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News Stories'Dragon Brigade' conducts Afghan cultural awareness training
“I like it, I would recommend that anyone going on a deployment attend training like this, there’s certain things we don’t train enough on and this helps a lot. I think it’s good—I’ve enjoyed it and learned a lot,” said Staff Sgt. Casey Marlow, a forward observer of Company A, 2nd Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division.
01.27.2012 Story by Sgt. Scott Lamberson
 Jenkins becomes Kansas National Guard state chaplain
Chaplain (Lt. Col.) William David Jenkins became the state chaplain for the Kansas National Guard at a transfer of authority ceremony, Jan. 8, 2012, at Nickell Armory, in Topeka, Kan.
01.8.2012 Story by Sgt. Jessica Barnett
 Military families board the 'Holiday Express'
More than 230 Kansas National Guard members and their families rode in a holiday-themed vintage passenger train known as the “Holiday Express” that departed from the Amtrak depot in Topeka, Kan., Dec. 9, 2011.
01.8.2012 Story by Sgt. Jessica Barnett
 Combat Aviation Brigade welcomes a new unit, new aircraft
The Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, is planning on adding a new combat strength to their capabilities in March with the addition of an unmanned aerial system company.
01.5.2012 Courtesy Story
 Retirees gather for annual update briefing
Kansas National Guard retirees from Army and Air joined together for a retiree briefing at Nickell Armory, Nov. 6, 2011, hosted by Maj. Gen. Lee Tafanelli, the adjutant general.
11.6.2011 Story by Sgt. Jessica Barnett
 105th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment conducts change of command
New changes awaited the 105th Mobile Public Affairs detachment as they gained a new commander along with many new soldiers.
12.3.2011 Story by Sgt. Jessica Barnett
 Kansas National Guardsmen inducted into the Hall of Fame
Two former Kansas National Guardsmen were inducted into the Museum of the Kansas National Guard’s Hall of Fame Nov. 6, 2011. Every year, nominations are meticulously reviewed and voted upon to select the most deserving and commendable members from the Kansas National Guard for this select honor. An induction ceremony was held at the Ramada Inn in Topeka, Kan., to pay tribute to the newest members, retired Chief Warrant Officer 4 Steven D. Evans and retired Command Sgt. Maj. George E. Stevens.
11.6.2011 Story by Spc. Stephanie Hodges
 Wounded soldiers share their experiences
Wounded 1st Infantry Division soldiers got a chance to talk to leaders of the Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, for the aviation support they received while they were deployed to Iraq in 2007.
11.18.2011 Story by Sgt. 1st Class Jeff Troth
Signal unit hits highway for Salina FTX
Signal soldiers from Fort Riley took to the highway for a field training exercise at Salina’s Great Plains Joint Training Center.
12.2.2011 Story by Sgt. 1st Class Jeff Troth
 Kansas National Guard’s Agribusiness Development Team 3 welcomed home
As the hanger doors in 680 parted, the Agribusiness Development Team 3 marched in proudly as they were greeted by loud heartfelt cheers from family, friends and fellow service members during their home coming ceremony from Afghanistan, Oct. 23, 2011.
10.23.2011 Story by Sgt. Jessica Barnett
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Jenkins becomes Kansas National Guard state chaplain
Maj. Gen. Lee Tafanelli, adjutant general, places the official state chaplain’s stole over...
Taken: 01.8.2012
Jenkins becomes Kansas National Guard state chaplain
Command Sgt. Maj. Scott Haworth, state command sergeant major, congratulates Chaplain (Lt. Col.)...
Taken: 01.8.2012
Jenkins becomes Kansas National Guard state chaplain
Chaplain (Lt. Col.) David Jenkins, state chaplain for the Kansas National Guard, address the...
Taken: 01.8.2012
Jenkins becomes Kansas National Guard state chaplain
Newly appointed Kansas National Guard state chaplain, Chaplain (Lt. Col.) David Jenkins (left)...
Taken: 01.8.2012
Military families board the 'Holiday Express'
Gov. Sam Brownback greets Santa Claus on the “Holiday Express” train as they make their...
Taken: 12.9.2011
Military families board the 'Holiday Express'
2nd Lt. Chad Blow and Capt. Amy Blow of the Kansas Air National Guard, and their three...
Taken: 12.9.2011
Military families board the 'Holiday Express'
Capt. Jeff Howell, a member of the 635th Regional Support Group, and his family celebrate the...
Taken: 12.9.2011
Military families board the 'Holiday Express'
Janelle Hood, president of the Kansas National Guard Foundation, accepts a $10,000 check for the...
Taken: 12.9.2011
Combat Aviation Brigade welcomes a new unit, new aircraft
Soldiers from F Company, Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Infantry Division, undergo training on the...
Taken: 12.9.2011
Combat Aviation Brigade welcomes a new unit, new aircraft
A Gray Eagle unmanned aircraft makes its way down an airfield on Camp Taji, Iraq, before a...
Taken: 11.22.2010
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Recent AudioLt. Col. Rex Johnson
Lt. Col. Rex Johnson from Wichita, Kan. with the JFHQ Kansas National Guard talks to a Crawford Broadcasting reporter in Denver, Colorado about his duties and responsibilities while he is deployed.
Taken: 10.7.2011
Col. Michael Pappal
Col. Michael Pappal talks to an Washington Post reporter about his duties and responsibilities in Iraq.
Taken: 08.21.2011
Lt. Col. Keith Alan Casey
Lt. Col. Keith Alan Casey with 1st Battalion 5th Field Artillery Regiment talks to a KACZ-FM reporter from Manhattan, Kansas about h his duties and responsibilities while he is deployed in Iraq.
Taken: 06.27.2011
Cpl. Kevin Dickinson
Cpl. Kevin Dickinson talks about his military history, being in the National Guard, his duties while deployed to Iraq and the progress of his mission.
Taken: 06.13.2011
Private 2nd Class Adam Young
Private 2nd Class Adam Young talks to KACZ reorter from Manhattan, Kansas about his duties and responsibilities while he is deployed to Iraq.
Taken: 06.6.2011
Pfc. Phillip Plack
Pfc. Phillip Plack, from Kansas City, Mo., talks to a reporter with The Unknown Soldiers Blog about why he joined the military, his upcoming deployment, and his duties in Troop B, 1st Squadron, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division.
Taken: 05.16.2011
Spc. Faith Bedwell
Spc. Faith Bedwell, a Chaplain’s Assistant assigned to the 101st Support Battalion, talks to a KACZ-FM reporter about her job and duties during her current deployment in Iraq.
Taken: 05.16.2011
Spc. Jeremiah Tankersl
Spc. Jeremiah Tankersl, from Colorado Springs, Colo., talks to a KACZ-FM reporter about hearing the news about Osama bin Laden last week, his duties in his communications job on base and sends a shout out to his favorite college sports team.
Taken: 05.9.2011
Sgt. Sean Cornelison
Sgt. Sean Cornelison, from Ceres, Calif, talks to a KACZ-FM reporter about what it is like serving in Afghanistan at the time of the death of Osama bin Laden.
Taken: 05.2.2011
Cpl. Jonathan Harlan
Cpl. Jonathan Harlan, from Missouri, talks to a KACZ-FM reporter in Manhattan, Kan., about his duties as a medic working in the emergency room at Forward Operating Base Warrior and sends greetings to his family.
Taken: 04.25.2011
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