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Silicon Valley Air National Guard unit conducts over-water rescue for 1,016th life saved
April 20, 2017
A Guardian Angel pararescueman from the 131st Rescue Squadron guides a litter carrying a civilian patient onto an HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter during an over-water rescue mission, Jan. 17, 2017. Rescuers performed a similar maneuver Tuesday to save a man from a fishing vessel off the California coast.
Alaska Army Guard aviators support Operation Arctic Care; get critical training
April 19, 2017
Alaska Army National Guard Aviation Soldiers pose for a photograph in front of a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter in April. Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 207th Aviation Regiment, and 2-104th General Support Aviation Battalion, were in Kodiak supporting Arctic Care 2017, a multi-service health care training exercise supporting communities in rural Alaska.
Washington National Guard artillery unit begins transition to M777 Howitzer
April 19, 2017
The 81st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Battalion, 146th Field Artillery Regiment conducts training with the unit’s new M777 Howitzers at Joint Base Lewis-McChord on April 12, 2017. The 146th recently replaced their M109 Howitzers with the M777 as part of the brigade’s transition to a Stryker brigade.
Military families and the life of the cautiously carefree child
April 18, 2017
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Mikki Munson, a human resources specialist with the Wyoming Army National Guard’s Joint Force Headquarters, along with husband Jason, pose for a photo with their children Lily, Jaxson and Hunter, during the 2017 Month of the Military Child Kick-Off Party at Storey Gym in Cheyenne, April 6. Governor Matt Mead signed a proclamation noting the important and challenging role of military children and officially proclaimed April 2017 as the Month of the Military Child in Wyoming.
Forging bonds with antique metalworking
April 17, 2017
Brig. Gen. Michael Glisson began working in metal crafts at age 11. He explained that metalcraft work "is in his blood" because he comes from a family of wood and metal craftsmen, fabric creators and builders.
Alabama National Guard trains for battle
April 17, 2017
U.S. Army Soldiers of the 1670th Transportation Company load ammo into their vehicle in preparation for a convoy live fire exercise at the Udairi range complex outside of Camp Buerhing, Kuwait, March 21, 2017. The convoy live fire training is intended to train Soldiers to engage targets while moving.
National Guard participates in JMRC’s Troop Construction 2017
April 17, 2017
STOL (Short Takeoff and Landing strip) - Soldiers from Colorado National Guard 947th Engineer Company heavy-equipment operators are moving earth in the training area to develop a short takeoff, landing strip (STOL) for unmanned aircraft (UAS) flight training April 5, Hohenfels, Germany. The Joint Multinational Readiness Center's Troop Construction 2017 effort identifies and resources projects for military engineer construction units. The annual project's intent is to provide units Mission Essential Task List (METL) training opportunities while simultaneously enhancing the JMRC training capabilities.
South Carolina National Guard Soldier shares story of support and gratitude
April 17, 2017
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Hoffhaus, Company A, 4-118th Combined Arms Battalion, 218th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, South Carolina National Guard, poses next to his M2 Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle during an annual training event at Fort Stewart, Georgia, April 10, 2017.
New York National Guard trains for real-world dangers
April 17, 2017
2nd Civil Support Team (CST) member Staff Sgt. Joshua Spagnola uses evidence markers to tag suspected hazardous materials in a mock WMD laboratory during the 2nd CST's training exercise at Joseph L. Bruno Stadium in Troy, N.Y. on April 12, 2017. Team members are trained to identify chemical, biological, and radiological agents and advise first-responders on how to deal with these materials.
La. Air National Guard members participate in Frisian Flag exercise
April 14, 2017
Air National Guard Senior Airman Jen Carter and Master Sgt. Matt Musmeci, 159th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs, handle liquid oxygen on an F-15C Eagle during exercise Frisian Flag at Leeuwarden Air Base, Netherlands. Frisian Flag is an exercise, similar to Red Flag, led by the Royal Netherlands Air Force. The 159th Fighter Wing is deployed to Europe as part of a Theater Security Package.
