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Fort McCoy ribbon-cutting celebrates construction of its first-ever permanent barracks facility
Sep 13, 2012
Fort McCoy's newest barracks is ready to support troops training at the installation following a ribbon-cutting ceremony, Sept. 6, 2012.
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Westphal: Leader development essential to Army of 2020
Sep 13, 2012
By the time the students in today's Command and General Staff College Intermediate Level Education class are leading the Army, the Army of 2020 will already be here, the under secretary of the Army said last week.
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Missouri Guardsmen kick off 'Eastern Accord' in Tanzania
Sep 12, 2012
Members from the Missouri Army National Guard's 110th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade and representatives from seven East African countries began at 10-day training exercise in Tanzania, Africa.
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Grass: National Guard solution to problems in fiscally constrained times
Sep 12, 2012
The National Guard is part of the solution to the challenges of a fiscally constrained environment, said the chief of the National Guard Bureau, in Reno, Nev., Sept. 11, 2012, at the 134th General Conference of the National Guard Association of the United States.
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Suicide prevention: Reaching out a sign of strength
Sep 12, 2012
Service members facing behavioral health challenges should feel comfortable asking for help, Defense Department leaders said in Reno, Nev., this week.
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Post-Sept. 11 mission continues at Fort Hamilton
Sep 11, 2012
Eleven years after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in New York City and at the Pentagon, Soldiers, Airmen and sea services personnel from the New York National Guard remain on duty to prevent terrorist attacks throughout the city.
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Ham: Guard essential to Africa partnerships
Sep 11, 2012
The National Guard is vital to Africa Command, said the commander of U.S. Africa Command.
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Odierno: National Guard contributions since 9/11 'critical'
Sep 11, 2012
On the eve of today's 11th anniversary of the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, the chief of staff of the Army paid tribute to the role of the National Guard in the immediate aftermath and in the years since.
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Grass becomes 27th chief of National Guard Bureau
Sep 10, 2012
Gen. Frank Grass became the 27th chief of the National Guard Bureau in a Pentagon ceremony, Sept. 7, 2012.
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Army units from across U.S. take part in Ulchi Freedom Guardian 2012
Sep 7, 2012
United States Army Soldiers flew thousands of miles from several of the 50 states, including Hawaii, California, Maryland, Alabama and Utah, to support the Republic of Korea-U.S. Alliance during 2012 Ulchi Freedom Guardian Exercise in South Korea.
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N.C. Guard Soldier runs 100 miles in honor of fallen comrades
Sep 6, 2012
A lone runner pushed herself through desert heat and dust to finish her 24-hour quest: 100 miles in remembrance of fellow Soldiers who have died in the war on terror.
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Soldiers search for shipping containers in Afghanistan
Sep 5, 2012
Two National Guard Soldiers from the 113th Sustainment Brigade recently deployed to Kuwait, where they received a unique Afghanistan mission -- locate lost shipping containers.
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North Dakota Guard, tribes dedicate Lakota helicopter
Sep 5, 2012
More than 500 people showed up Sept. 4, 2012, to dedicate the North Dakota Army National Guard's newest helicopter, the UH-72A Lakota, at a ceremony which included a tribal blessing of the aircraft.
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U.S. forces perform mass casualty evacuation training with Botswana Defence Force
Aug 31, 2012
Army and Air National Guard Soldiers, Marine Reservists, and soldiers from the Botswana Defence Force trained together to save lives, Aug. 14, 2012, during a mass casualty evacuation exercise at Southern Accord 2012.
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Louisiana Guard responds to Hurricane Isaac landfall
Aug 29, 2012
The Louisiana National Guard has pre-staged approximately 680 troops and assets across the New Orleans metropolitan area in order to better protect the community and its citizens as Hurricane Isaac churns toward the Gulf coast.
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Thousands of Guardsmen available to governors in Isaac's path
Aug 28, 2012
More than 33,500 National Guard personnel and nearly 100 aircraft are available to the governors of Florida, Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana, as Tropical Storm Isaac threatens states along the Gulf of Mexico, Defense Department officials said today.
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National Guard units in Southeast on alert for Isaac's impact
Aug 27, 2012
Army and Air National Guard elements throughout the southeastern United States are preparing for Tropical Storm Isaac, which is making its way past the Florida Keys and into the Gulf of Mexico.
