Army Gen. Frank Grass, the chief of the National Guard
Army Gen. Frank Grass, the chief of the National Guard Bureau, visited the 134th National Guard Association of the U.S. General Conference in Reno, Nev., Sept. 10, 2012. About 3,700 Army and Air Guard officers,... More
Secretary of Defense James Mattis talks with Air Force
Secretary of Defense James Mattis talks with Air Force Gen. Joseph Lengyel, chief, National Guard Bureau, and Army Gen. Mark Milley, chief of staff of the Army, at the National Guard Association of the United S... More
San Antonio excursion coordinators enjoy some down
San Antonio excursion coordinators enjoy some down time at San Antonio's Riverwalk during the 132nd National Guard Association of the United States General Conference.
Brig. Gen. Bill Burks talks with Gen. Frank Grass at
Brig. Gen. Bill Burks talks with Gen. Frank Grass at the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the 2012 NGAUS Conference.
Brig. Gen. William Burks takes possession of a new
Brig. Gen. William Burks takes possession of a new Operator Driving Simulator (ODS) for the State of Nevada at the 2012 NGAUS Conference.
A vendor demonstrates a new high-powered air dryer
A vendor demonstrates a new high-powered air dryer at the 132nd National Guard Association of the United States General Conference in Austin, Texas.
Army Gen. Frank Grass, the chief of the National Guard
Army Gen. Frank Grass, the chief of the National Guard Bureau, addresses the 134th National Guard Association of the U.S. General Conference in Reno, Nev., Sept. 11, 2012. About 3,700 Army and Air Guard officer... More
Demonstrators prepare to engage a combat simulation
Demonstrators prepare to engage a combat simulation program Aug. 21 at the 132nd National Guard Association of the United States General Conference in Austin, Texas.
An Army National Guard captain and his son examine
An Army National Guard captain and his son examine the door of an armored vehicle Aug. 21 at the 132nd National Guard Association of the United States General Conference in Austin, Texas.
Air Force Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, the chief of staff
Air Force Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, the chief of staff of the Air Force, addresses the 134th National Guard Association of the United States General Conference in Reno, Nev., on Sept. 11, 2012. About 3,700 Army a... More
Officers enjoy the Grade Mixer with barbecue and music
Officers enjoy the Grade Mixer with barbecue and music at Austin's Schultz Beer Garden during the 132nd National Guard Association of the United States General Conference.
Backpack journalists try new shots during down time
Backpack journalists try new shots during down time at the 132nd annual National Guard Association of Texas General Conference in Austin, Texas.
Brig. Gen. William Burks speaks at the Ribbon Cutting
Brig. Gen. William Burks speaks at the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of 2012 NGAUS Conference in Reno, Nev.
Retired Marine Maj. Gen. Arnold Punaro, chair of the
Retired Marine Maj. Gen. Arnold Punaro, chair of the Reserve Forces Policy Board, addresses the 134th National Guard Association of the United States General Conference in Reno, Nev., on Sept. 11, 2012. About 3... More
National Guard soldiers and airmen present the colors
National Guard soldiers and airmen present the colors Aug. 21 during the 1st business session of the 132nd National Guard Association of the United States General Conference in Austin, Texas.
Army Gen. Mark Milley, chief of staff of the Army,
Army Gen. Mark Milley, chief of staff of the Army, and Air Force Gen. David Goldfein, chief of staff of the Air Force, at the National Guard Association of the United States 140th General Conference, New Orlean... More
Grade Mixer attendees give a warm welcome to local
Grade Mixer attendees give a warm welcome to local band at Austin's Schultz Beer Garden during the 132nd National Guard Association of the United States General Conference.
