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  • New York Air Guard Honors Former President Martin Van Buren

    KINDERHOOK, N.Y. - The New York Air National Guard marked the 240th birthday of President Martin Van Buren, the first president not born a British subject, in his rural hometown Dec. 5.Air Force Brig. General Denise Donnell, the commander of the New York Air National Guard, and Command Chief Master

  • Guard’s Global Reach, Capabilities Support National Defense Strategy

    ARLINGTON, Va. – What the National Guard brings to the global stage directly contributes to significant pieces of the 2022 National Defense Strategy, said Army Gen. Daniel Hokanson, chief of the National Guard Bureau.“Today, we are an integral part of the Joint Force and our nation’s second-largest

  • Attacking Maintenance in the Maryland Air National Guard

    Warfield Air National Guard Base, Md. -- In the A-10 community, the word “attack” is an all-encompassing term that can mean everything from “yes” to “go forth and conquer.”  It captures the warrior spirit, a can-do attitude that views any problem as solvable, and the Air Force core value of

  • Indiana Air Guardsmen Help Car Accident Victims

    TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – Two Indiana National Guard Airmen from the 181st Intelligence Wing provided critical care following a rollover vehicle incident that resulted in two people being trapped upside-down in their truck.Staff Sgt. Marlena Hargraves and Senior Airman Janelle Bonitati were traveling home

  • Oklahoma Guard, Azerbaijan Celebrate 20-year Partnership

    OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma National Guard leaders and an Azerbaijan delegation gathered at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their partnership under the State Partnership Program.“Over the last 20 years, Oklahoma has been proud and remains proud to serve next to you

  • New York Guardsman Responds to In-flight Medical Emergency

    ALBANY, N.Y. – Delta flight 1253 from Albany to Atlanta experienced an in-flight medical emergency when a passenger with a history of stroke lost consciousness on Thanksgiving Day.“We are going to have to halt our in-flight snack and beverage service due to a medical emergency. Are there any medical

  • National Guard SEA Thanks Texas Guardsmen on Border Mission

    HARLINGEN, Texas - Senior Enlisted Advisor Tony L. Whitehead, the senior enlisted advisor for the chief, National Guard Bureau, visited Texas National Guardsmen at the Texas-Mexico border over the Thanksgiving holiday.Whitehead serves as the chief’s principal military adviser on all enlisted matters

  • 165 Airlift Wing implements new three-day drill schedule for FY2023

    SAVANNAH, Ga.— Wing Leadership at the 165th Airlift Wing located in Savannah, Georgia introduced a new three-day drill schedule that began November 4.The newly implemented schedule adds an additional day to the traditional two-day drill weekend allowing units to maximize training time and ultimately