Supporting Our Military Kids
The National Guard recognizes that the dedication and commitment of National Guard Families directly contribute to the readiness of the force. Families are the force behind the force.
Over the years, the National...
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The National Guard Technician Program
Supporting the Mission of the National Guard Since 1969
2019 marked the 50th anniversary of the National Guard’s Technician Program, a program dedicated to improving the readiness of the National Guard units.
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Warrior Adventure Quest
Countering Negative Actions with Constructive Excitement
For thrill-seeking Soldiers looking to channel their need for adventure in a positive manner, the U.S. Army Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) has a program...
Early Commissioning Program
The Fast Track to Becoming a Second Lieutenant
Military junior colleges are providing a unique opportunity for young cadets. By enrolling in the Early Commissioning Program (ECP), cadets are placed on the fast...
Wyoming National Guard Partners with Police in Drug Fight
The National Guard has always been about cooperation and support, and for the last 30 years has partnered with law enforcement in the war on drugs.
The Wyoming Counterdrug Support Program works with...
The Bedford Boys
How the National Guard Bedford Boys Gave Its All on D-Day
On the morning of June 6, 1944, thousands of Allied warships assembled in the English Channel as part of the biggest invasion...
The Kansas Guard Lizard
On the High Plains in southwest Kansas, a teenaged son of a cowboy walked into an old horse barn about 50 miles west of Dodge City. He was there to help a friend.
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A Force as Diverse as its Nation
The National Guard Bureau was recently named one of the top 25 national organizations in diversity and inclusion.
That ranking comes from the Association of Employee Resource Groups and Diversity Councils, a human...
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Newest Black Hawk Outpaces its Predecessor
The sky is the limit with the latest addition to the Black Hawk fleet of helicopters. The new model of Black Hawk, the UH-60M, contains multiple capabilities...
A New App’s on the Map
When 1LT James Pistell was unsatisfied with the mapping app available to Soldiers during his last deployment, he sought to create a solution.
A Soldier with New York Army National Guard’s Headquarters and...