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Texas Guard members pay tribute to Soldier killed saving drowning sonMay 29, 2015 — MATAGORDA, Texas - A Memorial Day celebration turned tragic for a Texas Army National Guard family at Matagorda Beach, May 25, 2015.Sgt. 1st Class Joseph T. Ros' son was pulled under water by a strong... MORE 

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Ash Carter becomes first Defense secretary to use FacebookMay 29, 2015 — WASHINGTON - Defense Secretary Ash Carter today became the first secretary of defense to join Facebook, Pentagon officials announced.In a statement, officials said Carter will be able to personally... MORE 

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Panama forces get glimpse of Missouri emergency-management programsMay 29, 2015 — JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - A historic and meaningful bond was strengthened once again this spring, as the Missouri National Guard played host to public forces personnel from Panama.Since 1996, the Missouri... MORE 

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Oklahoma National Guard helicopter helps feed more than 100 cows stranded by floodingMay 29, 2015 — MUSKOGEE COUNTY, Okla. - The Oklahoma Army National Guard on Wednesday aided more than 100 cows stranded without food by flood waters following torrential rains over the Memorial Day weekend.On... MORE 

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Guard troops in Texas and Oklahoma assisting following massive floodsMay 28, 2015 — GRANBURY, Texas - A team of Texas National Guard engineers rescued three people from flooding waters Tuesday in Granbury,Texas.Working with local and state first responders,Texas Guard members spent... MORE 

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Fort Hood Soldier becomes first to complete National Guard accelerated Officer Candidate School programMay 27, 2015 — FORT McCLELLAN, Ala. - A local Soldier made history at Fort Hood as the first active-duty Soldier on the installation to complete the National Guard accelerated Officer Candidate School program.Sgt... MORE 

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Airmen from Alabama, Oregon help renovate cancer pavilion in RomaniaMay 27, 2015 — MANGALIA, Romania – Framed by the backdrop of the Black Sea shoreline, Oregon Air National Guard members from the 142nd Fighter Wing Civil Engineer Squadron traveled nearly halfway around the globe to... MORE 

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More than 600 New York veterans interviews can be viewed on YouTube ChannelMay 26, 2015 — SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. - New York Army National Guard 1st Lt. Carleen Calypso earned her commission through Officer Candidate School, responded to the World Trade Center attacks in 2001 and deployed... MORE 

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Giselle Wilz becomes first female general officer in North Dakota Army National GuardMay 22, 2015 — BISMARCK, N.D. - Attendees at the North Dakota Heritage Center earlier this week witnessed history being made within the ranks of the North Dakota National Guard as Giselle "Gigi" Wilz, of Bismarck,... MORE 

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Stay safe during 'Critical Days of Summer,' urges Ash CarterMay 21, 2015 — ARLINGTON, Va. - As the summer approaches, the Defense Department is redoubling its efforts to promote safety and emphasize responsibility to all service members and their families, starting with a... MORE 

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Texas teams pluck couple to safety from flooded mobile homeMay 20, 2015 — GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas - Members of Texas Task Force 1 and the Texas Military Forces positioned at the Army aviation support facility in Grand Prairie received a call from a local agency early on May 17... MORE 

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Memorial Day 2015: Military escort reflects on sacrifice of fallen warriorMay 19, 2015 — ARLINGTON, Va. - It would be the most difficult duty she ever completed in the military but yet the most honorable and solemn act of respect she could give to her family and country.Chief Warrant... MORE 

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Virginia National Guard celebrates 408th birthday with Jamestown SettlementMay 18, 2015 — JAMESTOWN SETTLEMENT, Va. - The Virginia National Guard traces the heritage and traditions of Citizen-Soldier service to the founding of the Jamestown colony more than 400 years ago when Capt. John... MORE 

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Colorado and Oklahoma Guard members commemorate liberation of Dachau concentration campMay 18, 2015 — MUNICH, Germany - Senior leaders from the Colorado and Oklahoma National Guard travelled recently to Munich, Germany, in honor of the 70th anniversary of the liberation of Dachau Concentration Camp at... MORE 

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New York Air National Guard provides 'ski-bird' support to Canadian Forces Nunalivut 2015 ExerciseMay 14, 2015 — NUNAVUT, Canada - Seven Airmen from the New York Air National Guard's 109th Airlift Wing were dropped off at a remote location in the vicinity of Victoria Strait in the High Arctic with a couple... MORE 

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Oklahoma Army Guard helicopter airlifts feed to stranded cowsMay 13, 2015 — OKLAHOMA CITY - An Oklahoma Army National Guard CH-47 Chinook helicopter and crew assisted ranchers Tuesday after flood waters stranded about 80 head of their cattle.The cattle, located on land near... MORE 

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North Dakota National Guard hosts representatives from Republic of Benin and Togolese Republic May 12, 2015 — BISMARCK, N.D. - The North Dakota National Guard last week hosted embassy and senior military personnel from the Republic of Benin and Togolese Republic as part of an engagement for the National Guard... MORE 

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First employment symposium held for National Guard spousesMay 11, 2015 — WASHINGTON - Like spouses of service members from other services, those of National Guard Soldiers and Airmen may face challenges when seeking employment, especially when Guard spouses are unable to... MORE 

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South Carolina National Guard hosts state partnership visit with Colombian armyMay 7, 2015 — COLUMBIA, S.C. - The South Carolina National Guard hosted a three-day engagement with representatives from the Colombian army in support of the State Partnership Program between the Republic of... MORE 

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Florida Guard member sets goal of leading Army soccer team to goldMay 7, 2015 — JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A Florida National Guard Soldier is looking to bring home gold for the Army, as he leads the U.S. Army Men's Soccer team against other armed forces teams later this month.Capt... MORE 

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