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39 former Marine Reservists enlist into the Idaho Army National Guard

39 former Marine Reservists enlist into the Idaho Army National Guard

More than three dozen former Marine Reservists enlisted into the Idaho Army National Guard on Sept. 13, 2020 at Gowen Field, Boise, Idaho. Idaho’s newest Citizen-Soldiers all served at Gowen Field in Company C,... More

Spend a day with Idaho farmer and Guardsman Chief Warrant

Spend a day with Idaho farmer and Guardsman Chief Warrant

Spend a day with Idaho farmer and Guardsman Chief Warrant Officer 4 Chad Queen, one of the Idaho Army National Guard’s rescue helicopter pilots, and feel firsthand what it is like to fly the UH-72 Lakota helico... More

Two Idaho Army National Guard snipers stand back-to-back

Two Idaho Army National Guard snipers stand back-to-back

Two Idaho Army National Guard snipers stand back-to-back to scout a full circle of the surrounding area, conducting reconnaissance. The job of a sniper requires extensive training, intense attention to detail, ... More

Looking over the underside of the Humvee, Spc. James

Looking over the underside of the Humvee, Spc. James

Looking over the underside of the Humvee, Spc. James Frandsen is preparing to drain fluid from the old transmission. Frandsen speculated that much of the mud crusted underneath the Humvee was likely leftover fr... More

Underneath the Humvee, Idaho Army National Guard Pfc.

Underneath the Humvee, Idaho Army National Guard Pfc.

Underneath the Humvee, Idaho Army National Guard Pfc. Noah Martin makes another check on the transmission to get the vehicle in operating order. While it took a little extra time, Spc. Frandsen and Pfc Martin e... More

Sgt. Randy Torrecer, from the Hawaii Army National

Sgt. Randy Torrecer, from the Hawaii Army National

Sgt. Randy Torrecer, from the Hawaii Army National Guard takes his turn at the grenade toss on Gowen Field during the afternoon physical evaluation training session. The job of a Cavalry Scout is to operate as... More

Approximately 40 Idaho Citizen-Solders are now equipped

Approximately 40 Idaho Citizen-Solders are now equipped

Approximately 40 Idaho Citizen-Solders are now equipped with the knowledge and training to fight wildland fires, as the Idaho National Guard hosted its first wildland firefighting training course at Gowen Field... More

Gowen Field hosts several 19-Delta Advanced Leadership

Gowen Field hosts several 19-Delta Advanced Leadership

Gowen Field hosts several 19-Delta Advanced Leadership Courses throughout the year at the 1-204th Regional Training Institute schoolhouse on base. Due to COVID-19 this hasn’t been a typical year, making this th... More

Gowen Field held the Gowen Thunder open house and air

Gowen Field held the Gowen Thunder open house and air

Gowen Field held the Gowen Thunder open house and air show at Boise, Idaho on Oct. 14, 2017. Here the190th Fighter Squadron A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft, the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds from Nellis Air Force Ba... More

Spc. Jackson Roberts takes his turn on the .50 caliber

Spc. Jackson Roberts takes his turn on the .50 caliber

Spc. Jackson Roberts takes his turn on the .50 caliber machine gun with the support and guidance from Sgt. Sarah Field (kneeling) and Staff Sgt.Daniel Bistriceanu. The last week of training begins on a cold rai... More

During an afternoon class session, Sgt 1st Class Dewey

During an afternoon class session, Sgt 1st Class Dewey

During an afternoon class session, Sgt 1st Class Dewey Dolin, class instructor, covers material concering drill and ceremonies.

