014.
Wife of Maryland Army Guard Soldier named 2014 National Guard Military Spouse of the Year
May 14, 2014
Ingrid Herrera-Yee, center, is awarded the 2014 National Guard Military Spouse of the Year award from Sally Lengyel, left, wife of Air Force Lt. Gen. Joseph Lengyel, the vice chief of the National Guard Bureau, as Blaire Brush, wife of Chief Master Sgt. Mitchell Brush, the senior enlisted advisor to the chief of the NGB, looks on during the MIlitary Spouse of the Year awards luncheo at Fort Myer, Virginia, May 9, 2014.
Senior enlisted Air National Guard leaders gather for Chief's Huddle
May 14, 2014
Chief Master Sgt. James B. Hotaling, the command chief of the Air National Guard, addresses senior enlisted leaders during the annual Command Chief’s Huddle at Volk Field Combat Readiness Training Center, Wis., May 11, 2014. The Command Chief’s Huddle brought together more than 150 Command Chief Master Sergeants and other senior enlisted leaders from 89 Air National Guard wings and units, representing 54 states, territories and the District of Columbia to openly discuss a wide range of issues and challenges facing the ANG.
New York Air National Guard member receives heroism award for second time
May 13, 2014
Staff Sgt. Matthew F. Zimmer is awarded the Bronze Star with Oak Leaf Cluster and "V" device for his actions in Afghanistan on May 1st, 2014.
Arlington National Cemetery, 150 years old today, linked to National Guard Soldiers
May 13, 2014
Arlington National Cemetery, shown May 17, 2013, is commemorating its 150th anniversary.
Joint Chiefs: Pay and benefits must remain competitive
May 12, 2014
Army Gen. Frank Grass, the chief of the National Guard Bureau, testifies at a Senate Armed Services Committee on the Department of Defense military compensation proposals, May 6, 2014.
Oklahoma air support unit trains on advanced combat simulator
May 9, 2014
A member of the 146th Air Support Operations Squadron (ASOS), participates in training utilizing the Air National Guard Advanced Joint Terminal Attack Controller Training System (AAJTS) during an unveiling of the first operational AAJTS in the nation at Will Rogers Air National Guard Base in Oklahoma City. The AAJTS is a high-fidelity, fully immersive, simulator designed to support Air National Guard (ANG) Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) and Combat Controller squadron level continuation, qualification and mission rehearsal training.
National Guard troops show their mettle for disaster response
May 8, 2014
A New York Army National Guard search and extraction team Soldier assists a role-player casualty during a disaster exercise May 1, 2014
Michigan Army National Guard Soldiers in Latvia for unmanned aircraft practice
May 8, 2014
Michigan Army National Guard Capt. Mark Wurth, commander of a Shadow Platoon of Bravo Company, 1-126 Cavalry Regiment, Michigan National Guard, arrives in Latvia May 7, 2014, in support of Sabre Strike 2014.
Arkansas Air National Guard members build hope, relationships in Guatemala
May 7, 2014
Guatemalan children watch from a tree as Master Sgt. Larry Ricketts discusses construction with First Sgt. Joshua Rich during Beyond the Horizon 2014 on April 8, 2014. Both airmen are assigned to the 188th Fighter Wing, Civil Engineering Squadron, Arkansas Air National Guard. U.S. Army South is partnering with Guatemala to execute Beyond the Horizon, a focused humanitarian assistance operation conducting various engineering assistance, medical, dental and civic action programs.
New York hospital helps tune up air rescuers' fitness routines
May 7, 2014
The 103rd Rescue Squadron doing some drills under the supervision of certified physical fitness trainiers from the Hospital for Special Surgery's (HSS) Human performance optimization program (HPO).
Kentucky Derby Day mission requires experienced Soldiers
May 6, 2014
When spectators arrived at Church Hill Downs on May 4, 2014, they had lots of questions and required some directions. Sgt. James Hagan provides assistance whenever possible so visitors can enjoy their experience at the Kentucky Derby.
Arizona Air Guard members keep rescue mission aloft
May 6, 2014
The 161st Air Refueling Wing, Arizona Air National Guard, Phoenix, launched a KC-135 Stratotanker on short notice, in support of a rescue mission of two critically injured sailors aboard a Venezuelan fishing boat in the Pacific Ocean. Along with the 161 ARW, the 563rd Rescue Group deployed two Combat King II aircraft, three HH-60 Pavehawk helicopters and ten Guardian Angel Personnel, with 38 Airmen from the 48th, 79th and 55th Rescue Squadrons.
Oklahoma Army National Guard bombards blaze in support mission
May 6, 2014
A UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter from the Oklahoma Army National Guard assists local firefighters near Guthrie, Oklahoma, as they attempt to contain wildfires that claimed more than 6,000 acres of land and numerous homes in less than 24 hours. The Blackhawks can carry 660 gallons of water in their "Bambi Bucket" which they refill in ponds and reservoirs.
Joint-force air surveillance team exceeds 100,000 flying hours
May 5, 2014
An E-8C Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System approaches the runway at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, May 1, 2014, after reaching a milestone of 100,000 flying hours to include more than 88,000 hours in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility since 2001.
Promoted Arizona twins share National Guard experience
May 5, 2014
Frederick and Derick Aidoo were recently promoted to master sergeant. The twins joined the National Guard together 19 years ago and continue to serve side-by-side.
Georgia National Guard assisting in regionally aligned forces training
May 2, 2014
Georgia Army National Guardsmen supervise CQB/MOUT [close quarters combat and military operations on urbanized terrain] training with two Soldiers from the Guatemalan Interagency Task Force in order to build capacity and to enhance the Honduran's capability in combating transnational criminal organizations and drug trafficking organizations this February in Guatemala.