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North Carolina Guard members distribute PPE across state
May 16, 2020 — RALEIGH, N.C. – The North Carolina National Guard members have distributed 432,000 gloves, 44,000... MORE

North Carolina Army National Guard Sgt. Michael Lucas, assigned to the 1450th Transportation Company, checks a list of equipment while delivering protective equipment to medical facilities at a distribution site in Louisburg, North Carolina, May 15, 2020.

During COVID-19 crisis, Cal Guardsmen prepare for wildfires
May 16, 2020 — CAMP ROBERTS, Calif.— As the COVID-19 crisis continues, so does the threat from wildfires that flare... MORE

Cal Guardsmen practice cutting fire lines during hand crew training at Camp Roberts on May 14, 2020.

Cal National Guard aids Los Angeles-area food banks
May 15, 2020 — LOS ANGELES – Sixty Soldiers assigned to California Army National Guard’s Joint Task Force 224 are... MORE

U.S. Army Pfc. Erik Pereida, a motor transport operator with the 756th Transportation Company Detachment, 746th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, California Army National Guard, unloads frozen chicken intended for food kits at the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank in Vernon, California, May 11, 2020. Fifteen Soldiers were reassigned to the Vernon facility to help build frozen-food kits in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Washington National Guard members build COVID-19 test kits
May 15, 2020 — TUMWATER, Wash. – COVID-19 testing was one of the pillars of Gov. Jay Inslee’s recovery plan for... MORE

Washington National Guard Sgt. Kevin Probst, 1041st Transportation Company, puts an instruction sheet into the COVID-19 test kit at the Department of Health Warehouse in Tumwater, Washington, May 14, 2020.

First Army and partnered units train on through pandemic
May 15, 2020 — ROCK ISLAND, Ill. – The COVID-19 pandemic changed the ways First Army Soldiers conducted their... MORE

Spc. Henry Jacob, a military police Soldier assigned to 253 Military Police Company, Tennessee National Guard, fires an M17 pistol at McGregor Range Complex, New Mexico, May 10, 2020, while Sgt. Zachary Yarbrough, right, an observer coach/trainer assigned to 2-340 Training Support Battalion, 5th Armored Brigade, watches.

NC National Guard sets up COVID-19 medical support shelter
May 15, 2020 — HAMLET, N.C. – Soldiers and Airmen from the North Carolina National Guard worked with the state... MORE

Medical technicians with the North Carolina Army and Air National Guard prepare to practice sticking IV needles in preparation for the possible arrival of patients at the North Carolina National Guard medical support shelter in central North Carolina, April 30, 2020.

Georgia National Guard's 116th Army Band helps with testing
May 15, 2020 — AUGUSTA, Ga. – Members of the Georgia National Guard’s 116th Army Band and 93rd Financial Management... MORE

Soldiers with the 116th Army Band, Georgia Army National Guard, along with Airmen from both the 116th Airlift Wing and 165th Air Control Wing, operate a call center that helps facilitate testing through the Augusta University ExpressCare cellphone app. The Soldiers in the call center pull information from a database pool and help people experiencing possible COVID-19 symptoms find testing sites near them.

New Mexico Guard command centers support COVID-19 mission
May 15, 2020 — ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The Unit Command Centers for the 150th Special Operations Wing and the 210th RED... MORE

The Unit Command Centers for the 150th Special Operations Wing and the 210th RED HORSE Squadron are coordinating more than 200 New Mexico National Guard Airmen in support of the New Mexico Joint Task Force state mission during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Alaska National Guard Soldiers help safeguard Kodiak Harbor
May 15, 2020 — JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska – The Alaska Army National Guard is helping ensure that... MORE

Alaska Army National Guard Specialists Christopher Hatfield, Zachery Burg, Edgar Sandoval, Kalen Willis, Joseph Academia and David Lapuz, all assigned to Joint Task Force-Alaska, have been patrolling Kodiak harbor since May 1 to assist the city of Kodiak with COVID-19 safety measures.

