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Guard Employs AI to Battle Wildfires, Improve Disaster ResponseApril 8, 2024 — ARLINGTON, Va. - Inside the bustling confines of an operations center, National Guard members quickly assemble information from multiple sources, piecing together the “big picture” from ground and air... MORE 

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Hawaii Guard, Philippine Forces Train on Search and Rescue SkillsSeptember 6, 2023 — SAN FERNANDO, Philippines - The Hawaii National Guard engaged in an urban and mountain search and rescue subject matter expert exchange with the 505th Search and Rescue Group, Philippine Air Force,... MORE 

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Guam Guard Medics Assist with Hospital Surge After Typhoon MawarJune 28, 2023 — TAMUNING, Guam – One month after Typhoon Mawar lashed the U.S. territory of Guam with 140 mph sustained winds, recovery efforts are still underway to restore critical services. Among those supporting... MORE 

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Cal Guard Response Force Proves Capabilities During ExEVALApril 7, 2023 — CAMP ROBERTS, Calif. – More than 500 California National Guard Soldiers and Airmen proved their mettle March 27-31 during the California Homeland Response Force’s external evaluation exercise at Camp... MORE 

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US, Bosnia and Herzegovina Join Crisis Comms WorkshopMarch 14, 2023 — SARAJEVO, Bosnia and Herzegovina - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Maryland National Guard led a communication workshop in Sarajevo March 7-9. The event was coordinated with the U.S. Embassy... MORE 

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Guard Saved Lives, Property, Responding to 2022 DisastersDecember 28, 2022 — ARLINGTON, Va. – With approximately 450,000 members, the National Guard plays a role in every element of the National Defense Strategy, including defending the homeland. Over half of its members were... MORE 

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Oklahoma Guard, Azerbaijan Participate in Disaster Response ExerciseSeptember 28, 2022 — BAKU, Azerbaijan - Subject matter experts from the Oklahoma National Guard and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers traveled to Baku for an emergency response workshop and exercise Sept. 20-22.The event... MORE 

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Puerto Rico National Guard Rescues Hurricane VictimsSeptember 19, 2022 — SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – The Puerto Rico National Guard rescued dozens of people threatened by Hurricane Fiona, which knocked out power to the entire island and caused severe flooding. Monday in Cayey,... MORE 

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New York Guard Team Studies Domestic Ops Best PracticesSeptember 15, 2022 — CAMP SMITH TRAINING SITE, N.Y. - Thirty-four members of the New York Army and Air National Guard and the New York Guard learned the latest techniques in domestic operations planning from a U.S... MORE 

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Alaska, Washington National Guard Join Exercise Gobi WolfSeptember 7, 2022 — BAYANKHONGOR, Mongolia – Exercise Gobi Wolf 2022, a multinational civil and military training exercise, commenced with an opening ceremony and expert academic discussion Sept. 5.The six-day exercise... MORE 

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Kentucky National Guard Comes to aid of Flood VictimsAugust 3, 2022 — FRANKFORT, Ky. – As rain continues to hit most of the eastern part of the state, Kentucky Army Guard aviation crews carry on their search and rescue mission and move on to air-dropping supplies to... MORE 

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Kentucky Air National Guard Rescues Flood VictimsAugust 1, 2022 — HAZARD, Ky. – Airmen from the Kentucky Air National Guard’s 123rd Special Tactics Squadron rescued 19 stranded residents and two dogs after historic flooding that claimed at least 28 lives in Eastern... MORE 

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Pennsylvania Guard pilots training course for Northern CommandMarch 10, 2022 — FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. - More than 20 members of the Pennsylvania National Guard joint staff and partners from the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency piloted a three-day staff-training course... MORE 

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Kentucky Guardsman jumps into action to help neighborsDecember 15, 2021 — DAWSON SPRINGS, Ky. – One of the more than approximately 600 Kentucky National Guardsmen activated to help respond to devastating tornadoes lives just 8 miles from where the twisters touched down over... MORE 

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Louisiana Guard trains with partners on disaster responseApril 14, 2021 — NEW ORLEANS – The Louisiana National Guard worked with local and state agencies in an annual disaster response exercise to test and reinforce the capabilities and coordination between government... MORE 

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Puerto Rico Guard receives disaster relief beddown systemsAugust 14, 2020 — CAROLINA, Puerto Rico – The Puerto Rico Air National Guard is now the proud owner of two Disaster Relief Beddown Systems, improving its ability to respond to disasters on the island.After Hurricane... MORE 

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Virginia National Guard mobilizes for Tropical Storm IsaiasAugust 3, 2020 — RICHMOND, Va. – The Virginia National Guard (VNG) has mobilized in the Eastern Shore and at key locations along the I-95 corridor and in the Hampton Roads area to help local and state agencies respond... MORE 

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Guard has long supported local officials in health emergenciesMarch 18, 2020 — ARLINGTON, Va. – While the National Guard is often called out by governors to respond to natural and man-made disasters, Guard members also have a long history of responding to public health... MORE 

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First responders, volunteers train with Mongolian partnersSeptember 25, 2019 — SAINSHAND, Mongolia – Firefighters' Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), or "turnout gear," includes several essential items. Of all the specialized pieces, the most distinct for Cheyenne Sanchez is a... MORE 

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