Charlie Company begins the two-mile ruck march to the

Charlie Company begins the two-mile ruck march to the

Charlie Company begins the two-mile ruck march to the training area. The Idaho Army National Guard’s Charlie Company (rifle) 2-116 Combined Arms Battalion (AR) HHC 116th Cavalry Brigade Combat Team (CBCT) took ... More

A soldier from 2nd Squad prepares to move out in search

A soldier from 2nd Squad prepares to move out in search

A soldier from 2nd Squad prepares to move out in search of the concealed sniper team. The Idaho Army National Guard’s Charlie Company (rifle) 2-116 Combined Arms Battalion (AR) HHC 116th Cavalry Brigade Combat ... More

Gowen Field held the Gowen Thunder open house and air

Gowen Field held the Gowen Thunder open house and air

Gowen Field held the Gowen Thunder open house and air show at Boise, Idaho on Oct. 14, 2017. The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds from Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, the Royal Canadian Snowbirds, and other performer... More

A soldier from 2nd squad, C Company moves out into

A soldier from 2nd squad, C Company moves out into

A soldier from 2nd squad, C Company moves out into the forest. The Idaho Army National Guard’s Charlie Company (rifle) 2-116 Combined Arms Battalion (AR) HHC 116th Cavalry Brigade Combat Team (CBCT) took to the... More

In preparation for the field exercise, soldiers lined

In preparation for the field exercise, soldiers lined

In preparation for the field exercise, soldiers lined up to receive equipment issues from the unit supply. The Idaho Army National Guard’s Charlie Company (rifle) 2-116 Combined Arms Battalion (AR) HHC 116th Ca... More

In efforts to begin rescue missions with civilian and

In efforts to begin rescue missions with civilian and

In efforts to begin rescue missions with civilian and state entities, Idaho's 124th Air Support Operations Squadron (ASOS) conducted their first ever training event that involved approximately 70 civilians from... More

Sgt. 1st Class, from the Idaho Army National Guard,

Sgt. 1st Class, from the Idaho Army National Guard,

Sgt. 1st Class, from the Idaho Army National Guard, describes the many features of the 1-183rd Aviation Battalion’s UH-72 Lakota rescue helicopters to local employers at the two-day Boss Lift event presented by... More

Soldiers from the Idaho Army National Guard’s 1st of

Soldiers from the Idaho Army National Guard’s 1st of

Soldiers from the Idaho Army National Guard’s 1st of the 168th General Support Aviation Battalion mobilized today from Gowen Field, Boise, to Fort Hood, Texas, for training and will deploy to Afghanistan this s... More

Soldiers from the Idaho Army National Guard’s 1st of

Soldiers from the Idaho Army National Guard’s 1st of

Soldiers from the Idaho Army National Guard’s 1st of the 168th General Support Aviation Battalion mobilized today from Gowen Field, Boise, to Fort Hood, Texas, for training and will deploy to Afghanistan this s... More

Idaho Army National Guard Lt. Col. Jeff Drawe’s desire

Idaho Army National Guard Lt. Col. Jeff Drawe’s desire

Idaho Army National Guard Lt. Col. Jeff Drawe’s desire to continue learning led him to completing an introductory welding course at the College of Western Idaho in December. The course consisted of 30 hours of ... More

Col. Jeffery D. Aebischer, Vice Wing Commander of the

Col. Jeffery D. Aebischer, Vice Wing Commander of the

Col. Jeffery D. Aebischer, Vice Wing Commander of the 124th Fighter Wing, helps with snow removal alongside other Airmen on base during the record-setting snowstorm that swept through Boise, Idaho in the early ... More

Sgt. Daniel Chabot, listens to Sgt. 1st Class Dolin’s

Sgt. Daniel Chabot, listens to Sgt. 1st Class Dolin’s

Sgt. Daniel Chabot, listens to Sgt. 1st Class Dolin’s critique of his leadership performance during formation and inspection. As each soldier took their turn in different exercises and presentation, Sgt. 1st Cl... More

Maj. Gen. Michael Garshak, adjutant general of Idaho

Maj. Gen. Michael Garshak, adjutant general of Idaho

Maj. Gen. Michael Garshak, adjutant general of Idaho and commander of the Idaho National Guard; Brig. Gen. Tim Donnellan, assistant adjutant general–Air, Idaho Air National Guard; Chief Master Sgt. Harold Bongi... More

Listening to Staff Sgt. Bistriceanu, Cpl. Dario Martinez,

Listening to Staff Sgt. Bistriceanu, Cpl. Dario Martinez,

Listening to Staff Sgt. Bistriceanu, Cpl. Dario Martinez, formerly with the 93d Military Police Battalion at Ft. Bliss, Texas, focuses his attention to map details. Martinez will join the 2nd Stryker Brigade Co... More

