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President Obama meets with Illinois Guard SPP troopsMay 31, 2011 — WARSAW, Poland - President Barack Obama and twelve Illinois National Guard Soldiers laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier here Friday.The Illinois troops and Polish Soldiers have been... MORE 

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Illinois National Guard Soldiers tour historic PolandMay 31, 2011 — WARSAW, Poland - Illinois Army National Guard Soldiers with the Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and High Yield Explosive Enhanced Response Force Package took a day to enjoy the cultural... MORE 

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Louisiana Guard completes Haiti missionMay 31, 2011 — GONAIVES, Haiti - Canadian, Colombian and American military medical, dental and veterinary personnel completed the first of four medical training exercises in Petite Desdunes, a small village several... MORE 

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In the aftermath: National Guard a beacon of hope in JoplinMay 31, 2011 — Missouri Guard’s Task Force Phoenix leads debris removal     After Afghanistan: Deadly tornado new test for Citizen-Soldiers     Missouri Governor: National Guard will spearhead federal cleanup... MORE 

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President taps Dempsey, Winnefeld as chairman, vice chairmanMay 31, 2011 — WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama announced his choices as chairman and vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff during a Rose Garden ceremony on Memorial Day. Obama intends to nominate Army Gen... MORE 

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Vermont Guard medevac crew braves storm, saves SoldierMay 31, 2011 — CONTINGENCY OPERATING SITE COBRA, Iraq - Despite fierce 50-knot winds and blowing dust, an HH-60M Black Hawk medevac helicopter crew of the Vermont National Guard, circled Contingency Operating Site... MORE 

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National Guard helps British Withdraw from IraqMay 27, 2011 — UMM QASR, Iraq, - Another chapter in the responsible drawdown of Iraq has ended. On May 16, the 1244th Transportation Company from North Riverside, Ill., along with the 230th Sustainment Brigade's... MORE 

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Memorial DayMay 27, 2011 — Editor’s Note: Monday is Memorial Day, commemorating the men and women who have died in military service to the United States. Here are messages from the secretary of defense, the chairman of the... MORE 

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North Dakota National Guard responds in force to combat rising watersMay 27, 2011 — BISMARCK, N.D. - Nearly 250 North Dakota Guard members reported for duty here Wednesday to respond to flood emergencies generated by the high water levels on the Missouri River.On Tuesday, Gov. Jack... MORE 

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Wicked weather: The National Guard respondsMay 27, 2011 — WASHINGTON - More than 3,400 men and women of the National Guard are on the ground in seven states helping communities damaged by deadly tornadoes and floods, Army Maj. Gen. David L. Harris said... MORE 

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Air Guard Executive Safety Summit focuses on core valuesMay 26, 2011 — ORLANDO, Fla. - Safety is critical to the Air National Guard, the director said here earlier this month.“Safety priorities start with senior leadership, and we must lead by example,” Air Force Lt... MORE 

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D.C. Air Guard refueling trucks provide "Green Gas" to ThunderbirdsMay 26, 2011 — JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. - Refueling trucks from the 113th Wing, District of Columbia Air National Guard, provided an alternative, eco-friendly jet fuel to the Air Force Thunderbirds during the aerial... MORE 

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Air Guard critical care transport mission brings father, son togetherMay 24, 2011 — ARLINGTON, Va. - For military service members, long duty days and being far away from home can be tough. A chance to speak with or see a loved one can often offer a relief from the stresses of... MORE 

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Earnhardt Jr. humbled as Fan Vote-in for All-Star race in CharlotteMay 24, 2011 — Dale Earnhardt Jr. crossed the finish line 14th in Saturday’s NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race, qualifying his way into the race by receiving the Sprint Fan Vote after finishing sixth in the preliminary... MORE 

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Dr. Biden: Nation appreciates Guard members’ courage, strengthMay 23, 2011 — HARRINGTON, Del. - Dr. Jill Biden visited with Delaware National Guard Soldiers who are about to deploy to Afghanistan here Saturday.“I want you to know,” she told members of the 1049th Transportation... MORE 

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National Guard completes largest-ever exerciseMay 23, 2011 — WASHINGTON - About 40,000 National Guard members working with active duty service members and federal and state emergency personnel completed National Level Exercise 11 on Friday, signaling the... MORE 

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Missouri Guard activates after weekend storms; several states see damageMay 23, 2011 — ARLINGTON, Va. - About 140 Missouri National Guard troops are working under the orders of Gov. Jay Nixon to assist local authorities after a tornado ripped through the city of Joplin, Mo., on... MORE 

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Flying with an Air Guard masterMay 20, 2011 — MIDLAND, Va. - Growing up, I dreamed at air shows about what it must feel like to be a master pilot, performing the impossible; Thursday, I experienced it firsthand.Every year, thousands pack Air... MORE 

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139th Airlift Wing provides C-130 Hercules transport to FEMAMay 19, 2011 — COLUMBIA, Mo. - The 139th Airlift Wing based at Rosecrans Airport in St. Joseph will play a role in the national level exercise, Cracked Earth.Through a comprehensive evaluation process, this exercise... MORE 

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Kentucky Guard stands up Joint Air Operations Center for earthquake exerciseMay 19, 2011 — KENTUCKY AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, LOUISVILLE, Ky. - The Kentucky National Guard stood up a Joint Air Operations Center here Monday to serve as the main command node for all of the state's fixed-wing... MORE 

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