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News Stories California's Homeland Response Force security element protects first responders
The bus was loaded full of military policemen clad in white hazmat suits and gas masks hanging by their sides. No one spoke. Their faces were strained with worry, apprehension and for some, excitement. The shout went out, “Gas, gas, gas!” by their leader. Rustling and snapping of rubber straps being adjusted was all you heard as the soldiers quickly donned their protective masks. Breathing heavily they rushed off the bus in a controlled, hurried manner.
11.4.11 Story by Sgt. Salli Curchin
 Combat engineers tunnel into leveled buildings to save lives
Responding to a simulated improvised nuclear device in downtown Phoenix as part of the 2011 Arizona Statewide Vigilant Guard exercise, about 60 combat engineers from the 235th Engineer Company (Sapper), 579th Engineer Battalion, 49th Military Police Brigade, California Army National Guard, out of Petaluma, Calif., picked up their ropes and jackhammers and dug into the destroyed city, Nov. 4-5.
11.4.11 Story by Staff Sgt. Emily Suhr
 Infantry Squad Battle Course raises the bar on realism and tests troops’ mettle
Sounds of Adhan (Islamic call to prayer) echo off the canyon walls. The hot, arid wind brings with it dust and feelings of nervous anticipation from the soldiers of Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 160th Infantry Regiment, as they approach a bunker dug into a hillside. The cracking of an AK-47 machine gun breaks the silence. Nearly 100 meters from where the California Army National Guard infantrymen are advancing, a man in a gun-mounted truck facing the troops also opens fire. The men take cover, return fire and begin a coordinated counterattack. Within minutes, the opposing forces threat is eliminated.
10.17.11 Story by Sgt. Aaron Ricca
 California National Guard Soldiers compete in the 2011 Best Warrior Competition
Whoever still uses the term “weekend warriors” to refer to National Guard service members has been living under a rock for the past 10 years. Sure citizen Soldiers or Airmen are still required to conduct roughly 16 hours of training a month and attend a two-week annual exercise but the majority of the men and women in uniform go above and beyond.
09.17.11 Story by Sgt. Salli Curchin
 California National Guard soldiers competing for the title of 2011 Best Warrior get support from their fellow warrior
For six grueling days in September, nine soldiers competing for the title of Best Warrior navigated their way across the hills of San Luis Obispo, Calif., climbed up ropes, under barbed wire and over walls, took down enemies and racked their brains for answers, all with little time to rest. But these competitors didn’t go it alone. Behind each warrior was a dedicated sponsor ensuring all their needs were taken care of and cheering them on from the sidelines.
09.17.11 Story by Staff Sgt. Emily Suhr
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09.01.2011
1-140th Aviation Battalion completes yearlong mission; Mission, family the focus for Afghanistan-bound 756th
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08.01.2011
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06.17.2011
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05.13.2011
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04.06.2011
40th CAB takes to Iraqi skies, CNG recognizes Airmen of the Year
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144th Fighter Wing digs in at Vigilant Guard Arizona 2011
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Recent Video 144th Fighter Wing digs in at Vigilant Guard Arizona 2011
Package of the 144th FW does more than work with planes. They show their varied capabilities during Vigilant Guard by training their search and extraction and medical teams to deal with a improvised nuclear device detonation. Produced by Air Force Master Sgt. David Loeffler.
Taken: 11.04.2011
 California National Guard's Counterdrug team Helps Push Back during Full Court Press
B-roll of Joint Task Force Domestic Support Counter-drug Team helps support numerous agencies in eradicating plant growers in forested areas in California.
Taken: 10.31.2011
 California Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition teaser video
Package of the California Army National Guard Best Warrior. Whoever still uses the term "weekend warriors" to refer to National Guard service members has been living under a rock for the past 10 years. Sure citizen Soldiers or Airmen are still required to conduct roughly 16 hours of training a month and attend a two-week annual exercise but the majority of the men and women in uniform go above and beyond.
Then there is the category reserved for the ultra, hardcore types that despite being part-time, eat, sleep, and live the military life.
These troops strive to be the best. They spend extra personal time studying and training, balancing their family, civilian work and school preparing for the next challenge. On the 10th Anniversary of 9/11 they would get that chance.
California National Guard's Best Warrior Competition 2011 kicked into high gear at Camp San Luis Obispo with nine special Soldiers vying for the title of best of the best. Also available in high definition.
Taken: 10.23.2011
 California Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition video Part 1
Package of California Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition. Whoever still uses the term "weekend warriors" to refer to National Guard service members has been living under a rock for the past 10 years. Sure citizen Soldiers or Airmen are still required to conduct roughly 16 hours of training a month and attend a two-week annual exercise but the majority of the men and women in uniform go above and beyond.
Then there is the category reserved for the ultra, hardcore types that despite being part-time, eat, sleep, and live the military life.
These troops strive to be the best. They spend extra personal time studying and training, balancing their family, civilian work and school preparing for the next challenge. On the 10th Anniversary of 9/11 they would get that chance.
California National Guard's Best Warrior Competition 2011 kicked into high gear at Camp San Luis Obispo with nine special Soldiers vying for the title of best of the best.
Taken: 10.23.2011
 California Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition video, Part 2
Package of the California Army National Guard Best Warrior Competition video, Part 2. Whoever still uses the term "weekend warriors" to refer to National Guard service members has been living under a rock for the past 10 years. Sure citizen Soldiers or Airmen are still required to conduct roughly 16 hours of training a month and attend a two-week annual exercise but the majority of the men and women in uniform go above and beyond.
Then there is the category reserved for the ultra, hardcore types that despite being part-time, eat, sleep, and live the military life.
These troops strive to be the best. They spend extra personal time studying and training, balancing their family, civilian work and school preparing for the next challenge. On the 10th Anniversary of 9/11 they would get that chance.
California National Guard's Best Warrior Competition 2011 kicked into high gear at Camp San Luis Obispo with nine special Soldiers vying for the title of best of the best.
Taken: 10.23.2011
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