Sgt. Derek Chipman (seated left), from the 278th Armored

Sgt. Derek Chipman (seated left), from the 278th Armored

Sgt. Derek Chipman (seated left), from the 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment, Tennessee Army National Guard listens to Sgt. Gary John, from 116th Cavalry Armored Brigade of the Idaho Army National Guard, discuss i... More

Spc. Smith pulls herself back underneath the M978 Tanker

Spc. Smith pulls herself back underneath the M978 Tanker

Spc. Smith pulls herself back underneath the M978 Tanker to finish her inpsection and maintenance. The Idaho Army National Guard’s Combined Services Maintenance Shop on Gowen Field provides maintenance for the... More

After being assisited by Sgt. Field, Spc. Timothy Martin

After being assisited by Sgt. Field, Spc. Timothy Martin

After being assisited by Sgt. Field, Spc. Timothy Martin tries loading ammunition in the ammo cans. During the second week of training, the scout trainees are being introduced into a variety of weapons. The Id... More

As the sun begins to rise above the horizon, the trainees

As the sun begins to rise above the horizon, the trainees

As the sun begins to rise above the horizon, the trainees gather together for a briefing by course NCOIC, Staff Sgt. Thomason. Spc. Jess Wolmuth, from the Nevada Army National Guard takes a look at the course l... More

Just slightly over a mile into the march, Spc. Timothy

Just slightly over a mile into the march, Spc. Timothy

Just slightly over a mile into the march, Spc. Timothy Martin from the Kansas Army National Guard begins to lead the pack stepping out a pace he will keep throughout the morning march. The job of a Cavalry Sco... More

Idaho Gov. Brad Little met with several key military

Idaho Gov. Brad Little met with several key military

Idaho Gov. Brad Little met with several key military leaders Aug. 19 at the Orchard Combat Training Center to receive an update on current Idaho National Guard programs and major upcoming events and exercises. ... More

The Idaho National Guard hosted a memorial Feb. 9,

The Idaho National Guard hosted a memorial Feb. 9,

The Idaho National Guard hosted a memorial Feb. 9, 2021 in honor of Chief Warrant Officer 4 Jesse Anderson, Chief Warrant Officer 3 George “Geoff” Laubhan and Chief Warrant Officer 3 Matthew Peltzer. The three ... More

Soldiers from the Idaho Army National Guard’s 1st of

Soldiers from the Idaho Army National Guard’s 1st of

Soldiers from the Idaho Army National Guard’s 1st of the 168th General Support Aviation Battalion mobilized today from Gowen Field, Boise, to Fort Hood, Texas, for training and will deploy to Afghanistan this s... More

The Idaho Youth ChalleNGe Academy is a Department of

The Idaho Youth ChalleNGe Academy is a Department of

The Idaho Youth ChalleNGe Academy is a Department of Defense and Idaho National Guard collaborative program designed to give second chances to Idaho’s youth who are 16 to 18 years old, and who have either dropp... More

As preparations get underway, Sgt. Baker working in

As preparations get underway, Sgt. Baker working in

As preparations get underway, Sgt. Baker working in the turret, begins the process of removing bolts that connect the tank turret to the hull. There are 49 bolts that need removal. Baker is tasked with lining u... More

The Memorial Park Volunteers, a group of multi-service

The Memorial Park Volunteers, a group of multi-service

The Memorial Park Volunteers, a group of multi-service members on Gowen Field, took part in clean up, memorial brick replacements and brick additions on Gowen Field's Memorial Park. Service members from the Ida... More

Having removed the interior and exterior items holding

Having removed the interior and exterior items holding

Having removed the interior and exterior items holding the transmission in place, Spc. James Frandsen (right) and Pfc Noah Martine position a lift underneath the transmission and prepare to begin removing the o... More

Hidden beneath twigs and weeds, a sniper’s stomach

Hidden beneath twigs and weeds, a sniper’s stomach

Hidden beneath twigs and weeds, a sniper’s stomach is flat on the ground, dirt and grime on his face. All that can be seen in the bundles of cheatgrass is a pair of steady, intense eyes. The job of a sniper req... More

