CSM (Pvt.) Higgins is photographed during Basic Combat Training at Fort Jackson, S.C., 1977, while assigned to the Montana National Guard.
Soldiers from the Arizona Army National Guard Honors Team perform a funeral honors service, July 2011.
A soldier helps her group in preparing a skit on anti-drug awareness here, Aug. 17. More than 30 soldiers and airmen from California to as far as Puerto Rico attended a course on Drug Demand Reduction, hosted b More
The national and state colors lead unit guidons fluttering in the wind as Guardsmen finish up the memorial hike here, at Piestewa Peak Sept. 11, 2011. This event was held to remember Americans who lost their li More
Soldiers from the 49th Military Police Brigade of the California National Guard conduct communications operations during Vital Connection training exercise here, Sept. 13. More than 40 agencies and 260 personne More
Civil Support Team members process an X-ray image of a suspicious item, which was suspected of containing hazardous materials. Hosted by the Center for National Response, CSTs from several states as well as loc More
Air Force Tech Sgt. Alan Kokes, a ground radio technician with the 302nd Communications Flight from Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., programs frequencies in preparation for Vigilant Guard here, Nov. 2. Vigilant More
Soldiers from the Arizona National Guard’s 855th Military Police Company check role-play inmates in a prison evacuation while an Arizona Department of Corrections officer observes during Vigilant Guard here, No More
Soldiers from the 850th Military Police Battalion from the Arizona National Guard receive role-play prisoners from Department of Corrections officers in a mock flood evacuation at the Perryville Prison during V More
Sgt. Mario Aguirre from the Arizona National Guard, serves food to homeless veterans here, Nov. 11. Guard members devoted community time in an effort to recognize their fellow veterans who are experiencing unfo More
Pfc. Jaron Charley, a truck driver with Echo Company, 29th Brigade Support Battalion from the Arizona National Guard, wears a mock bomb vest while role-playing as an insurgent during an air assault exercise for More
Arizona National Guard personnel line up ready to be evaluated on safely maneuvering a motorcycle during a motorcycle safety stand down day here, Dec. 1. The four-hour course consisted of classroom instruction More
More than 300 members of the Phoenix Fire Department attended ‘Hometown to Heroes’ culture training, hosted by the Arizona National Guard’s Total Force Team here, Jan. 11 and 12. The event served to raise aware More
Members of the Civil Operations Team assist children with filling out surveys while attending the Freedom Academy here, Jan. 11-13. The three-day academy is an opportunity to reach out to youth in the community More
Teens sort through nuts for the Project Challenge program’s farmer’s market, a nonprofit market which helps support the program, here Feb. 28. The course is operated by the Arizona National Guard, civilians, ve More
An Arizona Army National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk drops water onto the desert May 17 while practicing to fight fires. The 2-285th Aviation Regiment trains and qualifies every year at the start of the fire season More
Members from Alpha Company, 2nd Battalion, 285th Aviation Regiment receive training on how to use radio signals in order to communicate with emergency responders during their wildfire training at Papago Park Mi More
Members of the Civil Operations Team from the Arizona National Guard participate in archery with students from Mark T. Atkinsons Middle School during the Freedom Academy, May 29-31. The event is held year-round More
Student athletes from Dysart and La Jolla High Schools conduct Physical Readiness Training during the National Guard High School Player Development Program held at Dysart High School, June 11-14. The four-day c More
Soldiers from Alpha Company, 2nd Battalion, 285th Aviation Regiment, of the Arizona National Guard paint bright orange paint on one of their UH-60 Black Hawks in preparation for firefighting efforts on Aug 12. More
Members from the Department of Emergency and Military Affairs of Arizona wait to board a UH-60 Black Hawk during an emergency evacuation exercise Aug. 16. Representatives from the Executive, Legislative, and Ju More
Children keep occupied at an arts and crafts table while other family of deployed soldiers were able to attend the battle update brief at the Silverbell Army Reserve Training Center, Aug 18. Although, this may More
Capt. Michael W. Potter, the executive officer of the Medical Hold Detachment, of the Arizona National Guard, was awarded the Purple Heart, at Papago Park Military Reservation, Sept. 8. Potter received the awar More
