SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Soldiers from the New Mexico National Guard set up a VSAT, a very small aperture terminal satellite, in Vieques, Puerto Rico, to give other Guard members stationed there a better communication link between with Joint Task Force Puerto Rico headquarters in San Juan. Vieques is an island nearly 20 miles off the coast of…
ARLINGTON, Va. - On December 13, 2017, we celebrate the 381st Birthday of the National Guard. The National Guard has been serving and protecting our fellow citizens since 1636. From "alert and muster" in 1637, to the creation of the "Minuteman" in 1645 as our nation's first "rapid response force," and through every major conflict in our history, we…
AFGHANISTAN - U.S. Army Soldiers with Task Force Marauder were presented with coins from the chief…
PODGORICA, Montenegro - Seven members of the Maine Army National Guard traveled to Podgorica in…
LATHAM, N.Y.--Two brothers who deployed to Iraq together in 2005 marked the end of their service in…
TYRONE, Pa.- Members of the Pennsylvania Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Team (PA-HART) saved a hunter with life-threatening injuries in Blair County Nov. 22. First responders on the ground called for the team's assistance through the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency, according to Lt. Col. Michael Girvin, commander of 2nd Battalion (General…
DUKE FIELD, Fla. - The Air National Guard recently participated in its first "Combat Hammer" exercise from Oct. 24-Nov. 13 at Duke Field, Florida. The exercise was attended by MQ-9 Reaper units across the ANG including approximately 16 members of the 124th Operations Group and 132d Logistics Readiness Squadron from the 132d Wing, in Des Moines,…
YAVORIV, Ukraine - This week, the Oklahoma Army National Guard's 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team…
LIELVARDE, Latvia – A fire engine's siren pierced the morning's crisp air Nov. 16 at Lielvarde Air…
MUñIZ AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Puerto Rico -The Puerto Rico Air National Guard turns back time when…
212th Rescue Squadron long range search and rescue training
GoPro footage of the 212th Rescue Squadron showcasing their abilities of long range search and rescue throughout the state. The training takes place in remote locations on land and sea utilizing the C-17 air lift capabilities, speed, and payload carrying capabilities to achieve mission success. Note: This footage was time edited for length purposes. Video by Airman 1st Class Kelly Willett.