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    • Ashlee Leslie
       This is a picture of my husband, SGT Michael "Brennan" Leslie, returning home from Afghanistan and meeting our daughter for the first time. She is 5 months old. We're so grateful that he made it home safe and sound!
      120131 · 15 hours ago
    • Beth Kukuvka
      I need your help. I am a Middle School Youth Minister in Perinton, NY. Our teens would like to send baked goods (brownies, cookies etc) to active duty men and women deployed overseas. I am having trouble finding out how to do this. Does anyone have any suggestions?
      16 hours ago
  6. Ashlee Leslieposted toThe National Guard
    15 hours ago
    This is a picture of my husband, SGT Michael "Brennan" Leslie, returning home from Afghanistan and meeting our daughter for the first time. She is 5 months old. We're so grateful that he made it home safe and sound!
    Photo: This is a picture of my husband, SGT Michael "Brennan" Leslie, returning home from Afghanistan and meeting our daughter for the first time. She is 5 months old. We're so grateful that he made it home safe and sound!
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  7. The National Guard
    16 hours ago
    Photo of the Day: Master Sgt. Donavon Jorissen, of the North Dakota National Guard, walks hand-in-hand with his daughter during Family Day events. Family Day is a semi-annual event when family members get a chance to visit the base during a unit training assembly and are treated to some entertaining activities to show appreciation for their sacrifice and support.
    Photo: Photo of the Day: Master Sgt. Donavon Jorissen, of the North Dakota National Guard, walks hand-in-hand with his daughter during Family Day events. Family Day is a semi-annual event when family members get a chance to visit the base during a unit training assembly and are treated to some entertaining activities to show appreciation for their sacrifice and support.
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  9. The National Guard
    Tuesday
    Patriot Day: A Day of Remembrance (8 photos)
    Today, we honor and remember the the nearly 3,000 men, women and children killed in the September 11, 2001 attacks at the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and aboard Flight 93.
    Photo: Friends, family and colleagues gathered at the Fallen Warrior Memorial Saturday, September 8, for an annual wreath-laying ceremony in honor of the Maryland National Guard Warriors who paid the ultimate price. Twelve Citizen Soldiers, whose names are inscribed on the memorial, were remembered in today's ceremony at the Camp Fretterd Military Reservation.
    Photo: Indiana Air National Guardsman Senior Master Sgt. Michael Daggett, Carmel, Ind., recruiter at Indiana Joint Force Headquarters, Indianapolis, joins fellow Indiana Guardsman and military civilians in taking a moment of silence to honor 9/11 victims and their families on the anniversary of the attacks, Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. John Crosby)
    Photo: The Pentagon Remembrance Ceremony on Sept. 11, 2012. (Photo by Air Force Lt. Col. Tom Crosson)
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  10. The National Guard shared a link.
    Tuesday
    On the 11th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, attacks, we'd like to highlight our New York National Guard members who have been on duty since that day.

    “We are a full-time, state active-duty force of 280 New Yorkers,” said Army Lt. Col. Peter Riley, the task force’s commander, New York Army National Guard. “(This force) was formed on 9/11 and has been here since.”
    Guarding New York: Soldiers and Airmen of JTF Empire Shield help protect the Big Apple
    www.nationalguard.mil
    Headquartered at Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn, teams of JTF Empire Shield Airmen and Soldiers stand guard at key locations throughout the city, including Grand Central Terminal, Pennsylvania Station, the Port Authority Bus Terminal and entrances to a number of tunnels and bridges.
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  11. The National Guard
    Monday
    September is Suicide Prevention Month. When it comes to invisible wounds, you don't have to go it alone. If you or someone you know is in crisis, help is a phone call away: 1-800-273-8255.

    Learn more about suicide prevention resources from Real Warriors here: http://owl.li/dATgt
    Photo: September is Suicide Prevention Month. When it comes to invisible wounds, you don't have to go it alone. If you or someone you know is in crisis, help is a phone call away: 1-800-273-8255. Learn more about suicide prevention resources from Real Warriors here: http://owl.li/dATgt
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  12. The National Guard
    Monday
    Photo of the Day: Airmen and Soldiers load a U.S. Army AH-64 Apache attack helicopter aboard a U.S. Air Force C-5B Galaxy at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan. C-5 Aircrews and maintainers from the West Virginia National Guard’s 167th Airlift Wing assist in the relief in place/transfer of authority from the departing 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade and arriving 101st Combat Aviation Brigade.
