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    Features news stories about National Guard Airmen and Soldiers serving around the world. Provided by Air National Guard Training and Education Center/Television Branch.



    Episodes


    • Proofreading and Copy Editing Symbols

      U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Mike R. Smith explains how to use the proofreading and copy edit symbols for editing articles, March 3, 2022, at the I. G. Brown Training and Education Center on McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base in East Tennessee. (U.S. Air Force video by Staff Sgt Andrea Posey)

      03/03/2022


    • Leadership Certificate Program

      TEC University announces the Air National Guard Leadership Certificate Program to enhance service members' leadership capabilities. (Video by Master Sgt. Erik Gallion)

      02/22/2022


    • TEC Year in Review 2021

      A review highlighting some of the Air National Guard I. G. Brown Training and Education Center's accomplishments during the past year.

      10/27/2021


    • Resilience with Master Sergeant Gallion

      Sometimes life can knock you down, but there are things you can do to practice being resilient. See what Master Sergeant Gallion does to practice resiliency.

      09/20/2021


    • Resilience with Staff Sergeant Cannon

      Sometimes life can knock you down, but there are things you can do to practice being resilient. See what Staff Sergeant Cannon does to practice resiliency.

      09/20/2021


    • Air National Guard: Outstanding Airmen of the Year 2021

      Honoring the Air National Guard's top performers, the OAY 2021 event highlights their accomplishments and showcases the best of the best of the enlisted corps.

      08/13/2021


    • Airman Leadership School students conduct reveille on Flag Day

      U.S. Air Force Airmen enrolled in Airman Leadership School at the Lankford Enlisted Professional Military Education Center in East Tennessee conducted morning reveille on Flag Day. (U.S. Air National Guard video/Staff Sgt. Treven Cannon)

      06/14/2021


    • How to deliver messages with a teleprompter

      U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Erik Gallion provides helpful tips on how to deliver messages to a camera using a teleprompter. A TEC-U From the Force lesson. (U.S. Air National Guard video/Master Sgt. Erik Gallion)

      05/14/2021


    • I.G. Brown Training and Education Center Change of Command 2021

      Incoming Commander, U.S. Air Force Col. Jen Kondal, assumed command of the I.G. Brown Training and Education Center at McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base in East Tennessee after U.S. Air Force Col. Kenneth Lozano relinquished command during a virtual ceremony, Feb. 26, 2020. U.S. Air Force Brig Gen. Michael T. Gerock, commander of the Air National Guard Readiness Center on Joint Base Andrews, Md., hosted the ceremony.

      02/26/2021


    • Cut-ins & Cut-aways

      U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Chalanda Roberts, a public affairs specialist with the I. G. Brown Training and Education Center, explains the difference between cut-ins and cut-aways for videography at McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base, Tennessee, Feb. 10, 2021. (U.S. Air Force video by Staff Sgt. Andrea Posey)

      02/10/2021


    • IG Brown TEC Year in Review 2020

      The I.G. Brown Training and Education Center met the challenges of 2020 head on while still accomplishing its mission of training and educating today's Airmen for tomorrow's flight.

      12/16/2020


    • ANG MRO Update-E006

      Col. Patrick O'Brien, MRO Update Podcast Episode 006

      12/07/2020


    • Conference Streaming on Vimeo with TEC-U

      This video showcases how TEC-U can help you maximize the audience reach capability for your next training event using our Vimeo platform along with your preferred virtual conferencing platform.

      11/19/2020


    • Leadership Academy

      The I.G. Brown Training and Education Center University (TEC-U) Leadership Academy offers in-person and virtual training opportunities to Air National Guard Airmen and civilians throughout the force.

      11/12/2020


    • Supplements: Too Much To Lose

      With supplements, there can be a lot to gain, but there can also be a lot to lose.

      11/01/2020


    • Cyber Protect and Defend Intermediate Course

      A class of 18 Airmen graduated the first Cyber Protect and Defend-Intermediate course during a virtual ceremony at McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base in East Tennessee, Sept. 22, 2020.

      09/22/2020


    • Military Crisis Hotline - Suicide Prevention

      Information regarding the Military Crisis Hotline and suicide prevention.

      09/14/2020


    • ANG WarriorNet Satellite Termination

      The Air National Guard Warrior Network will be terminating satellite services to 166 sites, Air National Guard-wide on Sept. 30, 2020.

      08/03/2020


    • Introducing From The Force

      From the Force, the first initiative for TEC University launches May 22. The on-demand video training library will allow Airmen to send in their own video submissions and also learn from their peers throughout the Air National Guard.

      05/20/2020


    • TEC-U Launch Promotion

      A public service announcement about the I.G. Brown Training and Education Center's new initiative TEC-University.

      05/13/2020


    • Building Your Resume with Jeff & Tina

      Jeff and Tina have been a part of the DOD Cyber Awareness Challenge for years. With changes to the training, they are now out of work. Tina goes to Jeff for some help putting together her resume, and as you watch along, you'll gain some useful information about how to build and improve your resume.

      04/07/2020


    • X6 Consolidation Training comes to TEC

      The Public Affairs X6 Consolidation Training was hosted at McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base, Tenn, February 3 through 14. This training was part the Public Affairs career field merger between photojournalist and broadcasting airmen.

      02/13/2020


    • What is the Instructor Certification Program

      The I. G. Brown Training and Education Center provides the two-week in-residence course called the Instructor Certification Program or ICP at McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base, Tenn. During this course, students develop two lesson plans, teach them to a group of their peers and receive objective feedback on their strengths and weaknesses.

      01/30/2020


    • Chalk Talk: New Year's resolutions

      U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Ebonie Hills, enlisted PME instructor and professional bodybuilder, spotlights fitness in this video news series: Chalk Talk. In this episode, she talks about fitness as a New Year’s resolution. Talk to a doctor before embarking on or ramping up any exercise. Always read/follow the manufacturer’s guidelines first on the safe and proper use of any equipment. (U.S. Air National Guard video/Master Sgt. Mike R. Smith)

      01/13/2020


    • EFAC 101

      A public service announcement highlighting the Enlisted Field Advisory Council's purpose and capabilities. The Enlisted Field Advisory Council is comprised of Command Chief Master Sergeants from across the U.S. and four territories. They meet three times a year to discuss issues that affect the enlisted force of the Air National Guard. Video by the ANGTEC Production Team.

      01/06/2020


    • EFAC 101

      A public service announcement highlighting the Enlisted Field Advisory Council's purpose and capabilities. The Enlisted Field Advisory Council is comprised of Command Chief Master Sergeants from across the U.S. and four territories. They meet three times a year to discuss issues that affect the enlisted force of the Air National Guard. Video by the ANGTEC Production Team.

      01/06/2020


    • What is a SME?

      This video was produced in a breaking news style to inform the viewer about what a SME is. Subject Matter Experts have proficiency in their subject and guide other professionals on the project to ensure the content is accurate. SMEs play an important role in the development of educational and training materials. Video by the ANGTEC Production Team.

      11/19/2019


    • Chalk Talk: Assisted Dip Machine

      U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Ebonie Hills, enlisted PME instructor and professional bodybuilder, spotlights TEC's fitness equipment in this video news series: Chalk Talk. In this episode, she talks about the assisted dip machine. Talk to a doctor before embarking on or ramping up any exercise. Always read/follow the manufacturer’s guidelines first on the safe and proper use of any equipment. (U.S. Air National Guard video/Master Sgt. Mike R. Smith) 

      10/24/2019


    • Smartphone Video 101

      This is a brief tutorial for From the Force, which provides several tips and tricks for shooting proper video using a smartphone. This video is hosted by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Amy Smyser, a professional military education instructor assigned to the I.G. Brown Training and Education Center in East Tennessee.

      10/09/2019


    • Security Forces

      A quick look at Security Forces and all they do. (U.S. Air Force video/Airman 1st Class Zoe Wockenfusss)

      09/19/2019


    • Air Force First Sergeant Worldwide Conference

      The I.G. Brown Training and Education Center First Sergeant, the U.S. Air Force First Sergeant Special Duty Manager, the First Sergeant Functional Managers of the Guard and Reserve, and the Commandant of the First Sergeant Academy invite you to join the U.S. Air Force First Sergeant Worldwide Conference next month in San Antonio.

      07/24/2019


    • Airman Leadership School Changes

      A public service announcement about the upcoming changes to Airman Leadership School policies.

      04/25/2019


    • CMSgt Christine Shawhan delivers ALS graduation speech

      Chief Master Sgt. Christine Shawhan, Chief of the I.G. Brown Training and Education Center's Professional Continuing Education Division, delivers a speech for Airman Leadership School class 19-5, Friday, April 5, 2019, at McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base in Louisville, Tenn.

      04/05/2019


    • Buddy Kidd wows audience

      An amusing training video depicting communication techniques not to use during public speaking.

      02/27/2019


    • Fostering the Future

      The Enlisted Professional Military Education Center is led by the Commandant CMSgt Steven A. Durrance, who has made it his life mission to transform Airmen into NCOs, and NCOs into even sharper leaders. The instructors he leads are just as responsible for creating the future of the Air Force. Story by A1C Alex Kaelke, 137th SOW/PA.

      12/14/2018


    • Strategic Planning System

      This video gives a description of what the Strategic Planning System entails.

      12/10/2018


    • TEC Holiday Message

      The leadership team for the I.G. Brown Training and Education Center at McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base in Louisville, Tenn. wishes everyone a safe and happy holiday season.

      12/10/2018


    • ANG Training and Education Center On-Base Amenities

      Attending training at the TEC? Check out some of the amenities McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base will have to offer during your stay.

      10/22/2018


    • Drug Testing Facility

      This video explains how urine is tested in the military.

      10/04/2018


    • Suicide Prevention CARE team video

      Real Airmen portray struggles that Airmen face everyday.

      08/23/2018


    • ANG Training and Educaiton Center Fitness Facilities

      A short video describing the fitness options available to visitor and students at the I.G. Brown Training and Education Center.

      08/10/2018


    • ANG Prevention Webpage

      Air National Guard leadership introducing prevention webpage.

      07/26/2018


    • ANG Warrior Network Promo

      This is a promotional video for the Air National Guard's Warrior Network in Knoxville, TN. Video shot, produced, and completed by Mr. Dave Barlow.

      07/11/2018


    • TEC Uniform Requirements

      This video is to assist anyone headed to McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base for NCOA or ALS. The view breaks down all the uniforms required for training.

      06/28/2018


    • ANG Prevention, Education, and Outreach

      Introducing the new Prevention, Education, and Outreach initiative.

      06/14/2018


    • TEC Dorms

      The ANG Training and Education Center brings Airmen together for NCOA and ALS and the students live on base in the dorms for the duration of their training. Dorm life can be fun but there are also a few rules that must be observed. This fun video is an introduction to TEC dorm life.

      06/04/2018


    • STAT-Tour

      A brief video advertising the STAT-Tour program and advocating the multiple opportunities and benefits available when participating in the program.

      05/18/2018


    • TEC Mission Video (TEC logo version)

      A short production about the capabilities of the I.G. Brown Training and Education Center at Joint Base McGhee-Tyson, TN. The three main focuses include people, technology, and facilities. Video by Tech. Sgt. Erik Gallion.

      05/18/2018


    • TEC Mission Video

      An informative video that briefly describes the capabilities of the I.G. Brown Training and Education Center highlighting the facilities and services available to anyone interested in coming to the TEC campus for classes, meetings or other events.

      05/16/2018


    • ANG Director's 2018 Lines of Effort

      Lt. Gen. L. Scott Rice is the director, Air National Guard, the Pentagon, Washington, D.C. He is responsible for formulating, developing and coordinating all policies, plans and programs affecting more than 105,500 Guard members and civilians in more than 90 wings and 175 geographically separated units across 213 locations throughout the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Virgin Islands.

      These are his lines of efforts for his priorities for 2018.

      05/01/2018


    • Airman helps others in Tennessee auto accident

      Tech. Sgt. Jesse Ball, not a strong swimmer, faced the decision on his ride home from the base through Sevierville, Tennessee, last winter, to enter a steam of unknown current and depth to pull passengers in an auto accident to safety. (Air National Guard video by Staff Sgt. Thomas Swanson)

      03/26/2018


    • ALS Blended Learning Course

      Informational video about the Airman Leadership School Blended Learning Course option.

      01/12/2018


    • Most Interesting Man in the Guard

      A video story highlighting the life and career of Senior Master Sgt. Shaun Withers.

      12/27/2017


    • COANG CERFP Deploys to TX HURRICANE HARVEY

      The 140th Medical Group, Detachment 1, which is the medical component of the Colorado National Guard's Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Enhanced Response Force Package (CERFP) team, and their equipment is being loaded on a New York Air National Guard C-17 Globe Master at Buckley Air Force Base to support Hurricane Harvey response efforts in Houston, Texas. The unit will backfill the En Route Patient Staging Area at the Houston Executive Airport. They are deploying in response... read more

      08/30/2017


    • Minnesota National Guard’s Women Leadership Forum - Airman Staff Sgt. Jessalyn Schmaedke

      Staff Sgt. Jessalyn Schmaedke, 148th Fighter Wing Crew Chief, talk about her motivation to join the unit and personal and professional growth in the unit. This package was made for the Minnesota National Guard’s Women Leadership Forum in September. To learn more about the forum and see products from past years, visit: https://www.facebook.com/MinnesotaNationalGuardWomensLeadershipForum/

      08/06/2017


    • Feature: MNGYC Volunteer Richard Kemp

      Minnesota National Guard Youth Camp (MNGYC) volunteer Richard Kemp has been volunteering with the organization for almost three decades. Kemp is a retired Minnesota Army National Guard Master Sergeant. Watch as he talks about sharing his passion for serving military kids who attend youth camp. The MNGYC is in its 26th year heavily relies on donations and volunteers for the success of the week long camp it offers kids and teens affiliated with members of the Minnesota National Guard. If... read more

      08/05/2017


    • Package: MNGYC Volunteer Richard Kemp w/music and titles

      Minnesota National Guard Youth Camp (MNGYC) volunteer Richard Kemp has been volunteering with the organization for almost three decades. Kemp is a retired Minnesota Army National Guard Master Sergeant. Watch as he talks about sharing his passion for serving military kids who attend youth camp. The MNGYC is in its 26th year heavily relies on donations and volunteers for the success of the week long camp it offers kids and teens affiliated with members of the Minnesota National Guard. If... read more

      08/05/2017


    • Feature: MNGYC Volunteer - Nancy 'the craft lady' McKay

      Minnesota National Guard Youth Camp (MNGYC) volunteer Nancy McKay, 'the craft lady', has been volunteering with the organization for almost three decades. Watch as she talks about sharing her passion with the military kids who attend youth camp. The MNGYC is in its 26th year heavily relies on donations and volunteers for the success of the week long camp it offers kids and teens affiliated with members of the Minnesota National Guard. If you’d like to learn more about this unique camp, visit: http://mngyc.org

      Please see interview with MNGYC director: https://www.dvidshub.net/video/541910/mngyc-interview-tsgt-lindsay-koolmo

      Please see BROLL: https://www.dvidshub.net/video/541975/minnesota-national-guard-youth-camp

      08/04/2017


    • 2017 Bataan Memorial Death March

      Full video shot by the Indiana National Guard covering the 75th Anniversary Bataan Memorial Death March at White Sands Missile Range, NM.

      03/19/2017


    • Mathis Purple Heart Reunification

      More than 70 years later, Lt. Col. Matthew Yansura and Cadet Jay Choi, reunite the Purple Heart medal and certificate with the family of Tech. 5 th Grade Robert Mathis, Nov. 13, 2016, at the Holocaust Memorial Center, Farmington Hills, Mich.
      Lt. Col. Matthew Yandura was stationed at the Jerusalem Consulate and discovered Robert Mathis’ Purple Heart certificate in a consignment shop. After months of research, Cadet Jay Choi, a senior in the Loyola Army Reserve Officer Training Corps... read more

      11/13/2016


    • Mathis Purple Heart Reunification

      More than 70 years later, Lt. Col. Matthew Yandura and Cadet Jay Choi, reunite the Purple Heart medal and certificate with the family of Tech. 5 th Grade Robert Mathis, Nov. 13, 2016, at the Holocaust Memorial Center, Farmington Hills, Mich.
      Lt. Col. Matthew Yandura was stationed at the Jerusalem Consulate and discovered Robert Mathis’ Purple Heart certificate in a consignment shop. After months of research, Cadet Jay Choi, a senior in the Loyola Army Reserve Officer Training Corps... read more

      11/13/2016


    • Minuteman Report: New Jersey Guardsmen Execute Fuels Shop Safety Training

      Members of the 108th Wing in New Jersey conduct safety drills in the Fuels Shop. SSgt Dustin Roberts reports.

      09/29/2016


    • Minuteman Report: Puerto Rico National Guard Delivering Power

      Members of the 755th Transportation Company, Puerto Rico National Guard pick up power generators at a FEMA warehouse in order to deliver them to cities in need after the island-wide blackout. SGT Josue Rivera reports.

      09/27/2016


    • Minuteman Report: Oklahoma National Guard Prepares for Deployment

      Friends and family gather in Mustang, Oklahoma to send off more than 160 National Guardsmen for their yearlong deployment to Southwest Asia. SGT Zach Zepp reports.

      09/26/2016


    • Minuteman Report: Mississippi National Guard Expeditionary Sustainment Command Gets New Commander

      The 184th Expeditionary Sustainment Command welcomes their new commander at Camp Shelby, Mississippi. SPC Jovi Prevot reports.

      09/22/2016


    • Minuteman Report: NGB Senior Enlisted Advisor Visits Hawaii Guard Units

      The National Guard Bureau Senior Enlisted Advisor Chief Master Sergeant Mitchell Brush recently paid a visit to Army and Air Guard units at the Hawaiian Islands. Tech. Sgt. Andrew Jackson reports.

      09/20/2016


    • Minuteman Report: Mississippi Guard Aviation Group Gets New CC

      The 1108th Aviation Group of the Mississippi National Guard celebrates the departure of their former commander and the arrival of their new one. Ms. Danielle Thomas of the Gulf Port CRTC reports.

      09/09/2016


    • Minuteman Report: Volk Field ANG Base hosts Florida F35As for Exercise Northern Lightning

      Members of the 58th Fighter Squadron and F-35A’s from Eglin AFB, Florida traveled to Volk Field Air National Guard Base in Wisconsin to participate in exercise Norther Lighttning, the DoD’s largest F-35 deployment. Staff Sgt. Tarelle Walker reports.

      08/26/2016


    • Minuteman Report: Texas National Guard Chaplains Attend Training

      Texas Air and Army National Guard Unit Ministry Teams assembled at camp Mabry for Chaplain Resiliency and Sustainment training. Sgt. Marline Duncan reports.

      08/25/2016


    • Minuteman Report: Reserve Marines from 20 states participate in Northern Strike 2016

      Exercise Northern Strike 16 is a National Guard Bureau sponsored exercise uniting approximately 5,000 Army, Air Force, Marine, and Special Forces service members from 20 states and 3 coalition countries. Lance Cpl. Dallas Johnson reports.

      08/24/2016


    • Minuteman Report: Army National Guard Continues Work in Romania

      Alabama and Tennessee Army National Guard soldiers work with Romanian military engineers to improve military structures in Cincu, Romania during Operation Resolute Castle 2016. Sgt. William Frye reports.

      08/12/2016


    • Minuteman Report: Florida Air National Guard Meet with the Enlisted Field Advisory Council

      Air National Guard Outstanding Airmen of the Year meet with the Enlisted Field Advisory Council to discuss current and potential future issues that may arise throughout the Guard; giving airmen a voice to leadership. Staff Sgt. Justin Hodge reports.

      08/11/2016


    • Minuteman Report: Minnesota Army National Guard v Kuwait Hockey Team

      The National Kuwait Hockey Team hosted the inaugural Desert Classic hockey game. Kuwait competed in a three game elimination with teams made of members from the 682nd Engineer Battalion. Staff Sgt. Lloyd Harger reports.

      08/10/2016


    • Minuteman Report: New Hampshire National Guard Participate in Statewide Exercise

      The New Hampshire National Guard participated in a statewide emergency readiness exercise with the Department of Health and Human Services. The exercise was conducted by the N.H. Department of Health and Human Services and aimed at preparing National Guardsmen in the event of a state emergency, such as a hurricane or a snowstorm. Sgt. Courtney Selig reports.

      08/09/2016


    • Minuteman Report: South Carolina Army National Guard Build Bridges in Romania

      The 125th Multi-Role Bridge Company, South Carolina Army National Guard, constructs a floating bridge in Romania during exercise Saber Guardian 2016. Staff Sgt. Amy Elker reports.

      08/08/2016


    • Minuteman Report: Massachusetts Army National Guard Conduct Rescue Training

      Members of the Massachusetts Army National Guard 101st Engineers Headquarters, Headquarters Company, 182nd Engineer Company, and others negotiate a training lane
      designed to simulate the rescue of a casualty from a deep well. Sgt. Barbara Pendl reports.

      08/05/2016


    • Minuteman Report: Missouri Air National Guard Returns Home

      The Missouri Air National Guard’s 157th Air Operations Group, returns home after performing airspace and command mission support of allied military operations in the Middle East. Tech. Sgt. Elise Rich reports.

      08/04/2016


    • Minuteman Report: Massachusetts Air & Army National Guard Conduct Training at Jericho, Vermont

      As part of Vigilant Guard 2016, Massachusetts National Guard airmen and soldiers trained with civilian volunteers in a mass casualty scenario at Camp Ethan Allen in Jericho, Vermont. Spc. Gillian McCreedy reports.

      08/03/2016


    • Minuteman Report: New Jersey Air National Guard Conduct Training at Nellis AFB, Nevada

      For over 40 years, Nellis’ Red Flag exercise has helped sharpen the skills of America’s war fighters by providing dynamic experiences that can’t be duplicated at most participating unit’s home station. Airman 1st Class Christina Ensley reports.

      08/02/2016


    • Minuteman Report: Vermont National Guard Receives/Distributes Goods for Vigilant Guard 2016

      The 158th Fighter Wing of the Vermont National Guard receives supplies from the Strategic National Stockpile for Vigilant Guard 2016. SPC Gillian McCreedy reports.

      08/01/2016


    • Minuteman Report: Vermont Army National Guard Rally Soldiers for Vigilant Guard 2016

      Members of the Vermont Army National Guard Garrison Support Command, process Vigilant Guard 2016 participants through Joint Reception Station Onward Integration. Sgt. Barbara Pendl reports.

      07/29/2016


    • Minuteman Report: New Hampshire Air National Guard Conduct Training at Andersen AFB, Guam

      New Hampshire Air National Guardsmen from the 157th Civil Engineering Squadron and 260th Air Traffic Control Squadron, continue construction of the Commando Warrior Field Training facility. During their deployment for training as part of the Air National Guard Troop Training Project. Airman 1st Class Ashlyn Correia reports.

      07/28/2016


    • Minuteman Report: DC Air National Guard Participate in Red Flag Exercise

      The 113th Wing along with ten F-16s and 200 airmen, participated in the Red Flag exercise at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. Tech. Sgt. Tabitha Hurst reports.

      07/27/2016


    • Minuteman Report: Kentucky Army National Guard Conduct Swift Water Evac and Rooftop Rescue

      Kentucky National Guard soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 238th Medical Evacuation Unit from Frankfort, KY; are training for swift water evacuation and rooftop rescue. This was part of their two week annual training at the Muscatatuck Urban Training Center located near Butlerville, Ind.

      07/26/2016


    • Minuteman Report: California Air National Guard Conduct MAFFS Training

      Channel Islands ANG Base in Ventura, CA, holds a special purpose. Airman conduct training over the Modular Airborne Fire-Fighting System. Staff Sgt. Steven Schwach reports.

      07/25/2016


    • Minuteman Report: Tennessee Air Guard SF Train in Alaska

      Airmen from the 134th Security Forces Squadron in Tennessee flew out to Alaska to engage in simulation convoy training. TSgt Erik Gallion reports.

      07/21/2016


    • Minuteman Report: West Virginia Air National Guard Conduct Training of Loading Litters

      During the preparations day for Patriot North 2016, Air and Army National Guard Aeromedical crews took the opportunity to get hands on training of loading litters. Tech Sgt. Andrew Jackson reports.

      07/21/2016


    • Minuteman Report: Michigan Air National Guard Perform Humanitarian Assistance

      Michigan Air National Guard along with other state guard units, performed humanitarian assistance missions in Balta, Latvia. Staff Sgt. John Archiquette reports.

      07/20/2016


    • Minuteman Report: Florida Army National Guard Conduct Annual Training

      Soldiers with the Florida National Guard’s 3rd Battalion, 20th Special Forces Group, conduct annual training at Camp Blanding Joint Training Center. Staff Sgt. Derrol Fulghum reports.

      07/19/2016


    • Minuteman Report: Rhode Island Air National Guard Conduct Diversity Training

      Rhode Island Air National Guard members from the 143rd Force Support Squadron perform diversity training. The purpose of the exercise was to demonstrate what makes us each unique and how that benefits us as an organization. Tech. Sgt. Sage Maker reports.

      07/15/2016


    • Minuteman Report: Mississippi Army National Guard Perform Musical Training

      Mississippi Army National Guard members from the 102nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment, conduct training and acquire the only soldier in the Mississippi Army National Guard to attend and graduate the Army's vocalist school. Staff Sgt. Michael Needham reports.

      07/14/2016


    • Minuteman Report: Texas Army National Guard Prepare NATO Military Personnel for Media Interaction

      Texas Army National Guard members from the 100th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment, maintain readiness by performing media training for NATO personnel in Hohenfels, Germany to better prepare them to interact with the media. Sgt. Mark Decker reports.

      07/13/2016


    • Minuteman Report: Connecticut Air National Guard Perform Air Drop Training

      Connecticut Air National Guard members from the 103rd Logistics Readiness Squadron, maintain combat readiness by performing day and night air drops. Senior Airman Steven Tucker reports.

      07/12/2016


    • Minuteman Report: West Virginia Army Guard Help Rescue Flood Victim

      West Virginia National Guardsmen aided in the rescue of a Clendenin, West Virginia citizen. When the Emergency Medical Services were unable to evacuate their patient due to the flood, the West Virginia Army National guard answered the call by sending a Blackhawk helicopter to extract the flood victim. Sgt. Mickey Miller reports.

      07/11/2016


    • Minuteman Report: West Virginia Guard Cleans Up in Greenbrier County

      West Virginia National Guardsmen help clean up and remove debris from flooding in Greenbrier County, West Virginia. SPC Brianna Lawrence reports.

      07/08/2016


    • Minuteman Report: AZ Guard Lends Support to AK Guard

      Arizona Guardsmen recently assisted Alaska Guardsmen in a maintenance mission at Joint-Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. SGT Brittany Fogel reports.

      07/07/2016


    • Minuteman Report: West Virginia Guard Helps The Town Of Clendenin

      West Virginia Guardsmen partner with other federal, state, and local agencies to respond to flooding in Clendenin, West Virginia. Specialist Brianna Lawrence reports.

      07/06/2016


    • Minuteman Report: Connecticut SF Airmen Complete Weapons Qualification

      Connecticut Air Guardsmen from the 103rd Security Forces Squadron complete their annual qualification course on the M9 handgun and the M4 rifle. Senior Airman Steven Tucker reports.

      07/01/2016


    • Minuteman Report: Montana National Guard Paves the Way

      Montana National Guard constructed a new road for local residents. This road gives the residents easier access to surrounding areas. SPC Timothy Glidden reports.

      06/30/2016


    • Minuteman Report: Rhode Island National Guard Helps West Virginia National Guard

      Rhode Island Guardsmen assisted West Virginia Guardsmen in repairing and restoring local communities from flooding in West Virginia. Army Cadet James Mason reports.

      06/29/2016


    • Minuteman Report: Mississippi National Guard Conduct Direct Fire Exercise

      Mississippi Guardsmen recently conducted a direct fire exercise during the Multi-echelon Integrated Brigade Training (MiBT) at Fort Hood, Texas. Specialist Jovi Prevot reports.

      06/28/2016


    • Minuteman Report: Connecticut Air National Guard Conduct CBRN Response Training

      Airmen from the Connecticut Air National Guard recently engaged in Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear warfare emergency training at Bradley Air National Guard Base. Senior Airman Steven Tucker reports.

      06/27/2016


    • SPC Reynolds Talks about 2016 Croatia HCA

      US Army Guard SPC Wally Reynolds and other Soldiers from the Minnesota Army National Guard 851st Vertical Engineer Company and Airmen from the Minnesota Air National Guard’s 133rd and 148th Civil Support Squadrons traveled overseas to participate in a Humanitarian Civic Assistance project. Along with crews from the Croatian Army Engineering Horizontal Construction Company, they are working together to repair and rebuild parts of a primary school in Karlovac, Croatia.

      06/25/2016


    • Minuteman Report: Illinois Army National Guard Soldiers Participate in Operation Golden Coyote with Scottish Regiment

      Soldiers with 1244th Transportation Company from Illinois Army National Guard participate with a Scottish Regiment during Operation Golden Coyote to transport lumber in South Dakota for the Sioux tribe. Staff Sgt. Brian Vorce Reporting.

      06/24/2016


    • Minuteman Report: Mississippi Army National Guard Soldiers prepare for deployment at Fort Hood, TX

      Mississippi Army National Guard soldiers with Company B, 1st Battalion, 111th Aviation Regiment are training at Fort Hood, Texas for their upcoming deployment overseas. Sgt. Shawn Keeton Reporting.

      06/23/2016


    • Minuteman Report: Mississippi Army National Guard Soldiers conduct live explosives training

      Mississippi Army National Guard Soldiers from Company C, Special Troops Battalion, 155th Armored Brigade Combat Team conduct live explosives demolition training during the Multi-Echelon Integrated Training Exercise at Fort Hood, Texas. Sgt. Shawn Keeton reports.

      06/21/2016


    • Minuteman Report: Hawaii National Guard 111th Army Band collaborates and performs with local high school students

      Band members from the Hawaii National Guard, 111th Army Band collaborate and perform with local Hawaii students at the Pearl City Cultural Center, HI. Staff Sgt. Satya Chhe reports.

      06/20/2016


    • Minuteman Report: Morale Boost for the Mississippi Army National Guard

      Soldiers sometimes need an extra boost to their morale, and a Mobile Shoppette is just the thing to bring a smile to the faces of some soldiers in the field. Spc. Jovi Prevot reports.

      06/17/2016


    • Minuteman Report: Indiana National Guard participate in Crit-Ex 16.2

      Indiana National Guard Members participate in a cyber training exercise at Muscatatuck Urban Training Center in Indiana in a cyber training exercise known as Crit-Ex 16.2. The exercise is designed to train multiple federal and state agencies to cooperate and prevent terrorist acts against water supplies. Master Sgt. Brad Staggs reporting.

      06/16/2016


    • Minuteman Report: Missouri National Guard Airmen Participate in a Mock Tornado Disaster Exercise

      Airmen from the 131st Bomb Wing, Missouri Air National Guard participate in a mock tornado disaster scenario at Camp Clark, Missouri to help them be prepared for a real crisis situation. Tech. Sgt. Elise Rich reports.

      06/15/2016


    • Minuteman Report: Alaska National Guard Soldiers Participate in Khaan Quest 2016

      Soldiers from the Alaska Army National Guard take an MWR day during Khaan Quest to share their culture with host nation of Mongolia. Petty Officer 2nd Class Jacob Allison reports.

      06/14/2016


    • Minuteman Report: Kansas National Guard Soldiers Maneuver HIMARS

      Soldiers from the 2-130th Field Artillery Brigade, Kansas National Guard recently maneuvered their High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) to the Multi-Purpose Range Complex at Ft. Riley, Kansas. SSG Mark Nussbaumer reports.

      06/13/2016


    • Strong Bonds

      Major Michael Frese, 122nd Fighter Wing chaplain, explains an Air National Guard program Strong Bonds that promotes well being for airmen who are single, married and families.

      06/11/2016


    • Minuteman Report: Vermont National Guard Soldiers Experience Infantry Training

      The Vermont Army National Guard's Recruit Sustainment Company trained with the 3rd 172nd Infantry and 3rd 126th Aviation units recently to become more familiar with Infantry tactics. Spc. Gillian McCreedy reports.

      06/10/2016


    • Minuteman Report: California Army National Guard JRSOI Training

      Soldiers of the 115th Regional Support Group train to prepare themselves for a real-world catastrophic event. Spc. Lani Pascual reports.

      06/09/2016


    • Minuteman Report: Connecticut Air National Guard Conducts Confined Space RescueTraining

      Airmen from both the fuels shop and fire department at Bradley Air National Guard base in Connecticut train to improve their ability to conduct a confined space rescue. SrA Steven Tucker reports.

      06/08/2016


    • Minuteman Report: Vermont Army National Guard Band Supports Loca Marathon

      This Memorial Day weekend, the Vermont National Guard's 40th Army Band brings it's music to the starting line of the Vermont City Marathon. Sgt. Barabara Pendl reports.

      06/07/2016


    • Minuteman Report: Kansas Air National Guard Hosts Multi-Branch Training

      Soldiers and Airmen from multiple units and branches come together to participate in a realistic training scenario and get the valuable experience of what they might expect when they head down range. A1C Erick Punches reports.

      06/06/2016


    • Minuteman Report: Arkansas National Guard Departure Ceremony

      Arkansas Army National Guard soldiers of the 77th Combat Aviation Brigade said goodbye to friends and family recently as they took part in a departure ceremony in preparation for their upcoming mission in the Middle East. Sgt. Britni Dumas reports.

      06/02/2016


    • Minuteman Report - Arizona National Guard Best Warrior Competition

      When Army National Guardsmen from seven states and one territory compete for the same title, the competition is fierce. However, adversaries quickly became friends at the Region 7 Best Warrior Competition held at Camp Navaho, Arizona recently. Sgt. 1st Class Robert Freese reports.

      06/01/2016


    • Minuteman Report: Georgia Air Guard Partners with Armenia for Humanitarian Project

      U.S. Army Europe Commander, Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges and Kansas National Guard Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Lee Tafanelli, visit Yerevan Elderly Institute No. 1 to view progress of a renovation being conducted by the Georgia Air National Guard, in partnership with Armenian contractors in Yerevan, Armenia.
      Senior Master Sgt. Roger Parsons reports.

      05/26/2016


    • Minuteman Report - Oklahoma National Guard Youth Join Together to Fight Obesity

      Oklahoma National Guard youth are participating in "Health Rocks!," a family program event designed to educate participants on healthy eating and lifestyles. Sgt. 1st Class Amber Osei reports.

      05/25/2016


    • Minuteman Report: Georgia Air National Guard plays Volleyball in Armenia

      U.S. Airmen from the 116th Civil Engineer Squadron, 116th Air Control Wing, and Georgia Air National Guard visit Yerevan Basic School No. 24 and play volleyball with students during a European Command Humanitarian Civic Assistance project.
      Senior Master Sgt. Roger Parsons reports.

      05/24/2016


    • Minuteman Report: Mississippi Air National Guard Annual Training

      Mississippi Air National Guardsmen complete their Annual Training at Combat Readiness Training Center in Gulfport Mississippi. Spc. Jovi Prevot reports.

      05/23/2016


    • Minuteman Report - Arkansas Air National Guard Dedicates Training to Actor Gary Sinise

      Every day the Arkansas Air National Guard's 189th Airlift Wing drops five to ten training loads as part of the units C-130H mission. In honor of Actor Gary Sinise's recent visit and performance, the 189th Logistic Readiness Squadron hand painted a special pallet with scenes from the movie 'Forest Gump.'

      05/20/2016


    • Minuteman Report: California Army National Guard Military Cross Award Winner

      Chief Warrant Officer 3, Nathan Champion is awarded the California Military Cross for his heroic actions during the Lodge Complex fire in Mendocino County, CA.
      Spc. Lani Pascual reports.

      05/19/2016


    • Minuteman Report: Operation Sky Fall 2016

      Service members and Paratroopers from Canada, Germany, England, and the United States participate in a joint combat camera, multilateral and multi-component operation. Sgt. Steve Clark reports.

      05/17/2016


    • Minuteman Report: South Dakota Army National Guard Field Training Exercise

      The 153rd Engineer Battalion of the South Dakota Army National Guard participated in a large scale field training exercise in Pierre South Dakota this April. Spc. Austin Pearce reports.

      05/17/2016


    • Minuteman Report: Mississippi National Guard Returns Home

      The Mississippi National Guard's 185th Aviation Brigade returns home from Operation Inherent Resolve in Southwest Asia. Sergeant 1st Class Bill Valentine reports.

      05/16/2016


    • Minuteman Report - Texas National Guard Helicopter Crew Chief

      Army Sergeant Raul Deck gives us an inside look into what it means to be a CH47 Crew Chief.

      05/13/2016


    • Minuteman Report - Boom Simulator

      Boom operators of the 117th Air Refueling Wing train for aerial refueling with the Boom Operation Simulation System. Senior Airman Jim Bentley reports.

      05/11/2016


    • Minuteman Report: Cyber Shield 16

      Cyber Shield 16, a two week, defensively focused, National Guard sponsored Cyber Exercise, in it's fifth rotation, took place at Camp Atterbury, Indiana from the 18th to the 30th of April. MSG Bradley Staggs reports.

      05/10/2016


    • Minuteman Report: Puerto Rico Guard Graduates BLC Students

      The Puerto Rico National Guard's regional training institute graduates class 003-16 of the Basic Leader Course. Army Sgt. Josue Rivera reports.

      05/04/2016


    • Minuteman Report: National Guard Honored at Game

      The University of Oregon honored the Oregon National Guard at their spring football game recently. Tech. Sgt. Steven Conklin reports.

      05/03/2016


    • Minuteman Report: Nevada Army Guard Best Warrior Competition 2016

      The Nevada Army Guard recently held its annual contest to name the Silver State's best warriors. Army Staff Sgt. Shane Klestinski reports.

      05/02/2016


    • Minuteman Report - Idaho Guard Hitting The Mark

      Soldiers from the Idaho Army National Guard conduct marksmanship training at the Robinson Maneuver Training Center in Arkansas. Army Sgt. Christian Duplessie reports.

      04/29/2016


    • Minuteman Report: Maryland Air Guard Deploys To Guam

      Members of the Maryland Air National Guard's 175th Wing recently deployed to Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Technical Sgt. Chris Schepers reports.

      04/28/2016


    • Minuteman Report: New York Air Guard in Operation Nunalivut

      New York Air National Guard's 109th Airlift Wing engages in joint exercise Operation Nunalivut with Canadian and Danish forces. Airman 1st Class Jamie Spaulding reports.

      04/27/2016


    • Minuteman Report - Arizona National Guard Emergency Preparedness Training

      Arizona Guardsmen participated in a joint emergency response exercise. Army Sgt. Brittany Fogel reports.

      04/26/2016


    • Minuteman Report -NJ Guard Aviation Training

      The New Jersey Army National Guard Aviation Team joined forces with the New Jersey State Police for a natural disaster exercise. Specialist Patrick Nogan reports.

      04/22/2016


    • Minuteman Report - Louisiana Guard Vigilant Guard Aeromedical Exercise

      The 159th Fighter Wing joined units from the Louisiana National Guard and across the country for a post-storm aeromedical evacuation exercise in support of Vigilant Guard 2016. Senior Airman Joe Boals reports.

      04/21/2016


    • Minuteman Report: Texas Guard TACP Train With Davis-Monthan Pilots

      Texas Air National Guard TACP Airmen train at the Barry M. Goldwater Range with 357th FS pilots from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona. Airman 1st Class Jean-Paul Arnaud reports.

      04/20/2016


    • Minuteman Report: Smoky Mountain Air Show 2016

      McGhee-Tyson Air National Guard Base hosts the Smoky Mountain Air Show 2016 in Knoxville, TN. Senior Airman Darby Arnold reports.

      04/19/2016


    • Minuteman Report: California Wildland Firefighting Training

      Firefighters with CAL FIRE and soldiers and airmen from the California National Guard ramp up joint agency training for this year's upcoming fire season. SGT Jason Beal reports.

      04/18/2016


    • Minuteman Report: Puerto Rico National Guard Welcomes Cancer Patient

      The Puerto Rico National Guard made an exciting day for 9 year old cancer patient Karlos Lugo when they made him a soldier for a day. Army Sgt. Josue Rivera reports.

      04/14/2016


    • Minuteman Report: Nevada Guard Bucket Drop Training

      Aviation soldiers with the Nevada Army National Guard prepared for fire season during their April drill at Stampede Reservoir. Specialist Zandra Duran tells us about their training.

      04/12/2016


    • Minuteman Report - Hawaiian Guard Raptors Return Home

      The Hawaiian Raptors returned home from a six month deployment to CENTCOM AOR. This was the first operational deployment for the Hawaiian Raptors. Senior Airman Orlando Corpuz reports.

      04/11/2016


    • Minuteman Report: SC Air Guard Integrates with F-35's

      The South Carolina Air National Guard welcomed two F-35 fighter jets to perform integrated training with their F-16 fighter jets. Tech. Sgt. Caycee Watson reports.

      04/07/2016


    • Minuteman Report - Tennessee Mountain Rescue

      Tennessee Army National Guardsmen from the first of one 69th Medevac Unit rescued a man from the Great Smoky mountains National Park recently.

      04/07/2016


    • Minuteman Report: Vermont Guard IED Training

      The Vermont National Guard recently conducted IED training by mounting and dismounting IED lanes. Soldiers also brushed up their skills using the counter-IED TALON 3 robot. Specialist Gillian McCreedy reports.

      04/06/2016


    • Minuteman Report - Arizona Guard Best Warrior Competition

      Soldiers from the Arizona National Guard recently competed for the title of Best Warrior. Specialist Chris Alcocer has the story.

      04/05/2016


    • Minuteman Report: Conn. Guard Oxy Cutting/Welding Skills

      Airmen from the Connecticut Air National Guard recently practiced oxy cutting and basic welding skills. Senior Airman Steven Tucker reports.

      04/04/2016


    • Minuteman Report - Texas Guard Response Team Exceeds Validation Standards

      The Texas National Guard's 6th Civil Support Team underwent a sesquiannual validation exercise in north Texas. Army First Sgt. Daniel Griego reports.