A member of Leadership Boise explores a tank at the

A member of Leadership Boise explores a tank at the

A member of Leadership Boise explores a tank at the Idaho Army National Guard’s Regional Training Institute on a tour of Gowen Field in Boise, Idaho, Nov. 7, 2019. Leadership Boise is a program by the Boise Met... More

Employees of Zions Bank tour an indoor simulated shooting

Employees of Zions Bank tour an indoor simulated shooting

Employees of Zions Bank tour an indoor simulated shooting range at Gowen Field, Boise, Idaho, April 8, 2019. Gowen Field regularly gives tours to members of the community to strengthen relationships and educate... More

Idaho Army National Guard Spc. James Frandsen begins

Idaho Army National Guard Spc. James Frandsen begins

Idaho Army National Guard Spc. James Frandsen begins removing the plug on the transmission to drain fluids. The Idaho Army National Guard’s Combined Services Maintenance Shop on Gowen Field supports seven Fiel... More

Idaho Army National Guard Spc. Danielle Smith looks

Idaho Army National Guard Spc. Danielle Smith looks

Idaho Army National Guard Spc. Danielle Smith looks to her trainer, Sgt. Mason Martin, to clear up a bit of confusion before she positions herself on a creeper and begins her maintenance check on the M978 tanke... More

A member of Leadership Boise explores a Eurocopter

A member of Leadership Boise explores a Eurocopter

A member of Leadership Boise explores a Eurocopter UH-72 Lakota helicopter on a tour of Gowen Field in Boise, Idaho, Nov. 7, 2019. Leadership Boise is a program by the Boise Metro Chamber to foster future leade... More

Soldiers from the Idaho National Guard’s 116th Cavalry

Soldiers from the Idaho National Guard’s 116th Cavalry

Soldiers from the Idaho National Guard’s 116th Cavalry Brigade Combat Team, Alpha Company, 116th Brigade Engineer Battalion and Echo Company, 145th Brigade Support Battalion, conducted M67 grenade qualification... More

The color guard readies to march forward. As the United

The color guard readies to march forward. As the United

The color guard readies to march forward. As the United States Marine Corps carries out its commandant’s guidance in Force Design 2030, the Corps is divesting its tank battalions. Throughout the Marines, active... More

In efforts to begin rescue missions with civilian and

In efforts to begin rescue missions with civilian and

In efforts to begin rescue missions with civilian and state entities, Idaho's 124th Air Support Operations Squadron (ASOS) conducted their first ever training event that involved approximately 70 civilians from... More

The Idaho National Guard hosted a memorial Feb. 9,

The Idaho National Guard hosted a memorial Feb. 9,

The Idaho National Guard hosted a memorial Feb. 9, 2021 in honor of Chief Warrant Officer 4 Jesse Anderson, Chief Warrant Officer 3 George “Geoff” Laubhan and Chief Warrant Officer 3 Matthew Peltzer. The three ... More

Prior to starting engines Staff Sgt. Jeremy Mansell

Prior to starting engines Staff Sgt. Jeremy Mansell

Prior to starting engines Staff Sgt. Jeremy Mansell checks the batteries in the rear of an Abrams Tank.

Sgt. Lixing Dai, far left, leads the class in the exercise.

Sgt. Lixing Dai, far left, leads the class in the exercise.

Sgt. Lixing Dai, far left, leads the class in the exercise. Another evening of physical training starting at the Gowen Field Gymnasium. The class soldiers conduct some warm-up exercises before moving outside to... More

Left to right, Sgt. Chad Davis from the Mississippi

Left to right, Sgt. Chad Davis from the Mississippi

Left to right, Sgt. Chad Davis from the Mississippi Army National Guard, Sgt. Lixing from Fort Hood, Texas and Sgt. Jake Baker from the Tennessee Army National Guard work together on Abrams Tank Nuclear, Biolog... More

Alpha Company, 2nd Battalion, 116th Cavalry Regiment,

Alpha Company, 2nd Battalion, 116th Cavalry Regiment,

Alpha Company, 2nd Battalion, 116th Cavalry Regiment, conducts table six tank crew qualification Feb. 4, 2019, Orchard Combat Training Center. The Idaho Army National Guard Soldiers are preparation for the 116t... More

A Bradley crewman mounts up to begin preparing his

A Bradley crewman mounts up to begin preparing his

A Bradley crewman mounts up to begin preparing his vehicle for the morning gunnery exercise. Bradley Fighting Vehicles from Alpha and Bravo Companies of the 116th Brigade Engineer Battalion, part of the 116th C... More

The Commanding General of the First Army, Lt. Gen.