    Photo: Photo of the Day: Airmen and Soldiers load a U.S. Army AH-64 Apache attack helicopter aboard a U.S. Air Force C-5B Galaxy at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan. C-5 Aircrews and maintainers from the West Virginia National Guard’s 167th Airlift Wing assist in the relief in place/transfer of authority from the departing 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade and arriving 101st Combat Aviation Brigade.
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  14. The National Guard
    September 9
    Photo of the Day: Soldiers with the Texas Army National Guard's 36th Infantry Division ready themselves aboard a CH-47 Chinook just prior to a deliberate water airborne drop.
    Photo: Photo of the Day: Soldiers with the Texas Army National Guard's 36th Infantry Division ready themselves aboard a CH-47 Chinook just prior to a deliberate water airborne drop.
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  15. The National Guard
    September 9
    Today in National Guard History: In 1943, as part of the Allied invasion of Italy, the Americans land four divisions south of Naples during Operation AVALANCHE. Three of these were the Guard's 34th, 36th and 45th infantry divisions. Read more here: http://owl.li/dzIwP
    Photo: Today in National Guard History: In 1943, as part of the Allied invasion of Italy, the Americans land four divisions south of Naples during Operation AVALANCHE. Three of these were the Guard's 34th, 36th and 45th infantry divisions. Read more here: http://owl.li/dzIwP
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  16. The National Guard shared General Frank J. Grass's album.
    September 8
    “I’m very excited about the future; there’s hard work to do,” General Frank J. Grass said. “To the men and women of The National Guard … You’re the most professional, most well-trained and experienced National Guard our nation has ever had. … I pledge that I will work every day to serve and support you … so that we can continue to be a ready, accessible and essential operational force for our states as well as our nation.”
    Promotion of Army Lt. Gen. Frank Grass to General and change of responsibility ceremony swearing in Gen. Grass as the 27th Chief of the National Guard Bureau in the Pentagon Auditorium on Sept. 7, 2012. (Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Jim Greenhill) (Released) Public Domain
    Photo: Promotion of Army Lt. Gen. Frank Grass to General and change of responsibility ceremony swearing in Gen. Grass as the 27th Chief of the National Guard Bureau in the Pentagon Auditorium on Sept. 7, 2012. (Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Jim Greenhill) (Released) Public Domain
    Photo: Promotion of Army Lt. Gen. Frank Grass to General and change of responsibility ceremony swearing in Gen. Grass as the 27th Chief of the National Guard Bureau in the Pentagon Auditorium on Sept. 7, 2012. (Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Jim Greenhill) (Released) Public Domain
    Photo: Promotion of Army Lt. Gen. Frank Grass to General and change of responsibility ceremony swearing in Gen. Grass as the 27th Chief of the National Guard Bureau in the Pentagon Auditorium on Sept. 7, 2012. (Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Jim Greenhill) (Released) Public Domain
    Photo: Promotion of Army Lt. Gen. Frank Grass to General and change of responsibility ceremony swearing in Gen. Grass as the 27th Chief of the National Guard Bureau in the Pentagon Auditorium on Sept. 7, 2012. (Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Jim Greenhill) (Released) Public Domain
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  18. The National Guard
    September 7
    Photo of the Day: Louisiana National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters continue to drop 4,000-pound sandbags to prevent flooding from a levee breach in the Braithwaite area. More than 4,300 Citizen-Soldiers and Airmen are still on duty in support of Hurricane Isaac.
    Photo: Photo of the Day: Louisiana National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters continue to drop 4,000-pound sandbags to prevent flooding from a levee breach in the Braithwaite area. More than 4,300 Citizen-Soldiers and Airmen are still on duty in support of Hurricane Isaac.
