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103rd LRS Airmen keep wheels turning on mission readiness
February 19, 2020 — EAST GRANBY, Conn. – Airmen in the 103rd Logistics Readiness Squadron’s traffic management and ground transportation sections play a key role in ensuring the readiness of organizations across Bradley... MORE

C-130H2 flight simulator an essential tool for 166th Airlift Wing
February 19, 2020 — NEW CASTLE AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Del. – Visitors to the Delaware Air National Guard Base often overlook the tan building behind the maintenance hangar. Inside this windowless structure resides the... MORE

Alaska National Guard’s Exercise Arctic Eagle 2020 begins
February 19, 2020 — JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska – About 900 Air and Army National Guard members from 15 states will participate in Exercise Arctic Eagle 2020 across Alaska Feb. 20 to March 7. During the... MORE

Siblings deployed to the Middle East together for 2nd time
February 18, 2020 — UNDISCLOSED LOCATION – This isn’t the first time a brother and sister have deployed overseas together.This isn’t even the first time for Indiana National Guard siblings Sgt. 1st Class Jacob Holloway... MORE

Oregon National Guard recognized for flood rescues
February 18, 2020 — SALEM, Ore. – Gov. Kate Brown thanked members of the Oregon Army National Guard Feb. 14 for their search-and-rescue efforts during recent flooding in the state.Brown had declared a state of emergency... MORE

FL Guard's salsa band helps marathon runners find their rhythm
February 18, 2020 — MIAMI – As thousands of runners from around the world crossed the Miami Marathon finish line Feb. 9, they were not only welcomed by a boisterous crowd, but also by tropical salsa beats coming from the... MORE

Iowa National Guard uses moulage for realistic medical training
February 18, 2020 — JOHNSTON, Iowa - Surrounded by makeup palettes and face putty, an Iowa Army National Guard Soldier is using the moulage technique to create realistic mock injuries for training during a medical... MORE

National Guard Airman receives Ohio Cross for rescuing woman
February 18, 2020 — COLUMBUS, Ohio – Lt. Gov. Jon Husted awarded the Ohio Cross to U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Ryan K. Tucker, the operations compliance superintendent at the 178th Wing, during the Ohio National Guard’s... MORE

Michigan National Guard public health specialist chooses to help
February 14, 2020 — ALPENA, Mich. – Six years ago, Staff Sgt. Tim Frasier made a bold decision.“I got handed my first restaurant at age 19 – being a manager was good for that part of my life, but I was going to school... MORE

Ohio native helps protect the force in the Middle East
February 14, 2020 — UNDISCLOSED LOCATION – An Ohio National Guardsman plays an integral part in protecting approximately 10,000 troops supporting Task Force Spartan throughout the Middle East. Lt. Col. Matt Crawford, the... MORE

177th Fighter Wing Airmen receive mental health first aid training
February 14, 2020 — EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, N.J. – Airmen with the 177th Fighter Wing of the New Jersey Air National Guard received mental health first aid training Feb. 12-13 at the Atlantic City Air National Guard... MORE

Guard unit translates coronavirus safety message
February 13, 2020 — CAMP MURRAY, Wash. – Soldiers with the 341st Military Intelligence Battalion translated life safety and preparedness messages into multiple languages during February's drill weekend to help people who... MORE

PRNG restructures efforts in support of quake victims
February 13, 2020 — FORT BUCHANAN, Puerto Rico – After more than a month of support to the southern municipalities affected by a 6.4 magnitude earthquake Jan. 7, the Puerto Rico National Guard is restructuring its... MORE

148th ASOS conducts night training
February 13, 2020 — MIDDLETOWN, Pa. – Tactical Air Control Party specialists from the 148th Air Support Operations Squadron conducted night training Jan. 11 at Fort Indiantown Gap.The night training acted as proficiency... MORE

Georgia National Guard Soldier won Daytona in 1950
February 13, 2020 — ATLANTA – The annual Daytona 500 race in Daytona Beach, Fla., heralds the start of the NASCAR Cup Series. In 1950, nearly a decade before the construction of Daytona International Speedway, the... MORE

Pilot is first to fly F-15 Eagle with cervical prosthetic disc
February 12, 2020 — PORTLAND AIR GUARD STATION, Ore. – On a rainy December afternoon, pilots are suiting up for their afternoon sorties. Among them is Col. Todd Hofford, a 27-year National Guard member and F-15 Eagle... MORE

Airmen train with pack animals in rural Idaho
February 12, 2020 — GOWEN FIELD, Idaho – Airmen from the 124th Air Support Operations Squadron (ASOS) in the 124th Fighter Wing trained with pack animals Feb. 9 in case they ever need to use them to haul cargo in rugged... MORE

Oregon National Guard prepares for peacekeeping in Kosovo
February 12, 2020 — FORT BLISS, Texas – Whether it’s blistering hot, freezing cold, or pouring rain, nothing is stopping the training of the 2nd Battalion, 162nd Infantry Regiment, 41st Infantry Brigade Combat Team,... MORE

207th Engineer Utilities Detachment conducts water immersion training
February 12, 2020 — JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska – Soldiers of the Alaska Army National Guard’s 207th Engineer Utilities Detachment implemented new cold-water immersion training at Gwen Lake Feb. 8.The... MORE

National Guard, Jordan troops train on MRAP driving
February 12, 2020 — AMMAN, Jordan – What is a vehicle that towers more than 9 feet, is used as a troop carrier and can withstand substantial explosive detonations? It is called a Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP)... MORE