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Training at Vibrant Response exercise ensures agile joint force
Aug 21, 2012
More than 200 observer/trainers supported the recent Vibrant Response exercise held at Camp Atterbury Joint Maneuver Training Center and Muscatatuck Urban Training Complex, Ind., providing training, feedback, and ensuring adherence to standards throughout the emergency response exercise.
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Exercise confirms U.S. homeland defense capability
Aug 20, 2012
Army leaders say the performance of participants in the recently concluded Vibrant Response 13 exercise has demonstrated that the U.S. military is ready to handle a major catastrophe, such as a nuclear explosion, on the homeland.
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Multinational partners train in 'Khaan Quest'
Aug 20, 2012
A conglomeration of U.S., Mongolian, and various international forces took part in a staff exercise during Khaan Quest 12 to enhance their ability to operate in a multinational environment.
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U.S. service members share Medical First Responder course with Mongolian counterparts
Aug 20, 2012
U.S. service members conducted the Medical First Responder course for Khaan Quest 2012, Aug. 13-17, 2012, at Five Hills Training Area, Mongolia.
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Botswana Defense Force, U.S. engineers improve roads, ponds
Aug 20, 2012
The 631st Engineer Support Company from Lawrenceville, Ill., are assisting the Botswana Defense Force engineers with a road improvement and pond restoration project near Mkankake Village in the Republic of Botswana, as part of Southern Accord 2012.
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South Carolina Guard Soldiers keep sharp during Kuwait deployment
Aug 19, 2012
Soldiers with 4th Battalion, 118th Infantry Regiment Soldiers conducted live-fire exercises at the Udairi Range at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, in late July and early August, to keep their skills sharp.
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Illinois Army National Guardsmen fuel Southern Accord 2012
Aug 15, 2012
In an effort to keep the wheels turning during Southern Accord 2012, petroleum supply specialists from Company A, 405th Brigade Support Battalion, Illinois Army National Guard, and their counterparts from the Botswana Defense Force, have been running both static and mobile re-fueling operations at Thebephatswha Air Base, Botswana.
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Collective training creates partnership between U.S., Botswana forces
Aug 13, 2012
Marines from the Anti-terrorism Battalion, 4th Marine Division from Anchorage, Alaska, and Billings, Mont., as well as Soldiers from 1st Battalion, 114th Infantry Regiment from the New Jersey National Guard, conducted infantry training exercises for soldiers of the Botswana Defense Force over a period of six days at Thebephatshwa Air Base, Botswana.
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Rwandan Defense Force, Texas National Guardsmen exchange best practices
Aug 13, 2012
Soldiers with the Texas Army National Guard and Rwandan soldiers and policemen shared their experiences and knowledge on basic soldier skills and staff officer duties and responsibilities during a military-to-military exchange hosted by the Rwandan Defense Force in Gako, Rwanda.
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Indiana Guardsmen evacuate buildings during Vibrant Response 13
Aug 13, 2012
Indiana National Guardsmen conducted a mandatory evacuation training mission, Aug. 7, 2012, at Muscatatuck Urban Training Center, Ind., as part of their annual training requirements during Vibrant Response 13, a major incident exercise conducted by U.S. Northern Command and led by U.S. Army North.
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Panetta: National Guard, Reserve key to defense strategy
Aug 13, 2012
Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta told the Soldiers and Airmen based at Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station their service is critical to the defense strategy, Aug. 9, 2012.
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Army National Guard announces best Soldier, best NCO winners
Aug 10, 2012
Competing among themselves and an unfavorable environment, seven Soldiers and seven noncommissioned officers came head-to-head during the Army National Guard's Best Warrior Competition, July 29, 2012, to contest who was the best of the best.
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Hunter gets new Army National Guard Readiness Center
Aug 9, 2012
About two hundred Guardsmen, spouses, children, military and civilian community members gathered inside the new Georgia Army National Guard Readiness Center at Hunter Army Airfield, Ga., for a ribbon-cutting ceremony and the 78th Aviation Troop Command's blessing of the fleet ceremony for six CH-47F Chinook helicopters, July 31, 2012.
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Hawaii Army National Guard test pilot ensures safe flights during Southern Accord 12
Aug 8, 2012
"Mahalo," or "thank you," the pilot said, after being handed a bottle of water from the rear of the aircraft. The kind nature of Hawaiian culture reinforced the unique mix of service members present at Southern Accord 12 in The Republic of Botswana, Africa.