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  21. The National Guard
    September 6
    Photo of the Day: North Carolina National Guard Soldiers receive training where they are sprayed with pepper spray and then required to complete an obstacle course to ensure their ability to fight off a combatant even without full use of their eyes. Read more: http://owl.li/dw0ss
    Photo: Photo of the Day: North Carolina National Guard Soldiers receive training where they are sprayed with pepper spray and then required to complete an obstacle course to ensure their ability to fight off a combatant even without full use of their eyes. Read more: http://owl.li/dw0ss
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  22. The National Guard
    September 6
    Members of the California National Guard's 129th Rescue Wing transport two injured fisherman from an HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter after rescuing them from their fishing vessel approximately 1400 miles off the coast of Acapulco, Mexico. Read more about the rescue here: http://owl.li/dvGGq
    Photo: Members of the California National Guard's 129th Rescue Wing transport two injured fisherman from an HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter after rescuing them from their fishing vessel approximately 1400 miles off the coast of Acapulco, Mexico. Read more about the rescue here: http://owl.li/dvGGq
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  24. The National Guard
    September 5
    Caption This Photo of the Day: Kentucky National Guard ADT4’s Civilian Agricultural Specialist Jonathon Mixon spends time with local Afghans before helping with grape classes for local farmers in southern Afghanistan.
    Photo: Caption This Photo of the Day: Kentucky National Guard ADT4’s Civilian Agricultural Specialist Jonathon Mixon spends time with local Afghans before helping with grape classes for local farmers in southern Afghanistan.
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  27. The National Guard
    September 4
    Photo of the Day: Sgt. Nicholas Holliday of The Connecticut National Guard greets his family as he returns home after a yearlong deployment to Afghanistan.
    Photo: Photo of the Day: Sgt. Nicholas Holliday of The Connecticut National Guard greets his family as he returns home after a yearlong deployment to Afghanistan.
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  28. The National Guard
    September 4
    Today in National Guard History: In 1940, President Franklin Roosevelt ordered into active military service, effective Sept. 16, all units of The National Guard to serve for a period of 12 months. To avoid overwhelming the small Regular Army logistical system and due to limited existing camp housing, the mobilization was spread out over the next six months. Read more here: http://owl.li/drLWM
    Photo: Today in National Guard History: In 1940, President Franklin Roosevelt ordered into active military service, effective Sept. 16, all units of The National Guard to serve for a period of 12 months. To avoid overwhelming the small Regular Army logistical system and due to limited existing camp housing, the mobilization was spread out over the next six months. Read more here: http://owl.li/drLWM
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  29. Sully Jusino Jonathan Perazaposted toThe National Guard
    September 3
    Soldiers of the 65th Infantry Regiment of Puerto Rico National Guard.
    Photo: Soldiers of the 65th Infantry Regiment of Puerto Rico National Guard.
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  31. The National Guard
    September 3
    Today in The National Guard History: Hollywood actor Audie Murphy joined the Texas Army National Guard, September 3, 1950, to show his support of the war effort in Korea. Murphy, America's most highly decorated Soldier in World War II, received the Medal of Honor, was awarded two Distinguished Service Crosses and four Silver Stars for valor in combat Read more here: http://bit.ly/O6F87t
    Photo: Today in The National Guard History: Hollywood actor Audie Murphy joined the Texas Army National Guard, September 3, 1950, to show his support of the war effort in Korea. Murphy, America's most highly decorated Soldier in World War II, received the Medal of Honor, was awarded two Distinguished Service Crosses and four Silver Stars for valor in combat Read more here: http://bit.ly/O6F87t
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  32. The National Guard
    September 2
    Neighbors helping neighbors... the Louisiana National Guard has more than 6,000 Citizen Soldiers and Airmen on duty tonight.
    Photo: Neighbors helping neighbors... the Louisiana National Guard has more than 6,000 Citizen Soldiers and Airmen on duty tonight.
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  33. The National Guard shared a link.
    September 2
    "It's a no-fail mission, 24/7, 365 days a year. Every time, we have to get it right,'' said California National Guard wing commander Col. Sami Said. "Our response time is extremely, extremely quick.''
    California Air National Guard's 144th Fighter Wing protects skies
    www.latimes.com
    The wing's 32 fighter pilots rotate shifts in heavily secured "alert" stations in Fresno and Riverside.
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  34. The National Guard
    September 2
    Today in The National Guard History: Victory in Japan Day, also known as V-J Day, commemorates the Allied victory over Japan in World War II. On September 2, 1945, the Japanese signed the formal surrender documents ending the war. Among the occupation forces quickly moving to Japan were six National Guard divisions.
    Photo: Today in The National Guard History: Victory in Japan Day, also known as V-J Day, commemorates the Allied victory over Japan in World War II. On September 2, 1945, the Japanese signed the formal surrender documents ending the war. Among the occupation forces quickly moving to Japan were six National Guard divisions.
