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A U.S. Air National Guard C-130J equipped with the MAFFS 2 (Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System) drops a line of Phos-Chek on the Thomas Fire in the hills above the city of Santa Barbara Dec. 13, 2017. The C-130J from the 146th Airlift Wing has been supporting CAL FIRE’s efforts to battle the Thomas Fire raging in Southern California. Video by Tech. Sgt. William Moore
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Members of California Army National Guard's B Company, 1st Battalion, 140th Aviation Regiment, fly in a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter over the Thomas Fire in Ventura County, California, while conducting water drops in coordination with CAL FIRE, Sat., Dec. 9, 2017. Video by Senior Airman Crystal Housman
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GoPro footage of the 212th Rescue Squadron showcasing their abilities of long range search and rescue throughout the state. The training takes place in remote locations on land and sea utilizing the C-17 air lift capabilities, speed, and payload carrying capabilities to achieve mission success. Note: This footage was time edited for length purposes. Video by Airman 1st Class Kelly Willett
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The National Guard celebrates 381 years of service. We recognize December 13th as the birthday of the National Guard. On this date in 1636, the first militia regiments in North America were organized in Massachusetts. Based upon an order of the Massachusetts Bay Colony's General Court, the colony's militia was organized into three permanent regiments to better defend the colony. Today, the descendants of these first regiments - the 181st Infantry, the 182nd Infantry, the 101st Field Artillery, and the 101st Engineer Battalion of the Massachusetts Army National Guard – share the distinction of being the oldest units in the U.S. military. December 13, 1636, thus marks the beginning of the organized militia, and the birth of the National Guard's oldest organized units is symbolic of the founding of all the state, territory, and District of Columbia militias that collectively make up today's National Guard. Video by Tech. Sgt. Karl Schwach
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Video showcasing the relief effort of the U.S. Military and other U.S. Government agencies. Video by Sgt. David Wilkinson
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Morale video for the 156th Airlift Wing during Hurricane Maria relief and recovery operations. Video by Staff Sgt. Zachary Tateman
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Citizen-Soldiers from the Puerto Rico National Guard and the North Carolina National Guard deliver food, water and supplies to the community of El Coco in Salinas, Puerto Rico. The Puerto Rico State Guard were also present providing basic health needs to the community. Video by Sgt. Marimar Rivera Medina
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Guardsmen from the 113th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment help volunteers from Pricewaterhouse Coopers accounting firm to deliver food and water in Canovanas after Hurricane Maria. Video by Sgt. Marimar Rivera Medina
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The Puerto Rico National Guard Army Aviation Support Facility (AASF) together with Georgia Army National Guard’s Detachment 1, Bravo Company, 1-169th General Support Aviation Battalion, take to the air to transport high-voltage transmission towers parts to an assembly location in Salinas, Puerto Rico, where civilian contractors will configure them to be utilized in the reconstruction of the electrical grid on the Island after Hurricane María, Oct. 26. The two Chinook helicopters from the 169th prove to be the most efficient work-horse support vehicles for this mission by effortlessly lifting and transporting through the air all heavy sections needed to assemble and replace seven high-voltage transmission towers downed by the hurricane in just a day. Video by 1st Sgt. Waldemar Rivera
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Citizen-Soldiersfrom the Public Affairs Office and the 191st Regional Support Group bring food and water to Aibonito. Video by Sgt. Marimar Rivera Medina
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Diversity is a big part of the US Military. In the midst of supporting Hurricane Maria relief efforts and his town with his newly learned job skills, a young Puerto Rican Soldier from Coamos, has a pretty unique story of his own. Video by Staff Sgt. Ronald Lee
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1st Citizen-Soldiers-Airmen from South Dakota, Ohio, and Puerto Rico work together to purify and distribute water in Comerio. Video by Sgt. Marimar Rivera Medina
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1st Citizen-Soldiers from Louisiana, South Carolina and Puerto Rico work together to clear roads at several areas of San Juan. Video by Sgt. Marimar Rivera Medina
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1st Lt. Giovany Velazquez talks about his experience after losing everything during Hurricane Maria. Video by Sgt. Marimar Rivera Medina
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The 179th Airlift Wing has sent three C-130H Hercules to provide aid and support efforts in the wake of Hurricanes Irma and Maria. Teams are working to set up Disaster Relief Bed-down Systems (DRBS), which provide basic life needs such as shelter, showers and latrines for up to 300 people as well as a Disaster Relief Mobile Kitchen Trailer (DRMKT), which can feed up to 1,000 people in 90 minutes. These teams are serving the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. Video by 1st Lt. Paul Stennett
