Author: National Guard – Top News

U.S. Rep. Niki Tsongas of Massachusetts met with Soldiers and technology experts
at the Vet Center in Lowell, Mass., Nov. 12 to discuss how to improve the body
armor that Soldiers wear into combat…

Service members and civilians recently gathered at the U.S. Naval Station
Guantanamo Bay Navy Exchange to view an art exhibit with contributions from Army
Lt. Col. Miguel Angel Mendez, the detainee programs director, with the Puerto Rico
Army National Guard deployed to Joint Task Force Guantanamo…

Larry the Cable Guy has a new title. Call him Command Sgt. Maj. Larry the Cable
Guy, now.Minutes after the Nebraska Cornhuskers pulled off a 10-3 upset stunner
over the rival Sooners of Oklahoma University on Nov. 7 – a win that had
long-time Husker fan Dan Whitney (aka Larry the Cable Guy) smiling from ear to ear
– Command Sgt. Richard Burch, Nebraska Army National Guard state command
sergeant major, nearly brought the Nebraska native to tears as he officially
presented the nationally renowned comedian with a framed certificate that made him
an honorary command sergeant major in the Nebraska National
Guard…

The Department of Homeland Security has unveiled a new Web site designed to
provide a one-stop location for veterans looking for jobs…

A new U.S.-led KFOR (Kosovo Forces) task force, based out of North Dakota,
officially took over responsibility of Multi-National Task Force-East (MNTF-E)
Nov. 14, joining units from five other NATO nations, all of which are maintaining
a safe and secure environment and freedom of movement in Kosovo…

More than 160 National Guard members in three states have responded to flooding
caused by heavy rains from Tropical Storm Ida today…

A National Guard commander with decades of service flying fixed- and rotary-wing
Army aircraft retired here this week amongst the aviators he served and the
aircraft he put to the sky…

Maj. Jay Spohn has taken the skies by storm…

Senior federal officials today pledged their support of President Barack Obama’s
directive to increase the hiring of military veterans…

The Nevada National Guard held a groundbreaking ceremony on Nov. 9 for a new $17
million solar energy project…

The small aircraft might fit in a two-car garage albeit with some tinkering with
the wings, but as unassuming as it looks one should never underestimate the
Predator’s accuracy and destructive power…

Conflict might have been the 20th century norm, but collaboration is the nature of
21st century relationships between the National Guard and other components of the
armed forces, the chief of the National Guard Bureau said here
Monday…

In February 2009, Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley said, ‘I am proud to
report that the total force team of regular, Reserve, Guard and civilians, along
with our joint partners, continues to provide world-class air, space and cyber
capabilities for our combatant commanders.’…

In 1848, the Oregon Militia launched a campaign against the Cayuse
Indians…

As the nation honors its past and present servicemembers on this Veterans Day,
many who have worn the uniform of their country will reflect on their service’s
creed and what it means to them…

California Air National Guardsmen based here successfully demonstrated coalition
personnel recovery operations using net enabled data link capabilities for the
first time ever during the U.S. Joint Forces Command exercise, Bold Quest 2009,
held Oct. 27 to Nov. 5…

A U.S. commander in Baghdad today said all efforts are focused on helping Iraqi
forces provide security for upcoming national elections in Iraq…

Three former National Guard members are among those being honored in today’s
memorial service at Fort Hood, Texas…

To reduce reliance on military specification products, simplify the fuel supply
chain and save money, Air Force Petroleum Agency researchers will conduct
demonstrations to use commercially available jet fuel instead of military standard
JP-8 fuel…

They came by bus, car, on bicycles and on foot. They sleep on couches, live in
basements, on streets or in friends’ garages. Most can’t afford a cheeseburger
or even a pair of socks…