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National Guard expands Midwest, Southwest wildfire support
Aug 8, 2012
With an already busy wildfire season under its belt, the National Guard has expanded firefighting efforts in several states throughout the Midwest and Southwest, where they have activated more than 100 personnel and multiple aircraft.
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Army North, First Army train for worst-case scenario
Aug 7, 2012
Providing recovery and rescue in the aftermath of a 10-kiloton nuclear detonation in a major Midwestern city could be pretty traumatic. Fortunately, the "detonation" here was just simulated, and is part of exercise Vibrant Response 13.
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Vibrant Response 13 trains Soldiers for reality
Aug 5, 2012
The 40th Expeditionary Signal Battalion is participating in Vibrant Response 13, a joint-service, mass-training exercise directed by U.S. Northern Command.
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Alabama Guard Soldiers tackle Afghanistan convoy missions
Aug 2, 2012
The roads of Afghanistan present many challenges, whether it's driving through a rocky mountainous terrain, a crowded intersection or looking for hidden improvised explosive devices by the roadside.
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Tennessee Guard unit trains Jordanian Army
Jul 31, 2012
The 181st Field Artillery Battalion recently mobilized, trained and deployed to the country of Jordan, to provide infantry and border security trainer mentor assistance to the Jordanian Army.
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Deployed service members from 24 countries become U.S. citizens
Jul 31, 2012
After rigorous interviews, background checks and testing, 44 Soldiers representing 24 different countries of origin completed the process of naturalization and stood together in Afghanistan to take the oath of U.S. citizenship.
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Chief, vice chief of National Guard Bureau confirmed
Jul 30, 2012
The U.S. Senate confirmed Lt. Gen. Frank Grass to be the next chief of the National Guard Bureau and Air Force Maj. Gen. Joseph Lengyel to be vice chief, July 26, 2012.
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Louisiana National Guard pins first female general officer
Jul 30, 2012
The Louisiana National Guard welcomed its first female general officer during a promotion ceremony, July 27, 2012, at the Jackson Barracks Museum in New Orleans.
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Military leaders put final touches on catastrophic incident exercise
Jul 30, 2012
With fewer than 24 hours until the hypothetical detonation of a 10-kiloton nuclear device in a major Midwestern city, military exercise specialists were putting the final touches on a national catastrophic incident exercise that will test more than 9,000 service members and civilians in 11 training locations and airfields spread across 5,000 square miles in southern Indiana and northern Kentucky.
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Tennessee, Ohio Civil Support Teams kick off Vibrant Response 13
Jul 29, 2012
After a simulated 10-kiloton nuclear detonation in a major Midwestern city, specialized teams of Guardsmen from Tennessee and Ohio began clearing routes and monitoring radiation, July 26, 2012, at the Muscatatuck Urban Training Center, Ind., in advance of federal response forces.
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Mechanics get behind the wheel at Golden Cargo
Jul 25, 2012
Mechanics from the 243rd Transportation Detachment (Trailer Transfer Point), an Army Reserve unit out of Belleville, Ill., took the opportunity to work on their driving skills at Crane Army Ammunition Activity, Ind., and get qualified on the Light Medium Tactical Vehicle, during Operation Golden Cargo 2012.
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Army Reserve, NY Guard train with Volunteer Fire Departments
Jul 24, 2012
New York Army National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters landed near Marcy, N.Y., July 12, 2012, as part of a training exercise with the Army Reserve's Company A, 401st Civil Affairs Battalion and the Maynard and Stittville Volunteer Fire Departments.
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Texas National Guard troops mentor Burundi soldiers
Jul 24, 2012
Texas Army National Guard troops were invited to participate in a joint training seminar with Burundi National Defense Force soldiers in Mudubugu, Burundi.
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Food service Soldiers rise to challenge of feeding hundreds at Golden Cargo
Jul 20, 2012
If you think cooking nutritious meals for your family can be challenging, try cooking for 300 hungry Soldiers.
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Training gets tactical for Golden Cargo medics
Jul 20, 2012
The training schedule has been full for the 4224th U.S. Army Hospital Soldiers participating in Operation Golden Cargo, an annual two-week training opportunity for many Reserve and National Guard units to use their military occupational specialty training in real-world situations.
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Dempsey: Forming partnerships vital for future force
Jul 18, 2012
In an increasingly competitive fiscal and security environment, major powers need to develop partnerships, and partnerships take work, Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said today at the National Guard Symposium on Mutual Security Cooperation.
