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California Citizen-Soldier aids unconscious patient aboard airline flightFebruary 15, 2013 — CAMP ROBERTS, Calif. - Every noncommissioned officer in the U.S. armed forces is trained, and many have years of experience, including tours in a combat zone.But even for seasoned leaders in the armed... MORE 

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Reserve colonel blesses land in Afghanistan where his Army National Guard stepson fellFebruary 15, 2013 — ARIF KALA, Afghanistan - The farm field near Arif Kala, Afghanistan, looks nothing like a memorial. However, that's what it became last autumn as U.S. Army Reserve Col. Frank Kestler, surrounded by a... MORE 

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North Carolina state senator joins National GuardFebruary 15, 2013 — RALEIGH, N.C. - Dan Soucek is used to the halls of power. He interacts with legislative staff as a North Carolina state senator representing the 45th district and is an expert in international relief... MORE 

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Alaska National Guard conducts major search-and-rescue exercise after simulated 737 crashFebruary 14, 2013 — BETHEL, Alaska - In a remote area northeast of Bethel, the Alaska National Guard conducted a major search-and-rescue exercise Feb. 6-10 to test the recovery operations for a simulated 737 plane... MORE 

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Commentary: We need a culture change to boost sustainability February 14, 2013 — ARLINGTON, Va. - I’m an optimist. As we confront a tough fiscal environment and changing natural world, I think now is an exciting time to start tackling sustainability. Sustainability offers a... MORE 

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State Partnership Program helping build relationships with African nationsFebruary 13, 2013 — VICENZA, Italy - A novel and flexible program managed by the National Guard is assisting U.S. Africa Command and U.S. Army Africa to create and maintain relationships with African partner... MORE 

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Experts advise steps to safeguard online identitiesFebruary 13, 2013 — YONGSAN GARRISON, Republic Of Korea - The world has changed and it is easier than ever to reach friends online, and many electronic devices offer conveniences, including online shopping, banking, and... MORE 

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Guard and Reserve members learn to be ‘masters of networking’ at Alabama seminarFebruary 13, 2013 — MONTGOMERY, Ala. - Chief Master Sgt. Carl Collins, Air National Guard (ANG) Advisor to the Commander, Barnes Center for Enlisted Education, enjoyed the business networking presentation he received as... MORE 

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New York National Guard Soldier skis and shoots in biathlonFebruary 13, 2013 — JERICHO, Vt. - You ski as fast as you can over several kilometers of rough terrain with a .22 caliber rifle strapped on your back; then steady that rifle – controlling your labored breathing and heart... MORE 

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North Carolina State Partnership Program fosters strong bonds with civilian private industryFebruary 12, 2013 — RALEIGH, N.C. - North Carolina has long been a state known for technology and innovation. Indeed, Research Triangle Park (RTP) contains some of the most brilliant minds and some of the most cutting... MORE 

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Illinois Soldiers, family members hone relationship skills at retreatFebruary 12, 2013 — DECATUR, Ill. - Approximately 100 Soldiers and family members of the 766th Engineer Battalion in Decatur, Ill., learned relationship tools in a Strong Bonds weekend retreat Feb. 9 to 10.Strong Bonds... MORE 

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Grass: Sequestration devastating to National Guard, Defense DepartmentFebruary 12, 2013 — ARLINGTON, Va. - Sequestration and a yearlong continuing resolution would significantly hinder the National Guard’s ability to protect and defend the homeland, Army Gen. Frank Grass told the Senate... MORE 

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Same-sex couples can claim new benefits by OctoberFebruary 11, 2013 — WASHINGTON - Military members and retirees with same-sex partners will qualify for up to 24 new benefits under policy changes Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta announced today.In a memo to the service... MORE 

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National Guard troops in New England respond to massive blizzardFebruary 9, 2013 — ARLINGTON, Va. (2/9/13) – Citizen-Soldiers in the Northeast were assisting state authorities Saturday in the aftermath of Nemo, the giant snowstorm that killed at least five people, left 650,000... MORE 

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Massachusetts National Guard Soldiers assist in delivering baby during snowstormFebruary 9, 2013 — HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. - Massachusetts National Guard Soldiers pitched in during the blizzard to help bring a baby into the world in Worchester at 3 a.m. Saturday.The Soldiers are from... MORE 

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North Carolina National Guard members learn nuts and bolts of robots in AfghanistanFebruary 8, 2013 — BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan - Members of the North Carolina National Guard’s 514th Military Police Company received a standard robot operator’s familiarization course last month by the Joint Robotic... MORE 

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Cultural shift in personnel management means biannual evaluations for Air Guard noncommissioned officersFebruary 8, 2013 — ARLINGTON, Va. - A cultural shift has begun in the Air National Guard when it comes to how Airmen will be evaluated not only in their job performance, but also as an Airman as a whole – on duty and... MORE 

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Maryland National Guard Partners in Care program goes nationwideFebruary 8, 2013 — BALTIMORE - A faith-based program started by a Maryland National Guard chaplain is gaining momentum and expanding nationwide as part of a Defense Department initiative to meet the needs of service... MORE 

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Georgia National Guard helps other agencies practice for radiological emergencyFebruary 7, 2013 — MARIETTA, Ga. - Every day, National Guard and civilian emergency responders across the country are training to better respond when crises of any kind threaten local communities.Recently, the Georgia... MORE 

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New York National Guard shares hurricane-response lessons with Israeli Defense Forces teamFebruary 7, 2013 — NEW YORK - Eight leaders from the Israeli Defense Force learned how the New York National Guard did business during Hurricane Sandy from Guard leaders who oversaw the month-long response operation.The... MORE 

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