The Commanding General of the First Army, Lt. Gen.

The Commanding General of the First Army, Lt. Gen. Thomas James Jr., engaged with Idaho Army National Guard leadership and toured numerous facilities, including the Orchard Combat Training Center, the 204th Reg... More

RTI 19D Instructor Sgt. Sarah Field explains some details

RTI 19D Instructor Sgt. Sarah Field explains some details

RTI 19D Instructor Sgt. Sarah Field explains some details of the 25mm gun barrel system to Spc. Shane Flores. During the second week of training, the scout trainees are being introduced into a variety of weapo... More

Idaho Army National Guard pilots and crew members from

Idaho Army National Guard pilots and crew members from

Idaho Army National Guard pilots and crew members from the 112th Service and Support Battalion conducted night hoist rescue training with the UH-72 Lakota helicopters using night vision goggle equipment on July... More

The Commanding General of the First Army, Lt. Gen.

The Commanding General of the First Army, Lt. Gen.

The Commanding General of the First Army, Lt. Gen. Thomas James Jr., engaged with Idaho Army National Guard leadership and toured numerous facilities, including the Orchard Combat Training Center, the 204th Reg... More

Approximately 40 Idaho Citizen-Solders are now equipped

Approximately 40 Idaho Citizen-Solders are now equipped

Approximately 40 Idaho Citizen-Solders are now equipped with the knowledge and training to fight wildland fires, as the Idaho National Guard hosted its first wildland firefighting training course at Gowen Field... More

The windshield replacement is successfully completed.

The windshield replacement is successfully completed.

The windshield replacement is successfully completed. Sgt. Steve Powers communicates some final touches to Sgt. 1st Class Brain Usery while Spc. James Frandsen holds onto the windshield while the final repairs ... More

In a ceremony on Oct. 3, 2020 at Gowen Field, Col.

In a ceremony on Oct. 3, 2020 at Gowen Field, Col.

In a ceremony on Oct. 3, 2020 at Gowen Field, Col. Christopher Burt, Idaho National Guard’s state aviation officer, transferred command of the 1st of the 183rd Assault Helicopter Battalion from Lt. Col. Christi... More

Approximately 40 Idaho Citizen-Solders are now equipped

Approximately 40 Idaho Citizen-Solders are now equipped

Approximately 40 Idaho Citizen-Solders are now equipped with the knowledge and training to fight wildland fires, as the Idaho National Guard hosted its first wildland firefighting training course at Gowen Field... More

Three Bradleys wait in line to take their turn on the

Three Bradleys wait in line to take their turn on the

Three Bradleys wait in line to take their turn on the range. Bradley Fighting Vehicles from Alpha and Bravo Companies of the 116th Brigade Engineer Battalion, part of the 116th Cavalry Brigade Combat Team (CBCT... More

The Idaho National Guard sent three UH-60 Black Hawk

The Idaho National Guard sent three UH-60 Black Hawk

The Idaho National Guard sent three UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters and nearly two-dozen personnel from Gowen Field, Boise, Idaho on Aug. 27, 2020 to assist in battling the California wildland fires. The Idaho Arm... More

Approximately 40 Idaho Citizen-Solders are now equipped

Approximately 40 Idaho Citizen-Solders are now equipped

Approximately 40 Idaho Citizen-Solders are now equipped with the knowledge and training to fight wildland fires, as the Idaho National Guard hosted its first wildland firefighting training course at Gowen Field... More

