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149 FW uses STRATFI program to scale additive manufacturing
October 22, 2020
Texas National Guard Staff Sgt. Joshua Turner, 149th Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technician, moves a newly delivered 3D printer into place at his unit’s shop Aug. 12, 2020, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.
Wisconsin Guard engineer unit keeps key Kuwait base running
October 21, 2020
The Wisconsin Army National Guard’s 924th Engineer Detachment is deployed to Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, functioning as the department of public works for the large base.
'First Kansas' legacy lives on through redesignation
October 21, 2020
Lt. Col. Rodney Seaba, left, commander of the Kansas Army National Guard’s 2nd Combined Arms Battalion, 137th Infantry Regiment, and Command Sgt. Maj. Paul Purdham, right, case the regimental colors of the Kansas Army National Guard’s 2nd CAB, 137th Infantry Regiment Oct. 17. The ceremony was held to redesignate the 2nd CAB, 137th Infantry Regiment, “First Kansas,” as the 1st Battalion, 635th Armor Regiment, in accordance with a 2012 Army chief of staff directive.
Oregon Army Guard chemical officer helps keep Kosovo safe
October 21, 2020
Oregon National Guard 1st Lt. Robert Boyer observes as a team of Italian Army Hazmat soldiers approaches a building storing chemical waste and Kosovo Security Forces CBRNE (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosives) company suit up in white chemical protective gear Oct. 1, 2020, at one of Kosovo’s largest energy plants in Obilic/Obiliq.
Naval and Texas Army Guard aviators join in new partnership
October 21, 2020
Aviators from the Texas Army National Guard conducted a familiarization flight aboard a CH-47 Chinook helicopter Oct. 6, 2020. The flight brought four Chinooks to Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base to demonstrate the aircraft’s capabilities to Navy personnel stationed at the facility.
210th RED HORSE Squadron supports nuclear weapon school
October 20, 2020
A member of the 210th RED HORSE team, left, welds a wheel caster in July 2020 while another member looks on. The wheel caster aided in the transport of the UH-1 helicopter airframe in the background. The airframe was relocated to the Defense Nuclear Weapon School training site on base to be used as a training aid.
New NCNG leaders overcome COVID-19 challenges, complete OCS
October 20, 2020
The North Carolina Army National Guard welcomes 19 new second lieutenants into its ranks during a commissioning ceremony for the Officer Candidate School Class 62 and Accelerated Office Candidate Class 30 at the John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School, Oct. 17, 2020.
Alaska Air Guard unveils new tail flash on Stratotanker
October 20, 2020
A KC-135 Stratotanker from the Alaska Air National Guard’s 168th Wing was unveiled showcasing a new tail flash on the wing’s aircraft, Oct. 15, 2020. In collaboration with Tanana Chiefs Conference, the 168th Wing honors interior communities on the wing’s aircraft. The first KC-135 honors Minto and is one of nine aircraft representing Alaska interior communities. The next to be unveiled will honor Gwichyaa Zhee, Grayling, Huslia, Tetlin, Telida, and Tanana. Fairbanks and the North Pole will be displayed on the final two aircraft.
NY National Guard continues statewide COVID-19 response
October 19, 2020
Members of the New York National Guard help state Department of Health officials screen travelers at JFK Airport in New York City Oct. 16. 2020. Travelers arriving from states with significant community spread are advised to quarantine for 14 days as a precaution.
Wisconsin National Guard testing in nearly 40 counties
October 19, 2020
Soldiers and Airmen from the Wisconsin National Guard collect specimens for COVID-19 testing Oct. 7, 2020, at a community-based testing site in Milwaukee. The Wisconsin National Guard has multiple COVID-19 specimen collection teams operating throughout the state.
NC Guard Transportation Company trains with Airborne peers
October 19, 2020
North Carolina National Guard Sgt. 1st Class Derek Winfree, a truck driver assigned to the 1452nd Combat Heavy Equipment Transporter Transportation Company, adjusts a chain hitch helping move heavy equipment from training sites across Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Oct. 15, 2020, in support of the 82nd Airborne Division.
NY Army Guard has 1st 'street to seat' Black Hawk pilot
October 19, 2020
Lars Olson recites the enlistment oath at the headquarters of 3rd Battalion, 142nd Aviation at Army Aviation Support Facility #3, in Latham, N.Y. Olson will be the first "street-to-seat" member of the N.Y. Army National Guard, going directly from Warrant Officer Candidate School to Initial Entry Rotary Wing Training rather than serving for a while before becoming a pilot.
Army Guard: warfight capable and responsive to governors
October 17, 2020
Crew members of the 211th Aviation Regiment conduct air support over the Neffs Canyon fire from a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter in Salt Lake City, Utah, Sept. 20, 2020. The Black Hawk can drop 600 gallons of water over a wildfire at a time.
52nd CST ready for mission aiding civil authorities
October 16, 2020
Members of the 52nd Civil Support Team (Weapons of Mass Destruction) decontaminate survey team personnel after exposure to an unknown agent during an exercise on Sept. 28, 2020, at the Fairfield County Airport, in Carroll, Ohio.
Bulgarian officials visit Tennessee National Guard
October 16, 2020
Bulgarian Chief of Defense Adm. Emil Eftimov fires the M-17 handgun, Oct. 8, at a small-arms pop-up range at Volunteer Training Site - Tullahoma. After signing a new training roadmap with the U.S., Bulgarian officials visited the Tennessee National Guard, renewing their partnership through 2030.
Strong partnerships help Kansas agencies respond to COVID-19
October 15, 2020
Jessica Robinson, Doniphan County Health Department and Home Health office manager, transfers a box of COVID-19 test samples to Spc. Adrian Turner, Kansas Army National Guard automated logistical specialist, 997th Brigade Support Battalion, in Troy, Kansas, July 27, 2020. Kansas National Guard teams have been transporting COVID-19 samples from across the state to the KDHE lab since March.
125th STS Airmen conduct extrication training
October 15, 2020
A member of the Oregon Air National Guard's 125th Special Tactics Squadron uses the “jaws of life” tool to conduct extrication training at Portland Air National Guard Base, Portland, Ore., Oct. 8, 2020. The training allowed members to use specialty tools in a controlled environment.
NGB awarded Joint Meritorious Unit Award
October 14, 2020
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New York Airmen help fight California fires
October 14, 2020
An MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft flown by 163d Attack Wing pilot Lt. Col. Paul Brockmeier, with sensor operator Master Sgt. Anthony Martinez, views the smoky San Gabriel Mountains of southern California in transit to a fire mission in northern California, late August 2020.
Texas Guard members satisfy thirst for Lake Jackson
October 14, 2020
Texas Army National Guard members distribute water bottles to residents at Lake Jackson, Texas, Oct. 8, 2020, after a deadly amoeba affected the water supply.