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42nd Infantry Division reunion brings together Soldiers from World War II, Iraq, today
Jul 17, 2012
Members of the 42nd Infantry "Rainbow" Division from World War II, the Cold War, Iraq and today, gathered in Albany, N.Y., July 11-14, 2012, to share stories and military experiences with one another at the 93rd Annual Reunion of the division.
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Crane Army Ammunition Activity participates in Golden Cargo 2012
Jul 16, 2012
More than 240 Soldiers arrived at Crane Army Ammunition Activity, Ind., July 8, 2012, to participate in the national military exercise called "Golden Cargo."
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California National Guard helps battle Robbers Fire
Jul 16, 2012
The California Army National Guard answered the call to serve its citizens in Placer County, Calif., during the Robbers wildfires in July.
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Maintenance keeps Golden Cargo moving
Jul 16, 2012
For military troops participating in Operation Golden Cargo, a two-week nationwide logistics mission, finding and fixing maintenance problems is a constant task.
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Movement Control Teams: Golden Cargo's gateway to convoy operations
Jul 15, 2012
Operation Golden Cargo, a logistical exercise for Army Reserve and National Guard Soldiers who transport truckloads of ammunition across the U.S., has a specialized team of Soldiers that keeps convoys on track.
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South African military leaders learn about New York Army National Guard logistics
Jul 13, 2012
South African National Defence Force officials learned how the New York National Guard does logistics during a visit to the historic Lexington Avenue Armory in New York City, July 3, 2012.
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Golden Cargo puts Reservists, Guardsmen to work
Jul 13, 2012
Golden Cargo takes place across the western half the United States this month as members of the U.S. Army Reserve, National Guard and Navy work alongside civilians in the handling and shipping of ammunition to strategic locations.
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Operation Golden Cargo gets green light
Jul 11, 2012
Thousands of military troops took to the road this week as part of Operation Golden Cargo, a two-week logistics operation to move ammunition to installations throughout the United States, which started July 9, 2012.
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Missouri Soldiers put leftover building materials in Honduras to good use
Jul 6, 2012
When Task Force Tropic came to Honduras, their orders were clear: Its Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen were expected to complete four construction projects.
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Army National Guard fights Colorado fires on ground, in air
Jun 28, 2012
As Colorado continues to fight wildfires throughout the state, the Army is actively offering resources to state, local and federal officials, as well as displaced residents.
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Illinois passes Military Family Licensing Act
Jun 28, 2012
Illinois Governor Pat Quinn and the Illinois National Guard hosted First Lady Michelle Obama at an historic bill-signing at the Calumet armory in Chicago, June 26, 2012.
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South Carolina Guard troops train to evacuate embassies
Jun 17, 2012
Soldiers of 4th Battalion, 118th Infantry Regiment, tested their ability to air-assault into an area, move to an embassy, defend it and set up conditions to evacuate it, during a training exercise at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, in late May.
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Colorado, New Mexico, Wyoming National Guard battling wildfires
Jun 13, 2012
National Guard Soldiers and Airmen from five states are working alongside civilian first responders as they continue to battle wildfires in Colorado and New Mexico.
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Texas National Guardsmen inspired by Burundi soldiers
May 30, 2012
It was the first time Sgt. Idalissa Hernandez set foot into a Burundi national defense forces training center. For the soldiers she helped mentor there, it was the first time a female Soldier came to share best practices with them.
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7 Guard Soldiers honored with MacArthur Leadership Award
May 30, 2012
Seven Soldiers from the Army National Guard were among the 27 recipients of the 2011 General Douglas MacArthur Leadership Award during a ceremony at the Pentagon Auditorium, May 24, 2012.
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S.C. Army National Guard Soldiers partner with Kuwaiti National Guard
May 29, 2012
Soldiers of the 4th Battalion, 118th Infantry Regiment, became the opposing force for Kuwaiti National Guard mechanized and counter-terrorism troops, May 16, 2012.
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Shadow 'enhanced platoons' meet growing need in Afghanistan
May 28, 2012
When the Afghan theater commander called on the Army to increase the number of Shadow platoons in theater during the height of the 2011 Operation Enduring Freedom summer campaign, the Army was ready to answer the call.
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Texas National Guardsmen exchange best practices with Burundi soldiers
May 21, 2012
Texas National Guardsmen had the opportunity to share best practices with Burundi soldiers preparing for an upcoming deployment during a visit to Mudubugu, Burundi, March 26-April 6, 2012.
