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  • National Guard partners with Czech Republic on COVID-19 response

    LINCOLN, Neb. – Members of the Nebraska and Texas National Guard traveled to the Czech Republic in November at the request of the Czech Republican Ministry of Health to share best practices on fighting COVID-19.The Guard team of physicians, medical administrators, planners and logisticians helped

  • Nevada National Guard stays in fight against COVID-19

    LAS VEGAS – More than eight months into the Nevada National Guard's battle against COVID-19, the stubborn microscopic enemy shows no sign of surrender as many of the state's counties report record numbers of cases. Even though nearly 400 Nevada Guard Soldiers and Airmen were on duty daily in

  • Colorado ANG builds readiness with Canadian partners

    GOOSE BAY, Newfoundland Labrador – U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons from the Colorado Air National Guard's 140th Wing, based at Buckley Air Force Base, Aurora, Colorado, participated in North American Aerospace Defense Command's Arctic dynamic force employment operations at 5 Wing, Goose Bay,

  • Wisconsin National Guard tops 800,000 COVID-19 tests

    MADISON, Wis. – Members of the Wisconsin National Guard have collected more than 800,000 COVID-19 test samples while supporting the Wisconsin Department of Health Service’s efforts to expand testing across the state.Guard teams last week collected a record 55,000 specimens at community-based testing

  • Tenn. National Guard surpasses half-million COVID-19 tests

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee National Guard reached a milestone this week in COVID-19 testing. Since the pandemic, Soldiers and Airmen have administered over 500,000 COVID-19 tests to citizens throughout Tennessee.“Administering half-a-million tests in support of our state department of health

  • New Mexico Air Guard help the state with CARES Act team

    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M - Over 136 days, 36 Air National Guard members worked as a part of the CARES Act team. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act allowed for members of the Guard to be put on orders full time to support New Mexicans' needs and assistance during the global

  • NY National Guard supports COVID-19 travel safety operations

    Passengers getting off airplanes coming from outside New York are being greeted by New York National Guard Soldiers and Airmen helping the Department of Health enforce New York’s COVID-19 travel restrictions.Since Oct. 16, Soldiers and Airmen at airports across the state have been ensuring that

  • Connecticut Guard members deliver food to families

    DAYVILLE, Conn. – Members of the Connecticut National Guard partnered with the American Red Cross and the Department of Emergency Management to deliver boxes of food to families. Through the Farmers to Families Food Box program, food that was destined for restaurants and bulk purchasers is rerouted

  • Airman Leadership School students overcome COVID-19 setback

    JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii – For many Airmen, the transition from a junior-enlisted service member to a noncommissioned officer is one of the most pivotal milestones in their career. While pinning on the rank of staff sergeant is usually achieved by enrolling in Airman Leadership School,

  • 167th Airmen provide COVID-19 testing and other support

    MARTINSBURG, W.Va. – Since early on in the global pandemic, the 167th Airlift Wing has supported West Virginia COVID-19 response efforts with manpower, resources and time.The 167th Medical Group Expeditionary Community Testing Detachment for COVID-19 supported a community testing event Sept. 30 at