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March 4, 2013
Air National Guard's first female military training instructor named NCO of the year

The first and only female military training instructor in the Air National Guard is also the first and only Air National Guard member to be named the Air University Noncommissioned Officer of the Year.Technical Sgt. Leslie Cummings is an MTI for the Academy of Military Science, the Air Force Officer
March 4, 2013
Virginia ceremony to remember Airmen, Soldiers killed in 2001 plane crash

The Virginia Beach-based 203rd RED HORSE Squadron plans to hold a brief ceremony to lay an honor wreath March 3, 2013, at 3 p.m. at Camp Pendleton in Virginia Beach to honor the 18 unit members and three Florida Army National Guard aviators who were killed in a military transport crash 12 years
March 3, 2013
Hancock Field Airman and son rescue neighbors from burning house

Tech. Sgt. Brian Matthews, a member of the 174th Attack Wing's Communication Squadron Quality Assurance team, along with his son helped rescue neighbors trapped in a burning building February 13, 2013 in his hometown of Clay, New York."It was around 9:30 p.m. and my wife and I were walking our
Feb. 27, 2013
Females from the New Hampshire National Guard and Salvadoran military exchange security expertise

Females from the New Hampshire Air National Guard's Security Forces Squadron met with an all-female class of Salvadoran military and police for a week long exchange of security forces expertise from February 4th through 8th here.This is the second subject matter expert exchange put together
Feb. 27, 2013
Chuck Hagel takes office as 24th defense secretary

Just before his private swearing-in ceremony as the 24th secretary of defense, Chuck Hagel and his wife, Lilibet, arrived Wednesday morning at the Pentagon and were greeted by Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Thomas D. Waldhauser, military assistant to the secretary of defense.Hagel said hello to waiting
Feb. 27, 2013
American Ambassador to El Salvador comments on New Hampshire's State Partnership Program.

The U.S. ambassador to El Salvador expressed appreciation to the New Hampshire National Guard for their contribution to the State Partnership Program during a recent trip made by guardsmen here. Ambassador Mari Carmen Aponte explains that building connections with the Salvadoran community has been
Feb. 27, 2013
Lankford's tradition continues at Air Guard's enlisted academies

Airmen should know and remember the founder of the Air National Guard's center for enlisted leadership, said the top enlisted leader of the Paul H. Lankford Professional Military Education Center here Tuesday to its incoming class.Chief Master Sgt. Paul H. Lankford was a survivor of the Bataan Death
Feb. 26, 2013
Innovative Readiness Training program to enhance YMCA, Project Sanctuary

Civil Engineers from several Air National Guard units around the country participated in a mission planning conference Jan. 30-31 at YMCA of the Rockies at Snow Mountain Ranch in Winter Park, Colo., to discuss new construction projects."The core of the project is Project Sanctuary, which is a
Feb. 25, 2013
Sequestration: Defense Department warns of furloughs, effective 20 percent pay cut

National Guard members nationwide - especially military technicians - could be affected by the Defense Department's Wednesday announcement of the possible furlough without pay of civilian employees.The Defense Department's 800,000 defense civilians perform critical functions like maintenance,
Feb. 15, 2013
New ANG command chief makes first address, highlights professional development

For his first official visit, the new Command Chief Master Sergeant of the Air National Guard traveled to the I.G. Brown Training and Education Center here to address students and faculty, Feb. 14. Chief Master Sgt. James Hotaling, only days after assuming his new role, served as guest speaker

From South Carolina to Japan: Swamp Fox firefighters advance mission readiness through joint training

Rescue Squadrons Unite and Strengthen Interoperability During REFORPAC

N.Y. Army, Air Guard Partner for Medical Evacuation Exercise

REFORPAC 2025: US Air Force executes unprecedented surge into Pacific theater

Ohio Guard Participates in Operation Healthy Tennessee 2025

Hooligans Prepare for Domestic Operation Support

JBPHH ‘Fiber Deep’ Project Enhances Cyber Capabilities

Total force team rescues pregnant woman 250 miles off Pacific coast

District of Columbia Guard, Jamaican Defence Force Partner at Cyber Exercise

Arkansas Air Guard Participates in REFORPAC 25 Exercise

Idaho Guard Conducts Two Rescues in Nine Days

U.S. joined Kyrgyz-led Ak Shumkar 2025 exercise

Fox EMBER Sharpens Airmen’s Combat and CBRN Skills in Joint Environment

Annual Training Builds Relationships and Strengthens Readiness

168th Medical Group Prepares at Alpena CRTC for High-Stakes Missions

156th CES conducts Deployment for Training at Aviano

Ohio Guard Attends Exercise Platinum Wolf in Serbia

Civic Leaders Fly With Alaska Air Guard During Red Flag Alaska 25-2

Maryland Air Guard Provides Pilot Experience for Children Fighting Cancer

South Dakota Air Guard’s New Therapy Dog Lends a Pawsitive Touch

130th Airlift Wing Soars in Remote Ops Exercise, Mastering Agile Combat Skills

Agile, Isolated, and Under Fire: The 184th Wing Prepares for Future Fight in High-Stakes Combat Exercise