State Command Sgt. Maj. Max Butler of the Arizona National Guard delivers a speech to company sponsors for the 11th annual Arizona Construction Career Days, at Papago Park Military Reservation, Oct. 4. “Current More
Chief Warrant Officer Anthony Sheedy from the Arizona National Guard, speaks to kids at Finley Farms Elementary School during their Veteran's Day celebration, Nov. 9. Kicking off the weekend festivities, Sheedy More
Two Arizona Guardsmen move a large piece of playground equipment to a staging area during the preparation stages of a community project, Nov. 15. A playground at the St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank in Phoenix was More
Maj. Tim Woods and Capt. Justin Douglas, pilots from 2-285th Aviation Battalion of the Arizona National Guard, speak with a child during "Bicycles for Kids" in Phoenix, Dec. 8. The Guard members provided a Blac More
Members from the 91st Civil Support Team of the Arizona National Guard, have their equipment checked before a round of dodgeball, Jan. 10. As HAZMAT technicians, they are required to spend a certain amount of h More
A soldier from the Arizona National Guard returns a salute to a Junior ROTC cadet while acting as head judge during a drill and ceremony competition at Alahambra High School, April 13. Nearly 30 soldiers from t More
Lt. Col. Jack Beasley, deputy commander and administrative officer for Headquarters 158th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, shares a presentation on statistics within his unit during the Six Sigma training at the A More
Members of the 91st Civil Support Team unload equipment from a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter during an aerial insertion in Show Low, Ariz., June 4, 2013. The insertion was just one part of an event, which include More
Representatives from a variety of countries stand alongside Brig. Gen. Kenneth Roberts, the U.S. Army Central Command director of operations, while he delivers a speech during the opening ceremony for Steppe Ea More
Kazakhstani soldiers stand in formation during an opening ceremony for the commencement of Steppe Eagle 2013, at the Iliskiy Training Center Aug. 10.
Kazakhstani soldiers prepare to conduct opposing forces operations against their counterparts during dismounted patrol exercises for Steppe Eagle 2013 at the iliskiy Training Center on Aug. 12. Steppe Eagle is More
Tajikistani and Kazakhstani soldiers conduct riot control operations while other Kazakhstani soldiers role-play as rioters during Steppe Eagle 2013 at the iliskiy Training Center in Almaty, Kazakhstan, Aug. 13, More
U.S. Army Spc. Jasmine Smith, right, a medic with the 148th Combat Support Hospital, talks with Kyrgystani Lt. Col. Mamytiv Kenjebek, the military medical senior officer in charge of treatment organization and More
An officer from the Tempe Police SWAT is checked for exposure to hazardous contaminants by members of the 91st Civil Support Team of the Arizona National Guard, Aug. 20, during a multi-jurisdictional exercise.
Candidates from Officer Candidate School Class 53 from the Arizona Army National Guard anxiously await for the ceremony to begin as they prepare to earn their commissioning Sept. 8.
Capt. Bradley Walgren, a chaplain assigned to the 158th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade with the Arizona Army National Guard, writes on a white board during a chaplains' spiritual training session at the Francisca More
Soldiers from the 819th Engineer Company, from the Arizona Army National Guard, wait in formation to be dismissed to family and friends during a homecoming ceremony, Dec. 24.
Spc. Grace Ogesen, a water purification specialist with the 253rd Engineer Company from the Arizona Army National Guard, is training to be considered for the Army’s Cultural Support Team.
First Sgt. Justin Zulueta, from Delta Company, 1st Battalion, 158th Infantry Regiment, from the Arizona Army National Guard, recently earned the prestigious Expert Infantryman Badge at Fort Bliss, Texas, during More
Federal, state and county officials manage simulated response efforts from Arizona’s Emergency Operations Center in Phoenix during an annual Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station emergency exercise Feb. 5.
Army Brig. Gen. William Hall observes senior leaders as they conduct the Army physical fitness test to kick off of the first-ever Arizona Army National Guard senior leader professional development training even More
Senior Airman Joshua Neputi, from the Guam Air National Guard, competes in the 9mm portion of the All Weapons Weekend, at the Florence Military Reservation on March 22.
Brig. Gen. William Hall, the land component commander for the Arizona Army National Guard, is greeted by Lt. Col. Kim Gage, the post commander for the Camp Navajo Training Facility, during a tour of the install More
Capt. Brook Wiggins coaches members of her team on ways to provide education information for others, at the Personnel Readiness Center at Papago Park Military Reservation.
Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer talks to reporters about the 2014 wildland fire season outlook at Papago Park Military Reservation, April 2. Maj. Gen. Michael McGuire, state adjutant general, Black Canyon Fire District More
Chief Warrant Officer 4 Timothy Graves, an aviation maintenance test pilot with the 2nd Assault Helicopter Battalion, 285th Aviation Regiment, from the Arizona Army National Guard, shows students from South Mou More
Spc. Anthony Chavez, a Soldier from the 253rd Engineer Battalion, performs a weapons check during the first day of the unit’s “Engineer Challenge,” the first of its kind for this unit. Soldiers were tested on b More
Chief Master Sgt. Shane Clark, Arizona National Guard senior enlisted advisor, welcomes Soldiers and Airmen from around the country to Phoenix at the start of the 43rd Annual National Conference and Expo of the More
A Soldier from the 856th Military Police Company of the Arizona Army National Guard takes notes during a briefing in preparation for a mock civil disturbance scenario at the Florence Military Reservation on Jan More
Col, Kenneth J. Stynen, outgoing brigade commander, receives the unit guidon as he prepares to pass on the command to incoming commander, Col. Michael Gonzalez, during a change of command ceremony for the 215th More
Soldiers prepare a skit on anti-drug awareness here, Aug. 17. More than 30 soldiers and airmen from California to as far as Puerto Rico attended a course on Drug Demand Reduction, hosted by the National Guard B More
Guardsmen guidon bearers assemble at the foot of Piestawa Peak upon completion of the memorial hike here Sept. 11, 2011. This event was held to remember Americans who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks a More
A representative from the Department of Homeland Security observes communication interaction during a multi-agency training exercise here, Sept. 13. More than 40 agencies and 260 personnel participated in a tra More
Members from the 9th Civil Support Team from the California National Guard survey a site found to have explosives and hazardous materials. Hosted by the Center for National Response, CSTs from several states as More
Local fire departments work together to pull out debris in a tunnel of a simulated collapsed building from a nuclear bomb detonation, in order to search for role-play victims during Vigilant Guard here, Nov. 3 More
Soldiers from the 850th Military Police Battalion from the Arizona National Guard assist the Arizona Department of Corrections officers escort role-play prisoners in a mock flood evacuation at the Perryville Pr More
Air Force Staff Sgt. Elena Chacon Arizona National Guard and mother, Adela, serve food to homeless veterans here, Nov. 11. Guard members devoted community time in an effort to recognize their fellow veterans wh More
Platoon leaders from Bravo Company, 1-158th Infantry Battalion with the Arizona National Guard, gather at a rally point to discuss their next movement to successfully infiltrate an enemy bunker during an exerci More
An Arizona National Guard member receives instruction before proceeding to the next obstacle during a motorcycle safety stand down day here, Dec. 1. The four-hour course consisted of classroom instruction on ac More
A youth participant receives instruction from Staff Sgt. Michael Vigil, a member of the Arizona National Guard Civil Operations Team, on how to properly execute a salute during a youth camp called Freedom Acade More
Teens get into formation under the supervision of Spc. Ian Carefoot, an instructor at the Project Challenge training facility, here Feb. 28. The course is operated by the Arizona National Guard, civilians, vete More
An Arizona Army National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk drops water on to the desert May 17 while practicing to fight fires. The 2-285th Aviation Regiment trains and qualifies every year at the start of the fire season More
Members from Alpha Company, 2nd Battalion, 285th Aviation Regiment of the Arizona National Guard participated in their annual wildfire fighting training at the Buckeye Armed Forces Reserve Center, May 22 and 23.
Members of the civil operations team from the Arizona National Guard hike with students from Mark T. Atkinsons Middle School during the Freedom Academy, May 29-31. The event, is held year-round and hosts a vari More
More than 150 student athletes from Dysart and La Jolla High Schools conduct Physical Readiness Training during the National Guard High School Player Development Program held at Dysart High School, June 11-14. More
Staff Sgt. Marcos E. Moreno, a Civil Operations team leader for Tucson, motivates a Freedom Academy participant during a team building exercise at the YMCA’s Camp Chauncey Aug. 10. Freedom Academies like these More
U.S. Soldiers with Alpha Company, 2nd Battalion, 285th Aviation Regiment, Arizona National Guard, prepare UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters for firefighting efforts in Ariz., Aug. 14, 2012. The aviators assisted the More
Brig. Gen. Jose Salinas, Assistant Adjutant General for the Joint Staff for the Arizona National Guard, greets members from the Department of Emergency and Military Affairs as they board a UH-60 Black Hawk duri More
Children keep occupied at an arts and crafts table while other family of deployed soldiers were able to attend the battle update brief at the Silverbell Army Reserve Training Center, Aug 18. Although this may n More
Capt. Michael W. Potter, the executive officer of the Medical Hold Detachment, salutes Maj. Gen. Hugo E. Salazar, the adjutant general of the Arizona National Guard, after being awarded the Purple Heart at Papa More
Students from a local Phoenix high school learn how to build a basic tool box out of wood and nails at the Sundt Construction booth during the Arizona Construction Career Days at Papago Park Military Reservatio More
Chief Warrant Officer Anthony Sheedy from the Arizona National Guard, shows kids at Finley Farms Elementary School how to execute a salute during their Veteran's Day celebration, Nov. 9. Kicking off the weekend More
Arizona Guardsmen use a circular saw to cut pieces of wood during a community service project, Nov. 15. A playground at the St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank in Phoenix was recently constructed by soldiers and airm More
An Arizona Guard member with 2-285th Aviation Battalion helps a child put on a seat belt while getting an up-close look at a UH-60 Black Hawk during "Bicycles for Kids" in Phoenix, Dec. 8. The Guard members pro More
A member from the 91st Civil Support Team of the Arizona National Guard, prepares to fire off a ball at an opponent during a round of dodgeball, Jan. 10. As HAZMAT technicians, they are required to spend a cert More
A U.S. Soldier, left, with Arizona National Guard observes and judges a group of Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps cadets during a drill and ceremony competition at Alahambra High School in Phoenix, April More
A Service member, right, with the 91st Civil Support Team, Arizona National Guard prepares his suit for a building inspection in search of hazardous materials during a northern regional exercise in Show Low, Ar More
Soldiers from the Arizona National Guard and Third Army stand with Kazakhstani soldiers after a talent show during opening ceremonies for Steppe Eagle 2013, at the Iliskiy Training Center Aug. 10.