      04/01/2016


    • Minuteman Report: New York Guard Joint Forces Training

      New York's Army and Air National Guard units participate in joint forces training at Fort Drum, New York. U.S. Air National Guard Master Sgt. Eric Miller reports.

      03/31/2016


    • Minuteman Report: Iowa Guard Best Warrior Competiton

      After three days of tough competition, one soldier earned the title of Best Warrior. Specialist Dakota Van Brocklin won first place in the Iowa Best Warrior competition on March 20th. Soldiers of different specialties competed in physical fitness, weapons qualifications, and other challenges. Van Brocklin says putting in extra effort turns good soldiers into great ones.

      03/30/2016


    • Minuteman Report - Kansas Guard Fights Fire at Anderson Creek

      The Kansas National Guard joined local emergency service agencies to fight against the Anderson Creek wildfire. Four UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters dropped approximately 124 buckets of water, totaling more than 68,000 gallons, on active flames and hot spots. The Kansas Forest Service says the Anderson Creek Fire is the biggest one in state history.

      03/29/2016


    • Minuteman Report: Texas Guard Hosts High School Field Trip

      The Texas National Guard's 6th Civil Support Team welcomed students from Hill Country Christian School of Austin to Camp Mabry for a special field trip about chemistry in the real world. 1st Sgt. Daniel Griego reports.

      03/28/2016


    • Minuteman Report: Rhode Island National Guard CCDAR Training at Volk Field

      Seventeen airmen from the 143rd Airlift Wing Crash Damaged or Disabled Aircraft Recovery team accomplished their annual training requirement at Volk Field Air National Guard Base, Wisconsin. Master Sgt. Janeen Miller reports.

      03/25/2016


    • Minuteman Report: South Dakota National Guard Defenders' Edge Training

      Security Forces from the 114th Fighter Wing in South Dakota recently participated in the Defenders' Edge Program. Here's a first hand account of what the program is all about…

      03/24/2016


    • Minuteman Report: American & Canadian MP Joint Training

      Soldiers from the 211th Military Police Battalion trained with members of the 3 Military Police Regiment of the Canadian Armed Forces with field force operations training at Devens, Massachusetts. Staff Sgt. Ray Boyington reports.

      03/23/2016


    • Minuteman Report: North Carolina National Guard Joint Task Force Training

      Soldiers assigned to the North Carolina Guard's 60th Troop Command practiced setting up and operating a Joint Task Force headquarters in the event of a state emergency. Staff Sgt. Ron Lee reports.

      03/22/2016


    • Minuteman Report: Mississippi National Guard On The Move

      Soldiers from the 198th Armored Regiment, Mississippi Army National Guard conduct various maneuver exercises in preparation of Multi-Echelon Integrated Brigade Training. Spc. Dharron Collins reports.

      03/21/2016


    • Minuteman Report: Maj. Hurd Water Delivery

      As the water crisis in Flint, Michigan continues into its 3rd month, one member of the Texas Army National Guard decided to help those in need directly. Army 1st Sgt. Daniel Griego reports.

      03/18/2016


    • Minuteman Report: Maryland ANG Fire Rescue Training

      The 175th Wing, Fire Emergency Services gets hands on training while at Silver Flag on Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Tech. Sgt. Tabitha Hurst reports.

      03/17/2016


    • Minuteman Report: 365th Signal Company Training at Arizona National Guard Training Center

      The 365th Signal Company recently conducted training at the Arizona National Guard Training Center in Buckeye Arizona. Story by Sgt.1st Class Robert Freese.

      03/16/2016


    • Minuteman Report: SSG Rabjohn Naming Ceremony

      Service members, police officers, and civilians gathered at Papago Park Military Reservation to commemorate the naming ceremony of Thomas D. Rabjohn Readiness center. Army Sergeant Britanny Fogel reports.

      03/15/2016


    • Minuteman Report: Alaska ANG ICEX Training

      The 249th Airlift Squadron, Air National Guard, is the first C-17 crew stationed in Alaska to deliver supplies to the Navy's Arctic Submarine Laboratory located on an ice floe in the Arctic Ocean. The temporary camp is being established to maintain submarine readiness and support arctic objectives and initiatives.

      03/14/2016


    • Minuteman Report: Hawaii Army Guard Trains with Indonesian Soldiers

      The Hawaii Army National Guard is participating in an exchange program with the Indonesian Army. Together they share tactics, procedures, and learn about each other's culture while building lasting friendships.

      03/11/2016


    • Minuteman Report: Nevada Guard EOD Training

      The 609th Engineer Company recently began their reset year and went back to basics near Hawthorne, Nevada for demolitions training. Spc. Zandra Duran reports.

      03/10/2016


    • Minuteman Report: Guardsmen Train With Civilian Firefighters

      South Carolina Army National Guard soldiers from the 264th Firefighter Detachment joined members of the Fort Jackson Fire Department in a unique training experience. Army Staff Sgt. Erica Knight reports.

      03/08/2016


    • Minuteman Report: West Virginia National Guard Supports Exercise Flintlock

      Soldiers from West Virginia's Army National Guard are providing construction support for Exercise Flintlock. Staff Sgt. Ashley Corkins reports.

      03/07/2016


    • Minuteman Report: DC Guardsmen at Silver Flag Ramstein

      Airmen from the 113th Wing and other Air National Guard and Reserve units from around the world come together for contingency training at Ramstein Air Force Base, Germany. Tech. Sgt. Tabitha Hurst reports.

      03/07/2016


    • Minuteman Report: Air National Guard units support the Air Force mission

      Units such as the 157th Fighter Squadron from McEntire Joint National Guard Base have been steadily supporting missions around the world. Master Sgt. Burt Traynor reports.

      03/03/2016


    • Minuteman Report: West Virginia National Guard in Africa

      Minuteman Report, Air National Guard, West Virginia, 130th Airlift Wing, Security Forces, NATO, Thies, Senegal, Africa, TEC

      02/25/2016


    • Minuteman Report: Puerto Rico National Guard Recertification

      Puerto Rico National Guard Soldiers recently went through their yearly weapon qualifications. Sgt. Marimar Rivera Medina reports.

      02/21/2016


    • Minuteman Report: Nevada National Guard Surprise Training

      Soldiers from Bravo Company, 1-189th General Support Aviation Battalion, received a surprise training package for the February, 2016 drill. Story by Spc. Zandra Duran.

      02/20/2016


    • Minuteman Report: Air National Guard Participates in Red Flag

      Demonstrating their talent and capabilities, Air National Guard squadrons from both coasts train day and night to practice realistic combat scenarios at exercise Red Flag. Story by Air Force Master Sgt. Burt Traynor.

      02/19/2016


    • Minuteman Report: North Carolina National Guard Training in Kosovo

      North Carolina National Guard soldiers, deployed to Kosovo, recently took part in a tactical training exercise. Story by Sgt. David Marquis.

      02/19/2016


    • Minuteman Report: North Carolina National Guard Trains Alongside Kosovo

      North Carolina National Guard soldiers and Kosovo Border Police recently trained together, while sharing each other's operating procedures, among other skills they can use while doing patrols around Kosovo's borders and boundary lines. Story by Army Sgt. David Marquis.

      02/18/2016


    • Minuteman Report: Pennsylvania Air Guard Fire Protection Training

      The Civil Engineering Squadron has many roles within the 171st Air Refueling Wing. One of which is fire protection. We followed the firefighters to take a closer look at their mission. Staff Sgt. Cheri Micale reports.

      02/18/2016


    • Minuteman Report: Texas Guard Welcomes Students from Akins High School

      Recently the Texas Military Department welcomed theater students from Akins High School, to Camp Mabry for a day long tour to showcase the state's military heritage and the equipment used by Explosive Ordinance Disposal teams. Story by 1st Sgt. Daniel Griego.

      02/18/2016


    • Minuteman Report: South Carolina Annual Training

      South Carolina Army National Guard's 151st Signal Battalion cross trains soldiers on various communication systems during annual training at McCrady Training Center. Story by Army Staff Sgt. Erica Knight.

      02/17/2016


    • Minuteman Report: Bridge Ceremony Unites International Neighbors

      Citizens of Laredo, Texas met again this year to reaffirm the bond between the United States and Mexico.

      02/15/2016


    • Minuteman Report: Chilean Military Competes at Best Warriors

      The Texas Army National Guard recently hosted its annual best warrior competition and invited their Chilean counterparts to participate. Story by SGT Sam DeLeon.

      02/12/2016


    • Minuteman Report: Vermont Guardsmen Train in Puerto Rico

      Members of the Vermont National Guard exercise its airlift mission as well as its Civil Support Team's 18-month training proficiency evaluation in Puerto Rico. Story by SSG Nathan Rivard.

      02/11/2016


    • Minuteman Report: Disbanding a Unit

      The 1-151 Calvary from the Arkansas Army National Guard conducts a casing ceremony to signify the disbanding of the unit. Soldiers of the 1-151 will be retained in the 39th IBCT. Story by SGT Katie Gray.

      02/10/2016


    • Minuteman Report: Hawaii Air National Guard Deploys

      More than 50 members of the Hawaii Air National Guard at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam deployed to southwest Asia. Story by Tech. Sgt. Andrew Jackson.

      02/09/2016


    • Minuteman Report: Texas Best Warrior Competition

      Once a year Camp Swift serves as battlegrounds for Texas military departments' Best Warrior Competition. Story by Tech. Sgt. Tamara Dabney.

      02/08/2016


    • Minuteman Report: New MWR Facility

      The Puerto Rico National Guard recently opened a new facility to help guardsmen stay fit. Story by Army Sgt. Josue Rivera.

      02/05/2016


    • Minuteman Report: Winter Training In Germany

      Louisiana Guardsmen train with soldiers from around the world in Hohenfels, Germany for Exercise Allied Spirit. This training exercises tactical interoperability in winter weather. Story by SGT Jason Beal.

      02/03/2016


    • Minuteman Report: California Guardsmen Return from Southeast Asia

      Three members of the California Air National Guard return from a six month deployment to Southeast Asia. Story by SSgt Nicole Wright.

      02/01/2016


    • Minuteman Report: North Carolina EOD Train with Local Law Enforcement

      Solders of the North Carolina National Guard's 430th Explosive Ordinance Disposal Company train with local law enforcement officers. Story by SSG Brendan Stephens.

      02/01/2016


    • Minuteman Report: Outstanding in Puerto Rico

      In a recent inspection by the National Guard Bureau, the youth programs offered by the Puerto Rico National Guard were rated as Outstanding. Story by SGT Josue Rivera.

      01/28/2016


    • Minuteman Report: Florida Military Appreciation Day

      Members of the Florida National Guard are recognized by the local community for their efforts and support. Story by SSG Derrol Fulghum.

      01/27/2016


    • Minuteman Report: Vermont Crossroads

      Members of the Vermont National Guards receive valuable information to help them make decisions and prepare for life in the National Guard or life after separation. Story by SGT Barb Pendl.

      01/27/2016


    • Minuteman Report: Medical Evacuation Training in Germany

      Active Duty and National Guard components are taking part in Exercise Allied Spirit IV in Germany. The exercise includes more than 2,400 participants and seven NATO Nations. SPC Lani Pascual reports.

      01/24/2016


    • Minuteman Report: Guard Assists Water Crisis

      Guardsmen are distributing water and water filters to residents in Flint, Michigan.
      Story by Army Lt. Col. William Humes.

      01/21/2016


    • Minuteman Report: Urban Combat Training

      Soldiers from the New York Army National Guard recently practiced urban combat skills at a civilian police training facility. Story by Army Maj. Al Phillips.

      01/20/2016


    • Minuteman Report: Army Battalion Changes Mission

      The Tennessee Army National Guard's 1-230th Assault Helicopter Battalion is changing missions, and their new mission requires different helicopters. Story by Air Force Staff Sgt. Austin Shaffner.

      01/19/2016


    • Minuteman Report - Army Battalion Changes Mission

      The Tennessee Army National Guard's 1-230th Assault Helicopter Battalion is changing missions, and their new mission requires different helicopters. Story by Air Force Staff Sgt. Austin Shaffner.

      01/19/2016


    • Minuteman Report: Operation Winter Flooding

      Rising river levels have nearly 300 Louisiana National Guardsmen building protective flood barriers across the state during Operation Winter Flooding. Story by Army Staff Sgt. Michael Farrar and Army Staff Sgt. David Kirtland.

      01/15/2016


    • Minuteman Report: Oklahoma TACP Preparation

      Airmen in training from the 146th Air Support Operations Squadron in Oklahoma City start early. Story by SrA Tyler Woodward.

      01/14/2016


    • Minuteman Report: Vermont Winter Training

      The Vermont Army National Guard's Alpha Company 3rd Battalion 172th Infantry Regiment Mountain is returning to it's mountain roots this winter. Story by Spc. Gillian McCreedy.

      01/13/2016


    • Minuteman Report: Louisiana Rebuilds Levee

      The Louisiana Army National Guard is rebuilding a levee to keep a small town safe from flooding. Story by Army Staff Sgt. Scott Longstreet.

      01/12/2016


    • Minuteman Report: Virtual Sling Load Training

      Once a year during the summer Charlie Company, 3rd of the 126th Air Ambulance of the Vermont National Guard, has a chance to practice live sling loads. During this cold January drill weekend, they were able to practice using the next best thing, simulators. Story by Army Staff Sgt. Jason Brace.

      01/11/2016


    • Minuteman Report: National Guard Bureau Visits Missouri Airmen and Soldiers

      Army Gen. Frank Grass, Chief of the National Guard Bureau, stopped by his home state of Missouri to talk to and recognize Guard members' hard work in response to recent flooding. Story by Staff Sgt. Elise Rich.

      01/08/2016


    • Minuteman Report: Flood Response Ending

      Citizen soldiers from the Missouri National Guard’s Military Police Companies are headed back home. Story by Air Force Staff Sgt. Elise Rich.

      01/06/2016


    • Minuteman Report: Year In Review

      The National Guard stayed busy this past year, with weather playing a large role. In fact 2015 was the guard’s most active domestic response since 2011. Story by Sgts. 1st Class Jim Greenhill and Jon Soucy.

      01/05/2016


    • Minuteman Report: Flood Response

      The Missouri National Guard recently assisted their state with flood relief. Story by Jordan Wyatt.

      01/04/2016


    • Minuteman Report : 137 ARW

      Airmen in training from the 146th Air Support Operations Squadron, Oklahoma City, endure one-level training in preparation for tactical air control party specialist technical school and Basic Military Training, Jan. 10, 2016.

      01/02/2016


    • Minuteman Report: Blizzard Response

      Guardsmen from the New Mexico Army National Guard recently transported citizens to medical treatment facilities following a blizzard. Story by Sgt. 1st Class Anna Doo.

      12/30/2015


    • Minuteman Report: Hawaii National Guard Volunteers

      Early Christmas morning 20 members of the Hawaii Air National Guard were on a mission. As they augmented 200 Lanakila Meals on Wheels volunteers . Story by Tech Sgt. Andrew Jackson.

      12/29/2015


    • Minuteman Report: Christmas Eve Homecoming

      Guardsmen from the Louisiana Army National Guard returned home Christmas Eve after spending 10 months deployed overseas. Story by Army Staff Sgt. Michael Farrar.

      12/28/2015


    • Minuteman Report: Combined Airman Leadership School

      Air National Guard members attended Airman leadership school with active and Reserve Airmen. This initiative gave Airmen of different components the opportunity to work together. Story by Master Sgt. Vincent De Goot.

      12/23/2015


    • Minuteman Report: Airman Saves Life

      A guardsman from the New York Air National Guard recently received recognition for saving a mans life. Story by Air Force Maj. Elaine Nowak.

      12/22/2015


    • Minuteman Report: Artillery Disposal Chamber

      A new controlled-burn chamber is on its way to Camp Minden, where it will be used to dispose of M6 artillery propellant. Story by Staff Sgt. David Kirtland.

      12/21/2015


    • Minuteman Report: Virtual Reality Training

      Security Forces from the New Jersey Air National Guard recently trained with virtual reality at a U.S. Marshal’s training site. Story by Tech. Sgt. Matt Hecht.

      12/17/2015


    • Minuteman Report: Old Army Airfield

      Mississippi guardsmen are deploying to southwest Asia, but it's where they're deploying from that's making headlines. Story by Spc. Jovi Prevot.

      12/16/2015


    • Minuteman Report: Louisiana Artillery Diversifies

      The Louisiana Army National Guard recently made history. Private Journae King became the first female to enlist as a field artillery automated tactical data systems specialist. Story by Spc. Megan Zander.

      12/15/2015


    • Minuteman Report: New Security Forces Building

      The Missouri Air National Guard's 139th Security Forces Squadron has a new building to call home. The 6,000 square foot building provides a needed location for the squadrons personnel and property. Story by Senior Airman Bruce Jenkins.

      12/14/2015


    • Minuteman Report: SC Air Guard Hosts Boy Scouts

      The South Carolina Air National Guard recently hosted the Swamp Fox Camporee for more than 700 Boy Scouts. Story by Air Force Staff Sgt. Austin Shaffner.

      12/11/2015


    • Minuteman Report: Joint Fire Training

      Members of the New York Air National Guard recently participated in a joint training opportunity. Story by Airman 1st Class Jamie Spaulding.

      12/09/2015


    • Minuteman Report: TEC Trains Airmen

      McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base is full of students this week. Both officers and enlisted airmen are completing the second phase of their distance learning programs at the I.G. Brown Training and Education Center near Knoxville, Tennessee. Story by Air Force Staff Sgt. Austin Shaffner.

      12/09/2015


    • Minuteman Report: Operation Toy Drop

      Hundreds of paratroopers participated in the 18th Annual Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop, where donating a gift got you a lottery ticket and a chance to jump with a foreign jumpmaster. Story by Sgt. Rodney Roldan.

      12/07/2015


    • Minuteman Report: Trees To Troops

      Members of the New York Army and Air National Guard recently gathered to load Christmas trees for a good cause. Story by Air Force Staff Sgt. Austin Shaffner.

      12/03/2015


    • Minuteman Report: Operation Silver Sabre

      The North Carolina National Guard are training with the Kosovo Police, EULEX, and KFOR during Operation Silver Sabre. . The operation is a three day training exercise focusing on situations such as riots and active shooter threats. Story by SGT. David Marquis.

      12/02/2015


    • Minuteman Report: Veteran Stand Down

      Members of the 136th Airlift Wing recently reached out to a local Fort Worth, Texas community with helping hands during the 7th Annual Cowtown Homeless Veteran Stand Down. Story by Tech. Sgt. Tamara Dabney.

      12/01/2015


    • Minuteman Report: Outstanding Unit Award

      The Airmen of the Idaho Air National Guard's 124th Fighter Wing recently received the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award for their meritorious service. Story by TSgt John Winn.

      11/30/2015


    • Minuteman Report: Hungarian Combative Training

      North Carolina National Guard Soldiers attached to Multinational Battle Group-East, stationed on Camp Marechal de Lattre de Tassigny, Kosovo, improve their close-combat skills under the instruction of Hungarian soldiers. Story by Sgt. David Marquis.

      11/24/2015


    • Minuteman Report: Total Force Exercise

      Every branch of the US military and international forces have converged in Mississippi to take part in a 2 week exercise hosted by the CRTC in Gulf Port. Story by TSgt Ed Staton.

      11/20/2015


    • Minuteman Report: Hawaii Royal Guard

      A unique unit of the Hawaii Air National Guard recently posted a ceremonial watch on the country's only palace. The Royal Guard was originally a unit of military palace guards in the kingdom of Hawaii before it was overthrown in 1893. Story by TSgt. Andrew Lee Jackson.

      11/19/2015


    • Minuteman Report: SWAT Training

      Six members from the 137th Air Refueling Wing recently trained alongside Oklahoma County Sheriff's Office and other state agencies during a Special Weapons and Tactics school. Story by Senior Airman Brigette Waltermire.

      11/18/2015


    • Minuteman Report: Michigan State Partnership

      Members of the Michigan National Guard recently trained with state partners from Latvia. The training was part of Trident Juncture 2015, which was held in Spain. Story by Sgt. Jesiah Dixon.

      11/06/2015


    • Minuteman Report: Trident Juncture 2015

      Members of the Pennsylvania National Guard recently provided support during Trident Juncture 2015, where they provide tactical operations support. Story by Sgt. Jesiah Dixon.

      11/05/2015


    • Minuteman Report: Wing Hosts Pro Athletes

      The Kansas Air National Guard recently hosted a tour for the Kansas City Chiefs, in an effort to provide a better understanding of what military life is like. Story by Senior Airman Bruce Jenkins.

      11/04/2015


    • Minuteman Report: Guard Stands Strong

      Oklahoma National Guardsmen step up and assist first responders on the scene of a deadly car accident at Oklahoma State University's homecoming parade. Story by Spc. Nicole Baker.

      11/03/2015


    • Minuteman Report: Oklahoma Guard at Parade Scene

      During a recent Homecoming Parade near the Oklahoma State campus, a vehicle ran into the crowd hitting killing and injuring several spectators. Marching in the parade were members of the Oklahoma National Guard who jumped to action to help on the scene. Story by Specialist Nicole Baker.

      10/29/2015


    • Minuteman Report: Civil Disturbance Training

      Members of the Kansas National Guard were recently instructed, during a two day training, on how to handle a civil disturbance. Story by SSG Mark Nussbaumer.

      10/28/2015


    • Minuteman Report: Urban Search and Rescue

      Members of the New York Air National Guards Urban Search and Rescue team, or USAR, recently came together to conduct training as part of a mobility exercise. Story by Tech. Sgt. Catharine Schmidt.

      10/27/2015


    • Minuteman Report: NBA Stars Support Military Families

      Military kids in San Antonio recently had the opportunity to train with some local elite athletes. Story by Chris Pape.

      10/26/2015


    • Minutman Report: Indiana Guardsmen Kick the Stigma

      With over 70 suicides so far in the National Guard this year, service members look for ways to help those who feel they are alone in their ongoing battles. Recently, the Indiana National Guard held a kick ball tournament to show how teamwork helps you get through most of life’s situations. Story by Army Staff Sgt. Lorne Neff.

      10/16/2015


    • Minuteman Report: Prepping for Turnover

      Members of the Vermont Air National Guard are coming to the end of their rotation at Kunsan Air Base in South Korea and are preparing to accept follow on forces. Story by Tech. Sgt. George Maddon.

      10/15/2015


    • Minuteman Report: Senior Apache Aviator in the WORLD

      Chief Warrant Officer 5 Ken Jones, an Apache standardization instructor has achieved 10,000 flight hours in the AH-64 helicopter, a milestone never before achieved in an Apache. Story by TSgt Charles Givens.

      10/14/2015


    • Minuteman Report: Combat Simulation

      Members of the Illinois Air National Guard recently unveiled a new cost saving simulator that will help train JTACs in a virtual environment. Story by TSgt Charles Givens.

      10/13/2015


    • Minuteman Report: SC National Guardsmen Assist Flood Response

      South Carolina Guardsmen responded to the flood disaster that affected several cities and towns within the state. They worked alongside civilian first responders to supply residents with purified water. Story by TSgt Caycee Watson.

      10/07/2015


    • Minuteman Report: HI Air Guardsmen Deploy Raptors

      The Hawaiian Raptors recently deployed their F-22 Raptors for their first operational mission overseas. The aircraft are flown by the 199th Fighter Squadron, Hawaii Air National Guard, and their active duty counterparts the 19th Fighter Squadron. They are co-maintained by the Maintenance Squadrons of the 154th and 15th Wing. Story by Senior Airman Orland Corpuz.

      10/02/2015


    • Minuteman Report: PA Air Guardsmen Emergency Management Exercise

      The 193rd commander’s Wing Inspection Team observes an emergency response to a 911 call abour a suspicious substance. Story by Tech. Sgt. John Barnes.

      10/01/2015


    • Minuteman Report: KS Guardsmen Assist Armenian Army in NATO Certification

      Kansas Guardsmen through the National Guard Bureau’s State Partnership Program recently assisted and guided the Armenian Peace Keeping Brigade in receiving certification as a NATO partner following an evaluation exercise in the Republic of Armenia. The brigade earned the certification by passing the second-level evaluation of the Operational Capabilities Concept of NATO’s partnership for Peace Program. Story by Army Sgt. Zachary Sheely.

      09/30/2015


    • Minuteman Report: Training Center Supports POW/MIA Run/Walk

      Members of the I.G. Brown Training and Education Center, located near Knoxville, Tenn. participate in the 2nd Annual POW/MIA Run/Walk. The 12 hour event raises money and awareness for a good cause. Story by Tech. Sgt. Michael Davis.

      09/29/2015


    • Minuteman Report: NEANG F.E.M.A. Airlift Operations Training

      Members of the 155th Air Transportation Flight, Nebraska Air National Guard, work with local F.E.M.A. personnel to train them on specifics of pallet building for military airlift operations. F.E.M.A. has been called to support the military in airlift operations during emergencies like 9-11. This training helps create smoother operations during these type of support missions. Story by Tech. Sgt. Denise Mommens.

      09/28/2015


    • Minuteman Report: Fallen Warrior Memorial

      Soldiers from the Maryland National Guard gather to honor and remember their fallen comrades in a wreath laying ceremony. Story by SSG Michael Davis Jr.

      09/25/2015


    • Minuteman Report: Immediate Response 2015

      Soldiers from the Colorado National Guard take part in multinational, brigade-level exercise, Immediate Response 2015 in Slovenia. Story by Tony Sweeney.

      09/24/2015


    • Minuteman Report: Oklahoma Battle Drills

      Members of the Oklahoma Army National Guard participate in Basic Battle drills with aerial assistance. Story by SSG Amber Osei.

      09/23/2015


    • Minuteman Report: FL National Guard Celebrates Milestone

      Members of the Florida National Guard gather for the commemoration of the first muster that occurred 450 years ago. Story by SGT Debra Cook.

      09/22/2015


    • Minuteman Report: Mississippi Guard Deployment

      Members of the Mississippi National Guard prepare to deploy to the Nation's Capital in support of Operation Noble Eagle. Story by SPC Dharron Collins.

      09/21/2015


    • Minuteman Report: ME Guardsmen Youth Camp

      Maine Guardsmen continue to support the National Guard Youth Camp they grew up going to as kids. For Private First Class Justin Curtis and Airman First Class Joshua Hudson, it’s about making sure it continues to be a positive experience for military kids and to pass on to the future generation the same feelings they had going through the program. Story by Army Staff Sgt. Alyson Pelletier.

      09/18/2015


    • Minuteman Report: Maine's Best Squad

      The Maine National Guard recently held a Best Squad competition to find out which squad is the best. Story by SSg. Alyson Pelletier.

      09/17/2015


    • Minuteman Report: Confined Space Drill

      Air National Guardsmen from New Jersey recently participated in an exercise, ensuring they will be prepared if an Airman becomes trapped in a confined space. Story by SSgt. Caitlin Jones.

      09/16/2015


    • Minuteman Report: Thunder Mudder

      Engineers from the 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team built a grueling obstacle course so hundreds of soldiers could get a little dirty and see who was the toughest. Story by Pfc. Nicole Baker.

      09/15/2015


    • Minuteman Report: US Army National Guard Soldiers Train Allies on Life Saving Techniques

      German soldiers, assigned to Multi-national Battle Group – West, were recently trained on combat life saving techniques. The training they received will be in support of safety, security and freedom of movement in Kosovo. Story by Ardian Nrecaj.

      09/14/2015


    • Minuteman Report: National Guard Holds First General Officer Support Staff Course

      The I.G. Brown Training and Education Center at McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base near Knoxville, Tennessee, held the first of its kind General Officer Support Staff Course. Story by Master Sgt. Matt Schwartz.

      09/11/2015


    • Minuteman Report: OR ANG Partipates in European Security Package Mission

      Oregon Air National Guardsmen participated in the first European Security Package. This mission brought various units across Europe and gives them an opportunity to operate in several different countries. Story by A1C Mackiewicz.

      09/10/2015


    • Minuteman Report: Sapper Stake Competition

      Army National Guardsmen participated in the Sapper Stakes competition. This event gives combat engineers the opportunity to compete while honing their skills. Story by Calvin Reimold.

      09/09/2015


    • Minuteman Report: NC Guardsmen Teach Polish and Slovenian Armed Forces

      Polish and Slovenian armed forces personnel receive Combat Lifesaver Skills training from members of the North Carolina Army National Guard. Story by SGT David Marquis.

      09/03/2015


    • Minuteman Report: Oregon Guardsmen Train in the Desert

      Oregon National Guard Soldiers participate in the first force-on-force combat training in California since the onset of Operation Enduring Freedom. Story by SGT Aaron Ricca.

      09/03/2015


    • Minuteman Report: NC Guardsmen Serve Up Food in South Korea

      Members of the North Carolina National Guard travel to Camp Humphreys, South Korea for their annual training exercise where they work side by side with their active duty counterparts to serve food to installation personnel. Story by SFC Victor Gardner.

      09/02/2015


    • Minuteman Report: Guardsmen Respond to Kosovo Forest Fires

      Multinational Battle Group-East, comprised of National Guard and Reserve Aviators take flight to provide air surveillance and buckets of water to help put out forest fires in southern Kosovo. Story by SGT David Marquis.

      08/31/2015


    • Minuteman Report: SCANG Active Shooter Exercise

      The South Carolina Air National Guard hosted an active shooter exercise combined with the Richland County Sheriff’s Department at McEntire Joint National Guard Base, Eastover, S.C. The exercise scenario involved an incident where armed individuals attacked entrance points on base and due to limited personnel on-duty, Richland County responded to assist with K-9, SWAT and explosive ordnance disposal units. Responders tracked the assailants through the woods on base and eventually neutralized the threat. Story by Tech. Sgt. Caycee Watson.

      08/28/2015


    • Minuteman Report: Idaho Guard Engineers Train in California Desert

      126th Engineer Company, Idaho Army National Guard, operate heavy equipment to build a hasty fighting position for protection against simulated attacks during a battlefield training exercise at the National Training Center, Fort Irwin, California. More than 5,200 Soldiers from 11 states' National Guard units, the U.S. Army Reserve and active duty U.S. Army soldiers are participating in the exercise. Story by Sgt. Amy Elker.

      08/27/2015


    • Minuteman Report: Oregon Guardsmen Support Firefighters

      Oregon Army National Guard aviators and support crews respond to wildfires throughout Oregon. Story by Sgt. Tianna Waite.

      08/26/2015


    • Minuteman Report: AL RNG EOD Robotics Training

      Members of the 666th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company are conducting realistic EOD training scenarios at Pelham Range in Anniston, Alabama. Story by Spc. William Frye.

      08/25/2015


    • Minuteman Report: ID RNG Task Force Talon

      Task Force Talon, consisting of eight Army National Guard Units from seven states, provide aviation support to the 116th Cavalry Brigade Combat Team, headquartered in Boise, Idaho, during their rotation at the National Training Center in Fort Irwin, California. Story by Sgt. Christian Duplessie.

      08/24/2015


    • Minuteman Report: ANG Enlisted Leadership Symposium

      Air Guardsmen from across the US convened in West Virginia for the 2015 Air National Guard Enlisted Leadership Symposium. The professional development event is designed to strengthen airmen and take the training back and use it at their respective wings. Story by Master Sgt. Matt Hilborn.

      08/21/2015


    • Minuteman Report: VT RNG Demining Class

      This is the first class in Vermont for the humanitarian demining class at the Camp Ethan Allen Training Site in Jericho. Story by Staff Sgt. Jason Brace.

      08/20/2015


    • Minuteman Report: NHANG Security Forces Enhance Combat Readiness Skills

      Members from the 157th Security Forces Squadron from Pease ANGB participate in a week long Combat Readiness Training course at Joint Base, Cape Cod. Story by TSgt Erica Rowe.

      08/19/2015


    • Minuteman Report: Yellow Ribbon Event Held in Georgia

      National Guard and Reserve service members and their families benefit from the deployment cycle information, resources, programs, services and referrals offered by the Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program. The program recently held an event in Atlanta, Georgia to help service members learn about various entitlements not only service members have but also their families while deployed and upon returning home. Story by SFC Anthony Florence.

      08/18/2015


    • Minuteman Report: KS RNG Prepare Armenian Army for Peacekeeping NATO Certification

      Kansas National Guardsmen traveled to Armenia to assist and advise Soldiers with the Armenian Peacekeeping Brigade at the Zar Mountain Training Center, near Yerevan, Armenia in preparation of a major NATO evaluation in September 2015. The combat readiness evaluation will be a culmination of a years-long process that would certify the interoperability of the Armenian Peacekeeping forces in support of NATO peacekeeping operations. Story by Sgt. Zachary Sheely.

      08/17/2015


    • MinuteMan Report: Sentry Eagle Exercise

      Oregon Air National Guardsmen participated in the Sentry Eagle exercise, the largest air-to-air combat exercise in the Air National Guard. POL Airmen ensured the jets were adequately fueled to complete the mission. Story by SSgt Addie Carter.

      08/14/2015


    • Minuteman Report: HI ANG Tests New Ancillary Training Approach

      Hawaii Air National Guardsmen receive classroom, as well as a hands-on, ancillary training in a combined environment. This approach is used to ease the strain of annual training requirements, while growing in Air Force Specialty Code specific competencies. Story by Tech. Sgt. Andrew Jackson.

      08/13/2015


    • Minuteman Report: Combat Engineers Learn New Techniques

      Combat Engineers from the Mississippi Army National Guard trained at Camp Shelby, MS. During this training exercise, the Soldiers practiced breaching and road clearing techniques to better prepare them for real world events. Story by SPC Jovi Prevot.

      08/12/2015


    • Minuteman Report: Focus on the Force

      The 2015 Outstanding Airman of the Year winners were recognized during the annual Focus on the Force Week. Focus on the Force Week is an event that brings senior and junior enlisted airmen together and allows an opportunity for feedback as well as mentorship. Story by Master Sgt. Matt Hilborn.

      08/11/2015


    • Minuteman Report: Band Members Receive Quick Reaction Force Training

      The 40th Army Band of the Vermont Army National Guard participates in Quick Reaction Force Training. Story by SPC Gillian McCreedy.

      08/07/2015


    • Minuteman Report: Mississippi Guard Participates in Direct Fire Exercise

      The 2-114th Field Artillery Regiment of the Mississippi Army National Guard conducts a direct fire as part of a brigade training exercise at Camp Shelby, Mississippi. Story by SGT Time Morgan.

      08/06/2015


    • Minuteman Report: Deliberate Vehicle Recovery

      Soldiers of the Mississippi Army National Guard perform a Deliberate Vehicle Recovery while taking on simulated fire as part of the Exportable Combat Training Capabilities Exercise at Camp Shelby, Mississippi. Story by SFC Lamont Bradford.

      08/02/2015


    • Minuteman Report: MI Guardsmen Floating Bridge Training Exercise

      Michigan Engineering Guardsmen recently spent a day training with local first responders. The 1437th Multi-Role Bridge Company conducted the training in natural disaster preparedness. Story by Spc Eric Bandy.

      07/31/2015


    • Minuteman Report: MS Guardsmen Compete in Warfighter Competition

      Mississippi Guard Military Police recently competed in a Warfighter Competition at Camp McCain Training Center, MS. The soldiers competed in various events stretching their abilities and knowledge to see who is the best in their state. Story by SPC Jovi Prevot.

      07/30/2015


    • Minuteman Report: Air Guard Unveils TFRSK at Patriot 15

      Annually Patriot exercise takes place so various wings around the country can work together in a controlled environment learning new skills or perfecting ones already learned. The Chaplain Corps is no different. During this year's Patriot '15, held at Volk Field, Wisconsin, Chaplains debuted the first Tactical Field Religious Support Kit. Story by SSgt Bristol Evasco.

      07/29/2015


    • Minuteman Report: NE Air Guardsmen Train at Osan AB

      Nebraska Air Guardsmen of the 155th Air Refueling Wing recently traveled to Osan Air Base, Korea for specialized career-field training. Forty-Seven airmen trained with their active duty counterparts. Story by Tech. Sgt. R Denise Knickerbocker.

      07/28/2015


    • Minuteman Report: CMSAF Visits ANGRC

      The Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force, James A. Cody recently visited the men and women of the Air National Guard Readiness Center at Joint Base Andrews. He told them about the Air Guard's place in the overall AIr Force and congratulated them on the good work they continue to do. Story by MSgt Matt Hilborn.

      07/27/2015


    • Minuteman Report: Army Guard Firefighters

      Nebraska Guardsmen conduct unique training as part of the 2015 Patriot Exercise. During the exercise a variety of firefighting techniques were explored. Story by Airman 1st Class Steven Tucker.

      07/24/2015


    • Minuteman Report: Crew-Served Weapons Training

      Texas National Guardsmen with the 436th chemical company recently trained on crew-served weapons while at Camp Swift. Story by Master Sgt. Daniel Griego

      07/23/2015


    • Minuteman Report: Texas Guardsmen Deploy

      Texas National Guardsmen case their battalion colors at Minute Maid Park, an event that was hosted by the Houston Astros. Casing the colors is a ceremony performed before a unit deploys. Story by Staff Sgt. Jennifer Atkinson.

      07/22/2015


    • Minuteman Report: Patriot Exercise 2015

      Air National Guardsmen from Mississippi are getting valuable training during the 2015 Patriot exercise. Airmen from the 172nd are conducting flight line operations at Volk Field Combat Readiness Training Center. Story by Airman 1st Class Steven Tucker.

      07/21/2015


    • Minuteman Report: NC Guard Practices Freedom of Movement Tactics

      North Carolina Guardsmen train with the Ukrainian military in support of the Multi-national Battle Group mission of safety and security in Kosovo. During this exercise, the soldiers took part in the freedom of movement training. Story by Sgt. David Marquis.

      07/14/2015


    • Minuteman Report: TN Guardsmen Represents U.S. in Wrestling

      SPC Matthew Lamp, a member of the Tennessee Army National Guard, discusses what it means to represent the United States and the Army as a Greco-Roman Wrestler in the World Class Athlete Program. Story by Master Sgt. Robin Brown.

      07/10/2015


    • Minuteman Report: Oregon ANG Deploys to Romania

      Members of the Oregon Air National Guard deploy to Canpia Turzii, Romania in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve. Story by SrA Rochelle Monroe.

      07/09/2015


    • Minuteman Report: NC Guard Unit Trains in Kosovo

      Members of the North Carolina Army National Guard train with Polish Military and Kosovo Police to support the Multinational Battle Group-East mission of ensuring a safe and secure environment for the people of Kosovo. Story by SGT David Marquis.

      07/08/2015


    • Minuteman Report: WV Guard Youth Leadership Camp

      Members of the West Virginia Army and Air National Guard join forces to provide give back to military children through a youth leadership summer camp. Story by MSgt Robert Fluharty.

      07/07/2015


    • Minuteman Report: NC National Guardsmen Crowd Control Training

      Soldiers from the 30th Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st of the 252nd Armor Regiment, North Carolina National Guard, and Albanian 2nd Infantry Company, traveled to the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany for a Crowd Riot Control training exercise. The units joined together in preparation for a peace keeping mission in Kosovo. Story by Army Sgt. David Marquis.

      07/01/2015


    • Minuteman Report: Maine National Guardsmen Infantry Training

      Two Maine National Guard Units recently traveled to Fort Drum, New York to perform joint training. The 215th Engineer Company Sapper and B Company 172 Infantry Regiment (Mountain) go through the riggers while learning vital combat skills. Story by Army Staff Sgt. Alyson Pelletier.

      06/30/2015


    • Minuteman Report: PA Air Guardsmen Build Airstrip

      The Pennsylvania Air Guard's 201st RED HORSE Sq. traveled to the Hohenfels Training Area, Germany to improve a short takeoff and landing strip. The unit, in cooperation with the Joint Multinational Readiness Center's Troop Construction, are building a capability to land C-130 Hercules aircraft into the training center by improving the STOL strip. Story by Army Sgt. First Class Caleb Barrieau.

      06/29/2015


    • Minuteman Report: Civil Engineers Train in California

      Kentucky Air National Guardsmen recently travelled to California to accomplish AFSC training. The training requires tools and equipment not available at their home station, making this training highly valuable. Story by Master Sgt. Philip Speck.

      06/26/2015


    • Minuteman Report: Vermont Guard Military Police Provides Brigade Support

      Vermont Guardsmen participate in annual training exercise at Fort Drum, New York. The Military Police Detachment of the 86th Special Troops Battalion supported the 86th Infantry Brigade by providing services that include mission reconnaissance and convoy security. This training also gives the Soldiers an opportunity to get hands-on training in the case of a real world event. Story by PFC Gillian McCreedy.

      06/24/2015


    • Minuteman Report: Guardsmen Fight Wildfires

      The National Guard is fighting an Alaskan wildfire with two Black Hawk helicopters. Crews have dumped more than 144,000 gallons in an effort to contain the fire at Stetson Creek. Story by Tech. Sgt. Charles Givens.

      06/23/2015


    • Minuteman Report: Army Guard Infantry Training

      Vermont Army National Guardsmen recently took part in a training exercise in Fort Drum, New York. The training was part of a multi-echelon integrated brigade training. Story by Pfc. Gillian McCreedy.

      06/22/2015


    • Minuteman Report: Missouri Regional Training Institute

      The Missouri National Guard's 140th Regiment Regional Training Institute is steps up training to in the month of June to accommodate National Guard, Active Duty and Reserve soldiers. Story by SGT Brittany Crocker.

      06/19/2015


    • Minuteman Report: NC Guard Trains with Portuguese Military Police

      Portuguese Military Police train Soldiers from the 30th Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st of the 252nd Armor Regiment, a North Carolina National Guard unit, on fire attack defenses as part of their preparation for a tour of duty in Kosovo. Story by SGT David Marquis.

      06/18/2015


    • Minuteman Report: Missouri Guardsmen Practice Readiness Skills

      Members of the Missouri Air National Guard's 131st Bomb Wing train at National Guard Post Camp Clark to practice their disaster response capabilities. Story by SSgt Elise Rich.

      06/16/2015


    • Minuteman Report: 1st Sgt's Academy Welcomes New Commandant

      The U.S. Air Force First Sergeant's Academy welcomes its new Commandant, CMSgt Danny Doucette. As a member of the National Guard, he brings a total force perspective to the position. Story by Capt Kyle Key.