Scout trainee Cpl. Dario Martinez works at connecting

Scout trainee Cpl. Dario Martinez works at connecting

Scout trainee Cpl. Dario Martinez works at connecting ammunition. During the second week of training, the scout trainees are being introduced into a variety of weapons. The Idaho Army National Guard’s 204th Re... More

Spc. Brian Chilcott-Hanson adds some camouflage to

Spc. Brian Chilcott-Hanson adds some camouflage to

Spc. Brian Chilcott-Hanson adds some camouflage to his helmet before setting out in search of the sniper team. The Idaho Army National Guard’s Charlie Company (rifle) 2-116 Combined Arms Battalion (AR) HHC 116t... More

In the closing days of scout training, Staff Sgt. Tyler

In the closing days of scout training, Staff Sgt. Tyler

In the closing days of scout training, Staff Sgt. Tyler Hunter teaches the trainees how to handle and detonate C4 explosives. The last week of training begins on a cold rain swept day trip to the Orchard Comba... More

Teresa Halverson takes a photograph of John Halverson

Teresa Halverson takes a photograph of John Halverson

Teresa Halverson takes a photograph of John Halverson sitting inside a Bradley Fighting Vehicle. Senior Citizens from the City of Boise Parks and Recreation’s Lifetime and Leisure program get introduced to the ... More

Idaho Army National Guard Spc. Bryer Sikes tightens

Idaho Army National Guard Spc. Bryer Sikes tightens

Idaho Army National Guard Spc. Bryer Sikes tightens a bolt underneath a Palletized Load System truck during a routine maintenance inspection. The Idaho Army National Guard’s Combined Services Maintenance Shop ... More

In a ceremony on Oct. 3, 2020 at Gowen Field, Col.

In a ceremony on Oct. 3, 2020 at Gowen Field, Col.

In a ceremony on Oct. 3, 2020 at Gowen Field, Col. Christopher Burt, Idaho National Guard’s state aviation officer, transferred command of the 1st of the 183rd Assault Helicopter Battalion from Lt. Col. Christi... More

Idaho Governor Brad Little, along with Idaho Adjutant

Idaho Governor Brad Little, along with Idaho Adjutant

Idaho Governor Brad Little, along with Idaho Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Michael Garshak, recognized the Idaho National Guard’s top unit and several exceptional individuals in a ceremony on Gowen Field, May 17. ... More

Soldiers from the Idaho Army National Guard’s 1st of

Soldiers from the Idaho Army National Guard’s 1st of

Soldiers from the Idaho Army National Guard’s 1st of the 168th General Support Aviation Battalion mobilized today from Gowen Field, Boise, to Fort Hood, Texas, for training and will deploy to Afghanistan this s... More

Although snakes did not end up in anyone’s boots as

Although snakes did not end up in anyone’s boots as

Although snakes did not end up in anyone’s boots as the popular phrase states, they did end up in key leaders’ hands. Idaho National Guard key leaders held rattlesnakes and assisted the Idaho National Guard Env... More

Gowen Field hosts several 19-Delta Advanced Leadership

Gowen Field hosts several 19-Delta Advanced Leadership

Gowen Field hosts several 19-Delta Advanced Leadership Courses throughout the year at the 1-204th Regional Training Institute schoolhouse on base. Due to COVID-19 this hasn’t been a typical year, making this th... More

Working in the cab of the Humvee, Idaho Army National

Working in the cab of the Humvee, Idaho Army National

Working in the cab of the Humvee, Idaho Army National Guard Pfc. Noah Martin looks for reference points to help locate components that need to be removed in order to get to other points that help hold the trans... More

Instructors and trainees prepare for the next day’s

Instructors and trainees prepare for the next day’s

Instructors and trainees prepare for the next day’s field training on the Orchard Combat Training Center. The field training day will begin the last week of scout training for the soldiers. During the second we... More

Idaho Governor Brad Little, along with Idaho Adjutant

Idaho Governor Brad Little, along with Idaho Adjutant

Idaho Governor Brad Little, along with Idaho Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Michael Garshak, recognized the Idaho National Guard’s top unit and several exceptional individuals in a ceremony on Gowen Field, May 17. ... More