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Utah Guard linguists bridge language gap for 'Beyond the Horizon Guatemala'
May 14, 2012
Utah National Guard members from the 300th Military Intelligence Brigade are deployed as linguists in support of Beyond the Horizon Guatemala 2012 and are bridging the communication gulf between U.S. military personnel and the host nation's military and citizens.
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Survey team gains experience supporting Beyond the Horizon exercise
May 10, 2012
A four-person Missouri Army National Guard survey team from the 35th Engineer Brigade out of Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. has honed their Soldiers' skills during a recent three-week deployment to Naco Cortes, Honduras, in support of Beyond the Horizon-Honduras 2012.
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Austin: Army takes advantage of training opportunities with reduced OPTEMPO
May 10, 2012
With the military out of Iraq, there's more time for Soldiers to train for the next fight, the vice chief of staff of the Army said.
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Women continue to advance in the Army
May 2, 2012
In recent days the Army announced two significant moves that open thousands of new opportunities to women. First is a six-month assessment of an exception to the Direct Ground Combat Assignment Rule.
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Maryland Army Guard unveils newest helicopter in its arsenal
Apr 30, 2012
The Maryland Army National Guard unveiled its first of four UH-72A Lakota helicopters, April 18, 2012. The aircraft will replace the older OH-58A Kiowa as their premier aircraft for civil support, search and rescue and homeland security missions.
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'Ironman' a game-changer on battlefield
Apr 27, 2012
After a 2 1/2 hour firefight in Afghanistan Iowa National Guard Solders started wondering how they could carry loads of crew-served weapon ammunition over rough terrain like Jesse Ventura did in the movie "Predator."
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Academy at Camp Shelby trains logistics Soldiers retrograde skills
Apr 16, 2012
A team of Soldiers with the 541st Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 402nd Army Field Support Brigade, flew from Kuwait to Camp Shelby, Miss., last month to train deploying Soldiers in their area of expertise.
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Michelle Obama speaks with Stephen Colbert about support of military families
Apr 13, 2012
First lady Michelle Obama joined Comedy Central's Stephen Colbert on his show April 11, 2012, with members of the New York National Guard and families of deployed Soldiers to promote her efforts to support military families across the nation.
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Kansas unit trains to respond to multiple threats
Apr 5, 2012
The 73rd Civil Support Team, Weapons of Mass Destruction, visited Fort Leavenworth, Kan., March 27-29, 2012, to conduct a training exercise in preparation of an annual evaluation by U.S. Army North.
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Guardsmen set to develop skills during mission to Guatemala
Apr 2, 2012
Missouri National Guardsmen from the 35th Engineer Brigade recently deployed to Coban, Guatemala, to coordinate a real-world mission that will develop Soldiers' skills.
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U.S., Gabonese medical teams unite
Mar 25, 2012
While working together during U.S. Army Africa-hosted Medical Accord Central 12 exercise March 5-16, 2012, U.S. and Gabonese military physicians were allowed the unique opportunity to learn and grow together, and through this process realized just how much they have in common.
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U.S. Army Africa, Tennessee National Guard personnel journey to Uganda
Mar 18, 2012
Africa Deployment Assistance Partnership Teams personnel from U.S. Army Africa and Tennessee National Guard traveled to Uganda Feb. 20-24, 2012, to conduct Phase I training for 27 members of the Uganda People's Defense Force.
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Wounded warrior receives new home
Mar 16, 2012
Homes for Our Troops presented the keys to the 109th home built for a seriously-injured service member since the organization began building homes in 2004, to Staff Sgt. Millican, Georgia National Guard.
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Utah National Guard, Republic of Korea Army conduct artillery exercise
Mar 16, 2012
South Korean and U.S. Army units unleashed a precise barrage of 155m self-propelled artillery rounds during a live-fire exercise March 15, 2012, at a training range close to the Korean Demilitarized Zone.
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Director of Army National Guard visits Humphreys
Mar 14, 2012
Lt. Gen. William Ingram Jr., director of the U.S. Army National Guard, visited Camp Humphreys, Republic of Korea, March 6, 2012.
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Army Career and Alumni Program counselors visit Kuwait
Mar 13, 2012
In efforts to better prepare Soldiers for life after military service, the Third Army/ARCENT personnel office arranged for three Army Career and Alumni Program counselors to visit Kuwait and help Soldiers transition from active-duty service to civilian life.