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Gen. Joseph L. Lengyel, chief of the National Guard Bureau, visited Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria to get feedback from the Puerto Rico National Guard leaders. After the meeting, he flew with Ricardo Roselló, governor of Puerto Rico, to Camp Santiago Training Center in Salinas. Video by Sgt. Marimar Rivera Medina. Video by Sgt. Marimar Rivera Medina
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Chief of the National Guard Bureau, Gen. Joseph L. Lengyel and Senior Enlisted Advisor, Command Sgt. Maj. Christopher Kepner, visit the Virgin Islands in the aftermath of Irma and Maria. Video by Tech. Sgt. Karl Schwach
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A look back at the National Guard through its history until today. Highlighting major breakthroughs the National Guard has made in functioning as an operational force and obtaining a seat on the Joint Chiefs of Staff. This video was debuted for the first time at the 139th annual NGAUS General Conference and Expo in Louisville, KY Sept. 7-10. Video by Sgt. 1st Class Adam Fischman
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The 156th Airlift Wing deployed Puerto Rico Air National Guard crew members on two WC-130H Hercules aircraft to support hurricane rescue efforts to over 1,000 U.S. citizens from the Caribbean island of St. Maarten, Sept.9. The Kentucky Air National Guard's 123rd Special Tactics Squadron and the New York Air National Guard's 106th Rescue Wing worked jointly with the PRANG to conduct 11 flights in over 9 hours to meet evacuation requirements. Video by Staff Sgt. Angel Oquendo
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Just days ahead of Hurricane Irma, members of the 156th Aeromedical Squadron flew patients from Key West, FL, to Gadsden, AL. Video by Senior Airman Sonia Clark
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Pallets of water staged by FEMA and DLA contractors are loaded onto two CH-47 Chinooks at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Auxiliary Airfield, Seguin, Texas. The water was shipped to provide aid to victims of Hurricane Harvey in and around the Houston, Texas, area. Video by Senior Airman JaoTorey Johnson
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New York Air National Guard's 106th Rescue Wing performing a rescue from an HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter in Houston, Texas August 29, 2017. A one month year old baby was rescued in a baby type harness at the start of the video. Courtesy video
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New Jersey Air National Guard Master Sgt. Chris Donohue from the 227th Air Support Operations Squadron talks about deploying to Texas in support of the hurricane relief efforts. Eight soldiers and four airmen flying int two UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters departed Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Aug. 30, 2017. Video by Master Sgt. Matt Hecht
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Chief of the National Guard Bureau, Gen Joseph L. Lengyel and Adjutant General of Texas, Major General John Nichols give an update on operations in response to Harvey and what the future holds. Video by Sgt. Kyle Burns
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Texas National Guard soldiers respond to the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. Video by Staff Sgt. Tim Pruitt
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Arizona National Guardsmen fly out from Papago Park Military Reservation Aug. 26 on their way to support Texas communities effected by Hurricane Harvey. Video by Staff Sgt. Adrian Borunda
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This is video captured of the Total Solar Eclipse from Missouri National Guard Headquarters at Ike Skelton training Site in Jefferson City, Missouri on 21 August 2017. Video by Staff Sgt. Joshua Breig
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The Arkansas National Guard's 77th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade supported training operations conducted by SERE (Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape) Specialists of the U.S. Air Force's 19th Operation Support Squadron. The SERE specialists were hoisted into a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter operated by aviators and crewmen belonging to the Arkansas National Guard and then immediately flown to a separate predesignated landing zone where they were released from the aircraft which concluded the training exercise. These SERE Airmen conduct global operations which require their expertise in the field of survival, evasion, resistance and escape. The Arkansas National Guard’s Aviators and their crews regularly provide assistance to the 19th Operation Support Squadrons SERE specialists, which enhances joint mission support and interagency operations.. Video by Spc. Stephen Wright
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The North Carolina Air National Guard conducted a final C-130 Hercules Max Flight at the at the North Carolina Air National Guard Base (NCANG), Charlotte Douglas International Airport, Aug. 5, 2017. MAX flight is a term used to describe a mission where the entire operational fleet of C-130 Hercules aircraft and pallets assigned to the 145th Airlift Wing (AW) are utilized in a single event. This MAX flight is special in that it culminates the C-130 Hercules aircraft over 30 year assignment to NCANG Base as the 145th AW transitions to the C-17 Globemaster II. Video by Staff Sgt. David McLean, Tech Sgt. Nathan Clark, and Senior Airman Sonia Clark