NCARNG assists Spanish-speaking citizens during COVID-19
May 15, 2020 — WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – On the brisk morning of May 9, a long line of cars stretched down the street... MORE

Sgt. Alondra Morales, assigned to the 1452nd HET Transportation Company, uses her bilingual capabilities to help communicate with fellow citizens during food distribution at the Second Harvest Food Bank in Winston-Salem, N.C., May 9, 2020. The NCNG has helped deliver about 1 million meals and 73,000 school lunches across the state.

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Ohio National Guard wraps up COVID-19 hospital support mission

Ohio National Guard Public Affairs

May 11, 2022 | 1:40

The staffing support provided by members of the Ohio National Guard and State Defense Force was the helping hand that many hospitals and communities needed during the spike of COVID-19 cases around the state from December into early this year. More than 2,000 Soldiers and Airmen were activated by Gov. Mike DeWine during that timeframe to help relieve hospitals and health care facilities, which welcomed the assistance due to employee shortages and illnesses.

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Ohio National Guard wraps up COVID-19 hospital support mission

Ohio National Guard wraps up COVID-19 hospital support mission

Ohio National Guard Soldiers complete hospital missions, receive COVID-19 vaccinations

Ohio National Guard Soldiers complete hospital missions, receive COVID-19 vaccinations

B-Roll: MDNG Supports COVID-19 Testing in MD’s Eastern Shore

B-Roll: MDNG Supports COVID-19 Testing in MD’s Eastern Shore

MDNG Transports Medical Supplies

MDNG Transports Medical Supplies

MDNG Lends Helping Hand to Meritus Medical Center

MDNG Lends Helping Hand to Meritus Medical Center

B-Roll: MDNG Lends Helping Hand to Meritus Medical Center

B-Roll: MDNG Lends Helping Hand to Meritus Medical Center

Wolstein Center Community Vaccination Center documentary

Wolstein Center Community Vaccination Center documentary

B-ROLL: Maryland National Guard assist at a COVID-19 Testing Site in Frederick Maryland

B-ROLL: Maryland National Guard assist at a COVID-19 Testing Site in Frederick Maryland

B-ROLL: MDNG Transports Medical Supplies

B-ROLL: MDNG Transports Medical Supplies

B-Roll: MDNG Distributes COVID-19 Treatment Medicine

B-Roll: MDNG Distributes COVID-19 Treatment Medicine

B-Roll: MDNG Distributes Masks, COVID-19 Test Kits

B-Roll: MDNG Distributes Masks, COVID-19 Test Kits

CTNG assists with distribution of at-home COVID-19 testing kits

CTNG assists with distribution of at-home COVID-19 testing kits

PRNG Vaccinates Bedridden Citizens at Quebradillas

PRNG Vaccinates Bedridden Citizens at Quebradillas

SCNG assists Saluda COVID-19 vaccination site

SCNG assists Saluda COVID-19 vaccination site

Cal Guard reaches one year on COVID-19 mission

Cal Guard reaches one year on COVID-19 mission

ONE YEAR LATER: COVID19 RESPONSE

ONE YEAR LATER: COVID19 RESPONSE

B-Roll: Wisconsin National Guard Soldiers and Airmen Facilitate a Mobile Testing Site in Antigo, Wis.

B-Roll: Wisconsin National Guard Soldiers and Airmen Facilitate a Mobile Testing Site in Antigo, Wis.