Texas Gov. Rick Perry smiles with the MacArthur High
Texas Gov. Rick Perry smiles with the MacArthur High School drill team from San Antonio, Texas, after the team's performance Aug. 21 during the 1st business session of the 132nd National Guard Association of th... More
Gen. John Murray, commanding General, U.S. Futures
Gen. John Murray, commanding General, U.S. Futures Command, addresses attendees during the 141st National Guard Association of the United States General Conference and Exhibition, September 1, in Denver. The Un... More
Congresswoman and Hawaii National Guard officer Tulsi
Congresswoman and Hawaii National Guard officer Tulsi Gabbard speaks at the 135th Annual National Guard Association of the United States conference in Honolulu, Sept. 20-23, 2013. The NGAUS conference takes pla... More
Officers and their spouses enjoy their evening together
Officers and their spouses enjoy their evening together at Austin's Schultz Beer Garden during the Grade Mixer for the 132nd National Guard Association of the United States General Conference.
Gina Welch and Ashley Olollaren enjoy sight seeing
Gina Welch and Ashley Olollaren enjoy sight seeing in San Antonio during the 132nd National Guard Association of the United States General Conference.
Guard is America's solution in changing times
Air Force Gen. Craig McKinley, the chief of the National Guard Bureau, addresses the 132nd general conference of the National Guard Association of the United States in Austin, Texas, Aug. 21, 2010. "Maybe for t... More
Army Gen. Carter Ham, combatant commander, U.S. Africa
Army Gen. Carter Ham, combatant commander, U.S. Africa Command, addresses the 134th National Guard Association of the U.S. General Conference in Reno, Nev., Sept. 10, 2012. About 3,700 Army and Air Guard office... More
Army Gen. Frank Grass, the chief of the National Guard
Army Gen. Frank Grass, the chief of the National Guard Bureau, addresses the 134th National Guard Association of the U.S. General Conference in Reno, Nev., Sept. 11, 2012. About 3,700 Army and Air Guard officer... More
Army Gen. Raymond T. "Ray" Odierno, the chief of staff
Army Gen. Raymond T. "Ray" Odierno, the chief of staff of the Army, addresses the 134th National Guard Association of the U.S. General Conference in Reno, Nev., Sept. 10, 2012. About 3,700 Army and Air Guard of... More
From left to right: Brenda Heitstuman, CW3 Richard
From left to right: Brenda Heitstuman, CW3 Richard Heitstuman, CW5 John Purpuro, CW3 Teresa Purpuro, CW4 Wade A. Van Gilder, CW2 Lance J. Heppner, all of Montana; CW5 Dave Anderson of Nevada, Col. Troy Frost, a... More
Army Lt. Gen. William E. Ingram Jr., the director of
Army Lt. Gen. William E. Ingram Jr., the director of the Army National Guard, arrives at the 134th National Guard Association of the U.S. General Conference and Exhibition in Reno, Nev., Sept. 10, 2012. About 3... More
Pedro Busch, of Newbold Corp. in Rocky Mount, Va.,
Pedro Busch, of Newbold Corp. in Rocky Mount, Va., assists a soldier as she makes new identification tags using an automatic machine Aug. 21 at the 132nd National Guard Association of the United States General ... More
Spectators enjoy the rodeo show at the 132nd annual
Spectators enjoy the rodeo show at the 132nd annual National Guard Association of the United States General Conference in Austin, Texas.
Command Sgt. Maj. Juan C. Morales encourages the MacArthur
Command Sgt. Maj. Juan C. Morales encourages the MacArthur High School drill team from San Antonio, Texas, after the team's performance Aug. 21 during the 1st business session of the 132nd National Guard Associ... More
Hector Pinon, right, and Chris Dlugolinski demonstrate
Hector Pinon, right, and Chris Dlugolinski demonstrate a simulated combat program Aug. 21 at the 132nd National Guard Association of the United States General Conference in Austin, Texas.
National Guard Officer and spouse have some down time
National Guard Officer and spouse have some down time to unwind early in the evening at the barbeque mixer at Austin's Schultz Beer Garden during the 132nd National Guard Association of the United States Genera... More
Sgt. 1st Class Shane Kletinski records the Ribbon Cutting
Sgt. 1st Class Shane Kletinski records the Ribbon Cutting ceremony at the 2012 NGAUS Conference held in Reno, Nevada, Sept. 9-12.
