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Nebraska Army National Guard Soldiers used a CH-47 Chinook helicopter with Company B, 2-135th General Support Aviation Battalion, to secure multiple bales of hay, March 20, 2019, and airdrop them to cattle isolated by historic flooding across the state. The Nebraska National Guard has been supporting the ongoing response in Eastern Nebraska following massive flooding on the state's river systems which began March 13, 2019 and has caused catastrophic damage to the state's infrastructure, agriculture and personal property. Video by Spc. Lisa Crawford
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Soldiers with the Nebraska Army National Guard help support flood response efforts, near Columbus, Nebraska, providing multiple helicopters and crews to conduct extraction and relocation missions of citizens and pets identified as stranded or isolated due to historic flooding. Two UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters and one UH-72 Lakota helicopter began performing search and rescue missions, hoisting individuals from roofs of partially submerged houses in the Columbus area, and transporting them to the parking lot of the Pawnee Plunge Water Park, where local first responders were ready to assist. Video by Spc. Lisa Crawford
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Riggers from the Nebraska National Guard begin rigging up sandbags with slings in preparation for hook-up operations of the 1500 pound verticle-lift sandbags at the Lyman-Richey Corporation North Lake sandpit near Ashland, Nebraska March 15, 2019. Members from the Nebraska National Guard conduct hook-up operations of verticle-lift bags in UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters at the Lyman-Richey Corporation North Lake sandpit near Ashland, Nebraska March 16, 2019. The Nebraska National Guard is currently supporting ongoing flood relief efforts across the state, including evacuation extraction missions using high-water rescue vehicles and aviation resources. Video by Tech. Sgt. R Denise Mommens
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Staff Sgt. Cassidy Topps, Co. D 239th BEB, not only leads in the Arkansas Army National Guard, but also in her civilian career. She's helping children in her community be their best, and that's how you be your best! Video by Staff Sgt. Charles Davis
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Members of the VA National Guard performed a training exercise on March 7-8 with their UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters on the flightline of the 145th Airlift Wing of the NC Air National Guard. Video by Airman 1st Class Juan Paz
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U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 2 Lauren A. Bloch, a Black Hawk pilot with the 1st Battalion, 224th Aviation Regiment, D.C. National Guard, is interviewed, March 2, 2019, at the Savannah Air National Guard Base, Georgia. On International Women's Day we are taking some time to celebrate the women in aviation participating in PATRIOT South. Video by Senior Airman Cristina J. Allen
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Welcome to PATRIOT South 2019, here is a preview of the things our Airmen will be training on during this exercise. Video by Staff Sgt. Kenneth Brown
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California Army National Guard 579th engineering company assists Graton Fire Department in swift water rescue efforts by using a Hi-water vehicle as a mobile island to transport possible stranded or distressed individuals. Video by Master Sgt. JosephJ Prouse
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The "Relay Race" event of the Chief, National Guard Bureau Biathlon Championship was held at the Camp Ethan Allen Training Site. Competitors faced extreme winds and icy conditions on the challenging course. Video by Sgt. 1st Class Jason Alvarez
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The 2019 Chief, National Guard Bureau Biathlon Championship is being held this week at the Camp Ethan Allen Training Site at Jericho Vermont. The first race of the series was the Sprint race held on Sunday, February 24. The results are posted in this video along with video of the action. Video by Sgt. 1st Class Jason Alvarez
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Soldiers with the 77th Theater Aviation Brigade, Arkansas National Guard, assisted Jackson County Road Department with filling in weak areas along the county's levee. The Soldiers were called to state active duty following the orders from the governor. Video by Staff Sgt. Charles Davis
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Three Soldiers with the 224th Transportation Company responded during a winter storm emergency Feb.7, utilizing a specialized vehicle to rescue stranded motorists near Olivia during an intense blizzard. The rescue operations were done in coordination with the Renville County Sheriff's Office, using one of several Small Unit Support Vehicles strategically placed at Minnesota National Guard armories across the state to support emergency operations where traditional transportation is not possible. Video by Patrick Loch
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Maj. Randal Hobbs, 77th Theater Aviation Brigade, works as an injury lawyer in Little Rock, Arkansas, in his civilian career. In the Arkansas National Guard he is a UH-60 Black Hawk pilot-in-command. Balancing the time to fulfill his required flight hours and represent his legal clients requires commitment and flexibility from both organizations. Because the Arkansas National Guard is a family to Hobbs, he is committed to staying in the guard for as long as he can for his soldiers and his community. Video by Staff Sgt. Charles D. Davis
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The country of Burkina Faso has become the 76th nation to join the Department of Defense State Partnership Program, following a formal signing ceremony with the District of Columbia National Guard and the National Armed Forces of Burkina Faso at the Ministry of Defense, Feb. 1. Video by Tech. Sgt. Arthur Mondale Wright
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Operation Bull Run successfully demonstrated the Battlegroup Polands' high level of operational readiness to conduct complex movements across a synchronized front showing the results of the Battlegroup's dedication to proficiency and training. NATO's Enhanced Forward Presence Battle Group Poland comprised of U.S., U.K., Croatian and Romanian soldiers who serve with the Polish 15th Mechanized Brigade as a defense and deterrence force in northeast Poland. Video by Sgt. Arturo Guzman
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Battle Group Poland performs winter live fire during operation Raider Lightning. Video by Sgt. Arturo Guzman
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Southern Strike 19 is a total force, multi-service training exercise hosted by the Mississippi National Guard at training sites throughout the state. The exercise allows participant the opportunity to build partnerships and maintain combat readiness for future missions. Col Billy Murphy, Southern Strike Executive Director, discusses the type of training conducted during Southern Strike and what attracts units to the exercise. Video by Master Sgt. Edward Staton
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Sgt. 1st Class Damien Larose rescued a woman from a house fire in Vermont on December 28, 2018. Larose was driving by the house when he noticed black smoke, so he called 911. As he was checking out the house he saw an unconscious woman still inside so he pulled her to safety. Video by Spc. Gillian McCreedy
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Members of the 177th Fighter Wing and the South Jersey Transportation Authority team up to maintain Wing readiness during the first major winter storm of 2019 in the Mid-Atlantic, on Jan. 13, 2019 at the Atlantic City Air Guard Base, N.J. Video by Staff Sgt. Kenneth Brown
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As a North Carolina Air National Guard unit, the 145th Airlift Wing is "operationally gained" by the Air Mobility Command (AMC) and maintains a worldwide deployment capability. The 145th Airlift Wing was established on March 15th 1948 and resides at the Charlotte ANGB at Charlotte/Douglas International Airport as well as the Airport in Stanly County North Carolina. The Unit currently operates the C-17 Globemaster III aircraft which is the newest, most flexible cargo aircraft in the airlift force and can perform tactical airlift and airdrop missions. Video by Tech. Sgt. Nathan Clark
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The 177th Military Police Brigade quick reaction force deployed from December 13-16 to the U.S. Virgin Islands to train for a potential natural or man-made disaster on the islands. This exercise, the Caribbean Thunder emergency deployment readiness exercise, is part of Michigan's state partnership with the territory. Video by Spc. Samantha Hall