NCNG Photo Contest

NCNG Photo Contest

(BRoll) M&T Bank Stadium Mass Vaccination Setup

(BRoll) M&T Bank Stadium Mass Vaccination Setup

PRNG vaccinates residents at Elderly Home in San Juan, PR

PRNG vaccinates residents at Elderly Home in San Juan, PR

TORNADO RESPONSE: Shallotte, North Carolina

TORNADO RESPONSE: Shallotte, North Carolina

SCNG assists hospital administer COVID-19 vaccine

SCNG assists hospital administer COVID-19 vaccine

(Broll) Hollywood, MD, receives Guard's help in Vaccinating Marylanders

(Broll) Hollywood, MD, receives Guard's help in Vaccinating Marylanders

(Broll) Acting Secretary of the Army visits Charles County Vaccination Drive-thru

(Broll) Acting Secretary of the Army visits Charles County Vaccination Drive-thru

NCNG: Getting COVID-19 Vaccines Into Arms

NCNG: Getting COVID-19 Vaccines Into Arms

B-Roll: MD Guard vaccinate Prince George's County residents

B-Roll: MD Guard vaccinate Prince George's County residents

B-Roll: MDNG Supports Coast Guard Yard with COVID-19 Vaccinations

B-Roll: MDNG Supports Coast Guard Yard with COVID-19 Vaccinations

2021 Presidential inauguration - Operation Raleigh Shield

2021 Presidential inauguration - Operation Raleigh Shield

SCNG provides assistance to Greenville food pantry

SCNG provides assistance to Greenville food pantry

South Carolina National Guard Soldiers receive second COVID-19 shot

South Carolina National Guard Soldiers receive second COVID-19 shot

B-Roll - St. Mary's County receives Guard's help in vaccinating Marylanders

B-Roll - St. Mary's County receives Guard's help in vaccinating Marylanders

Central Prison COVID Vaccine

Central Prison COVID Vaccine

175th Medical Group Administers COVID-19 Vaccine to Airmen

175th Medical Group Administers COVID-19 Vaccine to Airmen

Maryland Soldiers support vaccinations in Anne Arundel County

Maryland Soldiers support vaccinations in Anne Arundel County

Federal and state entities administer vaccines in support of the Greendale Public Health Department

Federal and state entities administer vaccines in support of the Greendale Public Health Department

W.Va. National Guard Deploys Task Force Response to Washington, D.C. - BRoll

W.Va. National Guard Deploys Task Force Response to Washington, D.C. - BRoll

W.Va. National Guard Deploys Task Force Response to Washington, D.C.

W.Va. National Guard Deploys Task Force Response to Washington, D.C.

SCNG assists Chester site administer COVID-19 vaccine

SCNG assists Chester site administer COVID-19 vaccine

SCNG assists Lancaster site administer COVID-19 vaccine

SCNG assists Lancaster site administer COVID-19 vaccine

Cal Guard still rolls out food bank missions

Cal Guard still rolls out food bank missions

The Hawaii National Guard continues vaccination of Soldiers and Airmen on outer Islands

The Hawaii National Guard continues vaccination of Soldiers and Airmen on outer Islands

NCNG COVID-19 Vaccinations (Winston-Salem)

NCNG COVID-19 Vaccinations (Winston-Salem)

Ohio National Guard senior leaders get initial COVID-19 vaccinations

Ohio National Guard senior leaders get initial COVID-19 vaccinations

BROLL: MDNG Mobile Vaccination Support Team at Cheverly Health Center

BROLL: MDNG Mobile Vaccination Support Team at Cheverly Health Center

BROLL: MDNG Mobile Vaccination Support Team at Cheverly Health Center

BROLL: MDNG Mobile Vaccination Support Team at Cheverly Health Center

Hawaii National Guard Task Force Distributes The COVID-19 Vaccine to Neighbor Islands.

Hawaii National Guard Task Force Distributes The COVID-19 Vaccine to Neighbor Islands.

SCNG assists hospital administer COVID-19 vaccine

SCNG assists hospital administer COVID-19 vaccine

B-Roll: Maryland National Guard helps administer COVID-19 vaccine to Charles County first responders

B-Roll: Maryland National Guard helps administer COVID-19 vaccine to Charles County first responders

B-Roll: Maryland Guard administers COVID-19 Vaccine in Charles County

B-Roll: Maryland Guard administers COVID-19 Vaccine in Charles County

COVID-19 Vaccination Q&A

COVID-19 Vaccination Q&A

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