Part of a 118-truck convoy of troops and heavy equipment
Part of a 118-truck convoy of troops and heavy equipment sent by the Maine National Guard to help the Vermont National Guard support civil authorities working on Vermont's recovery from Hurricane Irene stops in... More
Damage to roads near Pittsfield, Vt., seen here Sept.
Damage to roads near Pittsfield, Vt., seen here Sept. 2, 2011, has cut off the community of more than 400 people. The National Guard is supporting civilian authorities responding to the disaster.
Members of the Virginia National Guard play basketball
Members of the Virginia National Guard play basketball at an ice rink where they are staying in Rutland, Vt., Sept. 8, 2011, after a day helping the Vermont National Guard's Task Force Green Mountain Spirit res... More
Gen. Martin Dempsey, chief of staff of the Army and
Gen. Martin Dempsey, chief of staff of the Army and nominee for chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, talks with Army National Guard Capt. Thomas Harper of the 20th Special Forces Group (Airborne) at the Frenc... More
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. John W. Libby, adjutant general
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. John W. Libby, adjutant general of the Maine National Guard, right, visits with Spc. Jeremy Whisenant and Pvt. Stephen Mays during a Sept. 12, tour of progress in Vermont's recovery from Hur... More
Civilian contractors and National Guard members from
Civilian contractors and National Guard members from seven states supporting the Vermont National Guard's Task Force Green Mountain Spirit are making progress restoring highways damaged by Hurricane Irene, such... More
Virginia National Guard members work to repair Hurricane
Virginia National Guard members work to repair Hurricane Irene's damage to U.S. Highway 4 in Vermont, Sept. 12. The Virginia National Guard has been supporting the Vermont National Guard's Task Force Green Moun... More
National Guard leaders on a troop visit and fact-finding
National Guard leaders on a troop visit and fact-finding mission to the Multinational Force and Observers arrive at MFO North Camp in el Gorah, Egypt, on an MFO C-23 Sherpa military transport aircraft Oct. 22, 2011.
Maine National Guard members repair State Route 107
Maine National Guard members repair State Route 107 in Vermont, Sept. 12, after the road was damaged by Hurricane Irene. The Maine National Guard has been supporting the Vermont National Guard's Task Force Gree... More
Recovery efforts after damage from flooding that followed
Recovery efforts after damage from flooding that followed Hurricane Irene in Vermont are seen from the air, Sept. 12, 2011. The Vermont National Guard's Task Force Green Mountain Spirit is spearheading a multis... More
The Ohio National Guard is working to fix this 65-foot-deep
The Ohio National Guard is working to fix this 65-foot-deep highway wash-out that followed Hurricane Irene in Vermont, seen here Sept. 12, 2011. Ohio has been supporting the Vermont National Guard's Task Force ... More
With about 101,000 National Guard members ready to
With about 101,000 National Guard members ready to assist eastern seaboard states in the path of Hurricane Irene, the National Guard Command Center in Arlington, Va., seen here Aug. 26, 2011, is monitoring the ... More
State troopers stand by as part of a 118-truck convoy
State troopers stand by as part of a 118-truck convoy of troops and heavy equipment sent by the Maine National Guard to help the Vermont National Guard support civil authorities working on Vermont's recovery fr... More
Virginia National Guard members work to repair Hurricane
Virginia National Guard members work to repair Hurricane Irene's damage to U.S. Highway 4 in Vermont, Sept. 12. The Virginia National Guard has been supporting the Vermont National Guard's Task Force Green Moun... More
Civilian contractors and National Guard members have
Civilian contractors and National Guard members have been hustling to fix Hurricane Irene's damage to U.S. Highway 4 in Vermont, as seen here Sept. 12.
Air Force Gen. Craig McKinley, the chief of the National
Air Force Gen. Craig McKinley, the chief of the National Guard Bureau, pauses at a memorial at Multinational Force and Observers North Camp in el Gorah, Egypt, Oct. 22, 2011, during a troop visit and fact-findi... More
Part of a 118-truck convoy of troops and heavy equipment
Part of a 118-truck convoy of troops and heavy equipment sent by the Maine National Guard to help the Vermont National Guard support civil authorities working on Vermont's recovery from Hurricane Irene arrives ... More
Damage to central Vermont's infrastructure after Hurricane
Damage to central Vermont's infrastructure after Hurricane Irene Sept. 2, 2011. The National Guard is supporting civilian authorities responding to the disaster.
A thank you sign to agencies, including the National
A thank you sign to agencies, including the National Guard, helping Vermont recover from Hurricane Irene, seen Sept. 12, 2011. The Vermont National Guard's Task Force Green Mountain Spirit is spearheading a mul... More
Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta addresses National
Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta addresses National Guard leaders at the National Guard's 2011 Joint Senior Leadership Conference at National Harbor, Md., Nov. 8.
