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Burch, SMA, Army Reserve CSM visit sends "one Army" messageNovember 2, 2011 — ARLINGTON, Va. - During what has been viewed as a significant and historic trip, Army Command Sgt. Maj. Richard Burch, the command sergeant major of the Army National Guard, recently spent time... MORE 

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National Guard Chinook crews' contributions vital during drawdownNovember 2, 2011 — CAMP TAJI, Iraq - CH-47 Chinook helicopter crews with the Minnesota Army National Guard flew more than 1,100 hours in September, moving personnel and cargo.The Chinooks are also providing a vital... MORE 

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Obama calls on nation to honor military families, caregiversNovember 2, 2011 — WASHINGTON, - Calling on the nation to celebrate military families' service and sacrifice Tuesday, President Barack Obama signed proclamations designating November as Military Family Month and... MORE 

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Study: No relationship found between service members' health and burn pitsNovember 2, 2011 — WASHINGTON - No evidence was found between exposure to burn pits in Iraq and Afghanistan, and long-term health problems, according to a study released here Monday by the Institute of Medicine.A... MORE 

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Army secretary: Balance needed as wars draw downNovember 2, 2011 — WASHINGTON - With the drawdown of forces in Iraq and Afghanistan, talented Soldiers will need to be retained while Army infrastructure draws down, and the American people and warfighters need to... MORE 

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Kentucky National Guard twins together in IraqNovember 1, 2011 — JOINT BASE BALAD, Iraq, - The Saunders brothers have plenty in common - they're twins, and they're both Kentucky National Guard soldiers serving together in Iraq.Army National Guard Sgt. Jonas... MORE 

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Herculean effort: Michigan Air Guard deploys to Afghanistan on accelerated scheduleNovember 1, 2011 — SELFRIDGE AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Mich. - More than 300 Michigan Airmen and about a dozen aircraft are now on duty in Afghanistan, the largest deployment for the Michigan Air National Guard to... MORE 

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Roy: Guard members should tell their storyOctober 31, 2011 — NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The Air National Guard is in the fight and it is up to each and every Guard member to tell their story to their families, employers and fellow service members, the chief master... MORE 

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Guard mobilizes after severe October snowstormOctober 31, 2011 — MILFORD, Mass. - Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick mobilized the Massachusetts National Guard late Saturday evening in the largest single-state response to a rare October snowstorm that dumped nearly... MORE 

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Muncy: Guard members should use three key steps to deal with changeOctober 31, 2011 — NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Resiliency, flexibility and preparation are three key steps for Guard members preparing for potential changes coming to the Defense Department, the Air National Guard's command... MORE 

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Air Force BDU officially history todayOctober 31, 2011 — ARLINGTON, Va. - There are two things you should not see Nov. 1 - Halloween costumes and the Air Force Battle Dress Uniform.In 2006, the Airman Battle Uniform became authorized for wear and a date was... MORE 

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Family Matters Blog: Keeping military marriages strongOctober 28, 2011 — WASHINGTON - I spoke to a spouse last year about dealing with deployments and keeping military marriages strong. Her husband had just returned from a yearlong deployment in Iraq.She cited an example... MORE 

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Alaska National Guard SPP with Mongolia uniquely positiveOctober 28, 2011 — CAMP DENALI, Alaska - The Alaska National Guard hosted the U.S. Ambassador to Mongolia here Oct. 18-21, helping to strengthen an already positive relationship between the United States and... MORE 

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Earnhardt remains in ninth with only four races leftOctober 26, 2011 — Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s strategy in Sunday's race was to power to the front with drafting partner and teammate Jimmie Johnson in the closing laps, but a green-white-checkered finish left them without... MORE 

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South Dakota Guard MEDEVAC team stands ready despite drawdownOctober 25, 2011 — AL ASAD AIR BASE, Iraq - Every morning flight crews from Forward Support Medical Team, Company C, 1st General Support Aviation Battalion, 189th Aviation Regiment, South Dakota Army National Guard,... MORE 

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Army Guard members take back Sangar valley one footstep at a timeOctober 25, 2011 — LAGHMAN PROVINCE, Afghanistan - More than 600 Soldiers in search of insurgent activity, weapons caches, and material used to make homemade explosives, are making another big push to secure Laghman... MORE 

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National Guard female engagement team empowers local Afghan womenOctober 25, 2011 — ZABUL PROVINCE, Afghanistan -Virginia Army National Guard 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team members, Joint Sustainment Command - Afghanistan, and Provincial Reconstruction Team Zabul conducted a foot... MORE 

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Royal Air Force aviation pioneer flies with Air Guard F-16sOctober 25, 2011 — TUCSON, Ariz. - Wearing a bright red flight suit, Royal Air Force Flight Lt. Kirsty Stewart, a member of the United Kingdom's aerial demonstration team, the Red Arrows, visited the 162nd Fighter Wing... MORE 

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McKinley gives praise, admiration to Guard members in KosovoOctober 25, 2011 — CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo - Air Force Gen. Craig R. McKinley, chief of the National Guard Bureau, visited Soldiers and Airmen stationed in Kosovo who are part of Multinational Battle Group East, Kosovo... MORE 

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First Air National Guard F-16 unit deploys in support of OEFOctober 24, 2011 — JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. - More than 175 members of the District of Columbia National Guard deployed to Afghanistan earlier this month, initiating the first Air National Guard F-16 deployment in... MORE 

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