Spc. Jess Wolmuth, checking her notes,runs Spc. Jackson

Spc. Jess Wolmuth, checking her notes,runs Spc. Jackson

Spc. Jess Wolmuth, checking her notes,runs Spc. Jackson Roberts through a practice run with the M240 machine gun. During the second week of training, the scout trainees are being introduced into a variety of w... More

Idaho Air National Guard Public Affairs Specialist,

Idaho Air National Guard Public Affairs Specialist,

Idaho Air National Guard Public Affairs Specialist, Master Sgt. Joshua Allmaras talsk to a group of visitors about the A-10 Thunderbolt. Senior Citizens from the City of Boise Parks and Recreation’s Lifetime an... More

Approximately 40 Idaho Citizen-Solders are now equipped

Approximately 40 Idaho Citizen-Solders are now equipped

Approximately 40 Idaho Citizen-Solders are now equipped with the knowledge and training to fight wildland fires, as the Idaho National Guard hosted its first wildland firefighting training course at Gowen Field... More

Soldiers from the Idaho National Guard’s 116th Cavalry

Soldiers from the Idaho National Guard’s 116th Cavalry

Soldiers from the Idaho National Guard’s 116th Cavalry Brigade Combat Team, Alpha Company, 116th Brigade Engineer Battalion and Echo Company, 145th Brigade Support Battalion, conducted M67 grenade qualification... More

The Idaho National Guard sent three UH-60 Black Hawk

The Idaho National Guard sent three UH-60 Black Hawk

The Idaho National Guard sent three UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters and nearly two-dozen personnel from Gowen Field, Boise, Idaho on Aug. 27, 2020 to assist in battling the California wildland fires. The Idaho Arm... More

Sgt. Thomas Hockman dons protective equipment to clean

Sgt. Thomas Hockman dons protective equipment to clean

Sgt. Thomas Hockman dons protective equipment to clean up hydraulic fluid. Within seconds of starting their vehicle, a hydraulic leak in the turret sprayed fluid inside the tank. Soldiers immediatley shut down ... More

The Idaho Youth ChalleNGe Academy is a Department of

The Idaho Youth ChalleNGe Academy is a Department of

The Idaho Youth ChalleNGe Academy is a Department of Defense and Idaho National Guard collaborative program designed to give second chances to Idaho’s youth who are 16 to 18 years old, and who have either dropp... More

The Idaho Air and Army National Guard used manpower

The Idaho Air and Army National Guard used manpower

The Idaho Air and Army National Guard used manpower and resources already scheduled to train on snow removal equipment throughout Gowen Field, as well as throughout the valley, during a large snowstorm that swe... More

In efforts to begin rescue missions with civilian and

In efforts to begin rescue missions with civilian and

In efforts to begin rescue missions with civilian and state entities, Idaho's 124th Air Support Operations Squadron (ASOS) conducted their first ever training event that involved approximately 70 civilians from... More

Charles Manwill explains the procedures and safety

Charles Manwill explains the procedures and safety

Charles Manwill explains the procedures and safety rules to visitors before taking them into the tactical simulator training facility. Boys Scouts from a local troop and their scout master spent some time in a ... More

Bagpipers play Amazing Grace toward the closing moments

Bagpipers play Amazing Grace toward the closing moments

Bagpipers play Amazing Grace toward the closing moments of the memorial ceremony. Idaho Army and Air National Guard came together with family, friends and supporters to render honors to three UH-60 Black Hawk p... More

Idaho Army National Guard, Surface Maintenance Vehicle

Idaho Army National Guard, Surface Maintenance Vehicle

Idaho Army National Guard, Surface Maintenance Vehicle Mechanic Sgt. Garrett Tweedt sets to work replacing a filter for a M1078 5 ton truck. The Idaho Army National Guard’s Combined Services Maintenance Shop on... More

On the 11th minute of the 11th hour of the 11th day

On the 11th minute of the 11th hour of the 11th day

On the 11th minute of the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, the bell at the Idaho's Capitol steps was rung 11 times to honor those who have served before us. After the bell ceremony, the American Red... More

Two distinguished visitors visited the Idaho Army National

Two distinguished visitors visited the Idaho Army National

Two distinguished visitors visited the Idaho Army National Guard today. Mr. John Hastings, deputy assistant secretary of defense for readiness programming and resources, and Mr. Michael Mehrman, chief financial... More

