Guard News - The National Guard - Feb 2019

African-American New Jersey Airman motivated to serve
February 4, 2019 — JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, N.J. – "I was motivated to join the military to serve my country," said Staff Sgt. Vince Stokes, a boom operator from the 141st Air Refueling Squadron. "I wanted to...

Army Guard director fetes Army National Guard top recruiters
February 1, 2019 — ARLINGTON, Va. – Army Lt. Gen. Timothy Kadavy, the director of the Army National Guard, recognized the Army Guard’s top recruiters in a ceremony and awards banquet Jan. 30 at the Bolger Center,...

Ohio-Serbia pairing leads to wider social, economic dialogue
February 1, 2019 — COLUMBUS, Ohio – Serbian Prime Minister Ana Brnabić led a delegation that met with Ohio military, political, academic and business leaders to promote mutual relations and discuss areas of potential...

Former Packers offensive guard now flies with National Guard
February 1, 2019 — KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Afghanistan – On Feb. 6, 2011, you could find Daryn Colledge celebrating alongside his teammates. His team, the Green Bay Packers, had just defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 31-25,...

Washington Guard Strengthens Fiscal Readiness

Kentucky Guard Prepares Incoming Command Teams for Leadership

New PSYWAR Course Strengthens Guard Capabilities

Idaho Guard Strengthens Wildland Firefighting Capabilities

West Virginia Air Guard Trains for Complex Trauma Response