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Streamlined health benefit process partners First Army with VA
Mar 8, 2012
As Reserve and National Guard troops return from overseas deployments, Soldiers now register for their medical benefits via an online partnership established between First Army and the Department of Veterans Affairs, Health Eligibility Center.
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Kentucky Guard assists communities in wake of tornadoes
Mar 5, 2012
As soon as the sun rose March 3, 2012, the need for the Kentucky National Guard was evident by the wide-spread tornado damage across more than 40 of the 120 counties that make up the bluegrass state.
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Hundreds of National Guard troops responding to Midwestern, Southern tornadoes
Mar 3, 2012
More than 500 National Guard members are supporting civilian authorities in five states today after the second night this week of devastating tornadoes in the Midwest and South.
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Wyoming Guard's partnership with Tunisia growing
Mar 3, 2012
The African nation of Tunisia and the Wyoming National Guard are furthering their relationship a year after a Tunisian revolution kicked off the Arab Spring.
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Guard's role in disaster response defined more clearly
Mar 2, 2012
An ongoing initiative between state governors and Department of Defense leadership has helped to further define the National Guard's role as the first military force to respond to emergencies and disaster situations.
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Iraq veterans experience nation's gratitude at White House
Mar 1, 2012
On Wednesday night, 78 members of the military who served in Iraq stood tall as they prepared for dinner at the White House with President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama.
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Injured medic rejoins Soldier she treated
Feb 24, 2012
A combat medic who treated a Soldier in Afghanistan found herself in a role reversal after she was injured a week later and brought to San Antonio Military Medical Center where the Soldier she treated is also recovering.
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U.S. team trains Malawi Defence Force in convoy ops
Feb 14, 2012
As part of the Africa Deployment Assistance Partnership Team, three U.S. Army instructors traveled to Salima, Malawi, to help 22 personnel from the Malawi Defence Force hone their skills in convoy operations, Jan. 16-20, 2012.
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Guard partnership program seen among solutions in constrained environment
Feb 14, 2012
During the fifth Unified Quest seminar last week, many participants said one Army National Guard program could go far in expanding capabilities for the force of the future.
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New Soldiering roles for women ensure best use of talent
Feb 10, 2012
The Army announced Feb. 9, 2012, a broadening of opportunities for female Soldiers, something the service's chief of staff said is meant to take better advantage of all the talent in uniform.
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Former Israeli soldier finds footing in National Guard
Feb 7, 2012
Last summer, near the Sea of Galilee in the northern Israeli settlement of Mitzpe Adi, Daniel J. Houten finished up routine repairs on an Israeli Army M113 armored personnel carrier. As he shut the hood, he also closed the door on another chapter in his life.
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Super Bowl party benefits wounded warriors
Feb 6, 2012
Just days before Super Bowl XLVI, Jim McMahon, the retired NFL, two-time Super Bowl champ, hosted the Fourth Annual Swang N' Super Bowl Bash at the historic Rathskeller where charity donations from NFL players and celebrities were raised to benefit wounded warriors.
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Survey asks for PT uniform recommendations
Feb 6, 2012
The Army wants Soldier input about a potential upgrade to the Army's physical fitness uniform.
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Guard unit validates deployment training at Silver Scimitar
Jan 31, 2012
For the 633rd Theater Gateway, an Army National Guard unit training to deploy overseas, the human resources annual training exercise Silver Scimitar 2012 represents important firsts.
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Program connects Individual Ready Reserve Soldiers with units
Jan 30, 2012
The newly created Individual Ready Reserve Affiliation Program allows IRR Soldiers and their families to maintain a connection to the military community through an affiliation with the local reserve-component unit that is closest to their home.
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Soldiers help turn swords into plowshares
Jan 30, 2012
Turning swords into plowshares is not what comes to mind when one thinks about the mission of Soldiers. But this is exactly what some are doing to bring peace and stability to a troubled region: Afghanistan.
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Kentucky wins Army-wide award for best OPSEC program
Jan 25, 2012
The Kentucky Army National Guard would brag about having a world class operational security program, except they can't talk about it.
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Guard course focuses on creating well-rounded, physically fit Soldiers
Jan 18, 2012
Following the active Army component, the Missouri National Guard is pushing its Soldiers to be more all-around physically fit as opposed to simply being able to pass the Army Physical Fitness Test.
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State partnership program emphasizes building relationships
Jan 17, 2012
The National Guard's State Partnership Program, which is small, but innovative, demonstrates the U.S. military's capabilities in working with partners, the vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said.