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A joint team of Kansas Army National Guard and British Army soldiers trained approximately 200 Armenian firefighters in the Shirak Province of Northwestern Armenia July 18-28, 2017. Soldiers from the British Army’s 6th Battalion, The Rifles Regiment, joined the Kansas Guardsmen and together, they led training in basic life saving and Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear awareness, recognition and response. (The first in a three-part video series.) Video by Sgt. Zach Sheely
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Footage includes; cockpit footage of F-15 take-off and landing, F-15 refueling with a KC-135 Tanker, F-18 Super Hornets in flight, birds eye view of Crater Lake. Video by Tech. Sgt. Jason Van Mourik
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Actor Gary Sinise provides the introduction for the 36th Infantry Division, Texas Army National Guard as the division celebrates its 100th Anniversary on July 18th, 2017. The video follows the division through the original muster at Camp Bowie, Texas, and into World War I, World War II, the Texas Army National Guard transformation through the years, the Global War on Terrorism, Defense Support to Civil Authorities and training exercises at home and abroad. Written approval for music use has been received from the artists and recording companies. Video by Video by Master Sgt. Michael Leslie
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Class 17-02 of the Puerto Rico National Guard Youth Challenge Academy conducts community service at former Roosevelt Roads Naval Base and the municipality of Ceiba. Video by Sgt. Josue Rivera
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Airmen from around the Air National Guard, active duty and the reserve recently participated in Global Dragon, the largest disaster preparedness exercise of its kind. Global Dragon spanned two weeks at Guardian Centers of Perry, Georgia and helped people from many career fields practice crucial tasks for both domestic and wartime events. Video by Video by Tech. Sgt. Phillip Cowen
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Combat engineers of Bravo Company, 572nd Brigade Engineer Battalion detonate live explosives during annual training at Fort Drum, New York. Engineers work with anti-personnel mines and Bangalore torpedoes. Video by Sgt. Barbara Pendl
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Army and Air National Guard join forces to participate in Vigilant Catamount Firefighter exercise. Video by Spc. Patrick Glennon
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Spc. Kyle Spaulding and Spc. Kale Raymond are two Vermont National Guard Mechanics with Echo Company of the 186th Brigade Support Battalion, who working to support the 86th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Mountain) which is conducting a warfighter exercise. Video by Spc. Gillian McCreedy
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A M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) vehicle from the Tennessee Army National Guard's 1-181st Field Artillery is loaded into a C-17 from the Tennessee Air National Guard's 164th Airlift Wing on June 9, headed for annual training that is taking place in Poland as part of Operation Saber Strike. Saber Strike is a long-standing U.S. Army Europe-led cooperative training exercise that helps facilitate cooperation among the U.S., Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and allied and partner nations. Video by Master Sgt. Robin Brown
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Thirty Pennsylvania National Guard members participated in Adjutant General’s Combined Arms Match at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pa. Participants competed in five events with M-16 rifles and M-9 pistols from June 2nd to the 4th. The annual competition helps improve shooting skills, and top performers can represent the state in national competition. Video by Maj. Angela King-Sweigart
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This Memorial Day weekend we honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. This video includes images from our archives, both past and present, honoring those who laid down their life for the precious gift of freedom. #Honorthem Video by Mary Cochran
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The 216th and 451st Engineer Detachments of the South Dakota Army National Guard conducted their annual training in the Rapid City Area, May 6-20. The training was critical for enhancing their overall firefighting readiness, and it involved both classroom and hands-on exercises. Video by Sgt. Austin Pearce
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A short video showcasing the mission and vision of the Air National Guard. Video by Master Sgt. Kelly Collett and Tech. Sgt. Timothy Kinnan
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U.S. Soldiers from the Vermont National Guard Military Funeral Honors team, transfer the remains of Army Cpl. George A. Perreault of Burlington Vt., at the Burlington International Airport, South Burlington, Vt., May 10, 2017. Perreault, who was part of Support Force 21 and was assigned to Headquarters Battery, 15th Field Artillery Battalion, 2nd Infantry Division, was reported missing in action on February 13, 1951. Today, 7,751 Americans remain unaccounted for from the Korean War. Video by Staff Sgt. Nathan Rivard
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Soldiers from the Missouri National Guard have helped local authorities reinforce two sections of the levee in Poplar Bluff on May 4, 2017. The National Guard was activated for state emergency duty due to the rising flood waters across Missouri. Video by Master Sgt. Michael Crane
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More than 50 Arkansas National Guard Soldiers are currently deployed to northeast Arkansas in an effort to assist local and state authorities after heavy flooding hit Lawrence, Randolph, and Clay counties.
