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During remarks on Tuesday, General Frank J. Grass, chief of The National Guard Bureau, said people are the priority of the National Guard and the Department of Defense (DOD).- LikesSee All
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- This is a picture of my husband, SGT Michael "Brennan" Leslie, returning home from Afghanistan and meeting our daughter for the first time. She is 5 months old. We're so grateful that he made it home safe and sound!
- Photo of the Day: Master Sgt. Donavon Jorissen, of the North Dakota National Guard, walks hand-in-hand with his daughter during Family Day events. Family Day is a semi-annual event when family members get a chance to visit the base during a unit training assembly and are treated to some entertaining activities to show appreciation for their sacrifice and support.
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According to the Governor’s Office, two Wyoming National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters and their support teams are headed to assist firefighting efforts today.- Patriot Day: A Day of Remembrance (8 photos)Today, we honor and remember the the nearly 3,000 men, women and children killed in the September 11, 2001 attacks at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and aboard Flight 93.
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On the 11th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, attacks, we'd like to highlight our New York National Guard members who have been on duty since that day.
“We are a full-time, state active-duty force of 280 New Yorkers,” said Army Lt. Col. Peter Riley, the task force’s commander, New York Army National Guard. “(This force) was formed on 9/11 and has been here since.”- September is Suicide Prevention Month. When it comes to invisible wounds, you don't have to go it alone. If you or someone you know is in crisis, help is a phone call away: 1-800-273-8255.
Learn more about suicide prevention resources from Real Warriors here: http://owl.li/dATgt - Photo of the Day: Airmen and Soldiers load a U.S. Army AH-64 Apache attack helicopter aboard a U.S. Air Force C-5B Galaxy at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan. C-5 Aircrews and maintainers from the West Virginia National Guard’s 167th Airlift Wing assist in the relief in place/transfer of authority from the departing 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade and arriving 101st Combat Aviation Brigade.
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“I can’t wait to see his beautiful face,” Pamela Brown Parker said while waiting for her son. “I’m feeling a little shiver. I feel like I want to cry, and that is not me!”
(The Ohio National Guard)- Photo of the Day: Soldiers with the Texas Army National Guard's 36th Infantry Division ready themselves aboard a CH-47 Chinook just prior to a deliberate water airborne drop.
- Today in National Guard History: In 1943, as part of the Allied invasion of Italy, the Americans land four divisions south of Naples during Operation AVALANCHE. Three of these were the Guard's 34th, 36th and 45th infantry divisions. Read more here: http://owl.li/dzIwP
- “I’m very excited about the future; there’s hard work to do,” General Frank J. Grass said. “To the men and women of The National Guard … You’re the most professional, most well-trained and experienced National Guard our nation has ever had. … I pledge that I will work every day to serve and support you … so that we can continue to be a ready, accessible and essential operational force for our states as well as our nation.”
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When Nebraska National Guard SSG Shawn Sullivan finally strode into Omaha's National Guard Armory — almost one year to the day after he'd been deployed — his two children couldn't wait any longer...- Photo of the Day: Louisiana National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters continue to drop 4,000-pound sandbags to prevent flooding from a levee breach in the Braithwaite area. More than 4,300 Citizen-Soldiers and Airmen are still on duty in support of Hurricane Isaac.
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Please help us welcome, Army General Frank J. Grass, our 27th Chief of The National Guard Bureau!The National Guard shared a link.
Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta will host a change of responsibility ceremony tomorrow for the chief of The National Guard Bureau at 8 a.m. EDT.- Photo of the Day: North Carolina National Guard Soldiers receive training where they are sprayed with pepper spray and then required to complete an obstacle course to ensure their ability to fight off a combatant even without full use of their eyes. Read more: http://owl.li/dw0ss
- Members of the California National Guard's 129th Rescue Wing transport two injured fisherman from an HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter after rescuing them from their fishing vessel approximately 1400 miles off the coast of Acapulco, Mexico. Read more about the rescue here: http://owl.li/dvGGq
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“Ten years of war had given females an opportunity to blaze a trail,” said 1st Lt. Stephanie Scott, Kentucky National Guard. “I asked myself, why not? I absolutely love working for this organization.”- Caption This Photo of the Day: Kentucky National Guard ADT4’s Civilian Agricultural Specialist Jonathon Mixon spends time with local Afghans before helping with grape classes for local farmers in southern Afghanistan.
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This morning, nearly 400 National Guard members are supporting wildfire responses in seven states.The National Guard shared a link.
