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  • National Guard Committed to Suicide Prevention Year-round

    ARLINGTON, Va. – The National Guard’s commitment to fighting suicide remains steadfast, according to Guard officials, and goes beyond September, which the Department of Defense recognizes as National Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month.Army Lt. Col. Crystal Huff, chief of Warrior Resilience and

  • Senate Recognizes 30-year State Partnership Program

    WASHINGTON - After a summer marked by anniversary celebrations, the U.S. Senate formally recognized 30 years of the Department of Defense National Guard Bureau State Partnership Program Sept. 27.In a room crowded with Guard leaders, Senate staff members and foreign counterparts, the Senate National

  • Top Enlisted Advisors Emphasize Quality of Life Issues

    CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Over 500 American Legion members representing thousands of years of military service listened to the highest-ranking senior enlisted leaders discuss the importance of enhancing quality of life to improve operational and personnel readiness. “It does not matter what uniform you

  • Crew Chief Dad Marshals Daughter's First Flight

    CORAOPOLIS, PA -- Megan Hirlehey wanted to be a pilot ever since she came to the base for family day as a kid with her dad Kevin Clancy, a Master Sergeant in the Pennsylvania Air National Guard.“This is kind of the last thing I’m hanging around for, because I’m 38 and a half years in,” said

  • 113th FSS receives national FSRT certification

    VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. -- Airmen with the 113th Wing's Force Support Squadron recently received national certification for their Fatality Search and Recovery Team. The evaluation and certification is required every three years and approximately a dozen Guard units hold a national certification.“Our

  • In South Korea, Hokanson Assesses Potential National Guard Support

    SEOUL, South Korea – Assessing how the National Guard might support U.S. and Republic of Korea forces at a time of deepening defense and security ties between the two nations was top of mind for Army Gen. Daniel Hokanson during his recent visit here.“As a globally proven combat operational reserve

  • National Guard’s Joint Staff Emphasizes Tactical Wellness

    ARLINGTON, Va – Nearly 100 Soldiers, Airmen and family members of the National Guard Bureau’s joint staff participated in a Joint Staff Tactical Wellness event May 18 at the Herbert R. Temple Jr. Army National Guard Readiness Center to educate members on resources and practices to maintain and

  • National Guard Excels in U.S. Army Small Arms Championship

    FORT BENNING, Ga. - Army and Air National Guardsmen from across the country dominated the 2023 U.S. Army “All Army” Small Arms Championships.The week-long competition in March brought together 260 shooters, including Soldiers and cadets from all components of the U.S. Army. Army National Guard,

  • Sibling Legacy

    PEASE AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, N.H. -- A family legacy is represented across the 157th Air Refueling Wing.Five Pincince siblings, from a family of nine children, all serve at Pease Air National Guard Base, New Hampshire.“I was inspired to join the New Hampshire Air National Guard by the idea of