Relentless Valor: 178th Wing enhances battlefield readiness across forces

West Virginia Guard Continues Flood Cleanup Efforts

lowa Airmen Take Training to New Heights

Missouri Airmen Provide Airlift in Central American Exercise

Tennessee Guard Participates in Bulgaria’s Best Warrior Competition

Nevada Guard’s Civil Support Team, critical asset for domestic response, passes federal evaluation

State Partnership Program Enables Global, Shared ‘Peace through Strength’

Massachusetts National Guard, Kenya Strengthen Partnership

Michigan Guard, Liberia Mark 15 Years of Partnership

Missouri Guard Airmen Play Critical Role in Iran Nuclear Strike Mission

New York Guard Trains for Disaster Response

134th MSG strengthens joint readiness in Japan

Engine troops, heart of A-10

Alaska Air National Guard Rescues Distressed Boaters

Cyber Tatanka exercise hones cyber warrior skills, bolsters global cyber defense

Air National Guard Engineers Build Roads, Skills During Assateague Island Project

W.Va. Guard Deploys Troops in Aftermath of Deadly Flooding

Alaska National Guard Leads Exercise ORCA 2025

National Guard, State Partnership Collaboration at Cyber Shield 2025

Swamp Fox weapons load crew takes first place at inaugural Air National Guard competition

First Warrant Officer Arrives at the 134th Air Refueling Wing

California Air Guard, Coast Guard Rescue Sailor Offshore

Texas, Nebraska Guard Train With Czechia Against Cyber Threats

156th Wing conducts Prime BEEF day exercise

Idaho Air Guard Security Forces Train in Combat Scenarios

162nd Medical Group Facilities Annual Training at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson: Enhancing Readiness to Support Domestic and Global Operations

Guam Air National Guard Activates New Communications Flight

155th Air Refueling Wing Conducts Combat-Readiness Exercise

CMSAF Flosi Engages with Total Force Airmen

Hawaii Guard, Philippine Armed Forces Unite for Medical Exchange

WRANGB hosts arrival ceremony for OA-1K Skyraider II

Arizona and Pennsylvania Air Guard join forces in Montana to hone skills

Exercise Grindstone tests Kentucky Air Guard’s response to a major earthquake

California Air Guard Participates in Exercise Balikatan 25

Guardsmen, Montenegro, North Macedonia Strengthen Cyber Capabilities at Immediate Response 25

Arnold AFB Fire and Emergency Services participates in National Guard response exercise

Ready, Set, Fly! Checkered Flag 25-2

Lethality, precision on display at Bollen Range

California Air Guard Showcases MQ-9’s Role in Disaster Response

185th Air Refueling Wing awarded 2023 Air and Space Outstanding Unit Award

Alaska National Guardsmen Save Nine During Start of Rescue Season

Simulated Chaos, Real Reactions: ANG Airmen Tested in Real-Time

183d Medical Group Capability on Display

Washington Air Guard’s Warrant Officers Pave Way

Royal Thai Air Force, Washington Guard Finalize Plans for Enduring Partners 2025

JBSA-Lackland’s 'One Base, One Network': A key milestone in connectivity and cybersecurity

Air Force Reserve Chief Warns Congress: Funding Shortfalls Threaten Readiness

Guam Guard Cyber Participates in Balikatan 2025

US and Moroccan forces deliver medical care to 10,000 during African Lion 25

Oregon Guard Soldier Sets New World Record for Hand Release Push-Ups

Nordhaus to Senate: ‘National Guard Delivers Incredible Value to America’

Forging strength through partnership: US and Moroccan Air Forces unite for African Lion 2025

168th Wing Partners with IRT to Deliver Modern Connectivity to Remote Areas of Alaska

Maryland Air National Guardsmen support world’s largest NATO cyber exercise in Estonia

Guardians strengthen Multinational Partnerships and demonstrate Electronic Warfare during African Lion 2025

Utah Air National Guard Delivers Essential Dental Care During African Lion 2025

Washington Air Guard Participates in 12th Airman-to-Airman Talks in Thailand

Air National Guard drone training bridges gap for first responders