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  35. The National Guard
    September 1
    Photo of the Day: Soldiers with Louisiana National Guard, collect MREs and water from a Blackhawk for distribution at the Emergency Operation Center in Grand Isle. The LANG has more than 8,000 Soldiers and Airmen ready to support citizens, local and state authorities in support of Hurricane Isaac operations.
    Photo: Photo of the Day: Soldiers with Louisiana National Guard, collect MREs and water from a Blackhawk for distribution at the Emergency Operation Center in Grand Isle. The LANG has more than 8,000 Soldiers and Airmen ready to support citizens, local and state authorities in support of Hurricane Isaac operations.
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  36. The National Guard
    August 31
    Photo of the Day: A California National Guard UH-60 Blackhawk crews drop water on the Ponderosa wildfires. California National Guard Soldiers and Airmen from throughout the state combine efforts to assist with battling the wildfires that are devastating much of California.
    Photo: Photo of the Day: A California National Guard UH-60 Blackhawk crews drop water on the Ponderosa wildfires. California National Guard Soldiers and Airmen from throughout the state combine efforts to assist with battling the wildfires that are devastating much of California.
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  38. Sherry Hylenderposted toThe National Guard
    August 30 near Magee, MS
    Thank you ! To all the brave men and women of the National Guard ! Your service is appreciated!!!
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  40. The National Guard shared a link.
    August 30
    “Performing a 200 foot hoist is one of the most complex tasks that an Air Guard helicopter performs during a rescue,” said Master Sgt. Robert Carte. “It’s a tricky type of situation even in the best weather conditions.”

    Go Alaska National Guard!
    Alaska National Guard Rescues Hiker Near Whittier Glacier
    alaska-native-news.com
    The Alaska Air National Guard rescued a distressed 25-year-old hiker approximately 43-miles southeast of Anchorage near Whittier Glacier August 28 after Alaska State Troopers requested a hoist equipped helicopter.
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  44. Ronnie Notterposted toThe National Guard
    August 29
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  45. Jon Andersonposted toThe National Guard
    August 29
    Go LA National Guard! "We're here to support the civil authorities with security and engineering operations, as well as commodity distribution operations," said Maj. Marc Prymek, support operations officer with the 199th Brigade Support Battalion, 256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team. "Our Soldiers are ready, trained and equipped for any possible task."
  46. The National Guard shared a link.
    August 29
    "This has been an extremely challenging year, with several large fires and severe drought conditions," said Air Force Col. Jerry Champlin, Wyoming National Guard. "Our MAFFS aircrews and aircraft maintainers have been working long hours every day to help with the initial attack and suppression of several wildland fires throughout the Western region of the country."
    MAFFS firefighting mission drops 2 millionth gallon of fire retardant for the year
    www.nationalguard.mil
    Aircrews flying the C-130 Hercules aircraft equipped with the Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System dropped the 2 millionth gallon of retardant for the season.
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  47. The National Guard shared a link.
    August 28
    New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu said about 1,000 Louisiana National Guard troops are positioned in New Orleans, working with police, firefighters and standing by for rescue operations.
    New Orleans Mayor: City secure for Isaac
    www.lsureveille.com
    Landrieu said more than 2,900 federal, state and local law enforcement officers are on duty in the city.
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  48. The National Guard shared Louisiana National Guard's video.
    August 28
    Watch the Louisiana National Guard prepare for the arrival of Hurricane Isaac!
    Aug 28, 2012 4:17pm
    The Louisiana National Guard has pre-staged approximately 680 Troops and assets across New Orleans in order to protect the community and its citizens in preperation of Hurricane Isaac!
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  49. Deirdre Gordonposted toThe National Guard
    August 28 near Fremont, NH
    Sending best wishes for luck and safety to all the residents of LA and the intrepid guardsmen, police and fire taking care of business in the gulf. Thanks Denis; geaux guard!
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  51. The National Guard shared a link.
    August 28
    “Tonight is all about the Airmen and Soldiers, our enlisted force,” said General Craig R. McKinley about the night’s events. “We are so blessed in The National Guard to have an outstanding enlisted force that give us, the officer corps the opportunity to lead."
    The best of the National Guard honored at banquet, awards ceremony
    www.nationalguard.mil
    The top Soldiers and Airmen of the National Guard were honored at the 2012 Outstanding Soldier and Airmen of the Year banquet.
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