Difficulties of starting the engines on the snow removal

Difficulties of starting the engines on the snow removal

Difficulties of starting the engines on the snow removal equipment posed problems in the early mornings, due to gelling of the diesel fuel. Airmen with the 124th Civil Engineer Squadron used heaters to warm the... More

The Idaho National Guard sent approximately 400 Soldiers

The Idaho National Guard sent approximately 400 Soldiers

The Idaho National Guard sent approximately 400 Soldiers to Washington D.C. on June 5, 2020 to assist with guarding federal monuments, buildings and other property. The Soldiers will augment the D.C. National G... More

After arriving at the range complex, Staff Sgts. Hunter

After arriving at the range complex, Staff Sgts. Hunter

After arriving at the range complex, Staff Sgts. Hunter and Sebastian Siwek talk about the schedule of events to take place. The last week of training begins on a cold rain swept day trip to the Orchard Combat ... More

Soldiers from the idaho Army National Guard’s 1st of

Soldiers from the idaho Army National Guard’s 1st of

Soldiers from the idaho Army National Guard’s 1st of the 168th General Support Aviation Battalion mobilized today from Gowen Field, Boise, to Fort Hood, Texas, for training and will deploy to Afghanistan this s... More

Idaho Governor Brad Little, along with Idaho Adjutant

Idaho Governor Brad Little, along with Idaho Adjutant

Idaho Governor Brad Little, along with Idaho Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Michael Garshak, recognized the Idaho National Guard’s top unit and several exceptional individuals in a ceremony on Gowen Field, May 17. ... More

Cpl. Dario Martinez fires the Mark 19 grenade launcher.

Cpl. Dario Martinez fires the Mark 19 grenade launcher.

Cpl. Dario Martinez fires the Mark 19 grenade launcher. Sgt. Sarah Field (kneeling) and Staff Sgt.Daniel Bistriceanu provide support. The last week of training begins on a cold rain swept day trip to the Orchar... More

Gowen Field held the Gowen Thunder open house and air

Gowen Field held the Gowen Thunder open house and air

Gowen Field held the Gowen Thunder open house and air show at Boise, Idaho on Oct. 13, 2017. Here The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds from Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada and other performers showcased aerial acrobat... More

Idaho Army National Guard Capt. Robert taylor and Idaho

Idaho Army National Guard Capt. Robert taylor and Idaho

Idaho Army National Guard Capt. Robert taylor and Idaho Air National Guard Master Sgt. Cora Gempler lay in a new brick. The Memorial Park Volunteers, a group of multi-service members on Gowen Field, took part i... More

The Idaho National Guard sent three UH-60 Black Hawk

The Idaho National Guard sent three UH-60 Black Hawk

The Idaho National Guard sent three UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters and nearly two-dozen personnel from Gowen Field, Boise, Idaho on Aug. 27, 2020 to assist in battling the California wildland fires. The Idaho Arm... More

In a ceremony on Oct. 3, 2020 at Gowen Field, Col.

In a ceremony on Oct. 3, 2020 at Gowen Field, Col.

In a ceremony on Oct. 3, 2020 at Gowen Field, Col. Christopher Burt, Idaho National Guard’s state aviation officer, transferred command of the 1st of the 183rd Assault Helicopter Battalion from Lt. Col. Christi... More

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The objects in this collection are from The U.S. National Archives and Defense Visual Information Distribution Service. The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) was established in 1934 by President Franklin Roosevelt. NARA keeps those Federal records that are judged to have continuing value—about 2 to 5 percent of those generated in any given year. There are approximately 10 billion pages of textual records; 12 million maps, charts, and architectural and engineering drawings; 25 million still photographs and graphics; 24 million aerial photographs; 300,000 reels of motion picture film; 400,000 video and sound recordings; and 133 terabytes of electronic data. The Defense Visual Information Distribution Service provides a connection between world media and the American military personnel serving at home and abroad. All of these materials are preserved because they are important to the workings of Government, have long-term research worth, or provide information of value to citizens.

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