      06/15/2015


    • Minuteman Report: Airfield Training

      Members of the West Virginia Air National Guard recently had the opportunity take part in a Maintenance Supervision and Production Mobile Training event. The training was simulated and will prepare and increase confidence when performing the job while deployed. Story by Airman 1st class Kerry Harris.

      06/12/2015


    • Minuteman Report: Town Hall Meeting

      Soldiers recently had the chance to interact with General Frank Grass, the Chief of the National Guard Bureau, while deployed in Kuwait. This was an opportunity to ask the General questions and hear first-hand what the future holds for the National Guard. Story by Sergeant Michael Needham.

      06/11/2015


    • Minuteman Report: Miles Training

      Soldiers from the Oklahoma Army National Guard use MILES gear to conduct defensive attack training. Story by Pfc. Nicole Baker.

      06/09/2015


    • Minuteman Report: Air Traffic Control

      Air traffic controllers from 2-130 Airfield Operations Battalion practiced valuable skills in radar and control tower operations at Simmons Airfield. The training is needed to keep them ready to deploy for and federal, state or national emergency that requires air support. Story by SSG Adrienne Brooks.

      06/08/2015


    • Minuteman Report: Guardsmen Amphibious Training

      Oklahoma Guardsmen conduct a recon and amphibious landing training on Lake Thomas at Fort Sill, Oklahoma as part of their annual training. Story by Army Staff Sgt. Christopher Bruce.

      06/05/2015


    • MinuteMan Report: Vigilant Guard/Makani Pahili 2015

      Guardsmen recently converged in Hawaii for Vigilant Guard/Makani Pahili 2015. The disaster preparedness exercise is specifically geared for the hurricane season. Story by Tech. Sgt. Andrew Lee Jackson.

      06/04/2015


    • Minuteman Report: MIANG Honor Guard Training

      Airmen from the 127th Wing, Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Ohio, recently learned how to conduct a funeral ceremony from beginning to end from Honor Guardsmen from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Story by Tech. Sgt. Rachel Barton.

      06/02/2015


    • MinuteMan Report: HI Air Guardsmen Train for Humanitarian Missions

      The Hawaii National Guard trains to execute operational, disaster response and humanitarian missions for the state and Pacific Air Forces under U.S. Pacific Command. Story by Army Sergeant Luther Washington.

      06/01/2015


    • Minuteman Report: Storm Preparedness

      The Alaska Air National Guard recently took part in an exercise that will ensure a safe and timely evacuation in the event a storm. The exercise was held at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Story by Senior Airman Patrick Cole.

      05/29/2015


    • Minuteman Report: Total Force Training

      National Guard, Reserve and Active Duty components recently took part in an exercise that emphasized strong bonds between components and countries. The exercise ensures that all components operate in a unified way during operations. Story by Staff Sergeant Will Bracy.

      05/28/2015


    • Minuteman Report: Operation Immersion

      The Kentucky National Guard has an innovative program to help soldiers receive better mental healthcare services. It requires the providers to see things from a soldiers perspective. Story by Sgt. 1st Class Aaron Hiler.

      05/27/2015


    • Minuteman Report: Honor Guard Training

      Air National Guardsmen from Michigan recently took part in Honor Guard training. After completing training these guardsmen will take part in roughly 300 veteran funerals this year. Story by TSgt Rachel Barton.

      05/26/2015


    • Minuteman Report: Airmen Recognized for Completing CCAF

      The Alabama Air National Guard is recognizing airmen for completing their Community College of the Air Force degrees. A1C Jim Bentley reports.

      05/21/2015


    • Minuteman Report: MERNG Radiation Detection Training

      Maine National Guardsmen look to perfect their radiation detection skills at Camp Ethan Allen Training Station, Jericho, Vermont. Story by Army Staff Sergeant Nathan Rivard.

      05/19/2015


    • Minuteman Report: Florida National Guard in Bulgaria

      Members of the Florida National Guard travel to Bulgaria to train in foreign airspace with their F-15 Eagle aircraft. Story by SPC Ricky Bowden.

      05/11/2015


    • Minuteman Report: Guardsmen Support Kentucky Derby

      Members of the Kentucky Army National Guard provide security and aerial support to the Metro Police during the annual Kentucky Derby. Story by SFC Aaron Hiler.

      05/05/2015


    • Minuteman Report: Mississipi National Guard Helps Secure Border

      Members of the Mississippi Army National Guard assist the Department of Homeland Security in Arizona. Using Aircraft the guardsmen look for illegal activity to help secure the U.S. border. Story by SSgt Austin Shaffner.

      05/04/2015


    • Minuteman Report: Brigade Warfighter Exercise

      Minnesota National Guardsmen gather for a Brigade Warfighter Exercise where they simulate driving hostile invaders out of a fictional country. Story by SGT Linsey Williams.

      04/28/2015


    • Minuteman Report: OKANG Volunteer

      Members of the Oklahoma Air National Guard recently volunteered at the Ronald McDonald House in Tulsa. The Guardsmen worked along side firemen and other volunteers, contributing their time to a worthy cause. Story by SMSgt Preston Chasteen.

      04/10/2015


    • Minuteman Report: Kansas Culinary Training Facility

      Kansas Army National Guard soldiers learn new culinary skills in 92G training.
      Story by 1LT Matthew Lucht

      04/08/2015


    • Minuteman Report: Operation Summer Shield

      Michigan National Guard 1-119th FA and Latvian Land Forces complete 4-day live fire exercise as art of Operation Summer Shield XII. Story by Staff Sgt. Kimberly Bratic.

      04/07/2015


    • Minuteman Report: Sentry Cactus

      F-15 Eagles and Airmen from the 173rd Fighter Wing spent just over a week at Tucson, Arizona flying and training with the 162nd Wing. This exercise was an excellent opportunity for both Wings to improve their skills. Story by MSgt Jennifer Shirar.

      04/06/2015


    • MinuteMan Report: Exercise Evergreen Tremor

      Washington National Guard's 66th Theater Aviation Command conduct deck
      landing qualification (DLQ) with their UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters and the help of the U.S. Navy's USS John C. Stennis aircraft carrier for Exercise Evergreen Tremor.

      04/01/2015


    • Minuteman Report: President Visits Alabama Air National Guard

      The President of the United States Visits the 117th Air Refueling Wing in
      Alabama. Story by A1C James Bentley

      03/31/2015


    • MinuteMan Report: 2015 Chief’s Huddle

      The 2015 Chief's Huddle was held in Volk Field Wisconsin for all Command Chief's from 54 Air National Guard States and territories.

      03/29/2015


    • Minuteman Report: Michigan Logistics Readiness

      The Michigan National Guard's 127th Logistics Readiness Squadron prepares equipment, cargo, and soldiers for deployment to Latvia. Story by TSgt Rachel Barton.

      03/27/2015


    • Minuteman Report: Operation Summer Shield

      The Michigan National Guard 1-119th FA participates in opening ceremony for Operation Summer Shield XII. The exercise involves six NATO countries including simulated and live fire exercises.

      03/26/2015


    • Minuteman Report: K9’s Train on RI National Guard Blackhawks

      The Rhode Island Canine Search and Rescue Team partners with the Rhode Island Army National Guard to familiarize team members with the UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter. RICSAR is an all-volunteer organization that deploys in support of search and rescue missions.

      03/25/2015


    • Minuteman Report: Speed Bag Testing

      Members of the Vermont Army National Guard test the new Speed Bag that will help soldiers in the field get resupplied when traditional ways are not available. Story by Staff Sergeant Jason Brace.

      03/12/2015


    • Minuteman Report: Colorado Crew Chief Family History

      Colorado Guardsmen use training during a three-month deployment to Kunsan Air Base Korea. This is just a stepping stone for Senior Airman Matt Eisenbach. Story by Senior Airman Adam Harder.

      03/11/2015


    • Minuteman Report: Hawaii Sentry Aloha Exercise

      Hawai'i's Air National Guard conducts its second Sentry Aloha Exercise for the
      year focused on the F-22 Raptor. Story by Tech. Sgt. Andrew Jackson.

      03/11/2015


    • Minuteman Report: Illinois Guardsmen Training During Key Resolve

      Illinois airmen support Key Resolve 2015 by filling the bellies of over 1,500
      joint service members augmenting the exercise, all while receiving their own
      training. Story by TSgt Stephen Ocenosak.

      03/09/2015


    • Minuteman Report: Oklahoma Combative Skills Training

      The 138th Fighter Wing Tulsa Air National Guard Security Forces alongside local area experts conducted Combative Skills Training at the Collinsville Middle School in Collinsville, Oklahoma. Story by TSgt Jeffery Foster

      03/04/2015


    • Minuteman Report: Joint Training for Exercise Evergreen Tremor

      Airmen from the Washington Air National Guard team up with Soldiers from the
      66th Theater Aviation Command to rehearse sling load operations in a manner that would benefit local residents in the event of a natural disaster. Story
      by Staff Sgt. Peter Christian

      03/02/2015


    • Minuteman Report: Wisconsin Guardsmen Deploy to Guam

      Today's edition of the Minuteman Report:
      The 128th Air Refueling Wing recently deployed Airmen and tankers to support the Pacific Command (PACOM) Air Expeditionary Force mission. Story by James Michaels.

      03/02/2015


    • Minuteman Report: International Communication

      Vermont Army National Guard work on a humanitarian project with their state partners in Senegal. Overcoming International communication barriers provides another learning experience.

      02/27/2015


    • Minuteman Report: Airmen Wrapping Up Fighter Integration Exercise 'Sentry Savannah'

      More than 1,400 airmen from nearly 30 military units participate in the Air National Guard's largest fighter integration, air-to-air combat, training exercise in Savannah, Georgia. Master Sgt. Jon LaDue reports.

      02/26/2015


    • Minuteman Report: New Fitness Center

      Arizona Air National Guard constructs the first ever Air national Guard new standalone fitness facility.

      02/25/2015


    • Minuteman Report: Technical Casualty Combat Care

      Maryland Army National Guardsmen and Airmen participate in Technical Casualty Combat Care, TC3, training in Aberdeen, MD. The focus is proper teamwork and communication to save lives in a combat situation. Story by SGT Michael Davis Jr.

      02/18/2015


    • Minuteman Report: Saving Lives

      Lt Col Janice Kroone, a member of the Missouri National Guard, uses her experience as bone marrow donor to help encourage other guardsmen to register as bone marrow donors. Story by SSgt Elise Rich.

      02/11/2015


    • Minuteman Report: Hawaii Readiness

      Command Inspection Teams made up of guard and active duty airmen are working together to keep Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam mission ready. Story by TSgt Andrew Jackson.

      02/09/2015


    • Minuteman Report: Warfighter Exercise

      Nearly 3500 participants have gathered at Camp Atterbury, Indiana for the Warfighter Exercise, designed to provide command and control experience to leaders and decision-makers. Story by TSgt Michael Davis.

      02/04/2015


    • Minuteman Report: California Guardsmen Deploy to Horn of Africa

      Guardsmen from the California Air National Guard's 129th Rescue Wing are deploying to CJTF Horn of Africa to provide support to ongoing operations. Story by Tech. Sgt. Michael Davis.

      02/03/2015


    • Minuteman Report: North Carolina Guardsmen Support Historic Anniversary

      North Carolina Army National Guard soldiers from the 1132 Military Police Company help provide security for over 10,000 visitors at the 150th Anniversary of the Historic Civil War battle at Fort Fisher, NC. Story by SSG Brendan Stephens.

      01/22/2015


    • Minuteman Report: ARMY Secretary Visits Guardsmen in Afghanistan

      The Secretary of the Army, John McHugh takes a trip to Afghanistan to visit with National Guardsmen and check on the progress of the transition to Resolute Support.

      01/21/2015


    • Minuteman Report: Oregon Guardsmen in Hanoi

      10 Oregon National Guard members travel to Vietnam to take participate in a week-long learning exchange through the State Partnership Program. Story by SSG Jason Van Mourik.

      01/09/2015


    • Minuteman Report: Leadership Visit

      The Oregon National Guard hosts the National Guard Bureau Senior Enlisted Advisor, CMSgt Mitchell Brush as he visits with airmen and soldiers in the area. Story by TSgt Michael Davis.

      01/08/2015


    • Minuteman Report: Wildfire Readiness

      The Arizona National Guard is ramping up its preparations for the upcoming wildfire season by training pilots and flight crews to fill and maneuver bambi baskets of water to release on simulated fires. Story by TSgt Michael Davis.

      01/06/2015


    • Minuteman Report: Alaskan Rescue

      The Alaska Air National Guard's 210th and 212th Rescue Squadrons work together to locate and extract a stranded hunter. Story by TSgt Michael Davis.

      01/05/2015


    • Minuteman Report: Utah National Guardsmen Breaking Down Barriers

      A Utah Guardsmen is breaking down barriers, 1st Lt. Alessandra Kirby has been selected to participate in a program that could see her into the elite group of soldiers, the Army Rangers. Story by Tech. Sgt. Charles Givens

      12/30/2014


    • Minuteman Report: Educating Leaders on Diversity

      A diversity conference recently held in Georgia was attended by top National Guard leadership. The aim of the conference was to educate and inspire leaders to utilize the diverse force for mission success. Story by Tech. Sgt. Charles Givens

      12/29/2014


    • Minuteman Report: OH-58 Phase Out

      The Tennessee National Guard is making history flying the final missions of the OH-58 helicopter as it is being phased out of operational use. Story by Gail McCabe.

      12/19/2014


    • Minuteman Report: Pennsylvania Guard Gives Back to Community

      The Pennsylvania National Guard is helping local agencies collect and distribute gifts for more than 300 families throughout the state for the holidays. Story by TSgt Michael Davis.

      12/17/2014


    • Minuteman Report: Resources for Guard Commanders

      Aviation Commanders and Senior NCO's from the National Guard and other Army components get a hands on look at the resource provided by the Army's Aviation and Mission Command (AMCOM). Story by Joseph Givens.

      12/17/2014


    • Minuteman Report: Indiana Guardsmen Home for the Holidays

      Members of the Indiana National Guard's 1413th Engineer Company welcomed home just in time for the Holidays after a 9 month deployment to Afghanistan. Story by TSgt Michael Davis.

      12/16/2014


    • Minuteman Report: SCANG Trains with Navy Counterparts

      Members of the South Carolina Air National Guard are training with Navy fighter pilots in Nevada in order to increase relationships and readiness to operate in a joint suppression of enemy air defense mission. Story by Lt Col Abu Gandhi.

      12/15/2014


    • Minuteman Report: Oregon Guardsmen in Kabul

      Members of the Oregon National Guard check local security measures at checkpoints in and around Kabul, Afghanistan. Story by Gail McCabe.

      12/05/2014


    • Minuteman Report: Connecticut Innovators

      The Connecticut National Guard receives a new piece of equipment to help them protect a $2 million asset. Story by MSgt Jon LaDue.

      12/04/2014


    • Minuteman Report: Georgia Guardsmen train at Guardian Centers

      The Georgia Army National Guard sends more than 100 soldiers to train on different scenarios at a unique National Guard training facility in order to receive their search and extraction certification. Story by SGT James Braswell.

      12/01/2014


    • Minuteman Report: Michigan WMD Exercise

      The Michigan National Guard's 51st Weapons of Mass Destruction, Civil Support Team based in Fort Custer Training Center in Battle Creek, Michigan, conducts a training exercise with local civil authorities. Story by MSgt Sonia Pawloski

      11/14/2014


    • Minuteman Report: Kentucky’s Best

      The Kentucky Army National Guard holds its annual Best Warrior Competition, including new challenges, to determine the best soldier, NCO, and SNCO. Story by SFC Aaron Hiler.

      11/13/2014


    • Minuteman Report: Commitment to Service

      The Oklahoma National Guard teams up with players from the Oklahoma City Thunder NBA basketball team to give back to the local community. Story by 2LT Leanna Litsch.

      11/12/2014


    • Minuteman Report: AZ Cardinals Support Local Troops

      Arizona Cardinals players and staff tour Arizona National Guard aviation facilities and meet with soldiers and airmen at Papago Park Military Reservation. Story by SSgt Anthony Reynolds.

      11/07/2014


    • Minuteman Report: Indiana Safety Day

      The University of Indiana holds its Safety Career Day and members of the Indiana National Guard are on hand to showcase their capabilities and educate students on career opportunities. Story by TSgt Mike Davis.

      10/30/2014


    • Minuteman Report: NC Guardsmen Welcome New Commander

      The 60th Troop Command of the North Carolina National Guard welcome a new commander to lead one of the state's most diverse units. Story by SSG Adrienne Brooks.

      10/24/2014


    • Minuteman Report: Best of the Best

      28 of the best Army soldiers, including 2 National Guardsmen, gather at Fort Lee, Virginia for the annual ARMY Best Soldier and NCO competition. Story by SSG Adam Fischman.

      10/22/2014


    • Minuteman Report: Oklahoma ANG Air Combat Alert Exercise

      Oklahoma National Guard leaders visit Tulsa's 138th Fighter Wing to observe an Air Combat Alert Exercise. Story by 2LT Leanna Litsch.

      10/15/2014


    • Minuteman Report: Meet SSG Daniel Schmidt

      SSG Daniel Smith transitions from Arizona police officer and family man to National Guard infantryman at exercise Steppe Eagle 2014 in Hohenfels, Germany. Story by SGT Jesse Anderla.

      10/14/2014


    • Minuteman Report: ORANG Inspection

      The Oregon Air National Guard's 173rd Fighter Wing is inspected on Unit Efficiency using a new inspection process system. Story by Master Sgt. Jennifer Shirar.

      10/03/2014


    • Minuteman Report: Michigan Homeland Security Exercise

      The Michigan Department of Military and Veteran Affairs and the Michigan National Guard partner with various first responders throughout southeastern Michigan to conduct a multi-agency homeland security exercise along the coast of Muskegon. Story by MSgt Sonia Pawloski.

      10/02/2014


    • Minuteman Report: Hawaii Air Show

      The Hawaii Air National Guard shows off its assets and capabilities to the local community in it's Wings Over the Pacific Air Show. Story by TSgt Andrew Jackson.

      10/01/2014


    • Minuteman Report: Missouri Guardsmen Support 2014 World Series

      Members of the Missouri National Guard are helping to provide a safe environment for the 2014 World Series in Kansas City, Missouri. Story by TSgt Michael Crane.

      10/01/2014


    • Minuteman Report: West Virginia Receives New C-17

      The 167th Airlift Wing of the West Virginia Air National Guard receives its first C-17 Globemaster III. The unit flew its final training mission on the C-5 Galaxy and accepted delivery of the C-17 just hours later. Story by MSgt Robert Fluharty.

      09/29/2014


    • Minuteman Report: Nebraska Nose Art

      The Nebraska Air National Guard honors a local high school student for winning the community nose art competition. The winning design was unveiled on a KC-135 Stratotanker at a ceremony hosted by the commander of the 155th Air Refueling Wing. Story by Tech. Sgt. Denise Knickerbocker.

      09/26/2014


    • Minuteman Report: Fire Training

      Tennessee Air National Guardsmen are teaming up with a local fire department to train and prepare for potential are fires on or off the installation.

      09/25/2014


    • Minuteman Report: Airmen Preserve SCANG History

      South Carolina Air Guardsmen restore static display aircraft to preserve the rich history of the 169th Fighter Wing. Story by TSgt Caycee Watson.

      09/11/2014


    • Minuteman Report: Exportable Combat Training

      The Army National Guard and Reserve trained together at the Orchard Combat Training Center in Idaho. The program certifies company proficiency in coordination with first army.

      09/05/2014


    • Minuteman Report: Army Guardsmen Teach Children Baseball

      The Maryland Army National Guard 's counter drug task for is teaming up with Maryland law enforcement for a baseball training camp in Aberdeen, MD. they will teach children about the Army National Guard, teamwork, leadership along with baseball skills. Story by Staff Sgt. John Higgins.

      09/04/2014


    • Minuteman Report: St. Louis Cardinals Honor Deployed MO Guardsmen and Families

      The St. Louis Cardinals baseball team hosted over 300 families of Missouri National Guardsmen at a recent baseball game. The annual event is broadcast via the Armed Forces Network through Fox Sports Mid-West to wherever the deployed soldiers are located. Story by Air Force Staff Sgt. Elise Rich.

      08/28/2014


    • Minuteman Report: Oklahoma and Maryland ANG hone skills in Alaska

      Soldiers assigned to the 5th Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, U.S. Army Alaska, and U.S. Air National Guard Joint Terminal Attack Controllers train together at Yukon Training Area, Alaska, to hone joint interoperability and close air support capabilities in a high operations tempo simulated combat environment during the Red-Flag Alaska 14-3 exercise. Joint Terminal Attack Controllers deploy with Army units, and bring to the fight an ability to quickly and accurately call close air support to engage enemy targets on the ground. Story by SrA Ross Alexander Whitley.

      08/27/2014


    • Minuteman Report: AZ and OR ANG Dissimilar Air Combat Training

      F-16's from the 162nd Wing, Arizona Air National Guard, joined the F-15s from the 173rd Fighter Wing, Oregon ANG, for a two week training exercise. The two units practiced dissimilar air combat training, DACT, over the skies of Kingsley Filed in Southern Oregon. Story by MSgt. Jennifer Shirar.

      08/26/2014


    • Minuteman Report: NY Air Guard MQ-9 Reaper Mission

      New York Air Guardsmen continue leading the way to perform the missions of the U.S. Air Force. The 174th Attack Wing transitioned to the MQ-9 Reaper, a remotely piloted aircraft, in 2009 and teach maintainers and aircrew around the Air Force to receive their certifications Story by MSgt. Eric Miller.

      08/25/2014


    • Minuteman Report: Piloting Ravens

      Michigan National Guardsmen train on the Vampire Simulation Software System and the Raven unmanned aerial vehicle during a two-week course at Camp Grayling Joint Maneuver Training Center. Story by SSG Kimberly Bratic.

      08/18/2014


    • Minuteman Report: 2014 Outstanding Airmen of the Year

      Senior Leadership recognized the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year in a ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, MD. Technical Sergeant Doug Matthews represented the Air National Guard as the 2014 ANG Outstanding NCO of the Year. Story by MSgt Matthew Hilbourn.

      08/12/2014


    • Minuteman Report: Operation Lone Star

      Texas Guardsmen, along with volunteers, worked together to prepare for an emergency response at Operation Lone Star. During the exercise, local residents were provided with medical and dental services. Story by Sgt Marline Duncan.

      08/11/2014


    • Minuteman Report – Operation Lone Star

      Texas Guardsmen, along with volunteers, worked together to prepare for an emergency response at Operation Lone Star. During the exercise, local residents were provided with medical and dental services. Story by Sgt Marline Duncan.

      08/11/2014


    • Minuteman Report: Oregon Best Warrior Competition

      Soldiers from the 821st Troop Command Battalion participate in the Brigade Best Warrior Competition in Salem, Oregon. Story by SGT Aaron Ricca.

      08/08/2014


    • Minuteman Report: ANG Focus on the Force

      Enlisted leaders from around the Air National Guard gather for the annual Focus on the Field event. Story by Master Sgt. Matt Hilborn.

      08/07/2014


    • Minuteman Report: Guardsmen Improve Latvian School

      34 DCANG and 40 Michigan ANG members are in Latvia to support a humanitarian civic assistance program. They are working together to make improvements to a local school. Story by Tech. Sgt. Tabitha Hurst.

      08/06/2014


    • Minuteman Report: Teen Summit

      Teens from Air National Guard and Air Reserve families attend the Teen Summit Camp in Georgia. While there, teens learn leadership skills as well as share common experiences. Story by MSG Chance Babin.

      08/05/2014


    • Minuteman Report: Search and Rescue

      The 440th Chemical Company from the Alabama Army National Guard participate in Exercise Vibrant Response 2014. During the exercise participants conduct search and rescue operations to prepare for real world scenarios. Story by SSG David Meyer.

      08/04/2014


    • Minuteman Report: Missouri Guardsmen Deconstruct FOB Apache

      Vertical Construction Engineers with the 276th Engineer Company, Missouri Army National Guard contribute to the closing of Forward Operating Base Apache by deconstructing buildings. Video by Army Staff Sgt. Lyndsey Prax.

      07/28/2014


    • Minuteman Report: Air Force Total Force Team Participate in RAGBRAI

      The Register's Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa, or RAGBRAI, is an annual biking event that started on a bet in the 1970's. It has grown into a massive event with over 10,000 riders participating. The Air Force Cycling Team, made up of total force members, is the largest military team in the event that travels from the Missouri River to a town on the eastern boarder of the state. Story by Air Force Master Sgt. Vince De Groot.

      07/24/2014


    • Minuteman Report: NJ Guardsmen Compete in Friendly Competition

      New Jersey Air Guardsmen visiting Kunsan Royal Air Force Base, South Korea, joined in on the quarterly weapons loading competition with two local U.S. Air Force squadrons. The friendly competition builds team morale while pitting the very best maintainers the units have to offer. Story by Army SGT Timothy Villareal.

      07/22/2014


    • Minuteman Report: Alaska Airman saves four lives, receives 'Silver Star'

      An Airman with the Alaska National Guard is receiving the Silver Star for heroic actions taken during a 2010 deployment to Afghanistan. TSgt Jon LaDue reports.

      07/14/2014


    • Minuteman Report: Soldiers, Airmen train in air assault course

      National Guard Soldiers and Airmen from around the nation are taking part in air assault and pathfinder courses at Camp Rilea, Ore. Story by Spc. Alisha Grezlik

      07/11/2014


    • Minuteman Report: Arizona Guard Raven’s Challenge

      Soldiers from the Arizona National Guard’s 363rd EOD participated in the Raven’s Challenge multi-agency training exercise with federal, state and local agencies. Story by SFC Class Robert Freese.

      07/09/2014


    • Minuteman Report: Indiana/Kentucky Joint CERFP Training

      Air National Guardsmen From Indiana's 181st Intelligence Wing recently teamed up the the Kentucky National Guard's 19th CERFP to conduct joint training to polish skills that could save lives in both states as part of CAPSTONE '14. Story by A1C Joe Boals.

      07/08/2014


    • Minuteman Report: MS Guardsmen Participate in Emerald Warrior Exercise

      Mississippi Guardsmen participated in the annual training exercise Emerald Warrior. Emerald Warrior is an exercise that creates a joint environment for Air and Army National Guardsmen to train in. It also allows them to prepare for national and international contingencies. Story by TSgt Edward Staton.

      07/03/2014


    • Minuteman Report: MI Guardsmen Live Fire Exercise

      Michigan Guardsmen as well as their civilian counterparts took part in a live fire exercise on Selfridge ANGB, Michigan. The training is required annually and can prepare them in the event of an actual aircraft fire. Story by TSgt Rachel Barton

      07/02/2014


    • Minuteman Report: HI Guardsmen Participate in Coupe Taufon

      Hawaii National Guardsmen along with their active duty counterparts participated in exercise Cope Taufon. This exercise gave them to opportunity to train with the Malaysian Royal Air Force. Story by Technical Sergeant Andrew Jackson.

      07/01/2014


    • Minuteman Report: Search and Rescue

      Air National Guard Airmen from across the country are training on search and rescue operations. SrA Toni Pointer reports.

      06/27/2014


    • Minuteman Report: MO Air Guard Mass Casualty Exercise

      Missouri Air National Guardsmen from the 131st Bomb Wing provided realistic scenarios to prepare guardsmen for what they could see during a state emergency duty. Medical personnel at the five day camp held at National Guard Post Camp Clark created simulated real-world injuries to provide a little more realism to the training. Story by Air Force Staff Sgt. Elise Rich.

      06/26/2014


    • Minuteman Report: VT Guard Fort Polk Training

      Guardsmen from the 86th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Mountain) recently held their annual training at the Joint Readiness Training Center in Fort Polk, Louisiana. Story by Army Staff Sgt. Jason Brace.

      06/25/2014


    • Minuteman Report: Texas Guard at Golden Coyote 2014

      Commanders from the 1st Battalion (Airborne) 143rd Infantry Regiment of the Texas National Guard finalize plans for the battalion's upcoming night mass tactical exercise as part of Golden Coyote 2014 located at Camp Guernsey, Wyoming. Story by Army Staff Sgt. Shannon Crane.

      06/24/2014


    • Minuteman Report: NE Guard Tornado Security

      Members of the Nebraska National Guard Assisted local authorities as clean up efforts begin following twin tornados in Pilger, Nebraska. Twenty soldiers are manning entry control points for 24 hour coverage, protecting from looters and assisting with traffic flow. Story by TSgt R. Denise Knickerbocker.

      06/23/2014


    • Minuteman Report: Aircrew Rescue at Golden Coyote

      National Guard soldiers perform an Aircrew Rescue mission while participating in the Golden Coyote 2014 exercise. Golden Coyote is a three-phase, scenario driven exercise conducted in the Black Hills of South Dakota. The exercise enables commanders to focus on METL requirements, warrior tasks and drills. Story by SGT Brad Richardson.

      06/13/2014


    • Minuteman Report: Texas National Guard prepares for flood rescue

      Texas National Guardsmen are conducting search and rescue operations with their civilian counterparts to enhance their real world disaster response capabilities. Story by TSgt Jon LaDue

      06/12/2014


    • Minuteman Report: Oregon Soldiers Mobilize for Afghanistan Deployment

      About 400 Soldiers of the Oregon Army National Guard mobilize for a nine-month deployment to Southwest Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Story by Tech. Sgt. Jon LaDue.

      06/11/2014


    • Minuteman Report: Maine National Guard IED Training

      Soldiers in the Maine Army National Guard spent a weekend training in the woods to sharpen their operational skills. Sgt. Alyson Pelletier reports.

      06/10/2014


    • Minuteman Report: Exercise Eager Lion

      Aircrew from the California National Guard are in Northern Jordan as part of an international exercise. Airman 1st Class Danny Rangel has the story.

      06/09/2014


    • Minuteman Report: Maine ANG Token Exchange

      A World War II veteran and airmen from the Maine Air National Guard exchanged tokens of gratitude for service to our nation. Produced by Staff Sgt. Andrew Sinclair.

      06/06/2014


    • Minuteman Report: 2014 Feed’em for Freedom

      National Guard soldiers training at Atterbury-Muscatatuck in Edinburgh, Indiana were treated to an afternoon of food fun and entertainment during the Feed’em for Freedom event sponsored by local Wal-Mart employees. Story by Tim Sproles.

      06/05/2014


    • Minuteman Report: Region IV Best Warrior Competition

      Fourteen National Guard soldiers from seven states recently competed in the Region IV Best Warrior Competition at Camp Ripley Training Center, Minnesota. Story by SSG Johnny Angelo.

      06/04/2014


    • Minuteman Report: Wyoming Guard Protects Residents from Flooding

      Wyoming National Guard Soldiers are protecting Saratoga, Wyoming from flooding due to melting snowpack and precipitation in the forecast. Story by Amanda Preddice.

      06/03/2014


    • Minuteman Report: West Virginia Participates in Beyond the Horizon 2014

      Soldiers from the West Virginia Army National Guard’s 1092nd Engineer Company participate in the construction of a local medical clinic in the community of Las Carretas during Beyond the Horizon 2014 - Guatemala. Story by SGT Katherine Gray

      06/02/2014


    • Minuteman Report: Colorado Guard Supports Maple Resolve 2014

      Canadian Forces are currently in the middle of their largest military exercise of the year and the Colorado Army National Guard is Alberta supporting its international partners. Video by SSG Joe Labutka

      05/30/2014


    • Minuteman Report: Georgia Guardsman Makes State History

      Command Sergeant Major (CSM) Callie E. Leaver of the Georgia National Guard’s 170th Military Police Battalion made Georgia Guard history when she became the state’s first female CSM of a deployable unit. Story by SPC Britni Alexander.

      05/30/2014


    • Minuteman Report: Missouri Guard and Panama Forces State Partnership

      The Missouri National Guard hosted the Panama Forces for a week long Armorer Management and Maintenance Exchange Conference as part of the National Guard’s State Partnership Program. Story by SGT Mark Owen

      05/28/2014


    • Minuteman Report: Idaho Airmen Fly A-10's in Europe

      Airmen from the Idaho Air National Guard support NATO training exercise in Germany by conducting flying operations with the A-10 Thunderbolt. Story by TSgt Jon LaDue

      05/27/2014


    • Minuteman Report: Innovative Readiness Training with the Boy Scouts of America

      National Guard and Reserve Airmen, Soldiers and Marines are helping the Boy Scouts of America while honing their skills as part of a 5-year Innovative Readiness Training (IRT) mission at Camp Hinds in Raymond, Maine. Story by TSgt Rachel Barton.

      05/22/2014


    • Minuteman Report: Pennsylvania Guard Conducts Explosives Training

      Soldiers from the Pennsylvania Army National Guard’s 228th Engineer Company, 213th Regional Support Group, conducted explosives training at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania. Story by SSG David Strayer

      05/21/2014


    • Minuteman Report: Iowa Guard Builds Future in the Dominican Republic

      Engineers from the Iowa National Guard's 322 Engineer Company are building medical clinics and schools for the local residents of Barahona, Dominican Republic. Story by SPC Shane Kenan.

      05/20/2014


    • Minuteman Report: Connecticut ANG Trains with Missouri ANG

      Citizen airmen from the Connecticut Air National Guard's 103rd Airlift Wing are learning how to perform key aspects of their new C-130 mission from Airmen from the Missouri Air National Guard's 139th Airlift Wing. Story by TSgt Michael Crane.

      05/19/2014


    • Minuteman Report: Texas National Guard Partners with Forest Service

      Members of the Texas National Guard team up with the Texas Forestry Service to exercise lifesaving capabilities in an ongoing partnership. Story by 2LT Alicia Lacy.

      05/16/2014


    • Minuteman Report: Mississippi ANG Trains with Israeli Air Force

      Mississippi Air National Guardsmen recently trained with members of the Israeli Air Force as part of the Emerald Warrior Exercise at the Gulfport, Mississippi Combat Readiness Training Center (CRTC). Story by TSgt Ed Staton

      05/15/2014


    • Minuteman Report: Maine Guardsmen Train at Baxter State Park

      Citizen soldiers for the Maine National Guard’s 126th Aviation Regiment are assisting their community while conducting vital real-world training to prepare themselves for future deployments. Story by Spc. Jamie Lee Richardson.

      05/14/2014


    • Minuteman Report: Indiana Guard "In Their Shoes" Mud Run

      The Indiana National Guard J9 Crisis Team hosted the second consecutive 5K "In Their Shoes" mud run at Atterbury-Muscatatuck to raise awareness about suicide and sexual assault within our communities. Story by Tim Sproles

      05/13/2014


    • Minuteman Report: National Guard Marksmanship Competition

      Service members from across the globe compete in various marksmanship events at Robinson Maneuver Training Center, North Little Rock, Arkansas. Story by SGT Katie Gray.

      05/12/2014


    • Minuteman Report: PEC Cyber Shied Exercise

      National Guard is leaning forward to prepare the states' and territories' 54 Computer Network Defense Teams for real world attacks during the 2014 Cyber Shield exercise the National Guard Professional Education Center in North Little Rock, Ark. Story by Capt Kyle Key.

      05/08/2014


    • Minuteman Report: Texas ANG Yankee Range

      Airmen of the Texas Air National Guard's 149th Fighter Wing maintain and operate the 3,000 acre Yankee Range which is used to train combat-ready F-16 pilots for worldwide operations. Yankee Range is one of 13 such ranges in the country. Story by Airman 1st Class James Cason.

      05/07/2014


    • Minuteman Report: CA Guardsmen Compete for Foreign Badge

      California National Guardsmen are testing their readiness while having the opportunity to compete for a German Armed Forces Proficiency badge for physical fitness. Story by SPC Jason Beal.

      05/06/2014


    • Minuteman Report: Nebraska ANG First Responders

      Nebraska Air National Guard’s first responders teamed up with their local civilian counterparts to conduct a mass casualty exercise. Story TSgt Denise Knickerbocker

      05/05/2014


    • Minuteman Report: Indiana Guard Ceremonial Unit

      The Indiana National Guard Ceremonial Unit helped pay tribute to three veterans during a special ceremony as part of the Missing in America Project. Missing in America is a nationwide effort to return the unclaimed remains of veterans. Story by SSG Lorne Neff

      05/02/2014


    • Minuteman Report: Oklahoma ANG Moves to Arkansas

      Airmen from the Oklahoma Air National Guard's 138th Fighter Wing recently moved their F-16 flying operations to Ft Smith, Arkansas to maintain the unit's warfighting readiness during runway construction in Tulsa. Story by SMSgt Preston Chasteen

      05/01/2014


    • Minuteman Report: Guard Response to Southeast Tornadoes

      An Arkansas Air National Guardsman was among those killed when a series of devastating storms battered the Southeast region of the U.S. Monday and Tuesday. Citizen Airmen and Soldiers are providing search and rescue, medical evacuation, UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter low level aerial search, fresh water delivery and traffic control. Video by Sarah Jones

      04/29/2014


    • Minuteman Report: Texas Military Forces

      Texas Military Forces invited the local community to visit Camp Mabry to show the citizens the bond between the Guardsmen and the local civil authorities that come together during state-wide emergencies. Story by SPC Richard Castillo

      04/28/2014


    • Minuteman Report: Oklahoma ASOS Simulator

      Members of the 146th Air Support Operations Squadron have the first simulator system customized for Joint Terminal Attack Controllers (JTAC) at Will Rogers Air National Guard Base in Oklahoma City. The simulator keeps the Air Guardsmen ready for real world scenarios at a fraction of the cost of using real aircraft. Story by SSG Christopher Bruce

      04/24/2014


    • Minuteman Report: Indiana Joint CERFP Exercise

      Indiana Air National Guardsmen from the 181st CERFP joined Citizen Soldiers from the 81st Troop Command to take part in the joint 19th CERFP exercise evaluation at Muscatatuck Urban Training Center. Story by A1C Joe Boals.

      04/23/2014


    • Minuteman Report - Southeast Best Warrior Competition

      National Guard Soldiers recently competed to who was the best in the region when they took part in the Southeast Regional Best Warrior Competition. Story by SPC James Braswell

      04/21/2014


    • Minuteman Report - Vigilant Guard 2014

      The Oregon National Guard CBRNE Enhanced Response Force Package (CERFP) are deployed to Alaska to participate in Vigilant Guard - Alaska 2014. VG-AK14 is a joint exercise between multiple state, federal and National Guard organizations to practice responding to large scale natural disasters. Story by SSG Zachary Holden.

      04/18/2014


    • Minuteman Report: Hawaii Guard Joint OCS, ROTC Training

      Hawaii Army National Guard Officer Candidate School recently joined forces with the University of Hawaii Army ROTC for their Spring Field Training Exercise. Story by Tech. Sgt. Andrew Jackson.

      04/17/2014


    • Minuteman Report: New York Combat Lifesaver Training

      Pre-deployment training remains as important as ever, no matter where National Guard Soldiers are needed. Army Staff Sgt. Rich Stowell gives us a look at a training event that could be the difference between life and death.

      04/16/2014


    • Minuteman Report: Airman Bounces Back From Injury

      Two years after being wounded by a vehicle borne improvised explosive device, SrA Brandon Bumbales is on the road to recovery thanks to the Air Force Wounded Warrior Program and Adaptive Sports. Story by TSgt Michael Davis.

      04/15/2014


    • Minuteman Report: Engineer Week

      National Guard, Active and Reserve Soldiers that make up the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers spent time training at Ft Hood, TX as part of "Engineer Week." Story by SGT Carlos Gonzales.

      04/11/2014


    • Minuteman Report: Oklahoma Guard Unveils New Lakota’s

      The Oklahoma Army National Guard officially unveiled their four new UH-72A “Lakota” helicopters. The helicopters replaced two OH-58C “Kiowa” helicopters that have been in service for more than 30 years. Story by SSG Christopher Bruce

      04/10/2014


    • Minuteman Report: Wounded Warrior Athletes

      Guard, Reserve and Active Duty airmen in the Wounded Warrior Adaptive Sports Program are participating in the first ever, week-long competition to determine who will represent the Air Force in the upcoming Warrior Games. Story by Tech. Sgt. Michael Davis.

      04/09/2014


    • Minuteman Report: Arkansas National Guard train for search and rescue

      Arkansas National Guard aviators recently conducted training to be able to handle rescue missions that require air lift capabilities. The exercise also emphasized the dual capabilities of the National Guard. Story by Sgt. Katie Gray.

      04/08/2014


    • Minuteman Report: Puerto Rico Guardsmen Train for Emergency Response

      As part of the state partnership program, officers from the Dominican Republic armed forces visited the Puerto Rican National Guard emergency response team to observe the logistical and operational process. Story by Spc. Josue Rivera.

      04/07/2014


    • Minuteman Report: Fire Suppression System

      The 138th Fighter Wing, Oklahoma Air National Guard, tests a new fire foam suppression system that was installed in three of their aircraft maintenance facilities. The two year, four million dollar project can fill the largest maintenance hanger in approximately two and a half minutes. Story by SMSgt Preston Chasteen.

      04/04/2014


    • Minuteman Report: Graduation Day

      Airmen Graduate from the Non-commissioned Officer Academy at McGhee-Tyson Air National Guard base, Tennessee. Guest speaker, Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force James Cody provides valuable advice to new leaders. Story by TSgt Michael Davis.

      04/03/2014


    • Minuteman Report: Preparing for Wildfire Season

      Florida guardsmen team up with the local forest service to train for the upcoming wildfire season. Story by A.J. Artley.

      04/02/2014


    • Minuteman Report: Yellow Ribbon Briefing

      Nebraska Air National Guardsmen and their families attend a yellow ribbon pre-deployment briefing in Lincoln, Nebraska. The briefing provided the members with helpful information and resources for a more positive deployment experience. Story by TSgt Denise Knickerbocker.

      04/01/2014


    • Minuteman Report: Ancillary Training AFSO21 Event

      Airmen from around the country have gathered at the Air National Guard Readiness Center on Joint Base Andrews to take part in an Ancillary training AFSO21 event. The purpose of the event is for the Airmen, Career Field Functional Managers and subject matter experts to craft a training program that will streamline the ANG's current ancillary training. Story by MSgt John Anderson

      03/31/2014


    • Minuteman Report: Missouri ANG Supports Exercise Central Accord

      Missouri Air National Guardsmen participating Exercise Central Accord took part in a first of it’s kind mission, when they became the aircrew responsible for supporting the first ever joint paratrooper drop between U.S. and Cameroon forces. Video by Gail McCabe.