Texas Gov. Rick Perry talks with the MacArthur High
Texas Gov. Rick Perry talks with the MacArthur High School drill team from San Antonio, Texas after the team's performance Aug. 21 during the 1st business session of the 132nd National Guard Association of the ... More
Musicians keep toe-tapping time Aug. 20 at a warrant
Musicians keep toe-tapping time Aug. 20 at a warrant officers mixer at the Copper Tank during the 132nd National Guard Association of the United States General Conference in Austin, Texas.
Chief Warrant Officer 2 Doug Herinckx and Chief Warrant
Chief Warrant Officer 2 Doug Herinckx and Chief Warrant Officer 4 Terry Swartwout of Oregon, Lee Diaz and Chief Warrant Officer 5 Joseph Diaz of Oklahoma relax after dinner at a warrant officer mixer Aug. 20 at... More
Darby Ledbetter, a warrant officer with the Tennessee
Darby Ledbetter, a warrant officer with the Tennessee National Guard, sings a few songs Aug. 20 during a warrant officer mixer at the Copper Tank during the 132nd National Guard Association of the United States... More
Maj. Gen. Raymond W. Carpenter, the acting director
Maj. Gen. Raymond W. Carpenter, the acting director of the Army National Guard, rides a hog to the podium Aug. 23 during the Army breakout session of the 132nd National Guard Association of the United States Ge... More
Retired Army Lt. Gen. H Steven Blum, former chief of
Retired Army Lt. Gen. H Steven Blum, former chief of the National Guard Bureau and former deputy commander of U.S. Northern Command, at the 134th National Guard Association of the United States General Conferen... More
Brig. Gen. William Burks gets the keys to the new Operator
Brig. Gen. William Burks gets the keys to the new Operator Driving Simulator (ODS) for the State of Nevada at the 2012 NGAUS Conference in Reno, Nev.
Retired Marine Maj. Gen. Arnold Punaro, chair of the
Retired Marine Maj. Gen. Arnold Punaro, chair of the Reserve Forces Policy Board, addresses the 134th National Guard Association of the United States General Conference in Reno, Nev., on Sept. 11, 2012. About 3... More
Army and Air National Guard members and spouses wake
Army and Air National Guard members and spouses wake up before the break of dawn for the 5K Fun Run during the 132nd National Guard Association of the United States General Conference.
Army Gen. Raymond T. "Ray" Odierno, the chief of staff
Army Gen. Raymond T. "Ray" Odierno, the chief of staff of the Army, addresses the 134th National Guard Association of the U.S. General Conference in Reno, Nev., Sept. 10, 2012. About 3,700 Army and Air Guard of... More
Secretary of Defense James Mattis talks with Air Force
Secretary of Defense James Mattis talks with Air Force Gen. Joseph Lengyel, chief, National Guard Bureau, and Army Gen. Mark Milley, chief of staff of the Army, at the National Guard Association of the United S... More
Nina Zielke, of Kansas, encounters a remote controlled
Nina Zielke, of Kansas, encounters a remote controlled robot with her dad, Army Lt. Col. Chris Zielke, Aug. 22 at the 132nd National Guard Association of the United States General Conference in Austin, Texas.
Air Force Gen. Craig R. McKinley talks with other officers
Air Force Gen. Craig R. McKinley talks with other officers Aug. 21 before a ribbon cutting ceremony at the 132nd National Guard Association of the United States General Conference in Austin, Texas.
Master Sgt. Gloria Odion prepares to shoot video of
Master Sgt. Gloria Odion prepares to shoot video of the 2012 NGAUS Conference Ribbon Cutting.
Roll Call of the States at 2012 NGAUS Conference in
Roll Call of the States at 2012 NGAUS Conference in Reno, Nev.
Master Sgt. Gloria Odion prepares to shoot video of
Master Sgt. Gloria Odion prepares to shoot video of the 2012 NGAUS Conference Ribbon Cutting.
