Minuteman Report

This edition features a story on service members receiving the French Cross of Military Valor. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Marcie Mascaro

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 Natio...

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 Griege...

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 Green...

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...

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.

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.

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 Knicker...

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.

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...

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.

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.

This edition features a story Colorado National Guardsmen from the 1/157th participate in the multinational Steppe Eagle exercise in Kazakhstan.

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.

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 Resc...

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.

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 Fo...

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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.

Air National Guardsmen are working with the U.S. Northern Border Patrol in Northern Minnesota. Story by Master Sgt. Megan Hunter.