The Guardsmen from the 87th Troop Command, headquartered in north Little Rock, Arkansas, are the Soldiers responding to the disaster. These Soldiers are aiding in evacuation of citizens and also assisting law enforcement by providing security in affected areas. Video by Spc. Stephen Wright
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Pararescuemen and Combat Rescue Officers of the New York Air National Guard's 106th Rescue Wing work with a Portuguese search and rescue helicopter to extract patients treated from injuries sustained in an explosion on board the Motor Vessel Tamar, a 635-foot long commercial cargo ship approximately 1,300 miles east of Cape Cod. April 24, 2017. Video by Capt. Michael O'Haganh
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A C-130 with the 152nd Airlift Wing, Nevada Air National Guard, follows a U.S. Forest Service lead plane in the mountains east of Boise, Idaho as part of the annual Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System training and certification, April 21, 2017. More than 400 personnel of four C-130 Guard and Reserve units — from California, Colorado, Nevada and Wyoming, making up the Air Expeditionary Group — are in Boise for the week-long wildfire training and certification sponsored by the U.S. Forest Service. Video by Tech. Sgt. William Moore
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A U.S. Air National Guard HH-60G Pave Hawk rescue helicopter and an MC-130P Combat Shadow, both assigned with the 129th Rescue Wing, Moffett Air National Guard Base, Calif., perform aerial refueling operations during an over water rescue mission, April 18, 2017. The aircrafts and its crew are enroute to save the life of a seriously injured 30 yr old male on board a commercial fishing vessel, GUTSY LADY 4, about 600 miles off the coast of San Francisco, Calif. Video by Ray Aquino
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Members of the 103rd Rescue Squadron of the New York Air National Guard's 106th Rescue Wing participated in a Sentry Aloha exercise together with the 204th Airlift Squadron of the Hawaii Air National Guard's 154th Wing. The training provided an opportunity to fold in training with NASA's ground support equipment to be used in future human space flight missions, under the supervision of the 88th Test and Evaluation Squadron coordinated by Detatchment 3 of the 45th Space Wing's 45th Ops Group, Human Space Flight Support Office. Video by Capt. Michael O'Hagan
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Highlights of the Army National Guard competitors at the 2017 Best Ranger Competition at Fort Benning, GA. Valso includes National Guard teams. Video by Staff Sgt. Karl Schwach
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Command Sergeant Major of the Army National Guard Christopher Kepner, gives his support to the Army Guard Competitors. From 07 Apr to 09 Apr 2017, Rangers compete against one another in two-man teams to determine who is the best across the entire Army. The event is held at Fort Benning, GA. Video by Staff Sgt. Karl Schwach
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The Eastern Air Defense Sector is committed to maintaining a workplace environment that rejects sexual assault and reinforces prevention, response, and accountability. April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month and is recognized by both civilian and military communities. This years theme is, "Protecting Our People Protects Our Mission." Video by Master Sgt. Eric Miller
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Indiana National Guard coverage of the 75th Anniversary Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, NM. Video by Staff Sgt. Jeremiah Runser
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Chief of the National Guard Bureau, Gen. Joseph L. Lengyel and his Senior Enlisted Advisor, Chief Master Sgt. Mitchell O. Brush are sending a message out to the field regarding cyber conduct. Video by Sgt. 1st Class Adam Fischman
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General Joseph L. Lengyel, LTG Timothy J Kadavy, Air National Guard Director, Chief Mitch Brush, CMSgt. Ronald Anderson, and CSM Christopher Kepner want to spotlight the importance of maintaining a healthy force. Please watch as these leaders talk about their top priority. Video by Sgt. 1st Class Adam Fischman
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Airmen from the 105th Airlift Wing were called to state active duty in response to winter storm Stella beginning March 13, 2017. The Airmen were deployed to different parts of the state including Camp Smith Training Site and locations along Interstate 95 in Westchester County. Video by Staff Sgt. Julio Olivencia
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Join us as we stand with our Sisters In Arms of the New Jersey National Guard to celebrate their achievements, contributions and that they are "Always Ready. Always There." This video is a part of our annual celebration of Women's History Month. Video by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Young
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The 156th Airlift Wing celebrates women of the Puerto Rico Air National Guard at Muniz Air National Guard Base in Carolina, Puerto Rico during March - Women's History Month. Video by Staff Sgt. Angel Oquendo
