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Testing a National Guard Decontamination Team

Members of the Army National Guard participate in an exercise that evaluates their ability to rapidly establish decontamination sites and evacuate casualties.

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Working with Local Governments

Working with Local Governments

Members of the Army National Guard perform a sweep on a bus during a training exercise.

  • Army National Guard
  • Training
  • Enlisted, Officer
Oil Spill Cleanup

Oil Spill Cleanup

Following the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, the Army National Guard helped minimize damage to the Gulf Coast.

  • Army National Guard
  • Working
  • Enlisted
Mobile Launch Platform

Mobile Launch Platform (00:56)

Staff Sgt. William Alston and his unit practice setting up a mobile launch platform for Patriot missiles.

  • Army
  • Working
  • Enlisted
Winter Work

Winter Work (02:50)

During extreme snow weather conditions, the Army National Guard is called upon to help rescue stranded motorists and aid in relief efforts.

  • Army National Guard
  • Working
  • Enlisted
Handle with Care

Handle with Care (01:57)

Staff Sgt. Erik Reichenbach and Tech. Sgt. Kenny Rogers, of the Maryland Air National Guard, discuss their work with munitions systems.

  • Air National Guard
  • Working
  • Enlisted
Ordnance Disposal

Ordnance Disposal (01:31)

In Hawaii, Sgt. Michael Podemski and his unit dispose of unexploded ordnance by blowing it up.

  • Army
  • Working
  • Enlisted
Putting a Town Back Together

Putting a Town Back Together (01:25)

The Army National Guard assists local relief crews during the aftermath of a devastating tornado.

  • Army National Guard
  • Working
  • Enlisted

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