Minuteman Report

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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 co...

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 no...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, James A. Roy, visited the McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base July 17th

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.

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.

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.

National Guard soldiers trained with members of the Singapore Armed Forces as part of Exercise Tiger Balm in Hawaii. Story by TSgt Michael Jackson.

National Guard Soldiers and Airmen compete in the Inter-Service Rifle Competition at Quantico Marine Corps Base, Virginia. Story by Sgt. Stephen Wright.