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The Army National Guard Readiness Center, Arlington Hall Station, was officially renamed Wednesday, February 22, after a former chief of the National Guard Bureau. The Army National Guard's National Headquarters building will now be known and referred to as the Herbert R. Temple, Jr. Army National Guard Readiness Center. Retired Army Lt. Gen. Herbert R. Temple, Jr. served as the 21st chief of the National Guard Bureau from August 1986 to January 1990. Video by Sgt. 1st Class Adam Fischman
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The 19th Operations Support Squadron's Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape specialists in coordination with the Arkansas Army National Guard's 77th Combat Aviation Brigade, conduct high altitude, low opening jumps at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas. The training was conducted at the air base from a Black Hawk helicopter at an altitude of nearly 13,000 feet. Video by Tech. Sgt. Jessica Condi
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Video depicts the National Guard Triad "Warfight-Partnership-Homeland" missions. Video was produced for the 2017 BEYA Gala event. Video by Tech. Sgt. Erik Gallion
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‘Always Ready – Always There’ means more than just the California National Guard slogan to Rodger McMurtry. The 81-year-old Taylorsville resident’s life was endangered as he was swept from his car into rushing water on Feb. 10, 2017. Video by California National Guard.
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Video B-Roll of Maj. Gen. Glenn H. Curtis, the adjutant general of the LANG, visiting Soldiers with the 1st Battalion, 141st Field Artillery Regiment, 256th Brigade Combat Team who were providing security checkpoints in New Orleans East following a tornado that touched down on Feb 7. Video by Staff Sgt. David Kirtland
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Readiness is the capability of U.S. Armed Forces to support America's national security requirements whenever and wherever they arise. The Air National Guard has a wide array of missions, including combat and humanitarian, foreign and domestic. The Guard must constantly prepare for the ever-changing battlefield. Video by Staff Sgt. Mathew Harris
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Held every other year, the Gainey Cup is a demanding, mentally and physically challenging competition that tests scout teams on a variety of tactical and technical skills to determine the best scout team in the Army. These National Guard Soldiers are training at the National Guard's Warrior Training Center at Fort Benning, Georgia to prepare for the competition. Video by Sgt. 1st Class Adam Fischman and Sgt. 1st Class Jon Soucyr
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The National Guard is not just a fighting force. Living up to their motto, "Always Ready Always There," they also respond to natural disasters in their state and country. Mississippi Guardsmen from the 3656th Maintenance Company, 184th Sustainment Command, and volunteer Soldiers assisted in disaster relief efforts after a pre-dawn tornado struck cities in southern Mississippi Jan. 21. Video by Staff Sgt. Michael Williams
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National Guard Soldiers and Airmen stand ready to respond to the challenges of defending our nation and respond to our communities during times of crises.
Citizen-Soldiers and -Airmen are "Always Ready, Always There" to fight America's wars, secure the homeland and build partnerships. Video by Staff Sgt. Michelle Gonzalez Diener
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District of Columbia Army National Guard aviators teamed up with Fort Belvoir Fire and Emergency Medical Services and Fort Belvoir Community Hospital to conduct their annual accident plan rehearsal Jan. 25, 2017, at Davidson Army Airfield, Fort Belvoir, Virginia. The annual accident plan rehearsal provides training for aviators and first responders to test capabilities and response protocol should a real life emergency occur. Video by Staff Sgt. Aimee Fujikawa
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7500 guardsmen from 44 states, 3 territories and DC support the 58th Presidential Inauguration. Video by Tech. Sgt. Tabitha Hurst
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Members of the Mississippi Army and Air National Guard swear in as Special Police Force in support of the 2017 Presidential Inauguration. Approximately 150 Soldiers and Airmen from the Mississippi National Guard are assisting civil and federal authorities in traffic control, crowd management, communications, public affairs, and chaplain support operations. Video by Staff Sgt. Tim Morgan
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B-roll footage of Florida National Guardsmen join forces with other states in Washington D.C. to provide security support for the 2017 Presidential Inauguration. The Soldiers were lodged in a local high school.Video by Ching Oettel