National Guard diversity council recognized among nation's best

The National Guard Bureau Joint Diversity Executive Council was recognized as one of the Top 25 diversity councils in the United States at the Association of Diversity Councils Honors Award dinner in Arlington, Va., on Oct. 4, 2012. The NGB JDEC placed 14th for outstanding contributions and achievement that lead organizational diversity processes. Councils were reviewed in four categories: demonstrated council results; demonstrated management commitment; measurement and accountability, and communication and education. (Army National Guard photo Sgt. 1st Class Jim Greenhill) (Released)

General Frank J. Grass - Chief, National Guard Bureau

General Frank J. Grass serves as the 27th Chief, National Guard Bureau and as a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Lt. Gen. Harry M. Wyatt III, Director of the Air National Guard, is honored at the Order of the Sword ceremony at the Hyatt Regency in Tulsa, Okla., Sept. 28, 2012.

Lt. Gen. Harry M. Wyatt III, Director of the Air National Guard, is honored at the Order of the Sword ceremony at the Hyatt Regency in Tulsa, Okla., Sept. 28, 2012. The Order of the Sword ceremony is conducted by NCO’s to honor leaders who have made significant contributions to the enlisted corps. (National Guard photo by: Master Sgt. Kurt Skoglund/Released)

Lt. Gen. Harry M. Wyatt III, Director of the Air National Guard, is honored at the Order of the Sword ceremony at the Hyatt Regency in Tulsa, Okla., Sept. 28, 2012.

Lt. Gen. Harry M. Wyatt III, Director of the Air National Guard, is honored at the Order of the Sword ceremony at the Hyatt Regency in Tulsa, Okla., Sept. 28, 2012. The Order of the Sword ceremony is conducted by NCO’s to honor leaders who have made significant contributions to the enlisted corps. (National Guard photo by: Master Sgt. Kurt Skoglund/Released)

Lt. Gen. Harry M. Wyatt III, Director of the Air National Guard, is honored at the Order of the Sword ceremony at the Hyatt Regency in Tulsa, Okla., Sept. 28, 2012.

Lt. Gen. Harry M. Wyatt III, Director of the Air National Guard, is honored at the Order of the Sword ceremony at the Hyatt Regency in Tulsa, Okla., Sept. 28, 2012. The Order of the Sword ceremony is conducted by NCO’s to honor leaders who have made significant contributions to the enlisted corps. (National Guard photo by: Master Sgt. Kurt Skoglund/Released)

Lt. Gen. Harry M. Wyatt III, Director of the Air National Guard, is honored at the Order of the Sword ceremony at the Hyatt Regency in Tulsa, Okla., Sept. 28, 2012.

Lt. Gen. Harry M. Wyatt III, Director of the Air National Guard, is honored at the Order of the Sword ceremony at the Hyatt Regency in Tulsa, Okla., Sept. 28, 2012. The Order of the Sword ceremony is conducted by NCO’s to honor leaders who have made significant contributions to the enlisted corps. (National Guard photo by: Master Sgt. Kurt Skoglund/Released)