An opening ceremony was held as a commencement to Steppe Eagle 2013 at Iliskiy Training Center on Aug. 10. Participating nations include Italy, Kyrgystan, Lithuania, Switzerland, Tajikistan, and the United King More
A Kazakhstani soldier stands guard while conducting camp security operations during Steppe Eagle 2013 at Iliskiy Training Center, Aug. 12. Steppe Eagle is an annual, multi-national exercise, which is conducted More
Tajikistani soldiers form a human barricade while conducting riot control operations during Steppe Eagle 2013 at the Iliskiy Training Center in the Almaty region of Kazakhstan, Aug. 13, 2013. Steppe Eagle is an More
Personnel with the United Kingdom Contingent Training Team, the Arizona Army National Guard, the Kyrgystani military, and the Kazakhstani military discuss logistical operations during Steppe Eagle 2013 at the I More
An officer with the Tempe Police SWAT unit prepares to be checked for hazardous materials by members of the 91st Civil Support Team from the Arizona National Guard, Aug. 20, during a multi-jurisdictional exercise.
The officer candidates from OCS Class 53 receive their Oath of Commissioning from Brig. Gen. Alberto Gonzalez, the assistant adjutant general for the Arizona Army National Guard, Sept. 8.
A chaplain takes notes during a chaplains spiritual training session in Scottsdale, Ariz.
Soldiers from the 819th Engineer Company, from the Arizona Army National Guard, returned home form Afghanistan today and were greeted by loved ones during a homecoming ceremony.
Sgt. April Schacher, from the Guam Army National Guard, loads rounds into a cartridge as she prepares to compete in the 9mm range during All Weapons Weekend, at the Florence Military Reservation, on March 22.
Brig. Gen. William Hall, the land component commander for the Arizona Army National Guard, is led by Pete Cullum, the facilities engineer for Camp Navajo industrial operations, during a tour of the installation More
Chief Warrant Officer 4 Timothy Graves, an aviation maintenance test pilot with the 2nd Assault Helicopter Battalion, 285th Aviation Regiment, from the Arizona Army National Guard, shows a student from South Mo More
Soldiers from the 253rd Engineer Battalion conduct preventative maintenance, checks, and services on vehicles during the first day of the unit’s “Engineer Challenge,” the first of its kind in this unit. Soldier More
Gen. Frank Grass, chief of the National Guard Bureau, talks about the future of the National Guard during the 43rd Annual National Conference and Expo of the Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the Un More
Soldiers from the 856th Military Police Company of the Arizona Army National Guard gather for an after action review after conducting a mock civil disturbance scenario at the Florence Military Reservation Jan. More
Col. Michael Gonzalez, receives the unit guidon from land component commander, Brig. Gen. William Hall, as a symbol and tradition of one taking over command, during a change of command ceremony for the 215th Re More
Twelve aircraft come in for landing during a training exercise at Papago Park Military Reservation. More than 40 pilots and crew members from the 2-285th Assault Helicopter Battalion perform a 12-ship formation More
Family members of soldiers deployed with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 285th Aviation Reconnaissance Brigade, find framed photographs of their soldiers before attending the battle update brief at the Silverbell More
Soldiers and airmen prepare a skit on drug abuse awareness here, Aug. 17. More than 30 soldiers and airmen from California to as far as Puerto Rico attended a course on Drug Demand Reduction, hosted by the Nati More