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thumbnailEmergency physician treats Soldiers with enthusiasm
After being deployed now for over 10 ½ months, Maj. Lisa Dewitt is still bubbling over with enthusiasm. For the all of the Soldiers she meets and cares for. For the once-in-a-lifetime experience she has gained here. And for... October 14, 2004
Volunteer Guard
The National Guard is not affiliated with a military draft in this country, and, overall, the people now volunteering to serve in the Guard are the highest quality Soldiers and Airmen in its history, the chief... October 13, 2004
Staff sections play important role in battalion's mission
While 141st Engineer Combat Battalion line companies, Alpha, Bravo and Charlie, are out on the road carrying out Task Force Trailblazer, the battalion headquarters conducts an important support role in the mission’s success. All Soldiers are... October 12, 2004
thumbnailWorking Gym
A warehouse that looks like many of the other brown concrete structures at this military compound in Kuwait attracted Army National Guard Sgt. 1st Class John Banks like a magnet in late September. Banks just had to... October 12, 2004
North Dakota Trailblazers’ Success Continues
Soldiers found and destroyed an average of almost one roadside bomb a day during their sixth month of Task Force Trailblazer. The assured-mobility mission pits 141st Engineer Combat Battalion soldiers against improvised explosive devices emplaced by insurgents... October 12, 2004
thumbnailRhode Island National Guard Celebrates 8th Annual Diversity Day Celebration
On Tuesday, September 28th, men and women of the Rhode Island National Guard and Emergency Management Agency celebrated Diversity Day at the Roger Williams Park Casino. This event has been celebrated by the Rhode Island... October 11, 2004
thumbnailJoint Command Centers being created in Iraq
A major step has been taken towards improving the communication capability of emergency services and Iraqi Security Forces under the direction of the 1st Infantry Division, with the creation of Joint Command Centers (JCC) in multiple... October 08, 2004
National Guard Plays Big Role in War on Terrorism
America's citizen soldiers are taking an unprecedented role in the global war on terrorism, the chief of the National Guard Bureau said today. While the National Guard has always been in the homeland-defense business, it is being... October 08, 2004
thumbnailIraqi National Guard assume command of FOB Rough Rider
Forward Operating Base Rough Rider has been the home for Task Force Mountaineer since March 2004. However, last Wednesday this military camp near the ancient city of Mandila was transferred to the 206th Battalion of... October 07, 2004
thumbnailNational Guard Chief Visits Taji
With just a few months left until units deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom II begin redeployment to home stations, planners and logisticians with the National Guard Bureau are facing challenges not seen since the... October 06, 2004
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