      03/28/2014


    • Minuteman Report: Oregon ANG Silver Star Ceremony

      Four Airmen from the 125th Special Tactics Squadron Oregon Air National Guard received recognition from the highest order on the 24th of March. One Silver Star and 5 bronze stars (2 with valor) were presented to Oregon Airman for their heroism under fire while serving in Afghanistan. Story by MSgt Thomas Hovie

      03/27/2014


    • Minuteman Report: Call for Fire

      National Guard Soldiers recently conducted a "call for fire" class to educate scouts on the basics. Story by Staff Sgt. Jason Brace

      03/19/2014


    • Minuteman Report: Total Force Integration

      The Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, James Cody, visits the National Guard and Active Duty bomb Wings at Whiteman Air Force Base. Story by SrA Elise Rich.

      03/18/2014


    • Minuteman Report: St. Patricks Day Parade Performance

      The 135th Army Band of the Missouri National Guard participates in the St. Louis Saint Patrick's Day parade. Story by Sgt Anica Jankowski.

      03/17/2014


    • Minuteman Report: Oregon Guard Increases Training Fleet

      The 173rd Fighter Wing welcomes a distinctive new F-15C aircraft to its growing fleet. Story by Master Sgt. Jennifer Shirar.

      03/14/2014


    • Minuteman Report: Building for the Future

      The Maryland Air National Guard is getting boost in operations efficiency thanks to the recent unveiling of a new headquarters building for the 175th Wing. Story by TSgt Chris Schepers.

      03/12/2014


    • Minuteman Report: NC Guard Heritage Month

      The Governor of North Carolina formally recognizes March as the North Carolina National Guard Heritage Month. Story by Lt. Col. Matt Divivo.

      03/11/2014


    • Minuteman Report: Sentry Aloha

      Guardsmen participate in Hawaii's largest ever Sentry Aloha exercise. Together, F-15's, F-16's, and F-22's train to prepare for real world scenarios. Story by TSgt Michael Jackson.

      03/10/2014


    • Minuteman Report: AR Guard Expands Formal Training Unit

      The Formal Training Unit of the Arkansas Air National Guard is expanding its mission, creating new jobs and increasing it's fleet of C-130 to accommodate more training hours for air crew members. Story by Tech. Sgt. James Collins.

      03/07/2014


    • Minuteman Report: National Guard Chief Speaks at Senate National Guard Caucus

      The Senate National Guard Caucus held its annual breakfast on Capitol Hill recently, where the role of the National Guard in the future was discussed. Story by Sgt. 1st Class Robert Stephenson.

      03/04/2014


    • Minuteman Report: NC National Guard Aviation

      The North Carolina Army National Guard operates a unique aircraft that is not often associated with National Guard aviation. The C-26 performs a unique mission that contributes to the US militaries aviation capabilities. Story by Sgt. Adrienne Brooks.

      03/03/2014


    • Minuteman Report: Nebraska National Guard Reaction Force

      Nebraska Air and Army National Guardsmen train together at Camp Ashland for the state required National Guard Reaction Force Training for Civil Disobedience Control Tactics. The training ensures the airmen and soldiers are ready to aid the state's governor whenever called upon. Video by Staff Sgt. Denise Knickerbocker.

      02/27/2014


    • Minuteman Report: Georgia ANG TACP’s support D.C. ANG F-16’s

      TACPs (Tactical Air Control Party) from the Georgia Air National Guard’s 156th ASOS supported the Washington D.C.’s 121st Fighter Squadron. While at the Combat Readiness Training Center in Savannah, Georgia. Story by SSgt Tabitha Hurst.

      02/26/2014


    • Minuteman Report: Weapons Inspection Training

      Airmen from the D.C. Air National Guard's 113th Weapons Shop used a self-inspection to test their mission readiness while the unit was TDY to the Combat Readiness Training Center in Savannah, GA. Story by SSgt Tabitha Hurst.

      02/24/2014


    • Minuteman Report: Guardsman Preserves History of Citizen Soldier

      A Florida National Guardsman takes part in the 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Olustee, helping to preserve the history of the citizen soldier. Story by A.J. Artley.

      02/21/2014


    • Minuteman Report: Familiarization Flight

      SrA Eli Olmstead, of the D.C. National Guard, receives a familiarization ride to see the avionics equipment that he maintains in action. Story by SSgt Tabitha Hurst.

      02/20/2014


    • Minuteman Report: Building More Than Partnerships

      Members of the Washington National Guard help to build a local school in Thailand during exercise Cobra Gold 2014. Story by SGT Gavin Ching.

      02/18/2014


    • Minuteman Report: Guard Responds to Winter Storm

      The National Guard is always on call to help their neighbors. Nine states including Alabama, Delaware, Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and the District of Columbia were pummeled by a winter storm that had about 3,000 soldiers and airmen assisting in anyway their State governments needed. Story by 2nd Lt. Jennifer Lavin.

      02/14/2014


    • Minuteman Report: MDANG Student Flight

      The 175th Wing, Maryland Air National Guard, gives recruits an opportunity to see what to expect during Basic Military Training by placing them in their Student Flight. These skills and understanding go a long way to ensuring their success during BMT. Story by TSgt Chris Schepers.

      02/11/2014


    • Minuteman Report: DC ANG Mass Dental

      The District of Columbia Air National Guard's 113th Medical group teamed up Logistics health to hold a mass dental exam at Joint base Andrews. The exam ensures that all members of the 113th Wing are mobilization ready by staying within Air Force medical readiness standards. Story by SrA Justin Hodge

      02/10/2014


    • Minuteman Report: Top Spouses Ensure Family Support

      The spouses of top Air National Guard leadership are on a tour of bases around the National Capitol Region to talk about programs designed to help family members of airmen. Story by Tech. Sgt. Charles Givens

      02/05/2014


    • Minuteman Report: Heritage Painting Unveiled

      Gen. Frank Grass, the Chief of the National Guard Bureau, was on hand to unveil and present the latest National Guard heritage painting to members of the Alaska National Guard. Story by Tech. Sgt. Charles Givens.

      02/04/2014


    • Minuteman Report: Guardsmen Return Home

      Members of the TN National Guard are met by friends and family as they return home from a deployment that was nearly a year long. Story by Sgt. James Boyd

      02/03/2014


    • Minuteman Report: Guardsmen Prepare for Super Bowl

      Members of the New Jersey Air National Guard prepare for Super Bowl 48. They are providing air space security as well as patrols security details around the stadium. Story by SSgt Michael Davis.

      01/31/2014


    • Minuteman Report: Airborne Guardsmen

      Minnesota Guardsmen recently conducted their annual water survival training. The training provides the knowledge and experience for these Airmen to increase the odds of survival in case of water emergency. Story by SSgt Michael Davis.

      01/30/2014


    • Minuteman Report: CA Guardsmen Train SWAT

      Soldiers of the 1072nd Transportation Company train members of the Clovis Police Department's SWAT team on their newly acquired MRAP vehicle. Story by SPC Jason Beal.

      01/28/2014


    • Minuteman Report: Tennessee Guardsmen Prepare for Small Arms Championship

      Four Tennessee National Guardsmen are preparing to compete in the U.S. Army Small Arms Championship. Story by Melisa Foster.

      01/27/2014


    • Minuteman Report: National Guard State Partnership Program Conference

      National Guard commanders and Senior NCO's met in San Antonio, Texas for a State Partnership Program Conference. The meeting was used to build cooperation within the region. Story by Frederick Hoyt.

      01/24/2014


    • Minuteman Report: Nevada Guard Best Warrior

      Six Nevada National Guard soldiers competed to represent the 757th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion in the Army's Best Warrior Competition. The day long event consisted of a PT test, a written exam, answered questions in front of an appearance board, showed their field artillery proficiency, land navigation and finished with a ruck march. The Soldier and NCO winners will continue to the state competition. Story by Sgt. Shane Klestinski.

      01/23/2014


    • Minuteman Report: NGB Western Regional Biathlon

      The National Guard Bureau's Western Regional Biathlon was recently held at Kincaid Park, Alaska. This marked the first time the two day event was hosted in the state. The biathlon is a winter sport that combines cross-country skiing and precision marksmanship. Story by Tech. Sgt. Matt Schwartz.

      01/22/2014


    • Minuteman Report: OK Guard Thunder Fit

      Oklahoma National Guard Soldiers and Airmen had an opportunity to work out with NBA players from the Oklahoma City Thunder as part of the Thunder Fit community outreach program in Midwest City Oklahoma. Story by Army Sgt. Christopher Bruce.

      01/21/2014


    • Minuteman Report: Warrior Competition

      Members of the North Carolina National Guard participate in a local competition in hopes of being able to represent their state at the best warrior competition held later this year. Story by Sgt. Shelby Parker.

      01/17/2014


    • Minuteman Report: Air Guard EMT Refresher Training

      Air Guard Medical Evacuation Personnel have to renew their certifications on life saving techniques every two years. The I. G. Brown Training and Education Center hosts a week long EMT refresher course that holds about 30 students during each iteration. Story by TSgt Matt Schwartz.

      01/16/2014


    • MinuteMan Report: Army Guard Says Goodbye to C-23 Sherpa

      The Army National Guard is retiring the C-23 Sherpa after 20 years of service. The C-23 is a fixed wing cargo aircraft that has seen a variety of missions over during it's time in service. Story by Tech. Sgt. Charles Givens.

      01/15/2014


    • Maryland Guardsmen Get Help with Job Search

      Guardsmen in Maryland are getting help in searching for jobs, thanks to Heroes 2 Hired. H2H brought a mobile kiosk on location to assist in the process. Story by Tech Sgt. Chris Schepers.

      01/14/2014


    • Minuteman Report: Texas Guardsmen Prepare for Disaster

      Texas Guardsmen are participating in an exercise that will equip them with the skills necessary to respond to a chemical attack. Story by Sgt. 1st Class Daniel Griego.

      01/13/2014


    • Minuteman Report: Warrior Therapy

      A former California Guardsman develops program to help veterans deal with post traumatic stress syndrome to help prevent suicides. Story by Staff Sgt. Michael Davis.

      01/10/2014


    • Minuteman Report: North Carolina Guard Aviators Rescue Hikers

      North Carolina guardsmen team up with civilian first responders to locate and rescue 3 stranded hikers in the North Carolina mountains. Story by Staff Sgt. Michael Davis.

      01/09/2014


    • Minuteman Report: Guardsmen Support Korean Exercise

      Georgia Guardsmen participate in large scale training exercise in South Korea. Story by Staff Sgt. Michael Davis.

      01/08/2014


    • Minuteman Report: South Carolina Guard Milestone

      South Carolina Guardsmen say goodbye to the last Vietnam veteran serving in its ranks. Story by SSgt Michael Davis.

      01/07/2014


    • Minuteman Report: Puerto Rico Says Goodbye to Esmeralda

      Puerto Rican Guardsmen say farewell to the Chilean Maritime School Vessel, Esmeralda, after its visit. Story by SPC Josue Rivera.

      01/06/2014


    • Minuteman Report: Missouri Guard Maintain Helicopters

      When every aircraft reaches a certain number of flight hours, it requires an in-depth inspection, commonly called a phase inspection. Missouri Army Guard mechanics keep their Apache helicopters mission ready in Afghanistan. Story by Senior Airman Michael Mason.

      12/31/2013


    • Minuteman Report: National Guards Supports Local Football

      The Maryland National Guard recently sponsored a High School football game and supported the community by encouraging players to demonstrate army core values. Story by PFC Patrick Rooney.

      12/27/2013


    • MinuteMan Report: Wreaths Across America

      Soldiers, Airmen, Sailors and Marines who have served are honored with wreaths and tribute at several cemeteries and veteran memorials. Story by Sgt. Alyson Pelletier.

      12/18/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Indiana National Guard Homecoming

      Guardsmen from Indiana are welcomed by friends and family as they return from an overseas deployment. Story by Tim Sproles.

      12/17/2013


    • Minuteman Report: National Guard Helps Spread Cheer

      Guardsmen from North Carolina are celebrating the holidays by giving back this year. Guardsmen visited the Central Children's Home of North Carolina, exchanging gifts and spreading holiday cheer. Story by SGT Shelby Parker.

      12/16/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Armory Beautification

      California Guardsmen recently held an Armory beautification project bringing together soldiers of the unit, local organizations, and community members to improve the areas surrounding the armory. Specialist Jason Beal has the story.

      12/13/2013


    • Minuteman Report: National Guard Birthday

      As the National Guard celebrates it's 377th Birthday, the Minuteman Report takes a look back at some of the accomplishments from the last year. Story by SSgt Michael Davis.

      12/12/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Indiana Hometown Heroes

      Over 120 guardsmen from the 181st Intelligence Wing in Indiana received awards for deployments in support of 9/11 in a Hometown Hero celebration. Story by SMSgt John Champan.

      12/11/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Santa Cops

      Members of the 134th Air Refueling Wing Security Forces give back to the local community by collecting donations throughout the year for sick or injured children at the East Tennessee children's hospital during the holidays. Story by Amn Darby Arnold.

      12/09/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Mississippi Hosts Southern Strike 14

      The Mississippi Air National Guard is hosting a Joint Training Exercise in Gulfport, Ms. The exercise was initiated to provide a tailored, cost effective and realistic training environment for the National Guard in a joint and multinational environment. Story by Technical Sgt. Ed Staton.

      12/06/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Iowa Guardsman Outstanding Volunteer

      An Iowa Air National Guardsman was recently awarded the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal for his near decade long involvement in Special Olympics. Master Sgt. Bill Wiseman’s endeavors recently took him to South Korea for the Special Olympics world games. Story by Air Force Master Sgt. Vincent Degroot.

      12/03/2013


    • Minuteman Report: All Army Best Warrior Competiton

      Two Army Guardsmen participated in the Department of the Army's Best Warrior Competition at Fort Lee, Virginia. The two day competition helped the Soldiers obtain invaluable skills and an unforgettable experience. Story by Army Staff Sgt. Adam Fischman.

      12/02/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Ohio National Guard Trains Serbian Partners

      Guardsmen from the Ohio National Guard recently had the opportunity to train with Serbian soldiers, learning their ways and teaching them US tactics, all in the effort to build relationship with partner countries. Story by Staff Sgt. Brian Raley.

      11/26/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Hawaii Royal Guard

      The Hawaii Royal Guard celebrates its 50th anniversary as the special honor guard to the only Palace in the United States. It is a unique unit to the Hawaii Air National Guard. Story by Tech. Sgt. Andrew Jackson.

      11/25/2013


    • Minuteman Report: SOONER Rather Than Later

      A military family in Oklahoma gets a special surprise during Oklahoma University's Military Appreciation Day. Story by SGT Christopher Bruce.

      11/21/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Math Teacher to Convoy Commander

      1LT Monicia Porter uses skills she learned in the classroom to lead Georgia Guardsmen in Afghanistan as a Convoy Commander. Story by SSG Peter Sinclair.

      11/19/2013


    • Minuteman Report: ANG Enlisted Leader Visit

      The Command Chief of the Air National Guard, Chief Master Sergeant James Hotaling recently made a visit to Ramstein Air Base, Germany to see the Aeromedical Evacuation mission, and the guardsmen that make it happen. Story by TSgt Ed Staton.

      11/18/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Pilot Training

      Veteran pilots returning from deployment are ensuring their skills and experience from being deployed is passed on to new pilots getting ready to deploy. Story by Sgt. Alyson Pelletier.

      11/14/2013


    • Minuteman Report: General Grass Visits Deployed Guardsmen

      In a recent town hall meeting, about 200 deployed citizen soldiers have the opportunity to ask Gen. Frank Grass questions and hear about issues guardsmen are facing. Story by Cpl. Alex Flynn.

      11/13/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Chaplain's Help Build Morale

      During an exercise, Chaplain's with the Hawaii Air National Guard do what they can to help with the morale of guardsmen. Story by Tech. Sgt. Andrew Jackson.

      11/12/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Influenza Prevention

      The 127th Medical Group provides flu shots to members of the 127th Wing as Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Michigan. Story by Capt. Cheryl Bing.

      11/08/2013


    • Minuteman Report: North Carolina Guardsmen Resume Training

      Members of the North Carolina National Guard are returning to their normal training routines after the partial government shut down last month. Story by Sgt. Adrienne Brooks.

      11/07/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Maine Guardsmen Work with State Park

      Combined Aviation forces from the Maine National Guard help Baxter State Park officials maintain the grounds by transporting supplies to different areas of the park. Story by Specialist Jamie Lee Richardson.

      11/06/2013


    • Minuteman Report: DC Guardsmen Deploy to Brazil

      122 DC Guardsmen and 6 F-16's deploy from Joint Base Andrews to Natal Brazil to support CRUZEX. Story by SSgt Tabitha Hurst.

      11/05/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Oklahoma Soldier of the Year

      Nine Soldiers gathered from every Major Subordinate Command in the Oklahoma National Guard compete in the annual Soldier of the Year competition. Story by MSG Vincent Donaldson.

      11/04/2013


    • Minuteman Report: RPA's Reach New Heights

      The Air Force community that operates remotely piloted aircraft or RPA's, has reached a new milestone, 2 million hours of operation. A handful of Air National Guard units across the nation contributed to this significant accomplishment. Story by SrA Rachel Maxwell.

      11/01/2013


    • Minuteman Report: National Guardsmen Deliver While Deployed

      You probably don't often think about the Army handling mail, but while deployed guardsmen from the Ohio Army National Guard are making sure that the mail is delivered on time. Story by Staff Sgt. Jacob Fadley.

      10/31/2013


    • Minuteman Report: National Guard Still Engaged in Hurricane Clean-up

      It's been a year since Hurricane Sandy first made landfall and National Guardsmen are still on the ground supporting recovery efforts. Story by TSgt. Charles Givens.

      10/30/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Missouri Guardsmen Work World Series

      Members of the Missouri National Guard are working behind the scenes at the 2013 World Series to ensure the safety of fans attending. Story By Tech. Sgt. Charles Givens.

      10/28/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Guardsmen Help a Local Vietnam Vet

      Members of the 147th Reconnaissance Wing volunteered their time and skills to make emergency critical repairs to a Vietnam veteran's home. Story by MSgt Sean Cowher.

      10/25/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Operation Deep Freeze

      Operation Deep Freeze has kicked off for the the 26th season. New York's 109th Airlift Wing will be providing support to the National Science Foundation's research in Antarctica. Story by SSgt Michael Davis.

      10/23/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Red Horse Deploys to Colorado

      Members of the 219th Red Horse Squadron from the Montana Air National Guard deploy to Colorado to help fix areas that were affected by last month's flood. Story by SMSgt Eric Peterson.

      10/23/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Support Continues after Colorado Flood

      Guardsmen from 4 states continue civil engineering efforts in Colorado to repair highways affected by last month's floods. Story by SSgt Michael Davis.

      10/22/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Hawaii NG hosts Philippine Partners

      Members of the Philippine Air Force were recently given a tour of HawaiiNational Guard facilities at Wheeler Army Air Field. Story by TSgt Andrew Jackson.

      10/21/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Nebraska State Partnership

      As part of the Nebraska State Partnership program, Nebraska Air National Guardsmen refuel a Czech fighter for training and strengthening partnerships. Story by SSG Tristan Mcintire.

      10/18/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Ohio State University Recognizes National Guard Members

      During an event where the Ohio State University recognized the Ohio National Guard, soldiers and airmen take part in pre-game ceremonies and new members take the oath of enlistment during half-time. Story by SSgt George Davis.

      10/16/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Hawaii National Guard hosts NGAUS Conference

      The National Guard Association of the United States held its 135th Annual Conference in Honolulu Hawaii. Delegates discussed efficiency and the future of the National Guard. Story by TSgt. Andrew Jackson.

      10/15/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Hawaii Guardsmen Provide NCO Development in Indonesia

      Members of the Hawaii National Guard travel to Indonesia to conduct training for the Non-Commissioned officers of the Indonesia military. Story by SSG Katie Gray.

      10/10/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Guardsmen Assess Security Conditions in Afghanistan

      The 184th Security Force Assistance Team conducts a joint patrol to assess security conditions at an Afghan Uniformed Police Checkpoint in Mirabad, Afghanistan. Story by Cpl Alex Flynn.

      10/09/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Michigan Accident Response Exercise

      Michigan Guardsmen work side by side with their civilian counterparts in a Major Accident Response Exercise. Story by SSgt Rachel Barton.

      10/08/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Guardsmen Participate in Operation Joint Eagle

      Texas Guardsmen participated in Operation Joint Eagle at Camp Gruber Oklahoma. The training allowed the Guardsmen to practice their skills in the case of a real world disaster.

      10/07/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Guardsmen Participate in Operation Joint Eagle

      Texas Guardsmen participated in Operation Joint Eagle at Camp Gruber Oklahoma. The training allowed the guardsmen to practice their skills in the case of a real world emergency. Story by Sgt. 1st Class Daniel Griego.

      09/30/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Cost Saving Simulator

      The 134th Air Refueling Wing will be the first unit in the National Guard to use a new flight simulator that will train boom operators and save on fuel costs. Story by Master Sgt. Erin McNamara.

      09/26/2013


    • Minuteman Report: National Guard Continuing Response in Colorado

      National Guard members that responded to the devastating floods in Colorado are now shifting their focus from rescue to recovery missions. Story by SSG Adam Fischman.

      09/25/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Nascar Driver Learns About Guard Mission

      Joey Lagano, NASCAR driver, visited the New Hampshire Air National Guard to learn about their mission and take part in the remembrance of those who lost their lives during the attacks on 9/11. Story by A1C Angelica Perry.

      09/23/2013


    • Minuteman Report: KC-46A Simulator

      KC-46A Simulator staff offer Pease ANG members a chance to experience the aircraft first hand, while learning about the benefits it brings to the wing. Story by A1C Angelica Perry.

      09/20/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Latvia School Renovation

      California Guardsmen help renovate a century old school in Latvia. Story by TSgt Charles Givens.

      09/18/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Airborne Family Day

      Members of the Texas Army National Guard put on a family day to showcase their airborne mission to their loved ones and the community. Story by Sgt. Luke Allen.

      09/17/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Friendly Fire

      Vermont Guardsmen participated in an annual marksmanship competition that allowed them to train while competing.

      09/11/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Cartoonists Visit Deployed Soldiers

      Members of the National Cartoonist Society paid Soldiers at Kandahar Airfield a visit. The event was sponsored by the USO as a morale booster. Story by SPC Jovi Prevot.

      09/10/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Helping Out in the Community

      Guardsmen from Arkansas are taking some time out and giving back to the community that supports them, by volunteering their time to a local school. Story by Tech. Sgt. James Collins.

      09/09/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Fit to Fight

      Today's Minuteman focuses on how one member of the Oklahoma Air National Guard maintains a healthy lifestyle and stays fit to fight. Story by Senior Master Sgt. Preston Chasteen.

      09/06/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Sniper Competition

      Guardsmen from all over the country recently attended the 42nd annual Winston P. Wilson Sniper Championship. This event tests the competitors and presents advanced sniper training mirroring real world scenarios. Story by SGT Chauncey Reed.

      09/05/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Strong Bonds Conference

      The Georgia Air National Guard recently held an annual conference aptly named Strong Bonds. The conference aims to build and strengthen family structures as they are an important part of maintaining military operations. Story by MSgt Roger Parsons.

      09/04/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Aircraft Support Crew

      While deployed to Kosovo Maryland National Guard troops are executing their job with precision and speed. These troops are refueling helicopters so that the pilot and crew can get back in the air with minimum down time. Story by SGT Joshua Stoffregen.

      09/03/2013


    • Minuteman Report: National Guard Support MLK Event

      DC Air National Guardsmen provide Special Police support for Washington, DC to ensure safety. Story by Staff Sgt Tabitha Hurst.

      08/29/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Jamaican Partnership

      The District of Columbia National Guard conducts a Subject Matter Expert Exchange in Jamaica. This partnership provides a way for participants to share ideas and a way of life. Story by SSG Mitch Miller.

      08/29/2013


    • Minuteman Report: ANG Strategic Planning System

      Senior Leaders meet to discuss the future of the Air National Guard and strategic planning systems. Story by Staff Sgt Michael Davis.

      08/28/2013


    • Minuteman Report: ANG F-16 Recovery

      DC Guardsmen help recover the remains of a downed F-16 off the coast of Virginia. Story by Staff Sgt. Tabitha Hurst.

      08/27/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Guardsmen Prepare for Artillery Fire Mission in Afghanistan

      Oklahoma Guardsmen prepare for their first artillery fire support mission since Desert Storm. Story by SGT Christopher Bruce.

      08/26/2013


    • Minuteman Report: ANG Director at EANGUS Conference

      The Enlisted Association of the National Guard or EANGUS wrapped up its 42nd Annual Conference in Sioux Falls, South Dakota this week. During the event, the Director of the Air National Guard, Lt. Gen Stanley E. Clarke III, spoke with Air Guardsmen about the capabilities and the future of the Air National Guard. Video by Airman 1st Class David Asbra.

      08/23/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Building Relations Through Soccer

      Maryland National Guardsmen and Bosnian Soldiers deployed to Afghanistan use the game of soccer to help build relations. Maryland and Bosnia are partners in the National Guard’s State Partnership Program. Story by SFC Class Chuck Robertson.

      08/22/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Gen. Frank J. Grass at EANGUS Conference

      Guardsmen from around the country are in Sioux Falls, South Dakota this week to take part in the Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States or EANGUS conference.

      08/21/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Thank You, First Responders

      The town of Black Forest, Colorado gathers to say thank you to the Active
      Duty, National Guard and local civil first responders after a terrifying fire
      that ravaged the small community. Story by SGT Meghan Berry.

      08/20/2013


    • Minuteman Report: ANG Focus on the Force

      Senior Enlisted Leadership gathered in National Capital Region for the first Air National Guard Focus on the Force; which merges the Enlisted Field Advisory Council, Chiefs Executive Course, and Airmen of the Year recognition honors. Story by MSgt Matt Hilborn.

      08/19/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Civilians Volunteer for Joint Training Exercise

      Exercise Vibrant Response 2013, a disaster preparedness exercise, held at Camp Atterbury-Muscatatuck, Indiana, is a national-level exercise aimed at getting first responders of Military

      08/16/2013


    • Minuteman Report: TNANG Airman of the Year

      Senior Airman Elizabeth Lloyd, a member of the 134th Medical Group, Tennessee Air National Guard, was recently awarded with Airman of the Year honors for the state of Tennessee. Airman Lloyd shares her thoughts, goals, and gives a little advice from her perspective. Story by Airman 1st Class Aaron Brown.

      08/15/2013


    • Minuteman Report: OHNG Indirect Fire Training

      The 1-145 Armored Regiment out of Stow, Ohio recently traveled to Camp Ripley, Minnesota to conduct their annual training. This year's training consisted of live indirect fire. Story by Spc. Linsey Williams.

      08/14/2013


    • Minuteman Report: VTNG Vehicle Recovery Training

      Soldiers of the Vermont National Guard’s 186th Brigade Support Battalion were recently at Fort Drum, New York to perform Vehicle Recovery Training. The training was of vehicle they’re not too familiar with and in a remote area. Story by Army Staff Sergeant Jason Brace.

      08/13/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Life as a Woman in Security Forces

      A1C Courtney Metzger, from the Wisconsin National Guard, describes what it is like being a female in the male dominated security forces career field. Story by TSgt Jim Michaels.

      08/09/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Squad Designated Marksman Course

      Army National Guardsmen from Maine improve marksmanship capacity by participating in a course designed to increase their range on the battlefield. Story by Sergeant Alyson Pelletier.

      08/08/2013


    • Minuteman Report: AZNG Trains Afghan Troops

      Arizona Guardsmen teach members of the Afghan National Army (ANA) techniques to train their fellow troops. This training help prepare the ANA to become totally independent. Story by Army Sgt. Michael Needham.

      08/07/2013


    • Minuteman Report: NC Guardsmen Trains Future Leaders

      Special Forces Soldiers from the North Carolina National guard trained cadets from North Carolina State University during a tactical exercise. The training gives the Soldiers an opportunity to practice while, at the same time, giving the cadets experience in the field. Story by Sgt Adrienne Brooks.

      08/06/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Douglas Complex Fire

      Oklahoma Guardsmen and first responders teamed up to suppress the Douglas Complex Fire. Air and ground crews have been utilized to fight the wild fires. Video by Sgt Amy Elker.

      08/05/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Douglas Complex Fire

      Oregon Guardsmen and first responders teamed up to suppress the Douglas Complex Fire. Air and ground crews have been utilized to fight the wild fires. Video by Sgt Amy Elker

      08/05/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Vigilant Guard Exercise

      Colorado Guardsmen along with the El Paso Search and Rescue Team participated in the Vigilant Guard Exercise. This portion of the exercise was held on the grounds of the Air Force Academy. Story by Jon Zanone.

      08/01/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Youth Camp

      Montana National Guard children spent a week together at Camp Runnamucka. The camp is an annual event run mostly by Montana Guardsmen. Story by SMSgt Eric Peterson.

      07/30/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Mechanical Trio

      A trio of National Guard mechanics work together to ensure their battle buddies equipment are mission ready. Story by Army Staff Sgt. Peter Sinclair.

      07/29/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Florida Guard Medical Evacuation Training

      Guardsmen from the Florida National Guard's 256th Area Medical Support Company along with members of the 1-111th Aviation Regiment, train on medical evacuations at Camp Blanding Joint Training Center. Story by Army Staff Sgt. Derrol Fulghum.

      07/26/2013


    • Minuteman Report: WI Reserve Participates in Patriot 2013

      Units from the Army Reserve participated in the Patriot Exercise 2013 for the first time this year. Soldiers from the 826th and 395th Ordnance Companies conducted joint firefighting training with Airmen from the Air National Guard. Soldiers from the 753rd Quartermaster Company were also on hand to purify water for drinking and decontamination operations. Story by Army Staff Sgt. Alexander Kartanos.

      07/25/2013


    • Minuteman Report: VT Guard Military Exchange Program

      Vermont National Guardsmen work hand-in-hand with a Great Britain counterpart in recent training held at Camp Ethan Allen Training Site in Jericho, Vermont. The personnel exchange partners nations together in training events with similar military occupations. This aids in the interoperability of nations and creates good camaraderie between service members. Story by Army Staff Sgt. Jason Brace.

      07/24/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Sexual Assault Prevention

      The Air Force recently adopted two new statutes to eliminate sexual assault from within it's ranks. After completing any disciplinary action for sexual assaults, commanders must launch administrative discharge processing for any Airman found to have committed a sexual assault offense.

      07/23/2013


    • Minuteman Report: RC-26 Aircraft Return Home

      After more than six years of continuous service in the AOR, four RC-26 aircraft returned home. The RC-26 is flown solely by the Air National Guard and is used for intelligence gathering. Story By MSgt Matt Hilborn

      07/18/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Broadcast Training

      Guardsmen from the Missouri National Guard's Public Affairs office recently were imbedded with the military police for cross training. Knowing other roles beside their own mission is important for broadcast journalists who are soldiers first. Story by Cpl. Brittany Crocker.

      07/16/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Hawaii Guardsmen Serve as Movie Extras

      When disaster strikes, the National Guard is often there to help by providing search and rescue, medical care, and security assistance. Recently, 28 Hawaii National Guardsmen demonstrated their role in an actual disaster as extras in the upcoming production of Godzilla, being filmed partly in Waikiki. Story by Tech. Sgt. Andrew Jackson.

      07/12/2013


    • Minuteman Report: New Jersey ANG Recruit Training Program

      Recruiters from the New Jersey Air National Guard's 108th and 177th Wings conduct a quarterly training program for their student flight members who have joined the Air National Guard but have yet to ship off to Basic Military Training. The program consists of classroom instruction, physical training, and practical lessons such as drill and ceremonies. Story by Tech. Sgt. Amber Monio. Video by Tech. Sgt. Carl Clegg.

      07/09/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Exercise Eager Lion 2013

      Colorado Air National Guardsmen recently traveled to Jordan to take part in a multinational exercise with their state partners. Exercise Eager Lion is an annual exercise designed to strengthen tactical proficiency in critical mission areas, support long-term relationships, and enhance regional security and stability by responding to modern-day security scenarios. Colorado is the only state in the U.S. that has a partnership program with a middle-eastern country. Story by SSgt. Erik Gallion.

      07/08/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Feed 'em for Freedom

      Members of the Indiana National Guard are treated to food and entertainment in the annual "Feed 'em for Freedom" Celebration. This year's event is hosted by the Indiana Governor and is in appreciation of the National Guard's sacrifices. Story by Jennifer Allman.

      07/02/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Indiana Guardsmen Return Home

      Indiana National Guardsmen are greeted with open arms by friends and family members as they return from a 10 month deployment to Kuwait. Story by SFC Matt Scotten.

      07/01/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Oklahoma ANG Conducts Barrier Arrest Test

      F-16 fighting Falcons from the Oklahoma Air National Guard is Tulsa OK, test a newly installed barrier arresting system at the Tulsa International Airport. The OKANG in Tulsa, shares the runways with the city of Tulsa and the new arresting system is part of a runway renovation project that has just been completed by the city of Tulsa. Story by Sr. Master Sgt. Preston Chasteen.

      06/27/2013


    • Minuteman Report - Florida National Guard Summer Camp

      Florida Guardsmen help out at a local summer camp for children. Story by A.J. Artley.

      06/26/2013


    • Minuteman Report: North Carolina Guard Artillery Training

      Forward observers conduct annual live fire exercise training at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Story by Army Sergeant David Greeson.

      06/24/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Multinational Forces Conduct Urban Warfare Training at Golden Coyote

      Urban Warfare has become a major pat of modern warfare in recent years. Recently, The South Dakota National Guard hosted a Military Operations in Urban Terrain (MOUT) Training Exercise during Golden Coyote. The multinational Soldiers were charged with the challenge of securing a town, taking care of any insurgents, and noncombatants. Video by Christian Sundsdal.

      06/21/2013


    • Minuteman Report: North Dakota Airmen Join Forces for Missile Security Exercise

      North Dakota Air National Guardsmen from the 219th Security Forces Squadron recently trained alongside active-duty members of the 91st Missile Security Forces Squadron during an exercise to prevent a simulated assault on a missile launch facility. The exercise took place in the Minot Air Force Base missile field complex and was the final step toward complete integration of the two units. Story by Sgt. 1st Class Amy Weiser Wilson.

      06/20/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Michigan Air Guardsmen End Era Start New One

      Unit members from the Battle Creek Air National Guard Base, Michigan's 110th Airlift Wing completed a "Fini Flight" of its C-21J Learjet marking the end of a 60-plus year flying era. Story by MSgt Sonia Pawloski.

      06/19/2013


    • Minuteman Report: South Dakota's Golden Coyote Exercise Offers Vaccinations for Local Pets

      During South Dakota National Guard's 29th Annual Golden Coyote joint training exercise being held near Rapid City, S.D, the 407th Civil Affairs Battalion, an Army Reserve unit from Minnesota, provided vaccinations for pets of the Cheyenne River Lakota Indian Reservation. The clinic not only provided the vaccinations free-of-charge but also aloud soldiers the opportunity to teach about the importance of pet vaccinations to the health of all those on the reservation. The Golden Coyote training exercise runs through June 22nd. Story by Army Sergeant Matthew Keeler.

      06/18/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Colorado Guard Continues Fight While Fire Dwindles

      Over 150 Colorado Guardsmen continue to help battle the dwindling wild fires in Black Forest, Colorado. Fire Fighters conduct fire prevention and control operations. Story by Tech. Sgt. Matt Schwartz. Video by SGT Ryan Hawley. Produced by SSG Joe Labuka.

      06/17/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Saber Strike 2013

      Pennsylvania Guardsmen are part of approximately 2,000 Soldiers from 14 countries involved in Saber Strike 2013, a two-week long U.S. Army Europe-led multinational exercise hosted by the nations of Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania. Story by Air Force Staff Sgt. Tristan McIntire.

      06/12/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Puerto Rico Guard Aids Non-Profit Group

      Members of the Puerto Rico National Guard's Equal Employment Opportunity Office recently joined forces with military dependents from various units throughout the island in support of "Lazos de Amor," a non-profit organization that creates clothing for premature babies. The group delivers the clothing to local hospitals, where families in need can obtain them free of charge. Story by Spc. Eliezer Melendez.

      06/11/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Pacific Resilience

      The Hawaii National Guard recently took part in the fourth annual U.S. Army Pacific led Disaster Response Exercise and Exchange known as Pacific Resilience. The bilateral exercise was hosted at the International Peace and Security Center in Sentul, Indonesia, where participants discussed civil-military coordination, planning and response procedures in order to minimize the potential loss of life and property during a disaster. Story by Army Staff Sgt. Richard Colletta.

      06/10/2013


    • MinuteMan Report: State Partnership

      Members from The Wisconsin Air National Guard recently travelled to Poland to take part in a partnership program that trains and builds bonds between US allies. Story by A1C Valerie Lloyd

      06/05/2013


    • Minuteman Report: National Guard Family

      After a tornado ripped through the town of Moore, Oklahoma, Victoria Manning was left to pick up the pieces of her home while her spouse is deployed to Afghanistan. Members of her husbands home show how close the National Guard family is, by helping Victoria through this difficult time.

      06/04/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Afghanistan Teamwork

      Members of the Pennsylvania and Connecticut National Guard work together in Afghanistan to accomplish the mission at Task Force Brawler. Story by SFC Chuck Robertson.

      05/31/2013


    • Minuteman Report: El Salvador Dental Care

      Soldiers from the California National Guard travel to El Salvador to provide dental care to over 200 patients a day. Story by SSgt Michael Davis.

      05/30/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Vigilant Guard

      At exercise Vigilant Guard, role players are helping to make the disaster response training more realistic for Florida Guardsmen. Story by A.J. Artley.

      05/29/2013


    • Minuteman Report- Poland Partnership

      When aircraft go down in areas with soft ground, it makes it difficult to remove with a jack or crane. For these instances the Air Force uses inflatable bags called Lift Bags. Wisconsin Guardsmen recently traveled to Poland to help train their counterparts on the use of these Lift Bags. Story by A1C Valerie Lloyd.

      05/28/2013


    • Minuteman Report – Oklahoma National Guard Joint Operations Center

      The Oklahoma National Guard Joint Operations Center (JOC) coordinates support assets for local emergency management services in Moore, Oklahoma after the area was devastated by a tornado earlier this week.

      05/23/2013


    • Minuteman Report - Fast Track to Citizenship

      A1C Lyhov Korm of the Minnesota Air National Guard’s 133rd Logistic Readiness Squadron discusses his path to citizenship under the new U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) streamlined process for military members.

      05/22/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Oklahoma Air Guard Tornado Response

      Oklahoma Air National Guardsmen from the 146th Air Support Operations Squadron used thermal imaging technology to aid their search and rescue efforts after a deadly tornado ripped through their community. Story by Army Sgt. Christopher Bruce.

      05/21/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Satellite ALS Offers Low-Cost Training Option

      Air National Guardsmen from around the country are attending Satellite Airman Leadership School. The SAT ALS program is one of the distance learning, Professional Military Education courses offered by the Training and Education Center located on McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base in Knoxville, TN. Story by Senior Master Sgt. Eric Peterson.

      05/20/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Firefighter Readiness

      Firefighters from the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri Air National Guard, participate in Task Qualification Training at Rosecrans Air National Guard Base. The TQT is to prepare for an operational readiness inspection next year. Story by TSgt Michael Crane.

      05/17/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Arctic Care 2013

      More than 40 guardsmen from 1st Battalion, 207th Aviation Regiment, Alaska Army National Guard, are providing aviation support for the nation's largest recurring joint medical readiness exercise, Operation Arctic Care. Story by SSgt Michael Davis.

      05/16/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Airborne Firefighters

      North Carolina and Wyoming Guardsmen train in Cheyenne, Wyoming on the Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System (MAFFS). The training provides realistic scenarios to prepare Airmen for the upcoming wildfire season as well as maintain certification. Story by SMSgt Preston Chasteen.

      05/15/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Utah Guardsmen Train with Marines in Morocco

      Members of the Utah National Guard bring their unique skills to Morocco to assist the Marines with Domestic Operation Training. Story by SGT Michael Dann

      05/14/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Indiana Guardsmen Utilize Aviation Simulator

      Indiana National Guard Aviators had an opportunity to utilize a new training capability at Atterbury-Muscatatuck for simulated flight missions. The Aviation Combined Arms Tactical Trainer (AVCATT) is an Army aviation training system that supports training for multiple types of military helicopters. Story by Ashley Roy

      05/13/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Guardsmen Participate in Multinational Track Meet

      While deployed, Guardsmen had the opportunity to participate in a German track and field event. The event was a good way to break down the language barrier and foster cooperation between countries. Story by SPC Alyson Pelletier.

      05/10/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Remembering Those Who Have Fallen

      An annual day of remembrance was held for members of the Illinois National Guard who made the ultimate sacrifice. Family and friends of those lost joined together at Camp Lincoln to mourn and reminisce of their loved ones. Story by SGT Zachary Zimerman.

      05/08/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Guardsmen Train Allies in Afghanistan

      Guardsmen from Texas are teaching life saving skills to the Afghan Uniformed police. The skills they are learning will teach them to improvise and use items for first aid that are not conventional. Story by SPC Jovi Prevot.

      05/07/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Realistic Battle Training

      National guardsmen in Maine are getting the chance to train in a facility that offers a realistic training environment. The soldiers are learning tasks they will be required to perform while deployed overseas. Story by SPC Jamie Lee Richardson

      05/06/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Top Contingency Response Group

      The 123rd Contingency Response Group from the Kentucky National Guard were recently recognized as the top Contingency Response Unit for the year 2012. Story by Staff Sergeant Michael Davis.

      05/03/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Run for the Fallen

      Pennsylvania National Guardsmen remember their fallen comrades with a memorial run on Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. Story by SGT Andre Clark

      05/02/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Warrior Leadership Training

      ARMY Guardsmen and Reservist participate in the Warrior Leader Course in Puerto Rico. The 201st Regional Training Institute prepares soldiers for leadership positions on the battlefield. Story by SPC Eliezer Melendez.

