Minuteman Report

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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 af...

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 wh...

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.

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

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.