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Alaska Army Guard Aviator Conducts First Real-World Rescue

Oct 26, 2020

Chief Warrant Officer 2 Paul Gillquist, an Alaska Army National Guard pilot assigned to the 207th Aviation Regiment, in front of UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter, Aug. 22, 2020, at the Bryant Army Airfield on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. Gillquist’s call sign is "Icy 13," and he happened to perform his first real-world rescue mission on Sept. 13, 2020. (Courtesy photo) ANCHORAGE, Alaska – Army National Guard Chief Warrant Officer...

Michigan National Guard Helps Get Food to Those in Need

Oct 19, 2020

Michigan National Guard SPC Ralph Mitchell of the 1-182nd Field Artillery Regiment and nine other members of his regiment help process and distribute food at the Forgotten Harvest Food Bank of Royal Oak, Michigan, Sept. 15, 2020. The Food Bank delivers surplus food to charities in metro Detroit. (Photo by Master Sergeant David Kujawa) ROYAL OAK, Michigan – The Army National Guard has been helping communities across the nation...

Vermont Soldier Steps up to Serve Above Her Rank

Oct 05, 2020

To say Army National Guard Sergeant (SGT) Bailey Gokey is an overachiever would be an understatement. The Vermont National Guard Soldier is operating two ranks above her current position, taking on more responsibilities for her Unit while managing an active civilian career, all while waiting to officially wear her rank. “I do operate at a higher level,” she explains. “It’s unique to the National Guard, to put people in a position even...

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