      05/01/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Balikatan 2013

      Hawaii National Guardsmen traveled to Subic Bay, to train with the Philippine armed forces and red cross on disaster response techniques and procedures. This training is part of an annual exercise called Balikatan, meaning "shoulder-to-shoulder". Story by TSgt Andrew Jackson.

      04/30/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Missouri Flood Response

      Missouri National Guardsmen respond to help towns along the Mississippi River as the waters rise. Airmen and Soldiers set up barricades and fill sandbags to guard against the pending threat of flood, giving peace of mind to the communities. Story by Sarah Lupescu.

      04/29/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Guardsmen Serve Waffles for Education in Kosovo

      National Guard Soldiers from Task Force Aviation, stationed at Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo, cook up fresh waffles every Sunday and put the money they raise toward exam fees for local high school students to take the "Test of English as a Foreign Language" (TOEFL). Story by Spc. Alyson Pelletier.

      04/26/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Guardsmen Help Build New Schools in El Salvador

      As part of exercise Beyond the Horizon 2013 El Salvador, National Guard engineers are working alongside their Salvadoran counterparts to build several new schools in rural areas of the country. Story by Tech. Sgt. Amber Monio. Video by Army Staff Sgt. Brendan Stephens and Army Sgt. Robert Quintero.

      04/25/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Vigilant Guard Tests Homeland Response Capabilities

      In Muskogee, Oklahoma, Guardsmen from Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Indiana, Kentucky, and Louisiana trained together to prepare for potential natural disasters that could occur in the region. Story by Sgt. 1st Class Daniel Griego.

      04/23/2013


    • Minuteman Report: West Virginia Guard EOD Specialists Clear the Way in Kuwait

      The 753rd Ordnance Company from the West Virginia National Guard conducted an EOD range in the desert near Camp Virginia, Kuwait, to dispose of more than 27 tons of unserviceable military munitions. Story by Army Sgt. Andre Clark.

      04/22/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Puerto Rico Guard Showcases Anti-Drug Trafficking Efforts

      The Puerto Rico National Guard recently hosted their local news media for a close-up and in-depth look at Operation Secure Front, a multi-agency effort to decrease illegal drug and arms trafficking on the island. Story by Pfc. Josue Rivera.

      04/19/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Mass. Guard Responds to Bombings at Boston Marathon

      Massachusetts National Guardsmen were among the first to offer aid after two bombs exploded near the Boston Marathon finish line on April 15, 2013. President Barack Obama spoke proudly of their response efforts following the attack. Story by Tech. Sgt. Amber Monio.

      04/16/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Females Security Forces Exchange

      Airmen from the New Hampshire Air National Guard's 157th Security Forces squadron shared valuable self defense skills with 35 women from the Salvadorian military and police force in San Salvador, El Salvador. Story by Tech. Sgt. Thomas Johnson.

      04/12/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Medical Readiness

      2013- Medics from the North Carolina National Guard's Medical Detachment administer a Physical Health Assessment.

      04/11/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Missouri Guard Marksmanship

      Nearly 130 Missouri National Guard Airmen and Soldiers took aim at being the best shooter during the state's adjutant general combat match. The 3-day competition gave the Airmen and Soldiers the chance to get together and build relationships between the state's Air and Army counterparts. Story by Sarah Lupescu

      04/11/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Medical Readiness

      North Carolina National Guard medics provide physical health assessments for the soldiers of Camp Butner. This two part training event ensures medical readiness for the soldiers, as well as allows the medics meet their annual weapons qualification. Story by Staff Sgt. Michael Davis.

      04/09/2013


    • Minuteman Report: D.C. Guardsmen Volunteer for Flag Detail

      On opening day for the D.C. Nationals, Guardsmen from the Washington D.C. National Guard volunteered to help stretch out a thousand pound flag in the outfield. The flag which took about 75 guardsmen to hold was met by patriotic cheers. Story by Tech. Sgt. Charles Givens.

      04/08/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Guardsmen Train for Medical Preparedness

      During a Joint-Task Force operation in El Salvador, Guardsmen train to be able to respond to medical needs of wounded service members. Story by Tech. Sgt. Charles Givens

      04/05/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Force Structure Changes

      Force Structure changes for the Air Force were recently laid out for the Fiscal Year 2013. Story by Staff Sergeant Michael Davis

      04/03/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Texas Guardsmen Participate at Emergency Management Conference

      Texas Army National Guard participated at a Texas Emergency Management Conference in San Antonio, TX. The conference allows Guardsmen and state Emergency Management personnel to connect. Story by Staff. Sgt. Chalanda Roberts.

      04/02/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Louisiana Guardsmen Prepare for Hurricane Season

      Army National Guardsmen from Louisiana are participating in a joint exercise with local agencies to prepare for hurricane season. Story by Staff Sgt. Michael Davis.

      03/29/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Indiana Guardsmen Compete to be NCO of the Year

      Army National Guardsmen from Indiana are competing to be the NCO Soldier of the Year and earn the privilege of representing their state in the Guard wide competition. Story by Tech. Sgt. Charles Givens.

      03/28/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Soldiers Test Skills In Water

      Vermont Army National Guardsmen performed Combat Water testing at Norwich University in Northfield, VT. Soldiers are trained to handle water obstacles in the event they encounter it in the field. Story by Tech. Sgt. Charles Givens.

      03/26/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Air National Guard Under New Leadership

      Lt. Gen. Stanley E. Clarke III assumed responsibility for more than 100,000 airmen as the new Director of the Air National Guard. The Assumption of Responsibility ceremony was held at the Air National Guard Readiness Center, Joint Base Andrews. Story by Tech. Sgt. Charles Givens.

      03/25/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Kentucky Guardsman Share Lifesaving Skills

      Kentucky National Guard Soldiers assigned to Joint Task Force Horn of Africa share best practices with the Comorian military in Moroni, Comoros. Story by TSgt Shelly Branch.

      03/21/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Senate Testimony on Guard Contributions

      U.S. Northern Command commander, General Charles Jacoby, praises Air and Army National Guard’s contributions to his area of responsibility and discusses importance of dual-status commanders. Story by MSgt John Anderson.

      03/20/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Joint Maritime Mission

      Service members participated in a joint mission off the coast of St. John to replace a navigational beacon. Story by Staff Sgt. Chalanda Roberts.

      03/19/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Tuition Assistance Alternatives for Service Members

      Due to sequestration TA benefits have been suspended; however there are still options for continuing your education. To find out more about your educational benefits visit your local education office. Story by A1C Valerie Lloyd.

      03/18/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Indirect Fire Infantry Training

      The Arkansas National Guard's 233rd Regional Training Institute instructs students on indirect fire in a training exercise implementing a new technique of using students as forward observers. Story by Staff Sgt. Michael Davis

      03/15/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Hawaii Guardsmen Prepare to Respond to Disaster

      Members of the Hawaii National Guard recently took part in a Mass Casualty exercise. Guardsmen who participated used special equipment and training to respond. While their primary mission is homeland defense, they typically respond to earthquakes, floods and storm clean up. Story by Tech Sgt. Charles Givens

      03/13/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Indiana ANG Combines Inspections To Save Money

      The Indiana Air National Guard is going through six different inspections, all within a week in order to save money. Story by Tech Sgt. Charles Givens

      03/12/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Air National Guardsmen Hold SERE Training

      Alabama Air National Guard crewman recently traveled to a remote location to participate in an exercise. The emphasis of the training was SERE, or search, evade, resist and escape. This training preparers pilots, boom operators and crew chiefs what to do in case their plane goes down in enemy territory. Story by Tech Sgt. Charles Givens.

      03/11/2013


    • Minuteman Report: National Guardsmen Train to Maintain Proficiency

      Members of Puerto Rico's National Guard refreshed perishable skills during a training weekend, in order to maintain proficiency in their military occupations. Story by Tech Sgt. Charles Givens

      03/08/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Hawaii Guard Participates In Best Soldier Competition

      National Guardsmen in Hawaii participated in the Best Soldier competition recently. The competition takes place over three day and the trials are physical as well as mental. A junior enlisted and non commissioned officer will go to regionals to compete in Colorado. Story by Tech Sgt. Charles Givens.

      03/07/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Maryland Guardsmen Hone Skills in Puerto Rico

      Guardsmen from Maryland's 1st Squadron, 158th Cavalry Regiment left the cold weather of the east coast for Puerto Rico. There they tested and honed their skills during a training mission. Story by Tech Sgt. Charles Givens

      03/06/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Wyoming Air National Guardsmen Care for Precious Cargo

      Members of the 187th Aero Medical Evacuation Squadron perform aerial training to keep themselves current and proficient in their jobs. Story by Tech Sgt. Charles Givens

      03/05/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Guardsmen Assist Local Authorities During Winter Storms

      When blizzard conditions are present, local authorities can rely on an important asset, The National Guard. Guardsmen have been and are prepared to continue supporting their local government during this record-breaking winter storm season. Story by Tech Sgt. Charles Givens

      02/27/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Texas Air Guard Joins Annual Best Warrior Competition

      Texas Military Forces recently held their first joint-service “Best Warrior Competition” at the Texas Army National Guard’s Camp Swift, Texas. The three-day long event consisted of a 6-mile road march, an obstacle course, the use of combat arms, a land navigation exercise, proficiency in various warrior tasks, writing and essay and appearing before a military board. Story by Tech. Sgt. Matt Schwartz.

      02/26/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Guardsmen Treated to Steak Dinner

      Airmen and Soldiers from the Minnesota National Guard were treated to a steak dinner while taking part in an exercise in Norway. The guardsmen are training with the Norwegian Home Guard in Norway. Story by SPC Linsay Williams.

      02/25/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Deployed Guardsmen Remove Road Blocks

      Guardsmen from South Carolina tasked with maintaining roads prepare for and execute a mission to remove a road block. The mission was carried out in the night to reduce the chance of attack. Story by SPC Alyson Pelletier

      02/20/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Indiana Guardsman Trains for World Class Athlete Tryout

      Indiana National Guardsman, Specialist Javar Jones of the 38th Infantry Division, is training to become a member of the Army's World Class Athlete Program in boxing in hopes to become an Olympic team member in 2016. He trains everyday with the Police Athletic League for his tryout in March. Story by SFC Brad Staggs.

      02/19/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Royal Canadian Air Force Airmen Graduate from U. S. Enlisted PME

      The I. G. Brown Training and Education Center, McGhee-Tyson Air National Guard Base, Knoxville, Tennessee, hosted Royal Canadian Air Force Reserve students for the last few weeks. The Four students, two in each class, recently graduated from Non-Commissioned Officer Academy and Airmen Leadership School. Three of which were honored for their academic achievement. Story by TSgt Matt Schwartz.

      02/15/2013


    • Minuteman Report: New ANG Command Chief Makes First Address

      Only days after assuming his new role, the Command Chief Master Sergeant of the Air National Guard, Chief Master Sgt. James Hotaling, served as guest speaker during a graduation ceremony for 314 Noncommissioned Officer Academy and Airman Leadership School students at the I.G. Brown Training and Education Center in Knoxville, Tenn. He passed on words of advice and acknowledged their achievement as a significant milestone in their military careers. Story by Tech. Sgt. Amber Monio.

      02/15/2013


    • Minuteman Report: North Carolina Guardsmen Exchange Skills with Moldovan Soldiers

      Special Forces Soldiers from B Company 1st Battalion 20th Special Forces Group of the North Carolina National Guard and soldiers from the Moldovan Special Forces exchanged knowledge and skills during an exercise as part of the two nation's State Partnership Program. Story by SGT Adrienne Brooks.

      02/14/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Puerto Rico National Guard Build Improved Ribbon Bridge

      Puerto Rico National Guardsmen conduct waterborne operations to refine skills related to their military mission at the former Roosevelt Roads Naval Station in Ceiba, Puerto Rico. The 892nd Multi Role Bridge Company of the 190th Engineer Battalion trained on deploying and maneuvering their Improved Ribbon Bridge or IRB. Story by PFC Josue Rivera.

      02/13/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Florida National Guard Special Forces Static Line Jump Training

      Florida National Guard's 3rd of the 20th Special Force Group recently performed static line jump training. As with all training, coordination is key. Soldiers were able to jump with the assistance of an instructor and student at the Weather School at Camp Blanding. Story by A. J. Artley.

      02/12/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Eastern Regional Biathlon Competition Held in Vermont

      Camp Ethan Allen Training Site in Jericho, Vermont hosted the Eastern Regional Biathlon Competition and a North American Cup Race. The event had 67 civilian and 40 National guard athletes. Story by SGT Nathan Rivard.

      02/11/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Missouri Air National Guardsmen Honor Wounded Airman

      Members of the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri Air National Guard, honored one of their own who had been injured in combat in Afghanistan last year. The Purple Heart ceremony was the first of its kind for the wing. Story by SrA Katie Kidd.

      02/08/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Kentucky Guardsmen Teach Afghans to Maintain Bases

      Kentucky National Guardsmen deployed to Afghanistan are working with the Afghan National Army to teach them to maintain their own base. With the drawdown of troops in 2014, the Infrastucture Training Advisory Team, or I-TAT, is showing the Afghans how important it is to maintain facilities for their fellow soldiers. THe I-TAT is teaching them how to be proficient in everything from basic carpentry to basic plumbing. Story by SPC Tianna Waite.

      02/07/2013


    • Minuteman Report: South Carolina National Guardsmen Visit Kosovo School

      South Carolina National Guardsmen are part of a deployment in Kosovo who recently visited a school that needed supplies to make it through the school year. Sergeant Major Timothy Griffith set up a trip to the school, but to his surprise a young officer on the trip had attended the school before moving to the United States with her parents. Story by SPC Alyson Pelletier.

      02/06/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Washington Guardsmen Train Local Law Enforcement

      The Washington National Guard's Counterdrug Task Force recently trained local law enforcement officers in medical trauma management and lifesaving skills in order to increase the capabilities of first responders to an incident or motor vehicle accident where greater than basic first aid is needed. Video by Jason Kriess.

      02/05/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Vermont National Guard Military Appreciation Night

      The Vermont National Guard and the U.S.'s oldest military college, Norwich University, held military appreciation night hockey games at Krietzberg Arena. The Norwich Men's and Women's teams wore special uniforms to honor military service members. Story by Army SGT Nathan Rivard.

      02/04/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Director of the Air National Guard Retires

      The Director of the Air National Guard retired in a ceremony held at Joint Base Andrews. Lt. Gen. Harry M. Wyatt, III was honored for his more than 40 years of dedicated service to our country. Story by TSgt Charles Givens.

      01/31/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Missouri National Guard Combatives Tournament

      Over 50 members of Missouri's Army and Air National Guard met in Jefferson City to participate in the third statewide Modern Army Combatives tournament. Story by Adam Winters.

      01/30/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Puerto Rico Guardsmen Begin State Active Duty Operations

      Puerto Rico's new Governor, Alejandro Garcia Padilla, has activated the National Guard to help fight drug and weapons trafficking on the island. Guardsmen were taught by local police so they can patrol seaports and airports. Story by Specialist Eliezer Melendez.

      01/29/2013


    • Minuteman Report: New Jersey Guard MPs Conduct Combat Driving Missions

      Members of the New Jersey National Guard's 508th Military Police Company perform a number of daily tasks while deployed to Afghanistan, including daily drive missions. During these high-risk missions, they are not only responsible for providing transportation but also the safety and security of their passengers. Story by Airman 1st Class Kellen Carr.

      01/28/2013


    • Defense Department Expands Women’s Combat Role

      Following a unanimous recommendation by the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta recently signed a document to lift the Defense Department’s ban on women in direct ground combat roles. The secretary has directed the military services to undertake an evaluation of all occupational performance standards to ensure they are up to date and gender-neutral. Results of this evaluation are to be submitted to the defense secretary by May 15, while the entire process is to be completed by Jan. 1, 2016.

      01/25/2013


    • Guard Gives At Risk Youth Second Chance

      At risk youth in Maryland are getting a second chance thanks in part to the Maryland National Guard. Youth in the program will undergo class work and job training in a quasi military environment. Story by Army Staff Sgt. John Higgins

      01/24/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Guardsmen Deputized for Inaugural Support in D.C.

      As President Barack Obama swore in for his second term in office, thousands of National Guardsmen from more than 30 states and territories were on hand in D.C. providing support to local and federal law enforcement officials. Story by Tech. Sgt. Amber Monio. Video by Tech. Sgt. Michael Crane and Tech. Sgt. Kevin Coulter.

      01/22/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Maryland Guardsmen Perform Unmanned Equipment Operator Training

      Soldiers from the Maryland Army National Guard's 253rd Engineer Company trained to become certified Packbot 510 Fas Tac robot operators over a two-day basic operators course. The soldiers learned to climb stairs and navigate obstacles. Story by Army Staff Sergeant Thaddeous Harrington.

      01/18/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Indiana Guard CST Conducts Joint HAZMAT Training

      The Indiana National Guard’s 53rd Civil Support Team worked alongside authorities from a local county health department and the Indianapolis Fire Department’s Hazardous Materials Team recently as part of a joint exercise at the Indianapolis State Fairgrounds. The training allowed the agencies to learn different entry methods and techniques for dealing with suspected hazardous areas. Story by Army Staff Sgt. Lorne Neff.

      01/18/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Missouri Guardsmen Celebrate Governor's Inauguration

      Missouri Guardsmen recently helped with the governor's inauguration by taking part in a parade as well as other aspects of the celebration. Governor Jay Nixon is the state's 55th governor and only the fourth governor in the state's history to be elected to two consecutive terms. Story by Adam Winters.

      01/16/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Florida Guard Aviators Prep for Fire Season

      Black Hawk and Chinook Crew's from the Florida National Guard's 1-111th Aviation Battalion Conducted water bucket training with the Florida Forest Service and the Division of Forestry. Story by Army Sergeant Carmen Steinbach.

      01/15/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Texas Guardsmen Showcase Artillery at NFL Game

      With the NFL playoffs already underway and the 2012-2013 Season nearing an end, we take a look at Texas Army National Guardsmen as they interact with fans before a game. They brought along artillery equipment as static displays they public was encouraged to view and interact with the equipment. Story by Army Sergeant Luke Allen.

      01/14/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Kentucky Guardsmen Train With Japanese Counterparts

      Kentucky National Guardsmen in Djibouti, Africa learn new techniques from the Japan Self-Defense Force. The training was designed to build new skills and to enhance friendships between the two countries. Story by PO2 Cody Boyd.

      01/11/2013


    • Minuteman Report: National Guard Announces New Senior Leadership

      The Air National Guard has released the name of the next Director of the Air National Guard. The U. S. Senate has confirmed Lt. Gen. Stanley E. Clark, III as next Director. Gen. Stanley is currently the Commander of the Continental U. S. North American Aerospace Defense Command Region and 1st Air Force. In conduction with this announcement the ANG has released the name of the next Command Chief Master Sergeant of the Air National Guard. CMSgt. James Hotaling, current Command Chief of Continental NORAD Region and 1st Air Force. Chief Hotaling will be the 11th Command Chief of the ANG. Story by TSgt. Matt Schwartz.

      01/10/2013


    • Minuteman Report: National Guard Works Jointly in Deployed Surgical Teams

      Forward Surgical Teams are a varied mix of Army, Navy, and Air Force personnel, as well as Active Duty, National Guard, and Reserve. The trauma center at Forward Operating Base Lagman has such a team. Army Staff Sergeant Katie Gray was there recently to bring one team's story. Story by SSG Katie Gray.

      01/09/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Mississippi Guard Deliver Guard Post to Afghan Police

      Mississippi Guardsmen were on hand at Bagram Field, Afghanistan to assist in the placement and positioning of a guard post. The existing checkpoint is now bolstered the level of armored capability to the Afghan National Police. This is the fourth of such guard posts to be handed over to enhance Afghan’s defense. Story by TSgt Matt Schwartz.

      01/08/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Maine Guard Develops Partnership with Montenegro

      Key leaders of the Maine National Guard traveled to Montenegro recently as part of the state partnership program, where they reviewed their progress over the last six years and discussed how to improve the Montenegrin’s posture for NATO membership. Story by Army Staff Sgt. Pete Morrison.

      01/07/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Oklahoma Air Guardsman Gives Back to His Deployed Community

      Service members can do a lot of things in their downtime while deployed. One Oklahoma Air National Guardsman found a way to spend his free time honing a unique skill set and give back to his deployed community. Story by Air Force Staff Sergeant George Solis.

      01/03/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Nevada Guardsmen Provide Security in Las Vegas

      Nevada National Guardsmen participated in a training exercise on New Year's Eve with local law enforcement along the Las Vegas Strip. The training was to familiarize guardsmen with police so in an emergency, they would be able to work better together. Story by Sergeant Shane Klistenski.

      01/02/2013


    • Minuteman Report: Arkansas Air Guardsmen Help Clear Roads

      Arkansas Air National Guardsmen from the 189th Rapid Augmentation Team responded to a call for assistance clearing local roads in the wake of a severe winter storm. The Airmen were armed with chainsaws to clear downed trees which blocked several routes in a number of counties. Hosted by Tech Sgt. Matt Schwartz.

      12/28/2012


    • Minuteman Report: National Guard, Faster Path to U. S. Citizenship

      The National Guard is promoting its U.S. Citizenship Naturalization Project. The U. S. Citizenship and Immigration Services have a streamlined process for military personnel. Soundbite from Colonel Shirley Raguindin.

      12/26/2012


    • Minuteman Report: Washington Guardsmen Perform Joint Field Training

      Guardsmen from the Washington National Guard recently held a field training exercise between Tactical Air Control Party from the 116th Air Support Operations Squadron (TACP) and Army Aviators, National Guard Infantrymen and National Guard Special Forces. The training was to increase their interoperability between the two services. Story by Army Staff Sgt. Jason Kriess.

      12/20/2012


    • Minuteman Report: Indiana Guardsmen Perform Air Drop Training

      Indiana Guardsmen from B Troop 2-152 Reconnaissance and Surveillance Squadron recently went to Camp Atterbury to perform in a Tactical Resupply Exercise. Story by Army Staff Sgt. Lorne Neff.

      12/19/2012


    • Minuteman Report: Montana Air National Guard Prepares to Leave Hawaii

      The 120th Fighter Wing was stationed at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam for the change over of the hosts wing's aircraft to F-22 Raptors. With their mission wrapping up, Montana ANG members prepare to redeploy all of their personnel, and equipment back to Montana. Story by Senior Master Sgt. Eric Peterson.

      12/17/2012


    • Minuteman Report: Montana Air National Guard Protect Skies Over Hawaii

      The Hawaii Air National Guard has been transitioning to the F-22 Raptor, during this time Air National Guardsmen from Montana have been fulfilling their Alert Mission over the region. Now that the transition has been accomplished the Hawaii Air National Guard will take back the mission. Story by Senior Master Sgt. Eric Peterson.

      12/13/2012


    • Minuteman Report - Nebraska ANG Firefighters Blaze Trail with Training

      The Nebraska Air National Guard's 155th Civil Engineering Squadron schedules off-site regional training biannually for its personnel to complete their annual deployment skills requirements. The unit's firefighters are now one of the first Air National Guard units to complete the Urban Search and Rescue, or USAR, training standards and are fully deployable. Story by Air Force Staff. Sgt. Denise Knickerbocker.

      12/12/2012


    • Minuteman Report – Pennsylvania Air Guardsmen Participate in ORI

      The 193rd Special Operations Wing, Pennsylvania Air National Guard, recently had an Operational Readiness Inspection where the wing received an Excellent rating. Story by Senior Airman Kaitie Cook.

      12/11/2012


    • Minuteman Report – Oklahoma Program Helps Veterans Gain Civilian Certifications

      Oklahoma National Guardsmen and other veterans are able to transition from military to civilian employment faster with a program offered through the state's Department of Career and Technology Education. The program allows veterans to use their military training to test for civilian certifications in similar career fields. Story by Sergeant Christopher Bruce.

      12/10/2012


    • Minuteman Report – Kentucky Guardsmen Help Train Japanese Identify IEDs

      Kentucky National Guardsmen recently traveled to Djibouti, Africa to train with Japan's Self-Defense Force. They trained on Counter-Improvised Explosive Device Identification and C-IED Reaction lane. Story by Petty Officer Cody Boyd.

      12/07/2012


    • Minuteman Report - Air Force Chief of Staff Honors ANG in Awards Ceremony

      The Air Force Chief of Staff, General Mark A. Welsh III honored the Air National Guard in a ceremony held at the Pentagon. He recognized the winners of this year's Chief of Staff Team Excellence Award. Story by Master Sgt. David Fenner.

      12/06/2012


    • Minuteman Report - Tactical Maneuver Battalion Trains Guardsmen in Kosovo

      During their yearlong deployment to Kosovo, the South Carolina National Guard’s Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 118th Infantry received training from the Kosovo Tactical Maneuver Battalion on how to effectively oppose an overwhelming riot, one of the largest threats to the Kosovo Force. Story by Spc. Alyson Pelletier.

      12/05/2012


    • Minuteman Report – Missouri NG Build Bridges in Exercise

      The Missouri National Guard performed readiness training along the Missouri River by building a bridge establishing alternate transportation route. The training ensures their ability to respond to a disaster. Story by Army PFC Brittany Crocker.

      12/04/2012


    • Minuteman Report - Hawaii Guardsmen Share Expertise with Philippine Partners

      Hawaii Army National Guardsmen recently shared their search and rescue knowledge with their State Partnership Program counterparts in Subic Bay, Philippines. The soldiers taught their techniques to civil authorities and local first responders. Story by TSgt. Andrew Jackson

      11/30/2012


    • Minuteman Report - DC ANG Demonstrates New Mobile Kitchen Unit

      The Washington D.C. Air National Guard showcases their latest piece of equipment by providing hot meals during a training event held on Joint Base Andrews in Maryland. The kitchen fed over 100 airmen during this exercise, but could provide at least 1,000 during an emergency.

      11/27/2012


    • Minuteman Report - National Guard Bureau Chief Meets With ANG Readiness Center Staff

      Chief of the National Guard Bureau, Army General Frank J. Grass recently addressed the Air National Guard Readiness Center at Joint Base Andrews. As the new Chief, he discussed his role in the NGB and his vision of the future. Story by Master Sgt. Matt Hilborn.

      11/26/2012


    • Minuteman Report - Hawaii’s Royal Guard Celebrates 49 Years of Existence

      Members of Hawaii’s Royal Guard, which consists of members of the Hawaii Air National Guard, recently celebrated 49 years of existence by reenacting the posting of the Guard at the state capital. Their mandate is to protect the historical ties of the Hawaii National Guard to King Kalakaua’s Royal Guard, and to serve the community as Hawaii’s Honor Guard. Story by Tech. Sgt. Andrew Jackson.

      11/21/2012


    • Minuteman Report - Air Guard Leaders Meet to Discuss Strategic Planning System

      Senior Leaders of the Air National Guard met recently in Leesburg, Virginia to discuss and plan the future of the Air National Guard. The meeting was for the Strategic Planning System or SPS that looks in to the future of what the Air Guard could look like in 2025. Story by Master Sergeant Matt Hilborn

      11/19/2012


    • Minuteman Report - National Guardsmen Fill Needs in Kosovo

      South Carolina National Guardsmen are in Kosovo performing Liaison Monitoring with the local villages. They bring school supplies, boxed lunches, and warm clothes to children on one of their visits. Story by Specialist Alyson Pelletier.

      11/14/2012


    • Minuteman Report - National Guardsmen Patrol Afghanistan With Canadian Counterparts

      New Jersey National Guardsmen go on patrol with foreign counterparts from the Royal Canadian Regiment, while in Afghanistan the two forces will work together to maintain security in their assigned area. Story by Lance Cpl. Ivan Vasquez

      11/13/2012


    • Minuteman Report - Arizona Guard Helps Clear Routes in Afghanistan

      National Guardsmen from Arizona’s 258th Engineer Company and Active Duty Soldiers trained in explosive ordnance disposal conducted a route clearance convoy to deliver heavy excavation equipment to bases throughout Afghanistan. The one-day drive turned into three days of slow travel, as the Soldiers had to use the equipment intended for delivery to clear the route. Story by Army Staff Sgt. Zach Holden.

      11/06/2012


    • Minuteman Report - New York National Guard Prepare Generators for Elections

      The New York National Guard prepared generators for the Presidential elections in New York City and surrounding areas. The coastal areas hit hardest by Hurricane Sandy were still out of power heading into the elections and the hundreds of generators will help deliver electricity to polling places and the new places after many polling places had to be moved or close due to flooding.

      11/05/2012


    • Minuteman Report – Michigan Guardsmen Complete Convoy Exercise in Kuwait

      The Udari Range in the Kuwaiti desert hosted Operation Steel Sword, the first partnership event between American and Kuwaiti National Guard Transportation Soldiers. During the exercise, Soldiers of the Michigan National Guard's 1462nd Transportation Company exchanged ideas with the KNG on how to conduct convoy operations. Story by Sgt. 1st Class Adam Stone.

      10/29/2012


    • Minuteman Report - Guard Recruits Vote Using Federal Voting Assistance Program

      National Guard GED Plus Program recruits recently cast their ballots for the upcoming presidential election using the Federal Voting Assistance Program, or FVAP. The program is designed to assist uniformed servicemembers, their families and American citizens living abroad find the tools and resources they need to cast a valid absentee ballot. Video by Air Force Capt. Kyle Key. Story by Tech. Sgt. Amber Monio.

      10/25/2012


    • Minuteman Report – Guardsmen in Kosovo Conduct Riot Control Training

      Hundreds of Kosovo Force Soldiers responsible for the NATO-led peacekeeping mission in Kosovo came together to train alongside local authorities in riot control techniques as part of the three-day exercise known as Silver Saber. Soldiers in Kosovo are prepared to face riots or roadblocks that disrupt freedom of movement, and the typical unrest that comes with political change in a region with instability. Story by Spc. Alyson Pelletier. 


      10/23/2012


    • Minuteman Report – Chief of NGB Gen. Craig R. McKinley Retires

      The Chief of the National Guard Bureau, Air Force General Craig R. McKinley retired in a ceremony held at St. Francis Barracks in St. Augustine, Florida. Gen. McKinley was the first four star general and member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in National Guard history. Story by Army Master Sgt. Paul Mouilleseaux.

      10/22/2012


    • Minuteman Report – Texas Air Guardsman Recognized for Heroism

      A Texas Air National Guard's 147th Reconnaissance Wing received the Texas Lonestar Medal of Valor for rescuing a driver earlier this year who became trapped in her vehicle after it overturned and caught on fire. Story by Senior Airman Mindy Bloem.

      10/19/2012


    • Minuteman Report - Idaho Guard Recycling Efforts Help Earn New Fitness Center

      Idaho’s Gowen Field Air National Guard Base recently opened a new fitness center, thanks in part to the base recycling program which helped earn $130,000 for the new facility. The Adjutant General of Idaho, Maj. Gen. Gary Sayler, took part in the ribbon cutting ceremony for the six thousand square foot facility which is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Story by Staff Sgt. Bob Barney.

      10/18/2012


    • Minuteman Report - Pennsylvania Guard Base Hosts All-Army Basketball Tryouts

      Twenty-two soldiers made their way to fort Indiantown gap, Pennsylvania recently to compete for a spot on the men's All-Army basketball team.

      Major David Smith, who has been the team's head coach for the past four years, received more than three hundred applications this year from active duty, National Guard and Reserve soldiers.

      And that's your Minuteman Report.

      10/15/2012


    • Minuteman Report - Colorado Guard Rescuer Helps Save Life

      Hikers in Colorado found themselves in need of assistance after one of them fell while rock climbing. A Black Hawk helicopter from the Colorado National Guard was on scene to assist authorities with the rescue. During the rescue operation a Guardsmen fractured his leg, but the mission capability was not decreased.

      10/12/2012


    • Minuteman Report - Missouri Guardsmen Train to Build New Bridges in Afghanistan

      The Missouri National Guard's 1438th Engineer Company recently trained on bridge building techniques at Fort Leonard Wood to prepare for their upcoming deployment to Afghanistan. Story by Adam Winters.

      10/11/2012


    • Minuteman Report: Hawaii Guard Environmental Office Hosts Cleanup Event

      The Hawaii National Guard's Environmental Office recently hosted a cleanup and native plant restoration event which coincided with the 19th annual National Public Lands Day. The Guardsmen worked alongside volunteers from Hawaii's Youth ChalleNGe Academy as well as students from a local community college. The cleanup event took place at Diamond Head Crater and was assisted by the Department of Land and Natural Resources State Park Division. Story by Tech. Sgt. Andrew Jackson.

      10/03/2012


    • Minuteman Report - Missouri Guardsman Teaches Blacksmithing to Afghans

      A Missouri National Guardsman deployed to Afghanistan as part of a Provincial Reconstruction Team is teaching blacksmithing techniques to a local Afghan. The goal is for the student to eventually become the teacher. Story by Army Staff Sgt. Alexis Ramos.

      10/01/2012


    • Minuteman Report – Nebraska National Guard Help Afghan People

      The Nebraska National Guard Agribusiness Development Team, or ADT for the Paktiya Provincial Reconstruction Team, is putting their roots in farming and agriculture to use in Afghanistan by assisting Afghan farmers in developing more efficient methods for crop and livestock production. The ADT is an Operation Enduring Freedom specific operation that relies on volunteers to complete its mission. Story by Army Staff Sergeant Zach Holden. Available in High Definition.

      09/27/2012


    • Minuteman Report - Afghan Teacher Development Seminar

      A New York National Guardsman recently held Teacher development seminars for teachers in Afghanistan's Spin Boldak district. Teachers came in on their day off to further develop teaching skills. Story by Staff Sergeant Katie Gray.

      09/25/2012


    • Minuteman Report: Command Chief to the Director of the ANG Retires

      The command chief to the director of the Air National Guard retired during a ceremony held at the Bolling Parade Field at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling last Thursday. Chief Master Sergeant Christopher Muncy bid farewell to Lt. Gen. Harry M. Wyatt III, the director of the ANG, and other distinguished guests, dignitaries and fellow servicemembers after 35 years of service to the Air Force, ANG and our country.

      09/24/2012


    • Minuteman Report: Washington National Guard Aerial Water Drops on Wildfires

      Washington National Guardsmen were called in to help firefighters in Eastern Washington battle wildfires. The 66th Theater Aviation Brigade brought in CH-47 Chinook and UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters to drop water on and around the fires helping save homes and lives. Story by Army Staff Sgt. John Kriess.

      09/20/2012


    • Minuteman Report: Idaho Guardsmen Train Royal Cambodian Armed Forces in CBRNE

      Idaho National Guardsmen join other Subject Matter Experts from the U.S. military to share Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear response best practices with the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces personnel in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Story by Capt. Tony Vincelli.

      09/18/2012


    • Minuteman Report: Hawaii Guardsmen Teach Search and Rescue Techniques to Philipp

      Hawaii National Guard urban search and rescue forces travel to the Philippines to share their knowledge and expertise. Search and rescue subject matter experts from the Hawaii National Guard's CERF-P (Chemical Biological Nuclear And High-Yield Explosive Enhanced Response Force Package. The team has traveled to Subic Bay, Philippines to teach fifty local first responders, from the Philippine Armed Forces, Philippine Red Cross, and the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority about urban search and rescue. Story by TSgt Andrew Jackson.

      09/17/2012


    • MinuteMan Report: NGAUS Meeting in Nevada

      The National Guard Association of the United States met in Reno, Nevada recently to discuss the interests, needs and challenges guardsmen face throughout the nation. Republican Presidential Candidate Mitt Romney spoke at this year’s annual event. Story by Army Sergeant Shane Klestinski.

      09/14/2012


    • Minuteman Report - West Virginia Air National Guard Makes Strategic Impact

      C-5 Galaxies are a strategic airlift workhorse. West Virginia Air Guardsmen move equipment for the Army's 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade as they are replaced by the 101st Combat Aviation Brigade at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. Aircrews and maintenance airmen are charged with keeping equipment flowing and the Galaxy flying. Video by SSgt. Neal Uranga

      09/12/2012


    • Minuteman Report – Wyoming Guard Hosts UAV Training, Experimentation

      The Joint Training and Experimentation Center, based at the Wyoming National Guard’s Camp Guernsey Joint Training Center, Wyo., recently prepared unmanned aerial vehicles for possible support of civilian firefighting and reconnaissance uses. JTEC personnel reinvested their efforts into the civilian applications after fires broke out at the installation in July 2012. JTEC is a cooperative effort between the Department of Defense, the Wyoming National Guard and the University of Wyoming. Story by 1st Lt. Christian Venhuizen.

      09/10/2012


    • Minuteman Report: Missouri Guardsmen Perform Airlift Tactics Scenario for AMC Co

      General Raymond E. Johns, Jr., commander of Air Mobility Command, and more than 20 civic leaders from across the nation, visited Rosecrans Air National Guard Base to witness a low-cost, low altitude airdrop by the Advanced Airlift Tactics Training Center. Story by SSgt Michael Crane

      09/10/2012


    • Minuteman Report: Utah Guardsmen Build Stuctures in Afghnistan

      National Guardsmen from Utah help build structures at Forward Operating Base Lighting in the Pukitya Province with the help from the Afghan National Army. The structures are being built to prepare for the U.S. forces drawdown and to accommodte future cosolidation of bases in the country. Story by Army Sergeant Aaron Ricca.

      09/06/2012


    • Minuteman Report-Vigilant Guard Exercise

      Guardsmen from multipule states teamed up with first responders in an exercise at Fort Bragg, N. C. The exercise allowed the military and civilians the opportunity to enhance their emergency response skills in a training environment.

      09/05/2012


    • Minuteman Report- HI Air Guardsmen Participate in Exercise Ulchi Freedom-Guardia

      Hawaii Air National Guardsmen participated in Exercise Ulchi Freedom-Guardian, one of the largest Joint Staff direced theater exercises in the world involving more than 30.000 U.S. participants from the Republic of Korea, the U. S., and other nations, came to an end August 30 following two weeks of training around the Korean Peninsula.

      09/04/2012


    • Minuteman Report: Guardsmen Build Houses for Navajo Families

      Guardsmen from the 101st Air Refueling Wing, MEANG Civil Engineers, build modular houses. Story by TSgt Kevin Coulter.

      08/30/2012


    • Minuteman Report: Guardsmen Prepare for Hurricane Isaac

      Army Maj. Gen. Augustus L. Collins, Mississippi's adjutant general, called about 1,500 National Guard personnel to state active duty in support of emergency operations in anticipation of the storm's potential landfall on or near the Mississippi Gulf Coast later this week.

      08/29/2012


    • Minuteman Report: Outstanding Guardsmen Visit Arlington Cemetery

      Award winners from the Outstanding Soldier and Airmen of the Year ceremony were awarded with a tour of Arlington.

      08/29/2012


    • Minuteman Report: Deployed Guardsmen Host Softball Games

      National Guard Soldiers deployed with Kosovo Force 15 hosted a softball game for three local Kosovo softball teams. Story by Sgt. Nathan Rivard.

      08/28/2012


    • Minuteman Report: Puerto Rico Guardsmen Prepare for Storm Isaac

      Puerto Rico Guardsmen prepare for tropical storm Isaac. Story by SPC Eliezer Melendez.

      08/27/2012


    • Minuteman Report: Hawaii Guardsmen Hunt for Invasive Species

      Hawaii Army National Guard Environmental Office partnered with the Big Island Invasive Species Committee (BIISC) and University of Hawaii in the largest manpower effort to date on State Department of Defense property. Story by Tech. Sgt. Andrew Jackson.

      08/24/2012


    • Minuteman Report: Academy Uses Two-Way Teaching Tool

      The Non-Commissioned Officer Academy at McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base, Tenn., now offers a two-way communication tool for students enrolled in the satellite course. Story by Staff Sgt. Stephen Bush.

      08/23/2012


    • Minuteman Report: Idaho Guardsmen Called to Fight Fires

      More than 100 soldiers and airmen of the Idaho National Guard were activated to assume their roles in support of firefighting efforts to suppress the Trinity Wildfire. Story by PFC Christian Duplessie.

      08/22/2012


    • Minuteman Report: Gen Dempsey Visits Minnesota National Guardsmen

      Army Gen. Martin E. Dempsey, Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, visits with Minnesota National Guard Soldiers and Airmen in Rosemount, Minn. Video by SSG Lynette Hoke.

      08/21/2012


    • Minuteman Report: Guardsmen Teach Media Relations

      Public affairs Guardsmen from the Missouri National Guard shared their expertise with their public affairs counterparts in the Republic of Panama. Story by PFC Brittany Crocker.

      08/20/2012


    • Minuteman Report: Operation Silver Scimitar

      National Guard, Active Duty, and Reserve Soldiers worked together during Operation Silver Scimitar in Massachusetts. Story by SPC Brandon Heath Graham.

      08/17/2012


    • Minuteman Report: Combat Support Hospital

      National Guard Soldiers and Airmen practice life-saving skills during a mass casualty exercise in Botswana for Southern Accord 2012. Story by SGT Dan LoGrasso.

      08/16/2012


    • Minuteman Report – MAFFS Aircraft Returns for Mission

      The North Carolina Air National Guard’s 145th Airlift Wing returns to flying Modular Airborne Fire fighting System, or MAFFS, missions. This comes six weeks after four of the unit’s Airmen were killed in a C-130 crash during a fire fighting mission in South Dakota. Story by SSgt Michael Crane.

      08/14/2012


    • Minuteman Report: IRT in Alabama

      Airmen, Soldiers and Sailors recently participated in a training mission that provided healthcare and other services to citizens of Alabama. The experience gained during this exercise will benefit the service members while deployed. Story by MSgt Ken Johnson.

      08/13/2012


    • Minuteman Report – Joint Air Assault Exercise

      Arkansas National Guard Soldiers participated in a joint air assault exercise that integrated ground troops with air support to ensure these assets speak the same language.

      08/10/2012


    • Minuteman Report - Airmen Learn to Survive

      Airmen from the Nebraska National Guard conducted combat survival skills training which included various aspects of land and water survival, and evasion and rescue techniques. Story by Senior Airman Bristol Prai.