Army Gen. Frank Grass, the chief of the National Guard
Army Gen. Frank Grass, the chief of the National Guard Bureau, visited the 134th National Guard Association of the U.S. General Conference in Reno, Nev., Sept. 10, 2012. About 3,700 Army and Air Guard officers,... More
Eric K. Shinseki, secretary of Veterans Affairs, speaks
Eric K. Shinseki, secretary of Veterans Affairs, speaks at the 135th Annual National Guard Association of the United States conference in Honolulu, Sept. 20-23, 2013. The NGAUS conference takes place at a diffe... More
Workers participate in the 2012 NGAUS Conference in
Workers participate in the 2012 NGAUS Conference in Reno, Nev.
Warrant Officer Brett White was recognized at the National
Warrant Officer Brett White was recognized at the National Guard Association of the United States 141st General Conference and Exhibition for being the most junior member, September 1, in Denver. White commissi... More
Army Gen. Frank Grass, the chief of the National Guard
Army Gen. Frank Grass, the chief of the National Guard Bureau; Army Lt. Gen. William E. Ingram Jr., the director of the Army National Guard, and Air Force Lt. Gen. Harry Wyatt, the director of the Air National ... More
Kalli Walker, of Washington, frames her shot Aug. 22
Kalli Walker, of Washington, frames her shot Aug. 22 while on a Backpack Journalist expedition to the Texas Army National Guard airfield during the 132nd National Guard Association of the United States General ... More
Retired Marine Maj. Gen. Arnold Punaro, chair of the
Retired Marine Maj. Gen. Arnold Punaro, chair of the Reserve Forces Policy Board, addresses the 134th National Guard Association of the United States General Conference in Reno, Nev., on Sept. 11, 2012. About 3... More
Grade Mixer attendees have a good time at Austin's
Grade Mixer attendees have a good time at Austin's Schultz Beer Garden during the 132nd National Guard Association of the United States General Conference.
From left to right: Cappie Touchstone and CW5 Gene
From left to right: Cappie Touchstone and CW5 Gene Touchstone, both of Mississippi; Tina Strauss, CW4 Edward Strauss, CW5 Earnest Metcalf and Deborah Evans, all of Texas, share a meal during a warrant officer m... More
Air Force Gen. Joseph Lengyel, chief, National Guard
Air Force Gen. Joseph Lengyel, chief, National Guard Bureau, and Army Command Sgt. Maj. Christopher Kepner, senior enlisted advisor to the chief, at the National Guard Association of the United States 140th Gen... More
Army Gen. Carter Ham, combatant commander, U.S. Africa
Army Gen. Carter Ham, combatant commander, U.S. Africa Command, addresses the 134th National Guard Association of the U.S. General Conference in Reno, Nev., Sept. 10, 2012. About 3,700 Army and Air Guard office... More
Army Gen. Raymond T. "Ray" Odierno, the Army chief
Army Gen. Raymond T. "Ray" Odierno, the Army chief of staff, arrives for the 134th National Guard Association of the U.S. General Conference in Reno, Nev., Sept. 10, 2012. About 3,700 Army and Air Guard officer... More
Army Gen. Raymond T. "Ray" Odierno, the Army chief
Army Gen. Raymond T. "Ray" Odierno, the Army chief of staff, arrives for the 134th National Guard Association of the U.S. General Conference in Reno, Nev., Sept. 10, 2012. About 3,700 Army and Air Guard officer... More
Army Gen. Carter Ham, combatant commander, U.S. Africa
Army Gen. Carter Ham, combatant commander, U.S. Africa Command, addresses the 134th National Guard Association of the U.S. General Conference in Reno, Nev., Sept. 10, 2012. About 3,700 Army and Air Guard office... More
Musicians keep toe-tapping time Aug. 20 at a warrant
Musicians keep toe-tapping time Aug. 20 at a warrant officers mixer at the Copper Tank during the 132nd National Guard Association of the United States General Conference in Austin, Texas.