Pentagon Press Secretary George Little said Louisiana National Guard and Mississippi National Guard members are "serving admirably during the storm," and have already rescued or evacuated more than 3,400 citizens during search and rescue operations.- Photo of the Day: Sgt. Nicholas Holliday of The Connecticut National Guard greets his family as he returns home after a yearlong deployment to Afghanistan.
- Today in National Guard History: In 1940, President Franklin Roosevelt ordered into active military service, effective Sept. 16, all units of The National Guard to serve for a period of 12 months. To avoid overwhelming the small Regular Army logistical system and due to limited existing camp housing, the mobilization was spread out over the next six months. Read more here: http://owl.li/drLWM
- Soldiers of the 65th Infantry Regiment of Puerto Rico National Guard.
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Go behind-the-scenes from launch to landing with the California National Guard in a MAFFs equipped C-130.- Today in The National Guard History: Hollywood actor Audie Murphy joined the Texas Army National Guard, September 3, 1950, to show his support of the war effort in Korea. Murphy, America's most highly decorated Soldier in World War II, received the Medal of Honor, was awarded two Distinguished Service Crosses and four Silver Stars for valor in combat Read more here: http://bit.ly/O6F87t
- Neighbors helping neighbors... the Louisiana National Guard has more than 6,000 Citizen Soldiers and Airmen on duty tonight.
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"It's a no-fail mission, 24/7, 365 days a year. Every time, we have to get it right,'' said California National Guard wing commander Col. Sami Said. "Our response time is extremely, extremely quick.''- Today in The National Guard History: Victory in Japan Day, also known as V-J Day, commemorates the Allied victory over Japan in World War II. On September 2, 1945, the Japanese signed the formal surrender documents ending the war. Among the occupation forces quickly moving to Japan were six National Guard divisions.
- Photo of the Day: Soldiers with Louisiana National Guard, collect MREs and water from a Blackhawk for distribution at the Emergency Operation Center in Grand Isle. The LANG has more than 8,000 Soldiers and Airmen ready to support citizens, local and state authorities in support of Hurricane Isaac operations.
- Photo of the Day: A California National Guard UH-60 Blackhawk crews drop water on the Ponderosa wildfires. California National Guard Soldiers and Airmen from throughout the state combine efforts to assist with battling the wildfires that are devastating much of California.
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When National Guard Sgt. Daniel Huff walked out on stage, his daughter started waving her arms and jumping with excitement...Sherry Hylenderposted toThe National Guard
Thank you ! To all the brave men and women of the National Guard ! Your service is appreciated!!!The National Guard added 15 photos to the album Hurricane Isaac.
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“Performing a 200 foot hoist is one of the most complex tasks that an Air Guard helicopter performs during a rescue,” said Master Sgt. Robert Carte. “It’s a tricky type of situation even in the best weather conditions.”
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Watch these Louisiana National Guard Airmen help rescue citizen trapped by flood waters in Plaquemines Parish. Always Ready, Always There!The National Guard added 13 photos to the album Hurricane Isaac.
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The Louisiana National Guard is still trying to determine how many people are trapped. That number could be anywhere between nine and 40, Major Gen. Glenn Curtis said.Ronnie Notterposted toThe National Guard
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Go LA National Guard! "We're here to support the civil authorities with security and engineering operations, as well as commodity distribution operations," said Maj. Marc Prymek, support operations officer with the 199th Brigade Support Battalion, 256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team. "Our Soldiers are ready, trained and equipped for any possible task."
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"This has been an extremely challenging year, with several large fires and severe drought conditions," said Air Force Col. Jerry Champlin, Wyoming National Guard. "Our MAFFS aircrews and aircraft maintainers have been working long hours every day to help with the initial attack and suppression of several wildland fires throughout the Western region of the country."The National Guard shared a link.
New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu said about 1,000 Louisiana National Guard troops are positioned in New Orleans, working with police, firefighters and standing by for rescue operations.- Watch the Louisiana National Guard prepare for the arrival of Hurricane Isaac!
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Sending best wishes for luck and safety to all the residents of LA and the intrepid guardsmen, police and fire taking care of business in the gulf. Thanks Denis; geaux guard!The National Guard shared a link.
“Tonight is all about the Airmen and Soldiers, our enlisted force,” said General Craig R. McKinley about the night’s events. “We are so blessed in The National Guard to have an outstanding enlisted force that give us, the officer corps the opportunity to lead."The National Guard shared a link.
More than 33,500 National Guard members are available to the governors of Florida, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana, as Tropical Storm Isaac threatens states along the Gulf of Mexico.
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