      08/09/2012


    • Minuteman Report: ANG Readiness Center Gets New Leadership

      Brig. Gen. R. Scott Williams recently became the newest commander of the Air National Guard Readiness Center. The director of the Air National Guard, Lt. Gen. Harry M. Wyatt III, presented Williams the flag during his assumption of command ceremony. Story by Senior Master Sgt. Jerry Bynum. Video by Master Sgt. Matthew Hilborn.

      08/08/2012


    • Minuteman Report - Hawaii Guard Canoe Club

      The Hawaii National Guard recently welcomed an addition to its fleet, a canoe named Ho'okanaka. The canoe is the charter vessel of the Hawaii National Guard Canoe Club. Story by Tech. Sgt. Andrew Jackson

      08/07/2012


    • Minuteman Report – Idaho Air Guard Kin Appreciation Day

      Airmen with the Idaho Air National Guard’s 124th Air Support Operations Squadron showed family and loved ones, first hand, their job at Saylor Creek Training Range during their Kin Appreciation Day. During the event, attendees were able to see up close the equipment used by Joint Terminal Attack Controllers, or JTACs, and watch A-10 Thunderbolt IIs conduct strafing runs with their GAU-8 gatling cannon. Story by Staff Sgt. Bob Barney.

      08/06/2012


    • Minuteman Report – Renovation for Wounded Warriors and Families

      Washington National Guard soldiers renovate a recreational facility for wounded warriors and their families. Story by Staff Sgt. Jason Kreiss

      08/01/2012


    • Minuteman Report: Chinook Mechanics Deploy to Africa

      Hawaii National Guard Soldiers deployed to Botswana as part of exercise Southern Accord 2012. Story by SGT Brian Vorce.

      08/01/2012


    • Minuteman Report: Michigan Guard Conducts Operation Hammer

      Soldiers from the Michigan National Guard participated in Operation Hammer, an exercise where they worked with local authorities. The Quick Reaction Force (QRF), composed of Soldiers from the 1776th Military Police Company, provided security while 126 Press Camp Headquarters’ Soldiers held a mock press conference. Story by SPC Megan Wessels.

      07/31/2012


    • Minuteman Report: Air Force Cycling Team

      Airmen from the Air National Guard, Air Force Reserves, and Active Duty Air Force make up the Air Force Cycling Team. They participated in the Register's Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa, or RAGBRAI. Story by SSgt Michael Crane

      07/30/2012


    • Minuteman Report – Chief of National Guard Confirmed

      The U.S. Senate confirmed Army Lt. Gen. Frank Grass as the next chief of the National Guard Bureau. Story by SSgt. Michael Crane.

      07/27/2012


    • Minuteman Report – State Partnership Program

      The South Carolina National Guard joins the State Partnership Program with the Republic of Columbia. Story by SFC Joe Cashion.

      07/26/2012


    • Minuteman Report - All Guard Marksmanship Team Competes in Rifle Match

      National Guard Soldiers and Airmen compete in the Inter-Service Rifle Competition at Quantico Marine Corps Base, Virginia. Story by Sgt. Stephen Wright.

      07/25/2012


    • Minuteman Report – National Guard Soldiers Train Singapore Armed Forces

      National Guard soldiers trained with members of the Singapore Armed Forces as part of Exercise Tiger Balm in Hawaii. Story by TSgt Michael Jackson.

      07/24/2012


    • Minuteman Report: Michigan Guard Soldiers Fire Howitzer Cannon

      Soldiers from the Michigan National Guard learned how to operate the M777 Howitzer during annual training at Camp Grayling, Mich. Story by CPT Doug Halleaux.

      07/23/2012


    • Minuteman Report – JTAC Air Guardsmen Participate in Exercise Northern Strike 20

      Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) Air Guardsmen from several states converged at Grayling Air Gunnery Range, Michigan for Exercise Northern Strike 2012. The JTAC’s participated in combatives and close quarters battle training. Story by MSgt Scott Thompson.

      07/20/2012


    • Minuteman Report - Arkansas Promotes First Female General

      Brigadier General Patricia Anslow, the Arkansas National Guard assistant adjutant general, becomes the first female in the Arkansas Guard to attain the rank of a general officer. Story by SPC Britni Dumas.

      07/19/2012


    • Minuteman Report – Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force visits McGhee Tyson AN

      Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, James A. Roy, visited the McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base July 17th

      07/18/2012


    • Minuteman Report – McGhee Tyson ANG Base Hosts INLEAD Seminar

      Thirty-three students from various NATO countries took part in the 8th International NCO Leadership Development, or INLEAD, Seminar hosted at McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base from July 8th through the 13th. Story by Tech. Sgt. Amber Monio.

      07/16/2012


    • Minuteman Report - Air National Guard Trains Air Force in EMEDS

      Airmen from the Michigan and Texas Air National Guard spent a week in Elemendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, to train Air Force Airmen how to set up an Expeditionary Medical Support team, or EMEDS. Story by Staff Sgt. Michael Crane

      07/13/2012


    • Minuteman Report – Guardsmen Team Up for All-Star Game

      Missouri, Kansas, and Iowa Guardsmen provided assistance at the Major League Baseball’s All-Star game in Kansas City, Mo. The Civil Support Teams were monitoring for radiological and biological threats. Story by 2nd Lt. Matthew Lucht.

      07/12/2012


    • Minuteman Report - Washington Guardsmen Conclude Training in Thailand

      Washington National Guardsmen wrapped up two weeks of training in Thailand as part of Bilateral Army Exercise 2012 with a field training exercise. The FTX tested the Guardsmen’s teaching abilities and also put the skills of the Royal Thai Army soldiers to the test. Story by Tech. Sgt. Michael Jackson.

      07/10/2012


    • Minuteman Report: Texas Red Flag 2012

      Tactical Air Control Party Members from the Texas Air National Guard joined several Czech Republic Air Force Forward Air Controllers for Red Flag 2012, a multinational combined arms exercise. Video by 149th Fighter Wing Public Affairs.

      07/09/2012


    • Minuteman Report – WA Army National Guardsmen Learn Survival Techniques in Thail

      Washington Army National Guardsmen are in Thailand teaching infantry techniques to the Royal Thai Army. The roles are reversed in today's Minuteman Report as the teachers become students during this bilateral training experience. Story by TSgt Michael Jackson.

      07/06/2012


    • Minuteman Report – NC Air National Guardsmen Identified After Crash

      The North Carolina Air National Guard continues to mourn the loss of four airmen lost in a crash last Sunday. The C-130 equipped with a Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System was supporting firefighting efforts against the White Draw Fire. There are two other aircrew members that were injured in the crash. Story by TSgt Matt Schwartz.

      07/05/2012


    • Minuteman Report: Wisconsin Guard Employment Workshop in Kosovo

      Wisconsin National Guard Soldiers deployed to Kosovo took part in a resume and interview workshop, and received training from employees from Wisconsin Employment Resource Connection (WERC). Story by Sgt. Nathan Rivard.

      07/03/2012


    • Minuteman Report: Washington Guard Teaches Search & Rescue in Thailand

      Soldiers from the Washington Army National Guard trained Royal Thai Army reconnaissance and medical soldiers during Bilateral Army Exercise 2012 in Thailand. The soldiers learned rappelling and also got to practice moving litters up and down a cliff- skills which will help the soldiers access people who are lost and/or injured in remote, hard-to-reach areas. Story by Tech. Sgt. Michael Jackson.

      07/02/2012


    • Minuteman Report – Training Centers Sign Memorandum of Agreement

      A Memorandum of Agreement between the Barnes Center for Enlisted Training and the I. G. Brown Training and Education Center is signed explaining the relationships, roles and responsibilities the centers will have between them. This historic signing solidifies agreements already in place but not set into writing. Story by TSgt Matt Schwartz.

      06/28/2012


    • Minuteman Report – New York Guard MP Unit Completes Guantanamo Tour

      Following the attacks on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, the New York National Guard’s 107th Military Police Company responded within hours, helping to secure Ground Zero and aid in the search and recovery efforts that would go on for months. A decade later, the 107th MPs have now completed a year-long rotation at Joint Task Force Guantanamo, where they helped secure an area which now houses the self-proclaimed mastermind of that attack, Khalid Sheik Mohammad, and his four co-conspirators. Story by Sgt. 1st Class Robert Stephenson.

      06/27/2012


    • Minuteman Report – Washington Guard Trains with Royal Thai Army

      Several Washington National Guardsmen traveled to Thailand recently to take part in Bilateral Army Exercise 2012, a two-week training opportunity with the Royal Thai Army. During the exercise, Soldiers engage in a broad range of security cooperation activities which serve to strengthen the Guard’s partnership with Thailand and build relationships which enhance global security, understanding and cooperation. Story by Tech. Sgt. Andrew Jackson.

      06/26/2012


    • Minuteman Report - Wisconsin Guard Conducts Joint Aircrew Training

      Airmen from the 128th Air Refueling Wing conducted aircrew continuation training off the downtown Milwaukee shoreline on Lake Michigan. This was a joint exercise with the Wisconsin Army National Guard's F Company, 2-238, out of West Bend, the Milwaukee Fire Department and the U.S. Coast Guard. Story by Tech. Sgt. James Michaels.

      06/25/2012


    • Minuteman Report – Texas Air National Guardsman Rescues Driver

      A Texas Air National Guardsman rescues a driver after witnessing her car flip on it's side on a Texas highway. SSgt Mitchell Corbin credits his training in the Air National Guard for his quick reaction. Video by MSgt Sean Cowher

      06/21/2012


    • Minuteman Report – Indiana ARNG participate in Bold Quest

      Indiana Army National Guard Soldiers from the 76th Brigade Special Troops Battalion conduct annual training in support of the Bold Quest exercise held at Camp Atterbury Joint Maneuver Training Center and Masuatatuck Urban Training Complex. The exercise is a multi-faceted capability assessment created by Joint Staff. Story by Ashley Fowler.

      06/20/2012


    • Minuteman Report – Civic Leaders Visit McGhee-Tyson ANG Base

      Civic leaders from around McGhee-Tyson visited the base to learn about the 134th and take a flight on a KC-135R. Story by Senior Airman Kaitie Cook.

      06/19/2012


    • Minuteman Report – Arkansas ANG Active Shooter Training

      The 189th Airlift Wing’s Security Forces Squadron part of the Arkansas Air National Guard participated in Active Shooter Training with local law enforcement. Sound bite from Chief Master Sergeant Jeff Hagar who is a unit member and a Sherwood Police Officer. Story by Staff Sgt. Matt Pelky.

      06/18/2012


    • Minuteman Report: Michigan ANG in Estonia for Saber Strike 2012

      The Michigan Air National Guard recently deployed to Amari Air Base, Estonia, as part of Saber Strike 2012, a multi-national exercise which prepares Airmen to operate successfully in a joint environment. Story by Staff Sgt. Rachel Barton.

      06/15/2012


    • Minuteman Report – Idaho ANG Participate in Sawtooth Relay

      Idaho Air National Guardsmen were some of the more than 300 participants in the 21st Annual Sawtooth Relay. The event pits six member teams against the terrain of a 62 mile course. This year’s race was even more of a challenge as the weather played a major role during event. Story by SSgt Bob Barney.

      06/14/2012


    • Minuteman Report – 116th CBCT Night Fire

      The Idaho Army National Guard’s 116th Calvary Brigade Combat Team’s 145th Brigade Support Battalion conducts nighttime weapons qualifications at the Orchard Combat Training Center. The Soldiers qualified on the MK-19 40mm grenade launcher. Story by PFC Christian Duplessie.

      06/11/2012


    • Minuteman Report: Hawaii Hurricane Preparedness Exercise

      Many federal and local agencies are involved in relief efforts in times of disaster. National Guardsmen from Hawaii, California, Minnesota, and Nevada participated in Makani Pahili, Hawaii's hurricane preparedness Exercise. Video by SrA Orlando Corpuz.

      06/07/2012


    • Minuteman Report – 116th CBCT Roll Out Ceremony

      The Idaho Army National Guard’s 116th Calvary Brigade Combat Team held a roll out ceremony as they became the first guard unit to receive the Army’s most advanced combat fighting vehicles. The Bradley Fighting Vehicles and Abrams tanks will ensure the unit will continue to provide their unique skill wherever the Army may need them. Story by Staff Sgt. Bob Barney

      06/06/2012


    • Minuteman Report: Kansas Air Guard Dedicates Intelligence Complex to Gates

      The 184th Intelligence Wing of the Kansas Air National Guard recently dedicated its intelligence complex to Dr. Robert Gates, former U. S. Secretary of Defense. The three building complex houses the more than 350 airmen of the wing consisting of administrative, training, briefing and operations space. Produced by Staff Sgt. Justin Jacobs.

      06/01/2012


    • Minuteman Report: Kansas Air Guard Dedicates Intelligence Complex to Gates

      The 184th Intelligence Wing of the Kansas Air National Guard recently dedicated its intelligence complex to Dr. Robert Gates, former U. S. Secretary of Defense. The three building complex houses the more than 350 airmen of the wing consisting of administrative, training, briefing and operations space. Produced by Staff Sgt. Justin Jacobs.

      06/01/2012


    • Minuteman Report: Kentucky National Guard CERFP Exercise

      Kentucky National Guardsmen recently performed CERFP validation training at the Muscatatuck Urban Training Center in Butlerville, Indiana. The training will go a long way in preparing the guardsmen in case of any real world mass casualty situation that may arise. Story by SSG Rebecca Wood

      05/31/2012


    • Minuteman Report: Indiana National Guard Assists Philharmonic

      Indiana National Guardsmen offered their support to the community during the Salute Community Concert to Honor our Veterans performed by the Columbus, Indiana Philharmonic. The Soldiers brought military equipment and vehicles for use in a static display at the event. Story by Darcy Marlett. Video by Tim Sproles.

      05/30/2012


    • Minuteman Report: South Carolina Air Guard F-16 Crew Chiefs

      Crew chiefs with the South Carolina Air National Guard’s 169th Fighter Wing who are deployed to Kandahar, Afghanistan, perform crucial routine maintenance to keep F-16s in the air. Story by Airman Jimmy Moreland.

      05/29/2012


    • Minuteman Report: Indiana Guard Celebrates Armed Forces before Indy 500

      The Indiana National Guard celebrated all armed forces at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway one weekend prior to the Indianapolis 500. During the event, National Guard Panther Racing driver J.R. Hildebrand placed the fallen heroes decal on his number 4 car. Video by Spc. Antonio Archer.

      05/24/2012


    • Minuteman Report - Arkansas Guard IED Training Lane Exercise

      Soldiers from the Arkansas National Guard's 139th Engineer Company recently trained on an improvised explosive device training lane in preparation for a deployment to Afghanistan later this year. Arkansas National Guardsmen who are preparing to deploy to Afghanistan later this year trained for several scenarios they may encounter during their mission.

      05/23/2012


    • Minuteman Report: Missouri Guard Mission One Year after Joplin Tornado

      The Missouri National Guard was first activated to respond to a deadly tornado that ripped through the town of Joplin on May 22, 2011. One year later, the Guard remains on mission in the southwest Missouri town as rebuilding continues in the area.

      05/22/2012


    • Minuteman Report: Pennsylvania Guard Celebrates Armed Forces Day 2012

      Pennsylvania National Guardsmen helped pay tribute to the many men and women of the United States' armed forces by celebrating Armed Forces Day 2012, an event held on the third Saturday of May each year. Story by Sgt. Thomas Bixler.

      05/21/2012


    • Minuteman Report: Pennsylvania Guard Celebrates Armed Forces Day 2012

      Pennsylvania National Guardsmen helped pay tribute to the many men and women of the United States' armed forces by celebrating Armed Forces Day 2012, an event held on the third Saturday of May each year. Story by Sgt. Thomas Bixler.

      05/21/2012


    • Minuteman Report – Alaska Army National Guardsmen Conduct Surveillance Training

      The Alaska Army National Guard is conducting training with their neighbors to the east. The 297th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade prepare for future deployments with the Canadian Armed Forces. Video by Balinda O'Neal

      05/18/2012


    • Minuteman Report – Georgia Guardsmen at Camp Novo Selo

      Several Soldiers from the Georgia National Guard who are deployed with Kosovo Force 15 are stationed at Forward Command Post (FCP) Camp Novo Selo, where they work with multinational forces to ensure freedom of movement, safety and security operations, and logistics support in north Kosovo. Story by Sgt. Nathan Rivard.

      05/16/2012


    • Minuteman Report - Georgia Guardsmen Patrol Roads in Kosovo

      Georgia National Guardsmen deployed with Kosovo Force 15 (KFOR-15) set up a Vehicle Control Point (VCP) near the Kosovo border in order to provide a safe and secure environment before the Serbian elections. Story by Sgt. Nathan Rivard.

      05/11/2012


    • Minuteman Report - Maryland Guard Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Team Training

      The Maryland National Guard partnered with Baltimore County Police and Fire Departments to perform disaster response training in preparation for water rescue with a helicopter. The Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Team (HART) training is performed quarterly, and prepares responders for emergency situations such as hurricanes and floods. Story by SGT Aimee Fujikawa.

      05/10/2012


    • Minuteman Report – Aerobatics Pilot Promotes Air National Guard

      Retired Lt. Col. John Klatt, an aerobatics pilot for the Air National Guard, recently performed at the 139th Airlift Wing’s Sound of Speed Air Show and Open House in St. Joseph, Missouri. Klatt served for more than 20 years as a pilot in the Air National Guard and now uses his unique blend of precision, power and performance while flying to entertain spectators across the nation, enticing some to join the service where he made his career. Story by Air Force Staff Sgt. Michael Crane.

      05/09/2012


    • Minuteman Report – Washington Air Guardsman Awarded Silver Star

      Washington Air National Guardsman, Tech. Sgt. Tavis Delaney, a Joint Terminal Attack Controller from the 116th Air Support Operations Squadron, was awarded the Silver Star for actions he took during a reconnaissance mission on May 25, 2011 while deployed to Afghanistan. Hundreds of enemy fighters had completely surrounded his platoon and Delaney, who was responsible for coordinating aircraft strikes, had to communicate exact enemy locations. Delaney is only the third Washington National Guardsman to win a Silver Star since September 11, 2001.

      05/08/2012


    • Minuteman Report – Missouri Air Guard Civil Engineers at Guantanamo Bay

      Several members of the Missouri Air National Guard’s 139th Civil Engineer Squadron deployed to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, helped prepare the Expeditionary Legal Complex at Camp Justice prior to the court hearings of those allegedly responsible for the terrorist attacks on 9-11. Story by Sgt. 1st Class Robert Stephenson. Hosted by Tech Sgt. Amber Monio.

      05/04/2012


    • Minuteman Report: Montana Air Guard STARBASE Program

      The Montana Air National Guard’s 120th Fighter Wing recently opened a STARBASE Program in Great Falls. The goal of the program is to raise the interest and improve the knowledge of at-risk youth in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The young students are also exposed to the technological environment and positive role models found on military bases and installations. Hosted by Tech Sgt. Amber Monio, Produced by Airman 1st Class Nikolas Asmussen.

      05/03/2012


    • Minuteman Report – Warrior Leader Course in Kosovo

      National Guard and Reserve soldiers deployed to Kosovo as part of Kosovo Force 15 recently completed the Warrior Leader Course, becoming KFOR-15’s second class of WLC graduates. The 7th Warrior Training Brigade from Grafenwoehr, Germany sent a Mobile Training Team to teach the course. Story produced by Sgt. Nathan Rivard.

      05/02/2012


    • Minuteman Report – Hawaii Guard Accident Response Exercise

      Hawaii Army National Guard Safety Office held its annual safety workshop, which consisted of one and a half days of classroom discussion followed by an exercise that simulated a traffic accident in a convoy. Produced by Tech. Sgt. Andrew Jackson.

      05/01/2012


    • Minuteman Report: Utah Guardsmen Conduct Maritime Training

      Army and Air Guardsmen from Utah’s 85th Civil Support Team recently participated in Kai Malu O Hawaii (Protected Waters of Hawaii), an interagency maritime field training exercise staged in and around the Honolulu harbor, along with CSTs from six other states, the FBI and numerous other agencies. The massive 36-hour operation tests Guardsmen’s skills and resources as they respond to several simulated terrorist attacks. Video by SGT Satya Chhe.

      04/30/2012


    • Minuteman Report: 2012 Air National Guard Safety Summit

      The 2012 Air National Guard Safety Summit was held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin this week, one of two conferences each year hosted by the Director of the Air National Guard, Lieutenant General Harry M. Wyatt, III. The Summit brings together senior leaders from each of the fifty states and territories to discuss safety in the Air Guard. Story by TSgt James Michaels.

      04/27/2012


    • Minuteman Report: Texas Guard Hosts 5-K and Open House

      An event held annually at Camp Mabry in Austin, Texas has service members and civilians alike lacing up their running shoes to benefit Texas military members and their families. Proceeds from the run are split between Honor Flight Austin, the Texas Military Historical Forces Foundation and the Camp Mabry Family Support Foundation. Story by SGT Luke Allen.

      04/26/2012


    • Minuteman Report - Guard Hosts AFSAM Marksmanship Competition

      The National Guard Marksmanship Training Center in central Arkansas is host to the Armed Forces Skill at Arms Meeting (AFSAM) and the Winston P. Wilson Championship Matches (WPW) this year, events which bring together competitors from around the world to participate in a wide range of marksmanship challenges. Story by PFC Katie Gray.

      04/24/2012


    • Minuteman Report – Washington Guard Teaches Possible Future Army Leaders

      The Washington National Guard's Raptor Battalion taught ROTC students from Seattle University all about the Chinook helicopter. This is the Raptor Battalion's first mission in the community since returning from their deployment to Afghanistan. Story by SSG Jason Kriess

      04/19/2012


    • Minuteman Report: Indiana Guard 'Bambi Bucket' Training

      Indiana National Guard Aviation soldiers trained to load the Black Hawk helicopters with helicopter buckets, or “Bambi” buckets. The Guardsmen use the “Bambi Buckets” to put out fires. Story by Spc. Antonio Archer and Sgt. William Henry.

      04/18/2012


    • Minuteman Report – ND Guard Waffles for Education

      North Dakota National Guard Soldiers deployed with Kosovo Force 15 (KFOR 15), Task Force Talon, cook waffles every Sunday and help raise money for school supplies and pay for the "Test of English as a Foreign Language" (TOEFL) exam fees for local students. The Guardsmen also use their down time to teach. Story by SGT Nathan Rivard

      04/16/2012


    • Minuteman Report – Arctic Care 2012

      National Guard members from Alaska, Arizona and Colorado join up with other active and reserve units in Nome, Alaska for Arctic Care 2012. The joint medical readiness and logistics training is said to be the largest recurring exercise of its kind and brings health care and veterinary support to undeserved residents in the Bering Strait and Norton Sound regions of western Alaska.

      04/11/2012


    • Minuteman Report: Iowa ANG Patrols the Skies over Kandahar

      The Iowa Air National Guard’s 124th Fighter Squadron is the first U.S. F-16 squadron to be based at Kandahar Air Field. The part of the 451st Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, the 124th is responsible for providing close air support and other combat missions.

      04/10/2012


    • Minuteman Report: PA National Guard Guides ANA and ANP Partnership

      Pennsylvania Air and Army National Guardsmen are playing a vital role in an Afghan National Police and Afghan National Army joint patrol in the country’s Ghore province. The side-by-side, ANA-ANP patrol is the first of its kind in the province. Story by SPC Fred Brown.

      04/09/2012


    • Minuteman Report: National Guard GED Plus Instructor's Other Skills

      A National Guard GED Plus instructor is using his past experiences to motivate others in the classroom and through his music. Story by Capt. Kyle Key.

      04/06/2012


    • Minuteman Report: Idaho Air Guard Improves Recycling Efforts

      Idaho Air National Guardsmen with the 124th Fighter Wing are dumpster diving to learn more about their unit's recycling practices. The Airmen's mission is to educate their Wingmen about proper waste management and teach them how to become better stewards of the environment, reduce unnecessary waste into local landfills, and save money by reducing trash pick-ups. Produced by Capt. Tony Vincelli.

      04/05/2012


    • Minuteman Report - Alaska Guardsmen Build Confidence Through Boxing

      Alaska National Guardsman 1st Lt. Jason Brewer, from the 38th Troop Command, is an experienced boxer who is using his skills to train other Guardsmen how to succeed in the sport. Working so closely with his Soldiers, Brewer is able to encourage and build a confidence in them that carries over to their lives outside of the ring. Video by George Kale.

      04/04/2012


    • Minuteman Report: National Guard Leaders Discuss Force Transition

      Leaders from the Army’s active and reserve components met at the National Guard Professional Education Center in Little Rock, Arkansas to discuss changes that will help shape the United States Army of 2020. Story by Capt Kyle Key

      04/02/2012


    • Minuteman Report: Hawaii Guard "Stay on Track" Program

      Members of the Hawaii Army and Air National Guard are giving local students the necessary tools to choose a drug free life through the their Stay on Track program. Story by TSgt Andrew Jackson

      03/30/2012


    • Minuteman Report: Oklahoma Guard Employment Coordination Program

      Soldiers from the Oklahoma National Guard's 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team are taking part in a new program after returning from a year-long deployment in Afghanistan and Kuwait. The Employment Coordination Program is an initiative aimed at assisting unemployed or underemployed servicemembers. Story by SSG Larissa Copeland.

      03/29/2012


    • Minuteman Report - Texas Guard NGAT Conference

      With Guardsmen around the country struggling with recent budget cuts, the National Guard Association of Texas hosted its annual conference to showcase the value of the National Guard. Story by SPC Richard Castillo

      03/28/2012


    • Minuteman Report: Texas Guard Hosts Combatives Course in Horn of Africa

      Texas Army National Guardsmen deployed to the Horn of Africa hosted a Modern Army Combatives Level 1 Instructor's Course at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti. Instructors from Task Force Raptor, 3rd squadron, 124th Cavalry Regiment gave students the tools needed to teach squad and platoon level combatives, coaching them in everything from dominant position to submission drills during the week-long course. Story by Staff Sgt. Malcolm McClendon.

      03/26/2012


    • Minuteman Report: Oregon Guard Medics Support Shanti Doot 3

      Oregon National Guardsmen are using their skills as medics to help facilitate medical awareness to soldiers at BIPSOT, the Bangladesh Institute of Peace Support Operations Training. The Guardsmen traveled to Bangladesh in support of the United Nations Peacekeeping Exercise Shanti Doot 3, and the visit also gave them the opportunity to help strengthen the Oregon National Guard’s State Partnership Program. Hosted by Produced by Master Sgt. Tech Sgt. Amber Monio. Produced by Master Sgt. Tom Hovie.

      03/21/2012


    • Minuteman Report: National Guard Combatives Tournament

      A record number of Guardsmen from throughout the country gathered at Fort Benning, Georgia, for the fifth annual National Guard Combatives Tournament. The tournament is hosted by the Army National Guard’s Warrior Training Center, and gives Soldiers and Airmen a chance to put their hand-to-hand combat skills to the test—skills they could translate to a deployed environment. Story by TSgt Amber Monio.

      03/19/2012


    • Minuteman Report - Texas Guard First Responder Exercise

      Texas National Guard Soldiers and Airmen assigned to Joint Task Force 71 supported local and civil authorities during the El Campo Memorial Hospital Exercise. The training event simulated hazardous and first response incidents and tested alert and response capabilities of the participating agencies. Story by SPC Marline Anyaibe

      03/14/2012


    • Minuteman Report: Oklahoma Guard Kuwait Gateway Security

      Soldiers from the Oklahoma National Guard’s 1-160th Field Artillery, stationed at Camp Virginia, Kuwait, conducted a “gateway” mission, securing soldiers as they traveled in and out of country on leave to rest and recuperate.

      03/13/2012


    • Minuteman Report: Washington National Guard Bomb Suit 5-K

      Members of the Washington National Guard's 319th Explosive Ordinance Disposal Company honored a few of their own by participating in a memorial 5-K run while wearing 80-pound bomb suits. Story by SSG Jason Kriess.

      03/12/2012


    • Minuteman Report: Missouri Guard Families Meet First Lady

      Eight Missouri National Guard Soldiers and their families got the opportunity to meet and greet the First Lady, Michelle Obama when her plane landed in Kansas City. During her brief visit, the First Lady talked with the Soldiers and their families about deployments and how they have affected the families. Story by Staff Sgt. Michael Crane.

      03/09/2012


    • Minuteman Report - Air National Guard FY13 Manpower Announcement

      Air Force officials have released force structure changes and resulting manpower impacts from the new DoD strategic guidance and fiscal 2013 President's Budget. The changes adjust Air Force end strength to 501,000, eliminating 3,900 Active Duty, 5,100 Air National Guard and 900 Air Force Reserve billets.

      03/07/2012


    • Minuteman Report - Kentucky Guard Tornado Response

      Kentucky National Guardsmen have provided assistance to local authorities by pulling security, clearing debris, manning checkpoints and patrolling areas damaged by last week's tornadoes. Story by SSG Aaron Hiler

      03/06/2012


    • Minuteman Report: Indiana Guard Tornado Recovery

      Indiana National Soldiers responded to the tornado that devastated cities throughout the Southern part of the state. Story by SPC Antonio Archer

      03/05/2012


    • Minuteman Report: Indiana Guard Combined Surface Maintenance Shop

      The Indiana National Guard’s Combined Surface Maintenance Shop #1 in Indianapolis, Indiana provides service on anything from HUMVEEs to 5-ton trucks, to Howitzers and electronic calibration equipment. Story by Michael Krieg.

      03/02/2012


    • Minuteman Report: Indiana Guard Behavioral Health

      The Indiana National Guard recently teamed up behavioral health professionals from around the state to help Guardsmen deal with the stressors of balancing their civilian lives and their military careers. Story by Michael Krieg

      02/29/2012


    • Minuteman Report - Kosovo Force Guardsmen Help Clear Roadblock

      Guardsmen who are part of NATO Kosovo Force’s Multinational Battle Group East played an integral role in removing a roadblock in Northern Kosova along the Serbian border. The Soldiers teamed up with Swiss, Austrian, and Polish military members and for two days they worked together to clear a road that had become impassable due to snow and trees. Story by SPC Nathan Rivard.

      02/28/2012


    • Minuteman Report - Maryland Guardsmen Receive Non-Lethal Weapons Training

      Maryland Army National Guardsmen recently participated in a Non-lethal Individual Weapons Operator Course, a four-day certification program which trains Soldiers how to respond as a civil disturbance reaction force. The Guardsmen were trained on the use of a Taser, pepper spray, crowd control techniques and more, preparing them to assist in emergencies like 'Occupy Wall Street' and large events which may require additional security. Story by SPC Aimee Fujikawa.

      02/27/2012


    • Minuteman Report: Arkansas Guard Leaders Recognize Black History Month

      Top-tier leaders from the Arkansas National Guard took a hard look at a difficult moment in the Guard's past as a way to see a better future. The adjutant general, members of his staff and Arkansas Guard leadership toured the Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site in honor of Black History Month. This report looks at how the 1957 Central High crisis changed the Guard, and how it affected a whole nation. Produced by Sgt. 1st Class Chris Durney. Reported by Sgt. 1st Class Tinthy Harper.

      02/24/2012


    • Minuteman Report: CBRN Training

      Soldiers from the Virginia National Guard’s 229th Chemical Company recently tested new equipment and new decontamination techniques. The 229th recently transitioned to a unit capable of providing CBRN assets to a brigade-sized element. Story by Staff Sgt. Terra Gatti.

      02/23/2012


    • Minuteman Report: Air National Guard In-Service Recruiters

      Air National Guard In-Service Recruiters help Active Duty Airmen continue there military service while working towards the transition to civilian careers. Two programs Airmen can choose are PALACE CHASE and PALACE FRONT. Story by A1C Brian Gratz

      02/22/2012


    • Minuteman Report: Joint Howitzer Training in Kuwait

      While in Kuwait, Soldiers from the Minnesota National Guard's 1-125 Field Artillery teamed up with the 1-82 Field Artillery from Ft. Hood, Texas, during a training exercise which tested their skills on the M109A6 Paladin Howitzer, a self-propelled cannon system. Story by PFC Linsey William

      02/21/2012


    • Minuteman Report: Missouri Guard After the Storm

      Nearly a year after a deadly tornado devastated the city, Missouri National Guard Soldiers remains on duty in Joplin, Missouri taking on new roles in the Disaster Recovery Jobs Program. Story by Spc. Adam Winters.

      02/17/2012


    • Minuteman Report - SC National Guard Joint Training

      South Carolina National Guard Airmen and Soldiers recently participated in a joint training exercise that that saw the Army and Air Force reversing their traditional roles. During the exercise, Soldiers provided aviation assets while the Airmen provided ground forces. Story by Tech. Sgt. Carl Clegg

      02/14/2012


    • Minuteman Report - Former Israeli Soldier finds home in Army National Guard

      A Jewish American immigrant and former Israeli Soldier finds a future in Army National Guard through the GED Plus program. Story by CPT Captain Kyle Key.

      02/13/2012


    • Minuteman Report - New Hampshire Guard State Partnership Program

      24 members of the New Hampshire National Guard, including command staff, public affairs and personnel from the 157th Air Refueling Wing joined forces with the El Salvador military to promote their State Partnership Program in El Salvador. Story by Tech Sgt. Thomas Johnson

      02/10/2012


    • Minuteman Report: First International Aircraft for National Guard Paint Facility

      When representatives of the Royal Netherlands Air Force went looking for a cost effective way to paint some of their fighter aircraft, they found not only a solution at the Air National Guard Paint Facility, but ended up with a work of art. Story by MSgt Vincent De Groot

      02/09/2012


    • Minuteman Report - Alabama Guard 3-on-3 Tournament

      Alabama National Guard recruiters hosted a 3-on-3 basketball tournament to reach potential recruits. During the tournament the recruiters showed ways to stay physically fit and offered information about the Alabama National Guard. Story by SPC Luke Morrison

      02/08/2012


    • Minuteman Report - Air Force Structure Realignment Plan

      The Air Force has announced force structure plans to retire, not acquire or transfer 191 Air National Guard aircraft and add 65 aircraft to the Air National Guard fleet. The changes will impact Air Guard units in 27 states and territories over the next few years.

      02/07/2012


    • Minuteman Report: Guardsmen Take the Polar Bear Plunge

      Minnesota National Guard soldiers deployed to Kuwait took part in Minnesota's annual Polar Bear Plunge despite being in the middle of the desert, halfway around the world. The Polar Bear Plunge event supports the Special Olympics. Story by PFC Linsey Williams.

      02/06/2012


    • Minuteman Report - PGA Teams up with Wisconsin ANG

      Professional Golfers' Association of America golfers, Jerry Kelly and Steve Stricker, joined Airmen from the Wisconsin Air National Guard's 128th Air Refueling Wing on an orientation flight in Milwaukee. Story by Tech. Sgt. James Michaels.

      02/03/2012


    • Minuteman Report - Citizen Soldier Sky High Re-enlistment

      This edition features a story on Sgt. Aaron Smith, a Washington National Guard soldier from the 156th Information Operations Battalion, decided to show his love for both his civilian job and his commitment to being a citizen soldier in his state through his unique re-enlistment. Produced by Staff Sgt. Jason Kriess.

      02/02/2012


    • Minuteman Report - Kansas ANG Trains with 28th Infantry Regiment

      Kansas Air National Guardsmen trained with Soldiers from Cobra Company, 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry Regiment at Smoky Hill range, to practice calling in fire support using real aircraft. Story by by Sgt. Vance Williamson.

      02/01/2012


    • Minuteman Report - Minnesota Guard Area Reaction Force

      Minnesota National Guard soldiers from 1-125 Field Artillery conduct presence patrols in the city to remain vigilant against potential threats to the U.S. forces stationed in Kuwait. Story by PFC Linsey Williams.

      01/31/2012


    • Minuteman Report - Texas Military Forces Share Capabilities

      Texas Army National Guard's Joint Task Force 71 chemical Soldiers recently visited Ft Hood to meet up with their Actice Duty counterparts, the 2nd Chemical Battalion. The two discussed the similarities between their state and federal missions, best practices and established a better working relationship. Story by SFC Daniel Giego.

      01/30/2012


    • Minuteman Report - NFL Recognizes Military During Superbowl Week

      This edition features a story on Indiana National Guardsmen who will have the opportunity to participate in many military appreciation events during the week-long Superbowl celebration in Indianapolis, Indiana. The events will take place in the Superbowl "The Epicenter of Awesome" Village. Produced by 2nd Lt. Brian Weitzeil.

      01/27/2012


    • Minuteman Report - Guardsmen Participate in Yama Sakura 61

      National Guard Soldiers from around the country are in Japan to participate in the bilateral, Yama Sakura 61, exercise. Since its inception in 1982, Yama Sakura has focused on the development and refinement of the JGSDF and U.S. Army, Japan efforts in the areas of bilateral planning, coordination and interoperability through training.

      01/26/2012


    • Minuteman Report - Minnesota Guard Combat Medics

      Minnesota Army National Guard "Red Bull" Combat Medics stationed at Camp Virginia, Kuwait are using their time to train on saving lives in a combat environment.

      01/25/2012


    • Minuteman Report - Army Guard Director Visits JTF Guantanamo

      Army National Guard Director, Lt. Gen. William E. Ingram Jr., visited citizen Soldiers deployed to provide security at the Joint Task Force Guantanamo detention facility. Story by Sgt. 1st Class Class Robert Stephenson.

      01/24/2012


    • Minuteman Report: Nevada Guard Live-Fire Tank Training

      Nevada Army National Guardsmen conducted their first live-fire qualifications since their return from Afghanistan in 2010 using their unit's new Bradley tanks. The two-week long training course was held in Fort Irwin, California and included several scenarios designed to make sure Soldiers are comfortable using both their primary and secondary equipment. Story by SGT Victor Joecks.

      01/23/2012


    • Minuteman Report: Guardsmen March in DANCON 2012

      Guardsmen deployed to Kosovo in support of KFOR 15 marched alongside nearly 300 soldiers from 15 nations as part of the 25 kilometer, DANCON 2012 Ruck march. The march has been held in Kosovo since 1999, but the tradition goes back to 1972. Proceeds from the event are donated to veterans homes in Denmark.

      01/18/2012


    • Minuteman Report: California ANG Prime BEEF

      Air National Guard Prime BEEF (Prime base engineer emergency force) Airmen are wrapping up their deployment to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. During their deployment the the citizen Airmen provided one of a kind civil engineering support by constructing and supporting key facilities. Story by Sgt. 1st Class Class Robert Stephenson.

      01/17/2012


    • Minuteman Report: End of An Era for Missouri Guardsmen

      The last Missouri National Guard AH-64A Apache attack helicopter left Whiteman AFB, Mo. earlier this week. The helicopters are returning to the manufacturer to be refurbished into newer digital models. The Army plans to put the helicopters back into service once the upgrades are complete. Video by Spc. Adam Winters.

      01/12/2012


    • Minuteman Report: Alaska Guard Responds to Community Buried in Snow

      This edition features a story on the small town of Cordova, Alaska, which declared a state of emergency and called out for assistance. More than 50 National Guardsmen from Anchorage responded the call and, as part of Operation Deep Dig, traveled by ferry to help dig out the snowbound community after three weeks of snowfall blanketed buildings and roads in nearly 15 feet of snow. Hosted by Tech Sgt. Amber Monio.

      01/11/2012


    • Minuteman Report - Minnesota Guardsman Awarded Second Purple Heart

      The Purple Heart is the most recognized symbol of combat injury and sacrifice of personal safety. The Minnesota National Guard's 1st Squadron, 94th Cavalry Unit (1-94 CAV) recently gathered at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, to honor a fellow Guardsman who has sacrificed his personal safety on more than one occasion. SPC Skeeter Tomczak was awarded his second Purple Heart for an injury suffered in the line of duty during the draw down of U.S. forces in Iraq. Story by SPC Bob Brown.

      01/10/2012


    • Minuteman Report: North Carolina Guard Explosives Training

      Three engineering companies from the North Carolina National Guard practiced their demolition skills recently while conducting their semi-annual explosives training at Fort Bragg. The Soldiers received training on how prepare, place and detonate different types of explosives. Story by SPC Adrienne Brooks.

      01/09/2012


    • Minuteman Report: Minnesota Guard Participates in EOD Exercise

      This edition features a story on Camp Patriot Kuwait where Soldiers of the Minnesota National Guard's 1st Battalion, 125th Field Artillery and the 202nd Explosive Ordinance Disposal team worked together during a recent post-wide drill involving a faux bomb threat in the dining facility. Story by Pfc. Linsey Williams.

      01/06/2012


    • Minuteman Report: Nevada Guard Trains During New Year's Eve

      While city residents and visitors of Las Vegas celebrated New Year's Eve, more than 140 Nevada National Guardsmen were participating in Operation Vigilant Sentinel, a real-life exercise which had Guardsmen watching over spots in the city, manning traffic control points, and patrolling at McCarran Airport. This is the 11th consecutive year the Nevada Guard has trained during the holiday. Story by Sgt. Victor Joecks. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Amber Monio.

      01/05/2012


    • Minuteman Report: Minnesota Guard Saves Taxpayers Thousands

      Minnesota National Guard's 1/34 Brigade Combat Team's Base Support Battalion North, is saving taxpayer dollars by reallocating supplies and materials acquired during the draw down of Iraq. Units at Camp Buehring, Kuwait continue their mission with the support of the Red Bulls. Story by Spc. Bob Brown. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. John Anderson.

      01/03/2012


    • Minuteman Report: Minnesota Guard Combat Medics

      This edition features a story on the Minnesota National Guard's 1-125th Field Artillery Combat Medics who trained with the Navy and civilian Emergency Medical Services personnel on loading and unloading litter patients into aircraft, the Guardsmen are currently deployed to Kuwait. Hosted by Tech Sgt. John Anderson. Produced by PFC Linsey Williams.

      12/29/2011


    • Minuteman Report: Minnesota Guard MRAPs Maintenance

      This edition features a story on Minnesota National Guardsmen from the 1135th Support Company stripping and reallocating parts from Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicles, or MRAPS, used in the draw down of U.S. forces this past year. The 1135th is responsible for maintaining the Minnesota Guard's 2-135 Infantry Battalion's Mobile Reaction Force vehicle fleet at Camp Buehring, Kuwait.