Secretary of Defense James Mattis talks with Air Force
Secretary of Defense James Mattis talks with Air Force Gen. Joseph Lengyel, chief, National Guard Bureau, and Army Gen. Mark Milley, chief of staff of the Army, at the National Guard Association of the United S... More
Officers and their spouses enjoy the barbecue mixer
Officers and their spouses enjoy the barbecue mixer at Austin's Schultz Beer Garden during the 132nd National Guard Association of the United States General Conference.
Army Gen. Mark Milley, chief of staff of the Army;
Army Gen. Mark Milley, chief of staff of the Army; Air Force Gen. David Goldfein, chief of staff of the Air Force; and Air Force Gen. Joseph Lengyel, chief, National Guard Bureau, at the National Guard Associat... More
Service members' spouses get out of the Texas heat
Service members' spouses get out of the Texas heat in San Antonio's beautiful Riverwalk during the 132nd National Guard Association of the United States General Conference.
Teryn Reche, of Washington, takes a photo at the Texas
Teryn Reche, of Washington, takes a photo at the Texas Army National Guard airfield Aug. 22 while on a Backpack Journalist expedition during the 132nd National Guard Association of the United States General Con... More
A group of backpack journalists take photos Aug. 22
A group of backpack journalists take photos Aug. 22 on an expedition to the Texas Army National Guard airfield during the 132nd National Guard Association of the United States General Conference in Austin, Texas.
Warrant officers and their spouses share conversation
Warrant officers and their spouses share conversation over a meal Aug. 20 during a warrant officer mixer at the Copper Tank during the 132nd National Guard Association of the United States in Austin, Texas.
134th NGAUS General Conference and Exhibition
Air Force Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, the chief of staff of the Air Force, addresses the 134th National Guard Association of the United States General Conference in Reno, Nev., Sept. 11, 2012. About 3,700 Army and ... More
Soldiers with the 176th Engineer Brigade, Texas Army
Soldiers with the 176th Engineer Brigade, Texas Army National Guard, brief during a Warfighter exercise at Fort Hood. During the three-week exercise, brigade soldiers provided engineer support to III Corps at Fort Hood.
Air Force Lt. Gen. Harry Wyatt III, director, Air National
Air Force Lt. Gen. Harry Wyatt III, director, Air National Guard, Army Gen. Frank Grass, chief, National Guard Bureau, and Army Lt. Gen. William E. Ingram Jr., director, Army National Guard, at the 134th Nation... More
Army Gen. Frank Grass, the chief of the National Guard
Army Gen. Frank Grass, the chief of the National Guard Bureau, visited the 134th National Guard Association of the U.S. General Conference in Reno, Nev., Sept. 10, 2012. About 3,700 Army and Air Guard officers,... More
National Guard Officers enjoy the barbeque the Grade
National Guard Officers enjoy the barbeque the Grade Mixer in Austin's Sholtz Garden during the 132nd National Guard Association of the United States in Austin, Texas.
Square dancers entertain guests at the governor's reception
Square dancers entertain guests at the governor's reception Aug. 21 during the 132nd National Guard Association of the United States General Conference.
Air Force Gen. Craig R. McKinley addresses conference
Air Force Gen. Craig R. McKinley addresses conference attendees during a ribbon cutting ceremony Aug. 21 at the 132nd National Guard Association of the United States General Conference. The ceremony officially ... More
James Ryan, of New Hampshire, lands a simulated aircraft
James Ryan, of New Hampshire, lands a simulated aircraft Aug. 21 at the 132nd National Guard Association of the United States General Conference in Austin, Texas.
A group of Backpack Journalists take some photos Aug.
A group of Backpack Journalists take some photos Aug. 22 on an expedition to the Texas Army National Guard airfield during the 132nd National Guard Association of the United States General Conference in Austin, Texas.