Tennessee National Guard rescues visitors from Great Smoky Mountains
April 14, 2017
Staff Sgt. Giovanni DeZuani, a flight paramedic with the 1/230th Assault Helicopter Battalion, prepares a sick individual to be hoisted on board one of the unit’s medical evacuation helicopters on April 7, 2017. The individual was rescued from the Silers Bald Shelter in the Great Smoky Mountains.
New York National Guard Soldier is Army's Military Photographer of the Year
April 13, 2017
U.S. Army Sgt. Harley Jelis, a public affairs specialist attached to the 138th Public Affairs Detachment, 53rd Troop Command, New York Army National Guard, and winner of the U.S. Army Keith L. Ware Military Photographer of the Year award, shoots photos and video during the 2017 Mew York Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition at Camp Smith Training Site March 30, 2017.
Alaska Air Guard members rescue pilot after plane crashes
April 13, 2017
An Alaska Air National Guard HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter from the 210th Rescue Squadron Detachment 1, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska prepares to take off June 9, 2016, in the Joint Pacific Alaskan Range Complex. A similar helicopter was used April 11, 2017, in the rescue of a downed civilian pilot.
Missouri Airman named Air Guard 2016 Outstanding Airman of the Year
April 12, 2017
Master Sgt. Thomas DuMont, center, is the Air National Guard’s 2016 Outstanding Airman of the Year in the Senior Noncommissioned Officer category. He is pictured here with 131st Bomb Wing leadership during a recent ceremony. (l to r: 157th Air Operations group commander, Col. William Boothman, 131BW Chief Master Sgt. Michael Perry, Master Sgt. Thomas DuMont, 131BW Command Chief Master Sgt. Jessica Settle, 131BW commander Col. Kenneth Eaves.
Life-saving efforts earn Iowa National Guard Soldier Medal of Merit
April 12, 2017
Spc. Lauren E. Kopetzky of the Iowa Army National Guard, receives the Iowa National Guard Medal of Merit from Brig. Gen. Steve Altman, Deputy Commanding General for Maneuver, on April 9, 2017, at the Camp Dodge Joint Maneuver Training Center, in Johnston, Iowa. Kopetzky was recognized for providing aid to a shooting victim in Ames, Iowa, on August 9, 2016.
South Carolina Guard member saves lives as a Soldier and civilian
April 11, 2017
Army Staff Sgt. Jessica Thibeau, with the South Carolina Army National Guard’s 59th Aviation Troop Command, observes from a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter during efforts to fight South Carolina wildfires, Nov. 24, 2016.
Alaska National Guard member pushes toward Olympic dream
April 11, 2017
Army Pfc. Travis Cooper of the Alaska National Guard starts the 12.5-kilometer pursuit race during the 2017 U.S. Army National Guard Biathlon Championships held at Camp Ethan Allen, Vt., March 6, 2017.
Army Guard members take third place; make strong showing at Best Ranger competition
April 10, 2017
Army Staff Sgt. Erich Friedlein, left, with the Pennsylvania Army National Guard, and Army Capt. Robert Killian, with the Colorado Army National Guard, teammates during the Lt. Gen. David E. Grange Best Ranger Competition, review the requirements of their next event while taking part in the competition April 7, 2017, at Fort Benning, Georgia. Friedlein and Killian took first place in last year's competition, the first time an Army Guard team won the competition. This year's competition saw them take third place, with other Army Guard teams finishing in 10th and 18th place.
100 Years Ago, America Fought in World War I
April 10, 2017
Army Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley spoke at a ceremony commemorating the centennial of U.S. involvement in World War I at the Pentagon Auditorium, April 6, 2017
New York National Guard Marks 100th Anniversary of the Day the U.S. entered World War 1
April 10, 2017
New York Lt. Gov. Kath Hochul speaks during a World War 1 Centennial commemorative ceremony held at New York National Guard headquarters in Latham, N.Y. on April 6, 2017. The event marked the 100th anniversary of the American entry into World War I. The 42nd Infantry Division's World War I Color Guard played a role in the ceremony.