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South Dakota Guard defends school from floodwatersMarch 31, 2009 — FARGO, N.D. - Water from the Red River seeped past a water barrier at 1:15 a.m. yesterday morning, and began to fill the Oak Grove Lutheran School.Members from the South Dakota Army National Guard's... MORE 

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Pennsylvania Guard teaches life saving skills in GermanyMarch 30, 2009 — KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany - It might mean the difference between life and death.More than 400 Soldiers from the 21st Theater Sustainment Command are scheduled to be certified or recertified Combat Life... MORE 

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Exchange officer reflects on Air Guard experienceMarch 30, 2009 — TUCSON, Ariz. - The Pentagon's effort to develop partner nation air forces is sometimes accomplished one exchange officer at a time, and the Air National Guard is lending one of its best assets to the... MORE 

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Wisconsin Guard to help with North Dakota flood relief effortsMarch 30, 2009 — MADISON, Wisc. - Three Wisconsin National Guard helicopters and 17 soldiers answered North Dakota's call for help to assist with flood relief efforts today.The task force is from the West Bend-based... MORE 

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South Dakota Guardsmen assist North Dakota flooding operationsMarch 30, 2009 — RAPID CITY, S.D. - The South Dakota Army National Guard (SDARNG) has placed more than 320 personnel on state active duty to assistance the flooding operations being conducted by emergency management... MORE 

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South Dakota Soldiers observe water levels near capitalMarch 30, 2009 — RAPID CITY, S.D. - More than 340 SDNG Citizen-Soldiers are actively combating flood conditions in the Red River Valley, and 18 Citizen-Soldiers and equipment are pre-positioned in Aberdeen to respond... MORE 

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North Dakota community takes break from flood duty to send off deploying troopsMarch 30, 2009 — BISMARCK, N.D. - Despite vigorous flood-fighting efforts, families and friends of a group of Soldiers deploying soon to Djibouti, Africa, gathered here at the Army Aviation Support Facility today for... MORE 

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North Dakota chaplains ensure military flood fighters' spirits are upMarch 30, 2009 — FARGO, N.D. -  Air Force Chaplain (Maj.) Leo Moenkedick is a welcome sight for Soldiers and Airmen working the frontlines of the flood battle here.Simply known as "Father Leo," Moenkedick... MORE 

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N.D. Guard uses giant sandbags to plug dike near schoolMarch 30, 2009 — FARGO, N.D. - The North Dakota National Guard and city officials called on big-time air support Sunday to stem the tide of a major breach in this city's flood protection system.A UH-60 Black Hawk... MORE 

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North Dakota National Guard - Fact Sheet - Flooding Operations 2009March 30, 2009 — North Dakota National GuardFact Sheet - Flooding Operations 2009As of 8 a.m. April 1, 2009In response to the flooding threats posed all around North Dakota, the North Dakota National Guard has... MORE 

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Azerbaijani surgeons observe EMEDS during Vigilant GuardMarch 27, 2009 — CAMP SANTIAGO, P.R. - Trauma surgeons of the Azerbaijani military were here for the Vigilant Guard exercise this week to observe the Expeditionary Medical System in action and adapt it to their own... MORE 

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North Dakota Guardsmen work side-by-side with civilian volunteers to save FargoMarch 27, 2009 — FARGO, N.D. - The human sandbag chain in north Fargo today was evenly represented by civilian and military volunteers.North Dakota National Guard Airmen and Soldiers, in their traditional camouflaged... MORE 

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Time critical in North Dakota Guard's battle against floodingMarch 27, 2009 — ARLINGTON, Va. - The next few days will be critical as North Dakota braces for record-setting Red River water levels, officials in the affected area said today."The biggest issue is if the dike... MORE 

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Guardsman honored by Canadian military for braveryMarch 27, 2009 — ARLINGTON, Va. - Nearly two years after his deployment to Afghanistan, Army National Guard Col. Steve Williams has been presented Canada's Meritorious Service Medal (Military Division) for his hard... MORE 

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EMEDS put to the test in disaster exercise in Puerto RicoMarch 27, 2009 — CAMP SANTIAGO, Puerto Rico - The earthquake and tsunami that has struck here has left a streaming mass of civilians requiring medical attention, and the Arizona Air National Guard has flown in here to... MORE 

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Wyoming amputee pilot completes third deploymentMarch 27, 2009 — BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan (AFNS) - What sets Maj. Alan Brown apart from other Airmen in the gym at Bagram Airfield's Camp Cunningham isn't his workout routine, it's his right leg."When people see... MORE 

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South Dakota Guard moves from blizzard support to flood support missionMarch 27, 2009 — RAPID CITY, S.D. - After several days of clearing roads following an early spring blizzard, the South Dakota Army National Guard began preparations today for possible assistance to flood operations... MORE 

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Minnesota Guard joins with community to battle floodMarch 27, 2009 — MOORHEAD, Minn. - After a week of filling sandbags and watching the Red River continue to rise, residents of this western Minnesota community are growing weary."People are just tired," said Spc. Tony... MORE 

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Guard leaders stress the importance of equipment on Capitol HillMarch 27, 2009 — WASHINGTON - Equipment is the key to readiness, and the Army and Air National Guard have been affected in a significant way, two senior Guard officials told the U.S. Senate's Subcommittee on... MORE 

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Communication key to success during Vigilant GuardMarch 27, 2009 — CAMP SANTIAGO, P.R. - A natural disaster is an unpleasant thought, but having a contingency plan should it occur is etched into the mindset of the National Guard.This was the idea behind Exercise... MORE 

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