Army Brig. Gen. James K. "Red" Brown interviews Backpack
Army Brig. Gen. James K. "Red" Brown interviews Backpack Journalist Teryn Reche, of Washington, at the Texas Army National Guard airfield Aug. 22 during the 132nd National Guard Association of the United States... More
Guardsmen from the Hawaii Army and Air National Guard
Guardsmen from the Hawaii Army and Air National Guard man the operational control center for the 135th Annual National Guard Association of the United States conference in Honolulu, Sept. 20-23, 2013. The NGAUS... More
Army Gen. Frank Grass, the chief of the National Guard
Army Gen. Frank Grass, the chief of the National Guard Bureau, visited the 134th National Guard Association of the U.S. General Conference in Reno, Nev., Sept. 10, 2012. About 3,700 Army and Air Guard officers,... More
Workers register attendees at the 2012 NGAUS Conference
Workers register attendees at the 2012 NGAUS Conference in Reno, Nev.
Army Gen. Frank Grass, the chief of the National Guard
Army Gen. Frank Grass, the chief of the National Guard Bureau, and his wife, Patricia, at the 134th National Guard Association of the U.S. General Conference in Reno, Nev., Sept. 11, 2012. About 3,700 Army and ... More
Army Gen. Carter Ham, combatant commander, U.S. Africa
Army Gen. Carter Ham, combatant commander, U.S. Africa Command, addresses the 134th National Guard Association of the U.S. General Conference in Reno, Nev., Sept. 10, 2012. About 3,700 Army and Air Guard office... More
Ribbon Cutting ceremony at the 2012 NGAUS Conference
Ribbon Cutting ceremony at the 2012 NGAUS Conference in Reno, Nev.
Ribbon Cutting ceremony at the 2012 NGAUS Conference
Ribbon Cutting ceremony at the 2012 NGAUS Conference in Reno, Nev.
Army Gen. Raymond T. "Ray" Odierno, the chief of staff
Army Gen. Raymond T. "Ray" Odierno, the chief of staff of the Army, addresses the 134th National Guard Association of the U.S. General Conference in Reno, Nev., Sept. 10, 2012. About 3,700 Army and Air Guard of... More
Ribbon Cutting ceremony at the 2012 NGAUS Conference
Ribbon Cutting ceremony at the 2012 NGAUS Conference in Reno, Nev.
Retired Army Lt. Gen. John Conaway, former chief of
Retired Army Lt. Gen. John Conaway, former chief of the National Guard Bureau, at the 134th National Guard Association of the U.S. General Conference in Reno, Nev., Sept. 10, 2012. About 3,700 Army and Air Guar... More
Pat Wilkinson and Michelle O'Donnell enjoy visiting
Pat Wilkinson and Michelle O'Donnell enjoy visiting San Antonio for the first time during the 132nd National Guard Association of the United States General Conference.
Attendees await the Ribbon Cutting ceremony at the
Attendees await the Ribbon Cutting ceremony at the 2012 NGAUS Conference.
Gov. of the state of Hawaii Neil Abercrombie speaks
Gov. of the state of Hawaii Neil Abercrombie speaks at the 135th Annual National Guard Association of the United States conference in Honolulu, Sept. 20-23, 2013. The NGAUS conference takes place at a different... More
Air Force Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, the chief of staff
Air Force Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, the chief of staff of the Air Force, addresses the 134th National Guard Association of the United States General Conference in Reno, Nev., on Sept. 11, 2012. About 3,700 Army a... More
Roll Call of the States at 2012 NGAUS Conference in
Roll Call of the States at 2012 NGAUS Conference in Reno, Nev.
Attendees register for the 2012 NGAUS Conference held
Attendees register for the 2012 NGAUS Conference held in Reno, Nevada, Sept. 9-12.
Maj. Gen. Frank Vavala speaks at the Ribbon Cutting
Maj. Gen. Frank Vavala speaks at the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the 2012 NGAUS Conference.
U.S. marshals enter the rodeo arena at the Travis County
U.S. marshals enter the rodeo arena at the Travis County Exposition Center Aug. 21 during the 132nd National Guard Association of the United States General Conference in Austin, Texas.