      12/28/2011


    • Minuteman Report - National Guard Biathlon Training Camp

      More than 120 Guardsmen from 20 states participated in the three-day, National Guard Biathlon Training Camp. The camp ended with a time trial event to determine who will represent their states during the upcoming biathlon season. Story by 2LT Brian Weitzel.

      12/27/2011


    • Minuteman Report - New National Guard Border Mission

      The Defense Department and National Guard support to the Southwest U.S. border security mission will change in the next few months. Guardsmen will fly specially equipped OH-58 Kiowa and the UH-72 Lakota helicopters as well as the RC-26 "Metroliner" fixed-wing aircraft to monitor the border from overhead.

      12/22/2011


    • Minuteman Report: Scouts Give Tasty Treats to Guardsmen

      Crossroads of America Council Scouts donated nearly 30 pallets of popcorn and pretzels to the Indiana National Guard. The donated popcorn and pretzels will be delivered to members of the Indiana National Guard and the USO. Story by Michael Krieg. Includes soundbites from Scott Clabaugh with the Crossroads of America Council.

      12/22/2011


    • Minuteman Report: Virginia National Guard Counterdrug Program

      Soldiers from Virginia National Guard's Counterdrug program worked with the Drug Enforcement Administration to properly destroy nearly 9,000 lbs. of prescription and over-the-counter medications. The event was part of the DEA National Drug Take Back Day. Story by SSG Terra Gatti.

      12/20/2011


    • Minuteman Report: Arkansas ANG C-130 Brake Upgrade

      The Arkansas Air National Guard's 189th Airlift Wing is the first unit in the Air Force to upgrade their C-130 braking system. Edwards Air Force Base's 418th Flight Test Squadron tested the system earlier this year. The new braking system requires less maintenance and is projected to save the Air Force millions of dollars. Story by SSgt Matt Pelkey

      12/19/2011


    • Minuteman Report: National Guard Vets4Warriors

      This edition features a story on the National Guard who unveiled its Vets4Warriors initiative to face the unique challenges of providing peer counseling. Vets4Warriors is a toll-free, peer-to-peer counseling hot-line, that will provide Guardsmen and all reserve component members with the ability to speak with counselors on the phone or online. Hosted by Tech Sgt. John Anderson.

      12/15/2011


    • Minuteman Report: Massachusetts Guard Guides EOD Mission

      Massachusetts Army National Guardsmen teamed up with a Kosovo Security Forces Explosive Ordinance Unit to provide guidance during the largest joint weapons disposal operation KSF has led while working with the U.S.

      12/13/2011


    • Minuteman Report: National Guard Celebrates 375th Anniversary

      The military organization we know today as the National Guard came into existence 375 years ago, with a direct declaration on December 13, 1636. The National Guard has remained a relevant, reliable and ready force over the years, one that is transformed for the 21st century. Since the early days of our republic, Guardsmen have fought in every major conflict, fulfilling their dual mission at home and abroad.

      12/12/2011


    • Minuteman Report: Air National Guard Recruits

      This edition features stories on the Maine Air National Guard who recently received two new recruits, both in their late 30s, who, along with their maturity, bring with them a wealth of skills that add value to America and experience to the Air Force. Produced by Capt Devin Robinson.

      12/09/2011


    • Minuteman Report - Kentucky National Guard Agribusiness Development Team

      Citizen Airmen and Soldiers from the Kentucky Army & Air National Guard Agribusiness Development Team are helping farmers in Afghanistan improve their agricultural practices. Produced by Staff Sgt. Shannon Ofiara.

      12/08/2011


    • Minuteman Report: Diversity Conference/Referral Rewards

      With tighter budgets on the horizon, National Guard Bureau senior leaders are using technology to reach the masses with the first ever, Virtual Diversity Conference.
      Current and retired Air National Guardsmen can now collect rewards for referring new recruits to the Guard through the Air National Guard Referral Rewards Program.

      12/08/2011


    • Minuteman Report: South Carolina ANG Active Shooter Exercise

      Citizen Airmen from the South Carolina Air National Guard's 169th Fighter Wing participated in an Active Shooter exercise as part of it's monthly, Unit Training Assembly. Video by TSgt Carl Clegg

      12/06/2011


    • Minuteman Report: Virginia National Guard Rolls Out of Iraq

      With Operation New Dawn close to end of mission, the Virginia Army National Guard is exiting Iraq in its final convoy out of Contingency Operating Base Adder. The Guardsmen will head south across the border into Kuwait and are hopeful to be home before the holidays. Story by SPC David Marquis.

      12/05/2011


    • Minuteman Report: Oregon Innovative Readiness Training

      The Oregon Army National Guard's 224th Engineer Company is getting hands-on experience with construction and heavy equipment while helping a local city's economy as part of the Innovative Readiness Training program. The Guardsmen are moving more than 40,000 cubic yards of dirt to open a boat access channel.

      12/02/2011


    • Minuteman Report - Florida Guard Participates in Operation Omega

      Florida National Guardsmen provide key communication support for the Operation Omega training exercise. Operation Omega teamed the Guardsmen with 25 emergency agencies and is the largest communication exercise in the state's history. Story SSG Carmen Gibson

      11/30/2011


    • Minuteman Report: New Director of the Army National Guard

      On the day he formally assumed the duties of the director of the Army National Guard, Army MG William Ingram, Jr. was simultaneously promoted to lieutenant general during a Pentagon ceremony. General Ingram is the Army Guard’s 20th director.

      11/29/2011


    • Minuteman Report: North Carolina ANG C-130 Airdrop

      A North Carolina Air National Guard C-130 Hercules Aircrew from 145th Air Wing out of Charlotte, NC made their first airdrop of their deployment rotation to Afghanistan. Video by SSgt Jose Rodriguez.

      11/28/2011


    • Minuteman Report: Florida Guard CERFP Exercise

      The Florida National Guard recently participated in a CERFP exercise at Camp Blanding where they responded to a simulated train derailment. The training scenarios were set up to be as realistic as possible to ensure the Guardsmen are prepared to respond to a similar real-life catastrophe. Story by A.J. Artley.

      11/23/2011


    • Minuteman Report: Hawaii Guard Supports APEC Summit

      Hawaii Army and Air National Guardsmen were called to duty as part of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit designation as a National Special Security Event. The Guardsmen aided civil authorities with protecting more than 20,000 delegates from 21 Pacific Rim countries and 2,000 members of the media. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Amber Monio.

      11/21/2011


    • Minuteman Report: Air Guard F-16 Unit Makes History

      With more than 175 of its members deployed, the Washington Air National Guard's 121st Expeditionary Fighter Squadron has made history, becoming the first Guard F-16 unit to be stationed at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Story by SSgt Dana Morgan.

      11/18/2011


    • Minuteman Report: Michigan Air Guard Begins Rolling Mobilizations

      The Michigan Air National Guard's 127th Air Refueling Group has begun mobilizing its KC-135 aircraft as part of an ongoing rotation to southwest Asia. Air crew and support personnel from the unit are conducting two-month deployments in support of U.S. Central Command, keeping dozens of Guardsmen on duty at least for the next year.

      11/17/2011


    • Minuteman Report - Illinois Guard Historical Reenactment

      The Illinois State Military History Museum hosted a World War I reenactment which featured several events inspired by the Illinois National Guard's 33rd Infantry Division. The reenactment offered the public a chance to see what warfare was like during WWI. Story by SPC Dan LoGrasso.

      11/16/2011


    • Minuteman Report - Guard Chaplain Helps Soldiers Get a Fresh Start

      Soldiers from the National Guard Patriot Academy gathered along the banks of the Muscatatuck Reservoir to watch a battle buddy get baptized by the Army National Guard's newest, "oldest" chaplain at 55 years old. The Patriot Academy is the military's first and only high school for former dropouts who wish to enlist and serve their country. Story by Capt. Kyle Key.

      11/15/2011


    • Minuteman Report: Maine Air Guardsmen Train to Restore Comm Links

      Members of the Maine Air National Guard's 243rd Engineering Installation Squadron trained on a 100-foot communications tower and learned how to restore vital communications links in the event of an emergency. The training tested the technical capability of the squadron's team chiefs and installers. Story by Capt Devin Robinson.

      11/14/2011


    • Minuteman Report - South Carolina Guard ESGR Boss Lift

      The South Carolina Air National Guard's 169th Fighter Wing recently hosted a “Boss Lift." An event sponsored by ESGR, which gives Guardsmen's civilian employers a chance to see first hand what their employees do in their military careers.

      11/10/2011


    • Minuteman Report: Illinois Guard Disaster Response Training

      Soldiers from the Illinois National Guard's 444th Chemical Company train for disaster relief and casualty aid and recovery efforts. Guardsmen have responded to wildfires, flooding, hurricanes and tornadoes throughout 2011. Story by SPC Brian Vorce.

      11/08/2011


    • Minuteman Report: Iowa National Guard HAZMAT Training

      Soldiers from the Iowa National Guard's 71st Civil Support Team traveled to Council Bluffs, Iowa to augment the training of the Council Bluffs Fire Department HAZMAT Team. Story by SFC J.D. Phippen.

      11/07/2011


    • Minuteman Report: Chief Muncy at ANG Leadership Sympsium

      Air National Guardsmen from across the nation gathered in Nashville recently for the 2011 Enlisted Leadership Symposium. The event is held every two years and offers leadership development training and information on the current operations and future state of the Air National Guard Enlisted Corps.

      11/04/2011


    • Minuteman Report: Indiana Guardsmen Save Lives in Apartment Fire

      This edition features a story on Spc. Michael Conley and Spc. Caleb Goldsberry of the Indiana Guard's 384th Military Police Company who helped save the lives of more than 20 people when the apartment across from where they live went up in flames. Produced by Sgt. Lorne Neff

      11/03/2011


    • Minuteman Report: Minnesota Guardsmen Visit Kuwait Guard Counterparts

      This edition features a story on Soldiers from the Minnesota National Guard's 1/34th BCT who visited a Kuwait National Guard Mechanized Battalion on Camp Sound, Kuwait. Story by SPC Bob Brown. Hosted by Tech Sgt. John Anderson.

      11/02/2011


    • Minuteman Report: CAP Tour of Missouri Guard Helicopter

      Cilvil Air Patrol Cadets got the opportunity to see Missouri National Guard, OH-58 Kiowa Helicopter during their weekly meeting at Rosecrans Air National Base, Missouri. The Missouri National uses the Kiowa for counterdrug Operations throughout the state. Story by SSGt Michael Crane.

      11/01/2011


    • Minuteman Report: Rhode Island Guard CERFP Evaluation

      Soldiers and Airmen from the Rhode Island National Guard travel to New Hampshire to conduct their final evaluation as the Region 1 Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and High Yield Explosive Response Force Package or CERFP. Story by SGT Megan Burmeister.

      10/28/2011


    • Minuteman Report - Pea Ridge National Military Park

      This edition features a story on National Guardsmen visiting historical, Pea Ridge National Military Park to study epic battles. While America commemorates the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War, military units service-wide continue to study epic battles at National Military Parks. Produced by Capt. Kyle Key.

      10/26/2011


    • Minuteman Report: Missouri Guard Gets New Helicopters

      The Missouri National Guard recently received three AH-64D Apache Longbow attack helicopters. The aircraft are the latest in attack helicopter technology. The aviation battalion expects to receive 24 Apache Longbow helicopters over the next six months. Story by SPC Adam Winters.

      10/25/2011


    • Minuteman Report: Guard Builds Bridge in Afghanistan

      National Guardsmen participate in training the ANP and the start of a bridge project to stimulate a local Afghan village's economy. The project has also helped change the way the locals view their government. Story by MC2(SW) Brandon Shelander

      10/24/2011


    • Minuteman Report: National Guard Mentoring Program

      The National Guard Education Division joined educators from around the nation in Chicago to share strategies to battle the country’s high school dropout crisis. Story by Capt Kyle Key.

      10/20/2011


    • Minuteman Report: Ohio Guard School Teacher

      A Columbus Ohio school teacher and Ohio Air National Guardsman with the 179th Airlift Wing deployed to the Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan and is using her down time to help students and teachers in a local Kyrgyzstan school. Story by MSgt Mike Tateishi.

      10/19/2011


    • Minuteman Report - Orient Shield 2011 Cultural Day

      Texas Guardsmen participating in the bilateral, Orient Shield 2011 exercise, took a day away from training to participate in Culture Day. Culture day is held on the fourth and final day of functional training during Orient Shield, and provides soldiers a chance to experience Japanese culture. Story by SPC Brian Vorce

      10/18/2011


    • Minuteman Report: Texas Guard Homeland Response Force Certification

      Ten Homeland Response Forces, or "HERFS" are being stood up across the country, and Texas is the third official response force to pass its initial certification evaluation, just after Washington and Ohio. Story by SGT Luke Allen.

      10/17/2011


    • Minuteman Report: Texas Guard Orient Shield 2011

      This edition features a story on Texas Guardsmen who teamed up with the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force at the Kita-Fuji Training Grounds in Japan this week during Orient Shield 11. Soldiers of the 3rd Battalion, 141st infantry Regiment, showed off the power of the Claymore. The day-long event gave the Texas Guardsmen valuable training and helped the Japanese forces gain knowledge on how the U.S. Army operates. The Claymore training is just one of many events planned for the two-week joint exercise. Story by Spc. Zack Zimerman. Hosted by Tech Sgt. Amber Monio.

      10/14/2011


    • Minuteman Report: Guard IndyCar Driver Flies w/ Thunderbirds

      This edition features a story on National Guard Panther Racing driver JR Hildebrand took time out from his preparations for this weekend's IZOD IndyCar Series finale for a visit to Nellis Air Force Base to fly in an Air Force Thunderbirds F-16 fighter jet. Produced by Staff Sgt. Jarid Watson. Hosted by Tech Sgt. John Anderson.

      10/13/2011


    • Minuteman Report - Orient Shield 2011

      This edition features a story on the Texas National Guard's 3-141st Infantry Regiment and members of the Japanese Ground Self Defense Force who joined each other for Orient Shield 2011. Orient Shield is an annual, bi-lateral training between the two countries. 3-141st Infantry Regiment. Produced by Spc. Zack Zimmerman.

      10/12/2011


    • Minuteman Report: ADT Seminar at Camp Atterbury

      National Guard Soldiers from around the nation recently traveled to Camp Atterbury Joint Maneuver Training Center in Edinburgh, Indiana to take part in the annual Agribusiness Development Team Seminar to discuss, compare and disseminate information that would increase the capability of the mission and establish best practices for the teams. Story by Timothy Sproles.

      10/11/2011


    • Minuteman Report: International Air Reserve Symposium (IARS)

      The International Air Reserve Symposium senior Air Force Reserve representatives from global Air Forces and Air Components met in Washington D.C. During the annual IARS representatives of Air Forces discuss Air Force Reserve topics by sharing experiences and information.

      10/06/2011


    • Minuteman Report: Nebraska Air Guard Jack o' Lantern Jog

      The Nebraska Air National Guard hosted it's second annual Jack o' Lantern Jog, a 5k event which gives Guardsmen a chance to have some fun while also focusing on fitness. Several members who participated in the event got into the spirit of Halloween by wearing costumes in place of PT uniforms. Story by Airman 1st Class Bristol Prai. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Amber Monio.

      10/04/2011


    • Minuteman Report - Texas Air Guard Family Day

      The Texas Air National Guard's147th Reconnaissance Wing recently hosted a Family Day event to celebrate the important role family members play in our servicemen and women's lives. The annual event, held at Ellington Field in Houston, Texas, has become a tradition that unit members and their families look forward to every year. Story by Master Sgt. Sean Cowher.

      10/03/2011


    • Minuteman Report - Minnesota Guard Combatives Clinic

      University of Minnesota wrestling coach and former Army Ranger J Robinson, conducts a Combatives Clinic with Minnesota National Guardsmen deployed to Camp Buehring, Kuwait. Robinson is known as the "Father of Modern Army Combatives." Story by SPC Bob Brown

      09/30/2011


    • Minuteman Report: Missouri Guard ESGR

      The Missouri National Guard and the Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) teamed up to offer employers from around the state a chance to see inside the lives of Citizen-Soldiers. Story by SPC Adam Winters.

      09/29/2011


    • Minuteman Report: First African-American General Officer in Florida Guard Histor

      This edition features a story on the first African-American general officer in Florida Guard history. Hosted by Tech Sgt. John Anderson.

      09/28/2011


    • Minuteman Report: Operation Immersion

      Local community mental healthcare providers traveled to Camp Fogarty in east Greenwich, Rhode Island on Thursday to participate in Operation Immersion. Operation Immersion educated civilian providers on the challenges and stresses of military service. Story by Sgt. Megan Burmeister. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. John Anderson.

      09/27/2011


    • Minuteman Report: Missouri Guard ADT

      The Missouri Agri-Business Development Team (ADT) provides a micro-grant (an amount not to exceed $5,000) to a poultry farmer in Nangarhar, Afghanistan to expand his business. Noor Agha's business is a source of stability and employment in his home town. The ADT Mission calls for military members with expertise in farming, raising livestock and cultivating natural resources. Story by MC2(SW) Brandon Shelander.

      09/26/2011


    • Minuteman Report: Guard PEC Celebrates Hispanic Heritage

      This edition features a story on the National Guard Professional Education Center in North Little Rock, Arkansas is celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15th through October 15th. Soldiers and civilians learned to dance Salsa and participated in a Salsa recipe contest. Produced by Capt. Kyle Key. Hosted by Tech Sgt. Amber Monio.

      09/23/2011


    • Minuteman Report - Sep. 22

      President Barack Obama recently named Sept. 18 to 24 National Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Week. The week serves as a tribute to employers of Guardsmen and reservists whose support and flexibility is vital to the strength of our military. Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve is a resource and advocate for civilian military employers. They educate employers about military service and facilitate employment transitions during deployments. ESGR also recognizes employers through awards programs such as the Defense Department Freedom Award -- the highest-level recognition to businesses that support service members.

      09/22/2011


    • Minuteman Report: Hawaii Air Guard Responds to Reno Air Race Crash

      Hawaii Guardsmen were displaying their C-17 at the Reno Air Race on September 16th when a vintage P-51 crashed into the audience. Eleven people died and about 70 others were injured, including a Hawaiii Air National Guardsman who was released from a local hospitol. The Hawaii Guardsmen provided triage and comfort to injured and survivors. Video by TSgt Andrew Jackson.

      09/21/2011


    • Minuteman Report: Texas Guard Trains at Rangers Ballpark

      Texas Army National Guardsmen with the 2nd Battalion, 142nd Infantry conduct an emergency response exercise in Arlington, Texas. The exercise, held at the Texas Rangers baseball club's stadium, was conducted to improve coordination between civilian emergency responders and military units when activated for a stateside incident. The battalion's Bravo Company designed and implemented the exercise, inviting other agencies to participate. Story by SPC Richard Castillo.

      09/20/2011


    • Minuteman Report: NGB Receives Award for State Partnership Program

      The National Guard uses the State Partnership Program as a tool to allow units to interact with both active and reserve forces of foreign countries. The program supports Military-to-Military contacts and its activities are aimed at building relationships and promoting defense and security-related cooperation. The Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies recognized the National Guard for its State Partnership Program accomplishments in the Western Hemisphere at an awards banquet. Gen. Craig McKinley, Chief of the National Guard Bureau, accepted an award on behalf of all 54 U.S. states and territories. Story by Master Sgt. Megan Hunter.

      09/19/2011


    • Minuteman Report: Nebraska Guardians of Freedom Air Show

      The Nebraska Air National Guard co-hosted the Guardians of Freedom Air Show on Sept. 10 and 11, an event which takes place every five years in Lincoln. This year's event commemorated the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, as well as the 65th anniversary of the Nebraska Air National Guard. The Blue Angels headlined the event and were joined by a number of new acts, including the U.S. Air Force Academy Wings of Blue Parachute Team, a demonstration with pyrotechnics from the U.S. Air Force A-10C Demonstration Team and a jet-powered school bus that can reach speeds of up to 300 mph. More than 200,000 visitors showed their support at the show. Story by AIC Bristol Prai.

      09/15/2011


    • MinuteMan Report: Tennessee Guard Rollover Training

      This edition features a story on Tennessee National Guard Soldiers learning how to react to and survive a rollover in a Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Egress Training Course. Soldiers deploying to Afghanistan or Iraq from Kuwait must attend the MET course.

      09/09/2011


    • Minuteman Report: ANG Softball Tournament

      42 teams from Air National Guard units throughout the nation traveled to Boise, Idaho to compete in the 46th Annual Air National Guard Softball Tournament.

      09/08/2011


    • Minuteman Report - Nevada Guardsmen Killed

      Three Nevada National Guard Soldiers and one civilian were killed when a man opened fire at a Nevada restaurant. The gunman also wounded 6 others before taking his own life.

      09/07/2011


    • Minuteman Report - Operation Crackdown

      The Texas Military Forces counter drug task force works with various cities across Texas to demolish abandoned buildings that could be used for drug or gang-related activities as part of operation crackdown.

      09/06/2011


    • Minuteman Report: Nebraska Guard Lincoln Paint-a-thon

      More than a dozen volunteers from the Nebraska Army and Air National Guard recently gave the home of a world War Two Navy veteran a much needed facelift As part of the Lincoln Paint-a-thon.

      09/01/2011


    • Minuteman Report - MEDFLAG 2011

      Members of the 814th Medical Company of the North Dakota National Guard work alongside their Active Duty counterparts as well as Ghanaian Armed Forces provide medical and veterinary services as part MEDFLAG 2011. Since 2004, the North Dakota Guard has developed a professional relationship with Ghana as part of the Department of Defense-sponsored State Partnership Program. This program aligns states with partner countries encouraging the development of economic, political and military ties. Story by Gail McCabe

      08/31/2011


    • Minuteman Report: National Guard Northern Border Patrol

      Air National Guardsmen are working with the U.S. Northern Border Patrol in Northern Minnesota. Story by Master Sgt. Megan Hunter.

      08/30/2011


    • Minuteman Report: National Guard Hurricane Response

      The National Guard Bureau’s new 24-hour, 365-day National Guard Coordination Center boosted the coordination and communication between National Guardsmen and state and federal civil authorities for Hurricane Irene relief efforts.

      08/29/2011


    • Minuteman Report - Indiana Guard CERFP Certification

      The Indiana Guard's Chemical, Biological, Radiological/Nuclear, and Explosive - Enhanced Response Force Package is taking steps to obtain its national certification this week at Camp Atterbury Joint Maneuver Training Center. Soldiers and Airmen have trained all week on skills such as medical assistance, search and extraction and nuclear decontamination.

      08/26/2011


    • Minuteman Report: Texas Military Forces Exercise

      This edition features a story on members of the Texas military forces conducted a joint water jump exercise in Corpus Christi, Texas. The exercise gave Texas Guardsmen the chance to tribe alongside their other Services. Hosted by Tech Sgt. John Anderson.

      08/25/2011


    • Minuteman Report: Patriot Academy Back to School Boost

      The National Guard Patriot Academy has teamed up with a local school system to provide effective dropout prevention strategies. The Red, White and Blue Program is designed to provide middle school students with two days and nights of character development, education, physical training, career preparation and positive mentoring. During the inaugural class, each student was paired with a Soldier who mentored them through the week. Story by Capt. Kyle Key.

      08/23/2011


    • Minuteman Report: MO Guard Band Has One Million YouTube Views

      The Missouri Air National Guard band Sidewinder is touring in Iraq and Afghanistan. Their acoustic performance of "Rolling In The Deep" has gone viral in social media and gained attention in television media. Airman 1st Class Kristiana McDonough reports on Sidewinder's performance in Bagram Hospital, Afghanistan.

      08/19/2011


    • Minuteman Report: Missouri Guardsmen Continue to Patrol Flooded Areas

      This edition features a story on Missouri Guardsmen continuing to patrol flooded areas around St. Joseph. Levee patrol needs have decreased but will remain in place until water levels decrease. Produced by Staff Sgt. Michael Crane. Hosted by Airman 1st Class Bristol Prai.

      08/18/2011


    • Minuteman Report: Tops in Blue

      This edition features a story on Air Force entertainment group, Tops in Blue, performed on McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base. Hosted by Airman 1st Class Bristol Prai.

      08/17/2011


    • Minuteman Report - Texas Guard EPD Conference

      The Texas National Guard's Joint Task Force 71 recently conducted an employee professional development conference. The meeting is one of several professional development seminars that the unit holds to come together and communicate each section's common goals and their functions to the brigade. The brigade is working toward their certification to become one of the nation's ten Homeland Response Forces. Story by SGT Luke Allen.

      08/16/2011


    • Minuteman Report: Medal of Honor Recipient Visits Guardsmen

      WWII Medal of Honor recipient Robert D. Maxwell, US Army, visited National Guard personnel at National Guard Bureau, where he talked with the Soldiers and Airmen about serving alongside Guardsmen during Operation Dragoon in WWII and the National Guard's role today. Produced by Sgt. 1st Class Robert Stephenson.

      08/15/2011


    • Minuteman Report - Operation Rainbow Hurricane

      This edition features a story on the 379 New York National Guard Soldiers from the 42nd Infantry Division who rehearsed their hurricane response with the 106th Rescue Wing. The Domestic All-Hazard Response Team would supplement National Guardsmen called up to respond to man-made and natural incidents in States and territories East of the Mississippi. Video by Staff Sergeant Eric Miller, 106th Rescue Wing. Hosted by Tech Sgt. Amber Monio.

      08/11/2011


    • Minuteman Report: Hero Camp

      This edition features a story on children of deployed Ohio Guardsmen participate in Operation Military Kids Hero Camp at the Ohio State University Campus. Story by SSG Steven Engle.

      08/11/2011


    • Minuteman Report - Colorado Guard Steppe Eagle 2011

      This edition features a story Colorado National Guardsmen from the 1/157th participate in the multinational Steppe Eagle exercise in Kazakhstan.

      08/10/2011


    • Minuteman Report - Nine Month Deployments

      Army Secretary, John M. McHugh signed a directive instituting a nine-month boots on the ground policy for deployed soldiers, providing more dwell time at home for soldiers and their families.

      08/09/2011


    • Minuteman Report: Hawaii ANG Cultural Training

      Members of the Hawaii Air National Guard's 154th operations group participate in Hawaiian cultural training. The training provides team and leadership building exercises as well as fostering a sense of belonging to the state of Hawaii. Story by Airman 1st Class Orlando Corpuz.

      08/08/2011


    • Minuteman Report: Operation Lone Star

      This edition features a story on Texas guardsmen who have teamed up with their civilian counterparts for Operation Lone Star. Operation Lone Star is an annual joint military and civil humanitarian medical mission that takes place along the Texas-Mexico border. The purpose of this collaborative effort is to conduct Medical-Innovative Readiness Training exercises while simultaneously providing free medical services to residents across the Rio Grande Valley

      08/05/2011


    • Minuteman Report - Nebraska ANG Riot Control Training

      This edition features a story on Nebraska Air National Guardsmen from the 155th Air Refueling Wing practicing non-lethal riot control tactics to help local civil authorities. Story by Airman 1st Class Bristol Prai. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. John Anderson.

      08/04/2011


    • Minuteman Report: Cornhusker State Games

      20 Nebraska Air National Guard Airmen from the 155th Air Refueling Wing unfurl the U.S. flag during the 27th Annual Cornhusker State Games opening ceremonies held at Seacrest field in Lincoln, Nebraska. The purpose of the Games is to provide top-quality amateur competition for the more than 11,000 athletes from 86 counties who will compete in more than 40 sports. Story by Staff Sgt. Denise Knickerbocker

      08/03/2011


    • Minuteman Report: Missouri HESCO Barriers

      Air National Guardsmen from Rosecrans Air National Guard Base, Missouri came out to fill HESCO barriers with more three thousand tons of sand to protect the base from possible future flooding.

      08/01/2011


    • Minuteman Report: Basrah University Music Program

      Texas National Guard Soldiers from the 36th Infantry Division deployed to Iraq are exchanging musical knowledge and techniques to enrich the Arts program at Basrah University. The Guardsmen are all high school teachers in Texas. Story by SPC Lisa Soule.

      08/01/2011


    • Minuteman Report: Army Guard Appeals to Active Soldiers

      This edition feature stories on active duty Soldiers who can transition to the Active Guard Reserve Program and keep their current benefits. They can also choose their duty location, including their hometown. The Online application is available on the Army Portal under Tools. Also, First Lady Michelle Obama launched Joining Forces Community Challenge at a New Hampshire National Guard base. Hosted by Tech Sgt. Marcie Mascaro.

      07/29/2011


    • Minuteman Report: France Honors Special Forces Guardsmen

      This edition features a story about how Army National Guard Special Forces were awarded the French Croix de la Valeur Militaire in a private ceremony at the French ambassador’s residence. They expressed honor and modesty for the recognition they received for performing valiant security measures in Afghanistan in 2008 and '09. Video by Sgt. 1st Class Robert Stephenson, photo by Staff Sgt. Jim Greenhill NGB Public Affairs, Interview with Gen Martin Dempsey, US Army Chief of Staff, Sgt. 1st Class Ryan Ahern, NG Special Forces, and Capt. Thomas Harper, NG Special Forces. Hosted by Tech Sgt. Marcie Mascaro.

      07/28/2011


    • Minuteman Report: Patriot Academy Grad Becomes CO Guard Infantryman

      This edition features a story on Army Guard Specialist Ryan Grieger who graduated from the National Guard Patriot Academy last year and has returned to Camp Robinson to complete infantry training. He says Patriot Academy taught him leadership skills that make him a valuable member of the Colorado National Guard. Story by CPT Kyle Key, Patriot Academy Public Affairs. Soundbite from Spc. Ryan Grieger. Hosted by Tech Sgt. Marcie Mascaro.

      07/28/2011


    • Minute Man Report: Airport Fire Incident Training

      The Wyoming Air National Guard's 153rd Civil Engineering Squadron fire department took part in a mass casualty exercise at the Cheyenne Regional Airport on July 20, 2011. The unit members trained participated in the exercise to test their ability to respond with airport personnel, local fire fighters and emergency medical personal from Cheyenne. Video and Story by MSgt Paul Mann, Wyoming Air National Guard Public Affairs. Interview with John Kopper, WY ANG Fire Department.

      07/27/2011


    • Minuteman Report: Military Valor

      This edition features a story on service members receiving the French Cross of Military Valor. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Marcie Mascaro

      07/27/2011


    • Minuteman Report: Operation Clean Sweep

      This edition features a story on National Guard Soldiers who are collecting and itemizing unused or misplaced military equipment that has accumulated over the eight years the Army has been at Camp Taji. Hosted by Tech Sgt. Marcie Mascaro.

      07/22/2011


    • Minuteman Report: Safe Skies 2011

      This edition features a story on air sovereignty teams overcoming differences in language and units of measurement during a joint U.S., Ukraine and Poland training event. Air National Guardsmen who support the Eastern and Western Air Defense Sector Homeland Defense Mission share lessons learned with their European partner nations. Story courtesy of Maj. Matthew Mutti, Massachusetts Air National Guard, Photos by Tech Sgt. Charles Vaughn and Maj Mutti. Hosted by Tech Sgt. Marcie Mascaro.

      07/21/2011


    • Minuteman Report: Guard People of the Year

      This edition features a story on Pennsylvania Air Guard TACP Staff Sgt. John Norris who was named one of the Twelve Outstanding Airmen of the Year. He recently returned from a deployment to Afghanistan with the 148th ASOS. Also, a California Air Guard Spouse was named the Air Force Spouse of the Year. Megan Glynn works a childbirth skills teacher and doula. Hosted by Tech Sgt. Marcie Mascaro.

      07/20/2011


    • Minuteman Report: Hoosier Christmas In July

      Hoosier military families received gifts from the Indiana Pacers, Indiana Fever and JAKKS Pacific toy company in an event called Christmas in July. Fifteen thousand toys were delivered to Stout Field, Indianapolis, on July 14th and given to dozens of guard families. The rest of the toys will be distributed throughout the year. Produced by Sgt. Lorne Neff, Indiana National Guard

      07/19/2011


    • Minuteman Report - Minot Water Purification

      North Dakota National Guardsmen are purifying water at 3 locations throughout the Minot area to provide local hospitals with clean, safe water as the city recovers from recent flooding.

      07/15/2011


    • Minuteman Report - Guardsmen Visit Historic Civil War Site

      Recent National Guard Senior Leaders Recruiting and Retention Course graduates from the National Guard Professional Education Center in Little Rock, Ark., visited historic Fort Pillow, Tenn., Fort Pillow was the site of a historic Civil War battle that helped pave the way for civil rights in America. Story by Captain Kyle Key

      07/14/2011


    • Minuteman Report - First CERFP by Military Air

      The California National Guard is getting certified to deliver it's CERFP team by military air so they can respond to incidents in Alaska and Hawaii. The cargo must have six inches clearance from the C-17 wall and has load limitations. Transporting the trucks, trailers and people took six trips from California to Wisconsin for Patriot Exercise 2011.

      07/13/2011


    • Minuteman Report - Pilot for a Day

      A four year old boy battling leukemia got the opportunity to become an honorary general and a pilot in the South Dakota National Guard's 119th Fighter Wing as part of the "Pilot for a Day" Program. The "Pilot for a Day" program honors a child that is fighting or has overcome a life-threatening illness. Story by SSgt Than Barardson

      07/12/2011


    • Minuteman Report: Tennessee Guard Helicopter Crash

      Two Tennessee Army National Guard pilots were killed over the weekend when their OH-58D Kiowa Warrior helicopter crashed during a routine training mission 30 miles north of Knoxville. The two were assigned to 1/230th Air Cavalry Squadron, Troop C, based at McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base

      07/11/2011


    • Minuteman Report - Family and State

      National Guardsmen around the country are taking on the stressful task of fulfilling their state missions to deal with recent natural disasters while helping their families get through the same hardships. Video by Sergeant First Class Michael Houk

      07/08/2011


    • Minuteman Report - Colorado Guard Hiker Recovery

      A Colorado Army National Guard UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter crew recovered the bodies of a missing father and daughter over the holiday weekend. The two had been missing since June 28.

      07/07/2011


    • Minuteman Report - South Dakota Joint Force Medics

      South Dakota National Guard Soldiers and Airmen have been working side-by-side to provide medical support since being activated for State Active Duty in May to combat the rising, Missouri River. Story by SMSgt Don McLeer

      07/06/2011


    • Minuteman Report - Missouri Flood Sand Boils

      Missouri Air National Guard Airmen from the 139th Airlift Wing, St. Joseph, Mo, answer the call to treat a sand boil on a federal levee. Story by SSgt Michael Crane

      07/06/2011


    • Minuteman Report: One Ton Sandbagging

      This edition features a story about how Black Hawk Helicopters sling-load one-ton sandbags to reinforce a levee in Minot, ND. The North Dakota Army National Guard Soldiers are responding to an urgent request for flood assistance from Minot city emergency management personnel in an effort to save a residential area from rising food water of the Souris River. Video by Master Sgt Eric Johnson, Photo by Senior Master Sgt David Lipp and Hosted by Tech Sgt. Marcie Mascaro.

      06/29/2011


    • Minuteman Report: Minot Flood Relief

      North Dakota Adjutant General: "Our Guardsmen comprise a versatile force that is able to assist flood-affected communities in a number of ways." Photos by Sgt. Darron Salzer, Sgt. Brett Miller and Senior Master Sgt. David Lipp

      06/28/2011


    • Minuteman Report: Fries to Fuel

      Camp Blanding Training Center uses cooking oil from their dining facility to make biodiesel. The fuel costs .67 cents a gallon and sustains their lawn and maintenance vehicles in the summer. Interview with Jessica Blersch. Video by A.J Artley. Photo by Sfc. Blair Heusdens.

      06/28/2011


    • Minuteman Report: Minot Floods

      More than 500 North Dakota National Guardsmen are working with the Army Corps of Engineers to prepare the Minot area for upcoming record flooding.

      06/23/2011


    • Minuteman Report: Golden Coyote Timber Haul

      National Guard Soldiers haul timber from the Black Hills National Forest to the Oglala Sioux Reservation in South Dakota as part of the Golden Coyote training exercise.

      06/22/2011


    • Minuteman Report: Flood Liaison Officers

      Missouri National Guard liaison officers respond to calls from county officials regarding the rising Missouri River. Story by SPC Sarah Lupesu

      06/21/2011


    • Minuteman Report: Presence Patrols

      This edition features a story on Missouri Guardsmen begin presence patrols throughout effected flood areas to assist local authorities and law enforcement.

      06/20/2011


    • Minuteman Report: Female Combatives Instructor

      This edition features a story on Staff Sgt. Susie Lopez who has become the first woman in the Washington Army National Guard to become a Basic Combatives Instructor. Hosted by Tech Sgt. James Michaels.

      06/17/2011


    • Minuteman Report: Iowa Air National Guard Levee Patrols

      The 185th Air Refueling Wing of the Iowa Air National Guard is conducting around the clock patrols of levees surrounding Sioux City. Hosted by Tech Sgt. James Michaels.

      06/16/2011


    • Minuteman Report: Golden Coyote Training

      South Dakota Army National Guardsmen train Navy Reserve corpsman on Military Operations in Urban Terrain, or MOUT training.

      06/15/2011


    • Minuteman Report: Guard Mobile Mortuary

      Air National Guard Fatality Search Recovery Teams are vital during natural and man-made disasters. A FEMA training event brought together agencies from New Jersey, New York, Connecticut and Pennsylvania. Produced by Master Sgt. Chris Gillis.

      06/14/2011


    • Minuteman Report: Missouri Flood Prevention

      The 139th Airlift Wing volunteered to lay six hundred feet of sandbags along the Missouri River. Placing 24,000 sandbags should prevent floodwater from reaching St. Joseph, MO. Flooding could last until August. Story by SSgt Michael Cane, Missouri Air National Guard.

      06/13/2011


    • Minuteman Report - Operation Northern Viking

      This edition features a story on Wisconsin National Guardsmen assigned to the 115th Fighter Wing are training in Iceland this week during Operation Northern Viking. The annual NATO exercise brings together service members and aircraft from the U.S., Italy, Norway and Denmark. Hosted by Tech Sgt. Marcie Mascaro.

      06/09/2011


    • Minuteman Report: Massachusetts Tornado Response

      Governor of Massachusetts, Deval has authorized up to 1,000 Massachusetts National Guardsmen to support tornado recovery efforts. Tornadoes severely damaged homes and structures on Wednesday in the western part of the state. Guardsmen are conducting welfare checks, clearing roads and providing traffic control. The Adjutant General Joseph Carter

      06/06/2011


    • Minuteman Report - Puerto Rico Joint Response Training

      Puerto Rico National Guardsmen train with local firefighter trainees to respond to fires in remote areas using Blackhawk helicopters.

      06/03/2011


    • Minuteman Report: Joplin, Missouri Field Hospital

      This edition features a story on Missouri National Guardsmen who assembled a mobile field hospital to help get life-saving operations up and running after a tornado destroyed St. John's Medical Center in Joplin, Missouri. Hosted by Tech Sgt. John Anderson.

      06/01/2011


    • Minuteman Report: Home Cookin'

      This edition features a story on Krotz Springs, Louisiana residents showing their appreciation for the Louisiana National Guard by giving them home cooked meals. Hosted by Tech Sgt. John Anderson.

      05/26/2011


    • Minuteman Report - Mississippi Flood Response

      This edition features a story on Mississippi National Guard Soldiers and Airmen responding to the Mississippi River's rising flood waters. Hosted by Tech Sgt. John Anderson.

      05/25/2011


    • Minuteman Report: Beekeeping Friends

      A veterinarian from Iowa National Guard's Agribusiness Development Team teams up with a local Afghan veterinarian to boost honey production in Kunar Province. Story by Capt Peter Shinn.

      05/24/2011


    • Minuteman Report: First Female General

      Brig. Gen. Carol Timmons made history when she became the first ever female to be promoted to the rank of general in the Delaware National Guard. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. James Michaels.

      05/20/2011


    • Minuteman Report - Guard Racing at Indy 500

      This edition features a story about the Adjutant General of the Indiana National Guard joined J.R. Hildebrand, new driver for the Panther Racing National Guard #4 car, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Story by Sgt. Lorne Neff. Hosted by Tech Sgt. John Anderson.

      05/19/2011


    • Minuteman Report - Khost Traffic Control Point

      This edition features a story on Utah National Guardsmen setting up a traffic control point near the Northern part of Khost Province, Iraq. Produced by Petty Officer Santos Huante.

      05/18/2011


    • Minuteman Report - Illinois Guard Memorial Ceremony

      This edition features a story about the Illinois's State Military Museum hosting the second annual memorial ceremony for a fallen Guardsmen.

      05/16/2011


    • Minuteman Report: NATO Visits Georgia Guard

      NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen thanked Georgia Guardsmen for their professionalism and dedication to a cause of freedom. He also thanked friends and loved ones for their love and support of Guardsmen who volunteer to serve NATO missions. Georgia's Adjutant General Maj. Gen. William Nesbitt hosted the NATO visitors on Monday, May 9th.

      05/11/2011


    • Minuteman Report: Iowa Agribusiness Development Team

      This edition features a story on how the Iowa National Guard's Agribusiness Development Team is improving a town's irrigation system while creating jobs for local Afghans. Story by Capt. Peter Shinn. Hosted by Master Sgt. Lee Hoover.

      05/09/2011


    • Minuteman Report - North Dakota Floods

      This edition features a story on North Dakota Guardsmen continue to fight rising flood waters and monitor dykes along the Canadian border.

      05/03/2011


    • Minuteman Report - Tuscaloosa Search and Recovery

      Alabama Guardsmen look for survivors after the tornadoes that devastated much of the Southeast. alatornado11

      05/03/2011


    • Minuteman Report - Indiana Flood Relief

      200 Indiana Guardsmen are providing sandbags for flood relief preparation as part of Operation Spring Fury. Story by Spc. Lorne Neff.

      05/02/2011


    • Minuteman Report - Beyond the Horizon 2011

      This edition features a story on Arizona National Guardsmen participating in Beyond the Horizon 2011 in El Salvador. U.S. Southern Command sponsored the humanitarian and civic assistance exercise where the Guardsmen taught a combat life saver course. Story by Spc. Victor Jakes.

      04/29/2011


    • Minuteman Report - Guard Activations

      Nearly 900 National Army and Air National Guardsmen are currently responding to floods, fires, tornadoes, and other emergency situations in six states.

