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The article announces the selection of Guardsman Staff Sergeant Kenny Walker as one of the U.S. Air Force's 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2010.

The article reports that Governor Rick Perry required the Texas National Guard to back up the Ranger Recon Teams in high-crime areas in the U.S. border with Mexico. The Rangers were founded to strengthen law enforcement in the border. It mentions that the Guard task force, which constitutes almost 200 airmen and soldiers, will render security and aviation support to the Rangers. Moreover, the effort will deal with the increased burglaries of ranches and homes in the distant areas of the border.

The article reports on the deployment of more than 2,400 National Guardsmen and some important military equipment to combat flooding in North Dakota. Guard troops comprises from six major states such as Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, South Dakota and Wisconsin. The primary function of the troop is to provide complete emergency assistance in the country.

The article discusses the 13 live test of the United States' ground-based midcourse defense (GMD) system that is designed to safeguard the country from a ballistic missile attack. On December 5, 2008, five Army National Guard soldiers in Alaska took part in destroying a target ballistic missile in space. The test was considered a success by Alaska National Guard leaders and Defense Department officials at Pentagon.

The article reports that one of the C-17 Globemaster IIIs aircrafts of the Mississippi Air National Guard's 172nd Airlift Wing as formally named "The Spirit of the Purple Heart" during a ceremony in Jackson, Mississippi on November 20, 2007. The aircraft flies on routine, transporting more than 19,000 wounded or ill patients on aeromedical evacuation missions from Iraq to Germany and the U.S. The ceremony also featured patriotic speeches and the unveiling of a nose art on aircraft No. 33113.

The article discusses the activities of the National Guard soldiers after the winter storms dropped as much as 10 inches of rain in the border region that connect the states of Oregon and Washington. It is suggested that about 800 soldiers and airmen went to the area when rain, high winds and melting snow resulted to flooding and toppling of trees that knocked out power lines leaving the city with no electricity.

The article reports that 18 members of the Maine Air National Guard Cycle Team rode to celebrate and promote the U.S. Air Guard's 60th anniversary. The cycling was part of Air Force Week New England, which celebrated the Air Force's anniversary with special events in Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Vermont.

The article reports that the New York Air National Guard's 109th Airlift Wing conducted an airlift science mission at Camp Summit in Greenland. Aboard the LC-130 Hercules, the Airlift Wing offload nearly 30,000 pounds of cargo for scientists studying the Earth. Aside from resupplying scientists, the wing also helps maintain readiness for the unit's assignments at the South Pole.

The article reports that airmen from the Mississippi Air National Guard's 172nd Airlift Wing conducted an aeromedical evacuation mission from their Jackson, Mississippi military base. Their C-17 Globemaster III jet transport carried Iraq War casualties from the Iraq military base to the Ramstein Air Base in Germany and the Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland.

Focuses on the promotion of Staff Sgt. Gregg Magi of the 407th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter as lieutenant in the Fire Department City of New York via telephone in Ali Base, Iraq. Views of Magi on his promotion; Details of the fire fighting operations of his unit, Engine Company 82, during the September 11 Terrorist Attacks; Thoughts of Magi of his reason to join the Armed Forces.

The article reports on the help extended by the about 300 Tennessee National Guard members after 20 inches of rain resulted in flash floods and raised river waters in Nashville, Tennessee in May 2010.

The article reports on the assistance handed by 50 military policemen from the Mississippi Army National Guard to two Mississippi towns affected by the destruction of two tornados that hit the state in late April 2010.

The article reports on the visit of U.S. National Guard Bureau chief Craig R. McKinley to the soldiers and airmen serving in Afghanistan, Kuwait and Iraq. During his visit, briefings and meetings were held to discuss their missions to the guardsmen. According to McKinley, he visited the guardsmen in order for him to check how they are doing as well as to address their concerns. Issues raised by the troops which includes living conditions, deployment lengths and health care are also noted.

The article reports on the enhancement of the Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System (MAFFS II) of the 146th Airlift Wing owned by the California Air National Guard. Deputy commander Lieutenant Colonel Dave Condit is hopeful that MAFFS II will improve the firefighting capability of the unit. The Department of Forestry and Fire Protection expresses that MAFFS is capable to disperse more than 3,000 gallons of fire retardants per load.

The article reports on a large-scale disaster response exercise in Guam participated by about 20 soldiers and airmen from the Hawaii National Guard's 93rd civil support team (CST) and Guam Guard's 94th CST. The effort was part of Vigilant Guard Guam, a regional emergency-response exercise sponsored by the National Guard Bureau.

The article reports that the remains of a Colorado Air National Guardsman who vanished during an observation flight 39 years ago in Vietnam were laid to rest at the Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia on April 3, 2008. Major Perry Jefferson was an intelligence officer with Colorado's 120th Tactical Fighter Squadron at Phan Rang, South Vietnam.

The article reports on the tribute of the Michigan National Guard soldiers and airmen during the funeral of former President Gerald R. Ford. The 38th American head of state died in December 26 at Rancho Mirage, California. The guardsmen served as escorts and pall bearers, worked in firing parties and in bands during a series of events.

Reports on the grant of a 2005 Edward R. Murrow Award for Broadcast Excellence to New York Army National Guard chaplain Eric Olsen for his Iraq audio diary. Broadcasting of the recording on his hometown radio station; Highlights of the recording; Producer of the radio series.