      04/27/2011


    • Minuteman Report: New U.S. Citizens

      This edition features a story on Guardsmen deployed to Afghanistan becoming U.S. Citizens in a naturalization ceremony.

      04/25/2011


    • Minuteman Report - Indiana Top Guardsmen

      Indiana National Guard's Soldier and NCO of the Year competition was recently held at Camp Atterbury Joint Maneuver Training Center.

      04/22/2011


    • Minuteman Report:Texas Wildfires

      Air and Army National Guardsmen from four states are continuing to combat Texas wildfires. Hosted by Tech Sgt. John Anderson.

      04/21/2011


    • Minuteman Report: Building Schools in El Salvador

      This edition features a story on Tennessee National Guard Engineers who are in El Salvador building schools for local communities still devastated from the 2009 mudslides as part of Beyond the Horizon 2011. Story by SPC Victor Joecks. Hosted by Tech Sgt. John Anderson.

      04/20/2011


    • Minuteman Report - Kentucky ANG WWII POW

      The family of a World War II pilot and founding member of the Kentucky Air National Guard is presented with his Prisoner of War medal.

      04/18/2011


    • Minuteman Report - Army Award for Maintenance Excellence

      This edition features the Army awarding the 1140th Forward Support Company of the Missouri National Guard with the Army Award for Maintenance Excellence. Story by Spc. Adam Winters. Hosted by Tech Sgt. John Anderson.

      04/15/2011


    • Minuteman Report: Army National Guard Director Visit

      Army National Guard Acting Director and Army Command Sergeant Major visits Iraq to check up on deployed National Guard Soldiers and to listen to their comments and concerns.

      04/14/2011


    • Minuteman Report: N.D. Guard Flood Response

      This edition features a story on the North Dakota National Guard Quick Reaction Team continuing to help residents throughout the state as flood waters from the Red River continue to threaten homes. Hosted by Tech Sgt. John Anderson.

      04/13/2011


    • Minuteman Report - K-9 training

      Connecticut Guardsmen and Active Duty Airmen exchanged K-9 training methods with the Armed Force of the Philippines during Exercise Balikatan 2011

      04/12/2011


    • Minuteman Report: Military Appreciation at Hockey Game

      New York National Guardsmen participate in Albany Devils Military Appreciation Night. During the event, family members got to see their deployed loved ones on the Jumbotron screen.

      04/08/2011


    • Minuteman Report: ND Flood Duty

      This edition features a story on the North Dakota Guardsmen beginning 2011 flood duty to prepare for the state's annual flood season. Hosted by Tech Sgt. John Anderson.

      04/07/2011


    • Minuteman Report: Student Flight

      This edition features a story on new Student Flight recruits getting a taste of basic training while visiting Lackland Air Force Base dining facility. Hosted by Tech Sgt. Brad Evans.

      04/05/2011


    • Minuteman Report - FL National Guard Day

      Florida Guardsmen showcase their disaster response and wartime support capabilities during the state's National Guard Day.

      03/31/2011


    • Minuteman Report - Flood Preperation

      This edition features a story on North Dakota National Guardsmen participating in training to prepare for potential flooding in Eastern part of the state. Hosted by Tech Sgt. Kevin Coulter.

      03/30/2011


    • Minuteman Report: Veterans Train Dogs

      An experimental post traumatic stress treatment program partners shelter dogs with recent veterans. The University of Missouri trains veterans to provide obedience training for dogs who will hopefully become a PTSD service dog approved by Veteran Administration. Video by SPC Adam Winters, Missouri National Guard Public Affairs. Interview Dr. Rebecca Johnson, Director of Research Center for Human and Animal Interaction at the University of Missouri.

      03/25/2011


    • Minuteman Report: Refueling Odyssey Dawn

      This edition features a story on Illinois Air National Guardsmen who answered a short-notice call to support OPERATION ODYSSEY DAWN. The 126th Air Refueling Wing is currently providing
      air refueling support from a forward deployed location. Story by SPC Brian Vorce, Soundbites from Col. Peter Nezamis and Capt Vee Lane.

      03/23/2011


    • Minuteman Report - The Air National Guard Supporting Operation Odyssey Dawn

      Air National Guardsmen are supporting Operation Odyssey Dawn over the skies of Libya. Bombers from the Missouri Air National Guard's 131st Bomb Wing completed a 25-hour mission that disabled Libyan hardened aircraft shelters with precision munitions. Illinois Air National Guardsmen from the 126th Air Refueling Wing are currently providing air refueling support at a forward deployed location. Official Photos by Senior Airman Kenny Holston and courtesy of Illinois National Guard and U.S. Air Force.

      03/22/2011


    • Minuteman Report - Dual Threat Guardsman

      Capt Jason Park is a pilot with the 128th Air Refueling Wing in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He's also a reserve player for the Milwaukee Wave professional indoor soccer league and a member of the Air Force soccer team. Captain Park credits these opportunities to his career in the Air National Guard.

      03/18/2011


    • Minuteman Report - Sentry Down Under Wrap Up

      Members from the Iowa Air National Guard's 132nd Fighter Wing and 185th Air Refueling Wing returned home earlier this week after building friendships during "Sentry Down Under" in Australia.

      03/17/2011


    • Minuteman Report - C17s to Stewart

      This edition features a story on the Air Force selected Stewart Air National Guard Base in New York to become the future home of 8 C-17 Globemaster III Aircraft

      03/16/2011


    • Minuteman Report - Friendship II Exercise

      This edition features a story on the South Carolina National Guardsmen training with Royal Saudi Land Forces as part of the Friendship II Exercise.

      03/15/2011


    • Minuteman Report - Heavy Dive Training

      This edition features a story on the Texas National Guard divers helping dive school cadets prepare for dive school.

      03/14/2011


    • Minuteman Report: PRT Security Forces Training

      This edition features a story on Virginia National Guard Soldiers who are preparing for their upcoming mission of providing security for Provincial Reconstruction Team members in Southern Afghanistan. Hosted by Tech Sgt. Marcie Mascaro.

      03/11/2011


    • Minuteman Report - Pilot Exchange

      This edition features a story on the Iowa Air National Guard and Royal Australian Air Force fighter pilots training together as part the Sentry Down Under exercise.

      03/09/2011


    • Minuteman Report - Vibrant Response 11.1 Prep

      Indiana Guardsmen are turning the Muscatatuck Urban Training Complex in a disaster area in preparation for the Vibrant Response 11.1 training exercise. Story by Staff Sgt. Brad Staggs

      03/08/2011


    • Minuteman Report: Paintball Combat Training

      This edition features a story on Missouri Guard Soldiers participating the in the Army National Guard Recruit Sustainment Program to test their teamwork and warrior skills during a paintball tourney. Recruits attend phases training on weekends to prepare them for Basic Combat Training. Produced by SPC Adam Winters, hosted by Tech Sgt. Marcie Mascaro. Soundbite from Sgt. 1st Class Lindsey Pew.

      03/03/2011


    • Minuteman Report - March 1

      The Royal Australian Air Force hosted two flying wings from the Iowa Air National Guard for a three week exercise for dissimilar air combat training. The Iowa Air Guardsmen were invited to the annual Sentry Down Under Exercise to put 132nd F-16 pilots and crew against RAAF F-18 fighters. The 185th Air Refueling Wing provided support to both forces. Interview with TSgt Dave Henson of Cherokee, Iowa. Video by MSgt Vincent De Groot, 185th ARW Public Affairs, Iowa National Guard. Photo by SSgt Linda Kephart, 132nd FW Public Affairs, Iowa National Guard.

      03/01/2011


    • Minuteman Report: Maintenance Swap

      This edition features a story on F-16 Maintainers from the Iowa National Guard's 132nd Fighter Wing participating in a maintenance exchange with F-18 Maintainers from the Royal Australian Air Force. Sentry Down Under is a three-week long exercise in Williamtown, Australia. Interview with Airman 1st Class Josh Kaufman and LAC Brent Steggall (RAAF). Story by Tech Sgt Tim Kinnan, 132nd FW Public Affairs, Iowa National Guard. Photo by Staff Sgt. Linda Kephart, 132nd FW Public Affairs, Iowa National Guard.

      03/01/2011


    • Minuteman Report: Indy Car Driver Visits Guardsmen

      This edition features a story on National Guard Indy Car #4 driver, J.R. Hildebrand visiting Guardsmen training at Camp Atterbury, Indiana. Hosted by Tech Sgt. Marcie Mascaro.

      02/24/2011


    • Minuteman Report - GED Plus 10,000th Graduate

      This edition features a story on the Army National Guard's GED Plus program recently having it's 10,000th graduate. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Marcie Mascaro. Produced by Capt. Kyle Key. Includes a soundbite from Pvt. Corey Blackwood.

      02/23/2011


    • Minuteman Report - Montana Civil Support Exercise

      This edition features a story on Montana National Guardsmen participating in local Civil Support Exercise. Hosted by Tech Sgt. John Anderson.

      02/18/2011


    • Minuteman Report: Guard Mentors in Djibouti

      This edition features a story on Kansas Army National Guard's 2nd Combined Arms Battalion, 137th Infantry Regiment from Combined Joint Task Force -Horn of Africa, mentoring the Djiboutian Army's 1st Quick Reaction Regiment at Camp Ali Oune, Djibouti, in basic soldier skills. Story by Tech Sgt. A.J. Mottola.

      02/17/2011


    • Minuteman Report - Texas Guard Super Bowl Support

      This edition features a story on Texas National Guard Soldiers participating in search and extraction exercises with the Response International Group to prepare for their role in supporting the Super Bowl. Hosted by Tech Sgt. John Anderson.

      02/11/2011


    • Minuteman Report - Arkansas Winter Sport

      Arkansas Guardsmen were called into action again this week in response to another wave of severe winter weather.

      02/10/2011


    • Minuteman Report - Musahi District Aid

      This edition features a story on Nebraska National Guardsmen teaming up with Afghan National Police to provide humanitarian aid to residents of the Musahi District. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. John Anderson.

      02/09/2011


    • Minuteman Report - Ag Agents

      This edition features a story on the Indiana National Guard's 3-19th Agribusiness Development Team is training Afghan farmers to teach themselves by using Ag Agents.

      02/08/2011


    • Minuteman Report - National Guard Racing

      This edition features a story on the National Guard Racing Team's newest drivers visit the Army National Guard Readiness Center. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. John Anderson.

      02/07/2011


    • Minuteman Report: Illinois Guard Storm Response

      This edition features a story on Illinois National Guard members continuing to assist Illinois state troopers in the aftermath of the week's winter storm. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. John Anderson.

      02/04/2011


    • Minuteman Report: Missouri Guard Winter Storm Recovery

      This edition features a story on Missouri Guardsmen working with local law enfacement to help the state recover from the massive snowstorm that hit earlier this week. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. John Anderson.

      02/03/2011


    • Minuteman Report: Task Force Troy

      This edition features a story on Alabama National Guard Explosive Ordinance Disposal Soldiers recently ending their assignment in Iraq. Story by Sgt. Christopher Herff. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. John Anderson.

      02/01/2011


    • Minuteman Report - DOMOPS Conference

      This edition features a story on Air National Guard leaders from across the country meeting to discuss what the organization needs to fulfill future domestic operations missions. Hosted by Air Force Master Sgt. Jerry Bynum.

      01/19/2011


    • Minuteman Report - California Guard Pre-Deployment Training

      This edition features a story on California Guard Aviation Brigade Soldiers train at Ft. Hood, Texas as they prepare for an upcoming deployment. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. John Anderson.

      01/14/2011


    • Minuteman Report: Well Drilling

      This edition features a story on the 243rd Engineer Support Platoon of the Maryland National Guard taking part in well digging training at Camp Atterbury Joint Maneuver Training Center in Edinburgh, Indiana to prepare for a humanitarian mission in the Horn of Africa. Produced by Timothy Sproles, Hosted by Tech Sgt. John Anderson.

      01/13/2011


    • Minuteman Report: Gold Medal NY Guardsman

      This edition features a story on Gold medal winner Justin Olsen enlisting in the New York National Guard, who was a member of the 4 man bobsled team that won the gold medal at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, Canada. Hosted by Tech Sgt. Marcie Mascaro.

      01/07/2011


    • Minuteman Report: Vegas New Year's Guardsmen

      Nevada National Guardsmen train year round for the 9th annual real-world exercise on New Year's Eve called Vigilant Sentinel. Nevada Guard Military Police join with local police to provide security at numerous public places on the Vegas Strip. Story by Spc. Victor Joecks, 106th Public Affairs Detachment.

      01/06/2011


    • Minuteman Report - Unit Citation/Agribusiness

      This edition features stories on the Oregon National Guard receiving a Presidential Unit Citation and Wisconsin Guardsmen preparing for an upcoming Agribusiness Development Team mission. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Marcie Mascaro.

      01/05/2011


    • Minuteman Report - Iowa Guard on Afghan Patrol

      Iowa National Guardsmen on patrol in Afghanistan's Nuristan Province are working to the earn trust of local Afghan villagers. Produced by Tech. Sgt. John Anderson and Sgt. Julie Marshall.

      01/03/2011


    • Minuteman Report - Dec. 30

      This edition features a story on Multi-National Battle Group East Guardsmen demonstrating new tactics and techniques during an exercise in Kosovo, where Guardsmen from 22 states and territories have supported NATO peace keeping operations in Eastern Europe since November 2009. Hosted by Tech Sgt. Marcie Mascaro.

      12/29/2010


    • Minuteman Report - Dec. 28

      This edition features a story on 430 National Guardsmen from six states have been activated in response to a winter storm on the East Coast. Hosted by Tech Sgt. John Anderson.

      12/28/2010


    • Minuteman Report - Dec. 29

      This edition features a story on 430 National Guardsmen from six states who have been activated in response to a winter storm on the East Coast. Hosted by Tech Sgt. John Anderson.

      12/28/2010


    • Minuteman Report - LC-130 Maintenance in Christchurch

      This edition features a story on New York Air National Guardsmen supporting Operation Deep Freeze in Antarctica by providing maintenance in Christchurch New Zealand

      12/27/2010


    • Minuteman Report: Hoosier Gift Giving

      Operation Christmas Care provides gifts to needy Indiana National Guard "Hoosier" families. The local community adopted families and provided donated items for 500 children of Indiana National Guard families. Story by Sgt. Lorne Neff.

      12/23/2010


    • Minuteman Report: ADT Afghan Tractor Demo

      This edition features a story on Iowa National Guard's 734th Agribusiness Development Team giving a small tractor demonstration to Afghan farmers so they may take advantage of mechanical farming. Hosted by Capt. Peter Shinn.

      12/17/2010


    • Minuteman Report - Rattler Challenge

      This edition features a story on Airmen from the Montana Air National Guard testing their strength and endurance during the 4th annual Rattler Challenge. Hosted by Tech Sgt. John Anderson.

      12/16/2010


    • Minuteman Report - Dedication

      This edition features a story the dedication of an art project in the Camp Phoenix gym in Afghanistan. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. John Anderson

      12/15/2010


    • Minuteman Report - Manatee Airlift

      Airmen from the Puerto Rico Air National Guard team up with Florida veterinarians to help save an endangered species. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. John Anderson.

      12/10/2010


    • Minuteman Report - C-27J Basing Decision

      The Air Force has chosen Key Field Air National Guard Base, Mississippi as the preferred alternative base for the C-27J. Hosted by Tech Sgt. John Anderson.

      12/09/2010


    • Minuteman Report - Directorate of Public Works

      South Dakota National Guardsmen provides quality control for construction and jobs for locals in Kabul Base Cluster. Produced Tech. Sgt. John Anderson.

      12/08/2010


    • Minuteman Report - Raven Training

      This edition features a story on Ohio Guardsmen training on how to operate the "Raven" remotely piloted aircraft. Hosted by Master Sgt. Lee Hoover

      12/06/2010


    • Minuteman Report: Guard Children Visit with Dr. Biden

      To kick off the holiday season, Dr. Jill Biden, wife of Vice President Joe Biden, welcomed children with parents serving in the National Guard as well as children from local schools to the official residence of the vice president to make holiday ornaments, decorate cookies and write letters to service members overseas. Video by Sgt. 1st Class Robert Stephenson.

      12/03/2010


    • Minuteman Report: New York's New CST

      The Department of Defense has certified the New York National Guard 24th Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team as the second such unit to support New York City. Twenty-two guard Soldiers and Airmen augment civilian first responders with specialized hazardous materials training. Video by SFC Michael Houk, Photos courtesy of New York National Guard.

      12/01/2010


    • Minuteman Report: Guard Crisis Response

      This edition features a story on the National Guard and Coast Guard leaders discussing partnership possibilities during crisis response. Hosted by Tech Sgt. John Anderson.

      11/26/2010


    • Minuteman Report - Patriot Academy Graduation

      This edition features a story on the National Guard Patriot Academy graduates receiving their diplomas. Hosted by Tech Sgt. John Anderson.

      11/24/2010


    • Minuteman Report - SLC 2010

      This edition features a story on 900 Air National Guard senior leaders from all 54 states and territories gathering in Washington, DC to discuss the future of the ANG

      11/17/2010


    • Minuteman Report - Iowa ADT Vet Outreach

      This edition features a story on Afghan Vets playing a key roll in the Iowa ADT Veterinary Outreach Sustainment program. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. John Anderson

      11/16/2010


    • Minuteman Report - New Afghan Clinic

      South Dakota Guardsmen and local Afghan medics open new local national screening clinic at Camp Phoenix in Kabul, Afghanistan.

      11/10/2010


    • Minuteman Report - Nov. 9

      This edition features a story on more than 2,000 National Guardsman and 30 federal, state, and local agencies training together in Baltimore for the Vigilant Guard exercise. Hosted by Tech Sgt. John Anderson.

      11/09/2010


    • Minuteman Report - Louisiana National Guard Band in Iraq

      The Louisiana National Guard band has put down their instruments and is extending southern hospitality at the joint visitors bureau hotel in Baghdad. Hosted by Air Force Master Sgt. Lee Hoover.

      11/05/2010


    • Minuteman Report - Orient Shield

      The National Guard and Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force train together as part of Orient Shield 11. The joint exercise focuses on exchanging techniques and tactics, and increasing the partnership between the two nations.

      11/04/2010


    • Minutman Repart: Crash Recovery Training

      Air National Guard provides on-of-a-kind hands-on training course for crash recovery crews at the Boneyard in Tucson, AZ. Maintenance crews learn how to recover an aircraft without causing further damage by lifting and dragging out-of-service heavy aircraft and fighter jets.

      11/03/2010


    • Minuteman Report - Fraud Investigation

      The National Guard Bureau is looking into allegations of fraud and abuse after it was discovered that several states may have disbursed funds as enlistment bonuses to those who may not have qualified for them.

      11/02/2010


    • Minuteman Report: Afghanistan Farmer's Market

      This edition features a story on a farmer's market assessment of an Afghan Bazaar in Asadabad, Afghanistan. Hosted by Tech Sgt. Marcie Mascaro.

      10/28/2010


    • Minuteman Report - School Renovation

      This edition features a story on Puerto Rico National Guard and Kosovo Forces team up to renovate a school in Kosnice, Kosovo. Hosted by Master Sgt. Lee Hoover

      10/25/2010


    • Minuteman Report - Leadership Exchange

      This edition features a story on the Louisiana National Guard taking part in a leadership exchange with New Orleans police officers. Hosted by Master Sgt. Lee Hoover.

      10/20/2010


    • Minuteman Report - Counterdrug Training

      The Florida National Guard teams with St Petersburg college to offer a variety of counter drug courses at the Multi-jurisdictional Counter-drug Task Force Training Center.

      10/12/2010


    • Minuteman Report - Hoosier Thunder

      This edition features a story on the Indiana National Guard's Counter Drug Task Force completing a successful drug operation called Hoosier Thunder. Hosted by Master Sgt. Lee Hoover.

      10/08/2010


    • Minuteman Report - Blood Drive

      This edition features a story on Iowa National Guardsmen donating blood and saving the life of a fellow service member in Afghanistan. Hosted by Master Sgt. Lee Hoover.

      10/06/2010


    • Minuteman Report - Border Drug Bust

      This edition features a story on the National Guard assisting border patrol agents on the southwest border as they stop drugs from crossing into the United States. Hosted by Master Sgt. Lee Hoover.

      10/05/2010


    • Minuteman Report - Honor Guard Competition

      This edition features a story on the National Guard Honor Guard participating in a week-long competition that evaluates their duty to honor. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Marcie Mascaro

      09/29/2010


    • Minuteman Report: South Dakota Legal Diplomacy

      South Dakota National Guardsmen process claims in Afghanistan as a part of Task Force Rushmore. Story by SFC Joe Hulscher, reporting from Camp Phoenix.

      09/22/2010


    • Minuteman Report: Iowa ADT Listens

      Agricultural specialists with the Iowa National Guard’s 734th Agri-business Development Team are meeting with and listening to the advice of local agricultural and government officials as they accomplish their mission of boosting food security in Afghanistan’s Kunar province.

      09/17/2010


    • Minuteman Report: AFA Air & Space Conference

      This edition features a story on the Chief of the National Guard Bureau, Gen. Craig McKinley, speaks at the Air Force Association Air and Space conference regarding the National Guards dual mission, and combined operations with local, state, and federal governments. Hosted by Senior Airman Shane Burke.

      09/16/2010


    • Minuteman Report: Air Guard 400

      This edition features a story on the Air National Guard sponsored 400 lap NASCAR race on 9/11 at Richmond International Speedway, VA. After finishing 12th, National Guard Military Intelligence racecar driver Jeff Gordon enters the first Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup race this weekend at New Hampshire Motor Speedway in eighth-place. Hosted by Senior Airman Shane Burke, Produced by Staff Sgt. Monette Wesolek.

      09/15/2010


    • Minuteman Report - Reins to Recovery

      Student Soldiers working towards their high school diplomas at the National Guard Patriot Academy, recently volunteered for a local therapeutic riding program

      09/10/2010


    • Minuteman Report - Rapid Trident 2010

      This edition features a story on California National Guardsmen representing the U.S. in an annual Partnership for Peace exercise in the Ukraine.

      09/09/2010


    • Minuteman Report - Sept. 8

      This edition features a story on South Dakota National Guardsmen working at the Directorate of Information Management keeping nearly 9,000 U.S. and coalition forces connected in Kabul, Afghanistan by maintaining and supporting technology equipment and information. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. John Anderson.

      09/08/2010


    • Minuteman Report - Boss Lift

      Guardsmen training at Gowen Field, Idaho their civilian employers a glimpse of life in uniform.

      09/03/2010


    • Minuteman Report - Pakistan Flood Relief

      National Guardsmen deployed to Afghanistan provide a central hub for relief efforts to aid Pakistan flood survivors.

      09/02/2010


    • Minuteman Report - Copper Cactus

      Arizona Army National Guardsmen participate in the final stage of training before starting their one-year deployment to the U.S. Southwest border.

      09/01/2010


    • Minuteman Report - Aug. 27

      This edition features a story on the number 26 NASCAR representing the Air National Guard at Bristol Motor Speedway, helping bring the Air Guard to NASCAR audiences. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. John Anderson. Includes soundbites from Frank Stoddard - ANG Pit Crew Chief and Air Force Capt. Rondel Perry - ANG Marketing and Advertising.

      08/27/2010


    • Minuteman Report - Aug. 26

      The Air National Guard uses its "Wingman Project" to help create suicide awareness for both the warfighter and their families.

      08/26/2010


    • Minuteman Report - Aug. 24

      Army and Air National Guard officers from all U.S. states and territories attend the 132nd annual National Guard Association of the United States (NGAUS) General Conference in Austin, Texas

      08/25/2010


    • Minuteman Report - Aug. 23

      NORTHCOM Commander discusses relationship between the Guard and his command during the 132nd National Guard Association of the United States general conference.

      08/24/2010


    • Minuteman Report - Aug. 20

      North Carolina National Guard engineers lead construction, humanitarian, and disaster-preparedness efforts in Africa. Interview with Col Michael Ray.

      08/20/2010


    • Minuteman Report - Aug. 21

      South Carolina National Guard Soldiers deployed to Afghanistan participate in a school renovation project in Merbudin, Petty Officer Liz Murray interviews Maj. Beau Spafford of the 1-178th Field Artillery Battalion.

      08/20/2010


    • Minuteman Report - Aug. 18

      This edition features a story on Mass. National Guardsmen joining with coalition forces to deliver humanitarian aid to families in Pakistan misplaced by the flood and the Tenn. National Guard's Hometown Heroes Salute. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. John Anderson. Pakflood10.

      08/18/2010


    • Minuteman Report - Aug. 18

      This edition features a story on New York Air National Guardsmen providing one-of- a-kind airlift support for research sites in the polar regions across the world. Hosted by Tech Sgt. John Anderson.

      08/18/2010


    • Minuteman Report - Aug. 16

      This edition features a story on Paratroopers from around the world competing in an international jump competition sponsored by the Rhode Island National Guard. Hosted by Senior Airman Shane Burke.

      08/13/2010


    • Minuteman Report - Aug. 10

      Enlisted National Guardsmen represent their states and territories at the 39th annual conference for the Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States, held in St. Louis, Missouri.

      08/10/2010


    • Minuteman Report Aug. 6

      The Deepwater Horizon oil spill has strengthened the bond between Mississippi National Guardsmen and their civilian counterparts. Hosted Tech Sgt. Marcie Mascaro.

      08/06/2010


    • Minuteman Report - Aug. 5

      This Minuteman Report covers the Air Force announcement of the Vermont Air National Guard as an option to base an F-35 unit, and a Washington Air National Guardsmen who was selected as one of the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year

      08/05/2010


    • Minuteman Report - Aug. 4

      This edition features a story on Airmen assisting in Pakistan flood relief efforts. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. John Anderson. Pakflood10

      08/04/2010


    • Minuteman Report - Aug. 3

      This edition features a story on the Adm. Mike Mullen speaking at the 2010 National Guard Family Programs Volunteer Training Workshop in New Orleans, Louisiana. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. John Anderson

      08/03/2010


    • Minuteman Report - Aug. 2

      This edition features a story on National Guard Soldiers beginning training for the mission to help support border patrols on the United States and Mexico border. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. John Anderson

      08/02/2010


    • Minuteman Report - Aug. 1

      This edition features a story on the National Guard supporting the 2010 National Scout Jamboree. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. John Anderson

      08/01/2010


    • Minuteman Report - July 29

      This edition features a story on pre-deployment agriculture training for Indiana National Guardsmen. Hosted by Tech Sgt. John Anderson.

      07/29/2010


    • Minuteman Report - July 28

      This edition features stories on agribusiness training for Iowa National Guard members who visit a simulated Afghan village to take care of farmers animals and then get ambushed on their return to base. Hosted by John Anderson.

      07/28/2010


    • Minuteman Report - July 27

      This edition features a story on National Guard Soldiers efforts to protect shore lines from the Deepwater Horizons oil spill. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. John Anderson. oilspill10

      07/27/2010


    • Minuteman Report - July 26

      This edition features a story on Florida National Guard Soldiers training with members of the U.S. Coast Guard. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. John Anderson

      07/26/2010


    • Minuteman Report - July 26

      This edition features a story on Texas National Guardsmen becoming certified Incident Responders after training at Patriot Exercise Volk Field, WI. Hosted by Tech Sgt. John Anderson.

      07/23/2010


    • Minuteman Report - July 21

      This edition features a story on National Guardsmen participating in the training event Patriot Exercise in Volk Field, Wis. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Marcie Mascaro.

      07/22/2010


    • Minuteman Report - July 22

      This edition features a story on the Iowa National Guard’s 734th Agri-Business Development Team receiving agricultural training and a variety of additional valuable training to prepare them for deployment to Afghanistan. Hosted by Cpt. Peter Shinn.

      07/22/2010


    • Minuteman Report - July 20

      This edition features a story on National Guard Soldiers supporting border patrol at the United States and Mexico border. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. John Anderson

      07/20/2010


    • Minuteman Report - July 19

      This edition features a story on service members taking part in a survey about the "Don't Ask Don't Tell" policy. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. John Anderson

      07/19/2010


    • Minuteman Report - July 15

      This edition features a story on 8 more Homeland Response Force
      units activating in 2012 as part of the nations restructuring of the Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and High Yield Explosive (CBRNE) Response Force.

      07/15/2010


    • Minuteman Report - July 14

      This edition features a story on the Hawaii Air National Guard holding a dedication ceremony for it's new F-22 Raptor aircraft. Includes a soundbite from Linda Lingle, Governor of Hawaii. Hosted by Master Sgt. Lee Hoover.

      07/14/2010


    • Minuteman Report - July 15

      This edition features a story on Puerto Rican National Guardsmen working with the police department to combat crime throughout Puerto Rico. The governor of Puerto Rico called the guard unit into action early this year. Hosted by Air Force Master Sgt. Lee Hoover. Includes a soundbite from Spc. Idalmi Cruz, a Puerto Rico National Guardsman.

      07/14/2010


    • Minuteman Report - July 12

      This edition features a story on National Guard Airmen of the 204th Security Forces Squadron providing training at Air Force Regional Training Center for troops preparing to deploy to Iraq or Afghanistan. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. John Anderson.

      07/12/2010


    • Minuteman Report - July 8

      This edition features a story on Missouri National Gard members who are deploying to Afghanistan working in the field of agribusiness. Hosted by Tech Sgt. John Anderson.

      07/08/2010


    • Minuteman Report - July 7

      This edition features a story on Vice President Joe Biden and his wife, Dr. Jill Biden visiting service members during the Independence Day holiday weekend. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Less Hoover. Soundbite from Dr. Jill Biden

      07/07/2010


    • Minuteman Report - July 7

      This edition features a story on the La. National Guard's new team to aid the Coast Guard in oil spill clean up efforts and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Mike Mullen discusses ways to help deployed service members alleviate stress. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. John Anderson.

      07/07/2010


    • Minuteman Report - July 2

      This edition features a story on National Guardsmen teaming up with the Fla. Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission in Operation Deepwater Horizon. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. John Anderson. Oilspill10

      07/02/2010


    • Minuteman Report - June 30

      This edition features a story on Soldiers transporting equipment and materials to military post in Iraq. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. John Anderson

      06/30/2010


    • Minuteman Report - June 29

      This edition features a story on members of the 101st Civil Support Team training in simulated chemical scenarios to prepare for mass casualty situations. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. John Anderson.

      06/29/2010


    • Minuteman Report - June 28

      This edition features a story on a Ground Reconnaissance Specialist course designed to teach advanced reconnaissance techniques in urban and rural environments. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. John Anderson.

      06/28/2010


    • Minuteman Report - June 24

      This edition features stories on 80 Florida National Guardsmen directly supporting oil spill operations off the coast of Florida by patrolling the beaches in all-terrain vehicles, and air assets monitoring waters up to 60 miles off the coast. Hosted by Tech Sgt. Marcie Mascaro.

      06/24/2010


    • Minuteman Report - June 21

      This edition features a story on the sniper stalker challenge during Exercise Fuerzas Comando 2010. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. John Anderson

      06/22/2010


    • Minuteman Report - June 22

      This edition features a story on service members participating in the exercise Tiger Balm 2010. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Mascaro

      06/22/2010


    • Minuteman Report - June 18

      This edition features stories on the Air National Guard sponsoring a NASCAR car this season and honoring six outstanding Airmen this week in Washington, D.C. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Marcie Mascaro.

      06/18/2010


    • Minuteman Report - June 19

      This edition features a story on a clinic that is operated by Naval Reservist. Hosted by Hosted by Tech Sgt. Marcie Mascaro.

      06/18/2010


    • Minuteman Report - June 16

      This edition features a story on Ohio National Guard providing medical care for the islands of Hawaii. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Marcie Mascaro

      06/16/2010


    • Minuteman Report - June 15

      This edition features a story on the Oklahoma National Guard training for water emergencies. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Marcie Mascaro

      06/15/2010


    • Minuteman Report - June 11

      This edition features a story on the Missouri Air National Guard working on an innovative readiness training construction project in Hawaii. Features soundbites from Master Sgt. Charles Stoyer, Hosted by Tech Sgt. Marcie Mascaro.

      06/11/2010


    • Minuteman Report - June 10

      This edition features a story on two different D-Day memorial ceremonies held in Bedford and Winchester, Virginia to honor the Virginia Guardsmen who were involved in the Normandy invasion. Hosted by Tech Sgt. John Anderson.

      06/10/2010


    • Minuteman Report - June 8

      This edition features a story on National Guard Soldiers and Airmen from several states helping with the oil spill response. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. John Anderson. oilspill10

      06/08/2010


    • Minuteman Report - June 4

      This edition features a story on Texas National Guardsman working with Iraqi security forces during the Iraqi elections. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Marci Mascaro.

      06/03/2010


    • Minuteman Report - June 2

      This edition features stories on the Department of Defense reporting that the agreement to send 1, 200 Guard members to the border as a part of a comprehensive approach to enhance border security. Hosted by Tech Sgt. Lee Hoover.

      06/02/2010


    • Minuteman Report - June 1

      This edition features a story on how National Guardsmen are helping to assist the Deepwater Horizon oil spill response. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. John Anderson. oilspill10

      06/01/2010


    • Minuteman Report - June 1

      This edition features a story on the Chief of the National Guard Bureau visiting Guardsmen serving in Kosovo. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Marcie Mascaro.

      06/01/2010


    • Minuteman Report - May 28

      This edition features a story on Guardsmen from Utah providing dental care to people in Morocco as part of Operation African Lion 2010.
      Hosted by Tech. Sgt. John Anderson.

      05/28/2010


    • Minuteman Report - May 26

      This edition features a story on Soldiers from the Vermont National Guard going on joint patrol with member of the Afghan National Army in eastern Afghanistan. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. John Anderson.

      05/26/2010


    • Minuteman Report - May 26

      This edition features stories on Air Guardsmen from several states and civil authorities participating in a first-time Regional Mass Fatality Management Training Evolution Concept in New Jersey. Hosted by Tech Sgt. John Anderson.

      05/26/2010


    • Minuteman Report - May 24

      This edition features a story on African Lion 2010 which is a joint exercise between U.S. and Moroccan forces. Hosted by Tech Sgt. John Anderson.

      05/24/2010


    • Minuteman Report - May 21

      This edition features a story on National Guard Innovative Readiness Training Teams [IRTTs] the ground breaking for St. Michaels Association for Special Education campus in an effort to refurbish and improve the facility for Navajo Native Americans who live and learn there. Hosted by Tech Sgt. John Anderson.

      05/21/2010


    • Minuteman Report - May 20

      This edition features stories on the Army investigating complaints from Oregon National Guard Soldiers about Reserve and National Guard Soldiers receiving different standards of treatment than active duty Soldiers during the demobilization process. Hosted by Tech Sgt. Lee Hoover.

      05/20/2010


    • Minuteman Report - May 19

      This edition features a story on Spc. Shawn Porter, a wounded warrior competing in the Warrior Games. Hosted by Staff Sgt. Malcolm McClendon.

      05/18/2010


    • Minuteman Report - May 17

      This edition features a story on service members competing in the Best Ranger competition. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Lee Hoover.

      05/17/2010


    • Minuteman Report - May 17

      This edition features a story on the 95th Civil Support Team of the California National Guard conducting a mass casualty exercise with civilian emergency responders in Chico, Calif. Includes a soundbite from Wendy Vancott, a hospital care coordinator. Produced by Spc. Rich Stowell. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Lee Hoover.

      05/14/2010


    • Minuteman Report - May 13

      This edition features a story on regional exercises which provide non full time emergency medical personnel to get mentored by full time doctors and nurses. Hosted by Tech Sgt. Marcie Mascaro.

      05/13/2010


    • Minuteman Report - May 12

      This edition features a story on the Air Force using C-130s from the Air National Guard and the Air Force Reserve. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Lee Hoover

      05/12/2010


    • Minuteman Report - May 11

      This edition features a story on service members returning home from a year long deployment. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Marcie Mascaro

      05/11/2010


    • Minuteman Report - May 10

      This edition features a story on a Louisiana National Guard Transportation Company delivering supplies to aid in the oil spill relief. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Marcie Mascaro. Oilspill10

      05/10/2010


    • Minuteman Report - May 7

      This edition features a story on Missouri National Guardsmen Pfc. Jakub Karolak and how he is tasked as the unit translator for his unit in Afghanistan. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. John Anderson

      05/07/2010


    • Minuteman Report - May 4

      This edition features stories on how The Pentagon approved up to 6,000 LA. National Guardsmen for state active duty in support of the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill Operations and how state Guardsmen are placing barriers around Dolphin Island in AL. Hosted by Tech Sgt. Lee Hoover.

      05/04/2010


    • Minuteman Report - May 3

      This edition features a story on National Guard Soldiers responding to state emergencies in Tennessee . Hosted by Tech. Sgt. John Anderson

      05/03/2010


    • Minuteman Report - April 30

      This edition features a story on the Air National Guard hosting more than 90 civic leaders from Northeastern states during their Business and Industry Days at McGhee-Tyson Air National Guard Base in Knoxville, Tenn. Hosted by Tech Sgt. Lee Hoover.

      04/30/2010


    • Minuteman Report - April 30

      This edition features a story on the Air National Guard hosting civic leaders during a Business and Industry day events. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Lee Hoover.

      04/30/2010


    • Minuteman Report - April 28

      This edition features a story on New Horizons training exercise in Haiti. Hosted by Tech Sgt. Lee Hoover.

      04/28/2010


    • Minuteman Report - April 28

      This edition features a story on Guardsman and other rescue workers participating in an emergency earthquake exercise in Anchorage, Alaska.
      Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Marcie Mascaro.

      04/27/2010


    • Minuteman Report - April 23

      This edition features a story on National Guard Air Defense as part of Operation Phoenix in Washington D.C. which protects the White House and surrounding areas of the Capital. Hosted by Tech Sgt. Lee Hoover.

      04/23/2010


    • Minuteman Report - April 21

      This edition features stories on a strategy for renewable energy sources. Hosted by Tech Sgt. Marcie Mascaro.

      04/21/2010


    • Minuteman Report - April 21

      This edition features a story on Jeff Gordon's National Association Stock Car Auto Racing [NASCAR] team's new Special Forces logo, and its unveiling in front of Texas National Guard Special Forces. Hosted by Tech Sgt. Marcie Mascaro.

      04/21/2010


    • Minuteman Report - April 20

      This edition features a story on National Guardsman participating in Operation Arctic Care 2010, providing medical care in remote villages in Alaska. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Marcie Mascaro.

      04/20/2010


    • Minuteman Report - April 16

      This edition features a story on Missouri Guardsmen training in officer candidate school on Fort Leonard Wood. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Marcie Mascaro

      04/16/2010


    • Minuteman Report - April 15

      This edition features a story on Virginia National Guard Soldiers providing communications support for the Nuclear Security Summit in Washington D.C. Hosted by Sgt. Terra Gatti.

      04/15/2010


    • Minuteman Report - April 13

      This edition features a story on National Guardsman offering sympathy to the Polish people for the loss of their president and some other leaders in an airplane crash. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Lee Hoover.

      04/13/2010


    • Minuteman Report - April 10

      This edition features stories on a 4-day Coast Guard rescue off the coast of Baja Calif. and the new Moments of Pride recruiting tool.
      Hosted by Tech. Sgt. John Anderson.

      04/08/2010


    • Minuteman Report - April 7

      This edition features a story on Maryland Air National Guard fire fighters training at the Center for National Response at Charleston, West Virginia to train on a simulated vehicle crash on a mock set. Hosted by Tech Sgt. John Anderson.

      04/07/2010


    • Minuteman Report - April 6

      This edition features a story on the Okla. National Guard's Agribusiness Development Team helping Afghan farmers. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. John Anderson.

      04/06/2010


    • Minuteman Report - April 7

      This edition features a story on Puerto Rican National Guardsmen providing counter terrorism training in Uganda. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. John Anderson.

      04/06/2010


    • Minuteman Report - April 2

      This edition features a story on National Guardsmen working with developing agribusiness to the villagers across Afghanistan including a vet clinic in the Kunar province. Hosted by Tech Sgt. John Anderson.

      04/02/2010


    • Minuteman Report - April 1

      This edition features a story on suicide prevention within the National Guard. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Marcie Mascaro.

      04/01/2010


    • Minuteman Report - March 31

      This edition features a story on National Guard flood rescue efforts. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Marcie Mascaro.

      03/31/2010


    • Minuteman Report - March 30

      This edition features a story on National Guardsmen wanting to remain a Total Force and Ga. National Guardsmen training security forces in Afghanistan. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Marcie Mascaro.

      03/29/2010


    • Minute Man Report - March 19

      This edition features a story on Missouri National Guard Soldiers using the Silver Fox unmanned aerial vehicle in Afghanistan for route clearing missions. Hosted by Tech Sgt. Marcie Mascaro. Produced by 1st Lt. Seth Iliff.

      03/19/2010


    • Minute Man Report - March 18

      This edition features a story on Airmen helping to repair an orphanage damaged during an earthquake in Haiti. Hosted by Sgt. 1st Class Robert Stephenson. Haiti Relief, Operation Unified Response

      03/18/2010


    • Minute Man Report - March 18

      This edition features a story on preparing for floods in Minnesota and North Dakota. Hosted by Tech Sgt. Marcie Mascaro. Flood10

      03/18/2010


    • Minute Man Report - March 17

      This edition features a story on the Washington State Nation Guard Chemical Response Force responding to a mock chemical attack at the Port of Tacoma. Guardsmen set up decontamination tanks and are in full contamination gear to locate wounded and contaminated individuals. Hosted by Tech Sgt. Marcie Mascaro.

      03/17/2010


    • Minute Man Report - March 12

      This edition features a story on Soldiers training on basic skills during drill weekends. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Marcie Mascaro

      03/12/2010


    • Minute Man Report - March 11

      This edition features stories on a program where the Oregon National Guard host military officials from Bangladesh. Hosted bt Tech Sgt. Marcie Marscaro.

      03/11/2010


    • Minute Man Report - March 9

      This edition features stories on a final F-16 fly-off for the New York Air National Guard and 3 armory closings in Kansas. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Marcie Mascaro.

      03/09/2010


    • Minute Man Report - March 8

      This edition features a story on Apache pilots focusing on providing Iraqi forces with accurate intelligence. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Marcie Mascaro

      03/08/2010