Vermont National Guard members work to fix state roads
Vermont National Guard members work to fix state roads damaged by flooding after Hurricane Irene, Sept. 4, 2011. The Vermont National Guard's Task Force Green Mountain Spirit is supporting civil authorities on ... More
Part of a 118-truck convoy of troops and heavy equipment
Part of a 118-truck convoy of troops and heavy equipment sent by the Maine National Guard to help the Vermont National Guard support civil authorities working on Vermont's recovery from Hurricane Irene arrives ... More
Air Force Command Chief Master Sgt. Denise Jelinski-Hall,
Air Force Command Chief Master Sgt. Denise Jelinski-Hall, the senior enlisted advisor to the chief of the National Guard Bureau, meets with troopers at MFO North Camp in el Gorah, Egypt, Oct. 22, 2011, during a... More
A child from Stockbridge Central School in Stockbridge,
A child from Stockbridge Central School in Stockbridge, Vt., sits in a Vermont National Guard UH-72 Lakota helicopter that landed, Sept. 12, 2011, during a survey of progress in the state's recovery from Hurric... More
Members of the Maine National Guard supporting the
Members of the Maine National Guard supporting the Vermont Guard's Task Force Green Mountain Spirit work with civilians to clear debris around a bridge damaged by Hurricane Irene in Pittsfield, Vt., on Sept. 6, 2011.
Army Maj. Gen. Timothy Orr, the adjutant general of
Army Maj. Gen. Timothy Orr, the adjutant general of the Iowa National Guard; Ambassador Christopher Dell, the U.S. ambassador to the Republic of Kosovo; Air Force Gen. Craig McKinley, the chief of the National ... More
Part of a 118-truck convoy of troops and heavy equipment
Part of a 118-truck convoy of troops and heavy equipment sent by the Maine National Guard to help the Vermont National Guard support civil authorities working on Vermont's recovery from Hurricane Irene winds it... More
Special forces soldiers from the 10th Special Forces
Special forces soldiers from the 10th Special Forces Group and the 20th Special Forces Group are seen after they received the French Croix de la Valeur Militaire, roughly analagous to the Silver Star, during a ... More
Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta talks with Air Force
Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta talks with Air Force Lt. Gen. (ret.) John Conaway, former chief of the National Guard Bureau, at the National Guard 2011 Joint Senior Leadership Conference in National Harbor, ... More
With about 101,000 National Guard members ready to
With about 101,000 National Guard members ready to assist eastern seaboard states in the path of Hurricane Irene, the National Guard Command Center in Arlington, Va., seen here Aug. 26, 2011, is monitoring the ... More
Traffic is stopped in Pittsfield, Vt., on Sept. 6,
Traffic is stopped in Pittsfield, Vt., on Sept. 6, 2011, as members of the Maine National Guard supporting the Vermont Guard's Task Force Green Mountain Spirit work with civilians to restore a bridge damaged by... More
Gen. Martin Dempsey, chief of staff of the Army and
Gen. Martin Dempsey, chief of staff of the Army and nominee for chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and his wife Deanie talk with Army National Guard Sgt. 1st Class Ryan Ahern of the 20th Special Forces Grou... More
Vermont communities affected by Hurricane Irene have
Vermont communities affected by Hurricane Irene have poured out thanks to local, state and federal responders -- including the Vermont National Guard's Task Force Green Mountain Spirit. Gratitude is expressed w... More
Damage to U.S. Highway 4 after Hurricane Irene, seen
Damage to U.S. Highway 4 after Hurricane Irene, seen here Sept. 2, 2011, has closed one of Vermont's main east-west arteries. The National Guard is supporting civilian authorities responding to the disaster.
Army Command Sgt. Maj. John Breitsprecker, the state
Army Command Sgt. Maj. John Breitsprecker, the state command sergeant major of the Iowa National Guard, listens during a Multinational Force and Observers briefing for National Guard leaders at MFO South Camp o... More
Troops deployed with the Multinational Force and Observers
Troops deployed with the Multinational Force and Observers listen during a town hall meeting with Ambassador David Satterfield, director general of the Multinational Force and Observers, Air Force Gen. Craig Mc... More
Maine National Guard members are removing tons of debris
Maine National Guard members are removing tons of debris in support of the Vermont Guard's Task Force Green Mountain Spirit after Hurricane Irene, as seen here Sept. 6.
Recovery efforts after damage from flooding that followed
Recovery efforts after damage from flooding that followed Hurricane Irene in Vermont are seen from the air, Sept. 12, 2011. The Vermont National Guard's Task Force Green Mountain Spirit is spearheading a multis... More
National Guard special forces soldiers from the 20th
National Guard special forces soldiers from the 20th Special Forces Group are seen with Army Maj. Gen. Timothy Kadavy, deputy director of the Army National Guard (right), after the soldiers received the French ... More
Air Force Maj. Gen. Michael Dubie, adjutant general
Air Force Maj. Gen. Michael Dubie, adjutant general of the Vermont National Guard visits with Guard members during a survey of progress in the state's recovery from Hurricane Irene Sept. 12, 2011. The Vermont N... More
The Ohio National Guard is working to fix this 65-foot-deep
The Ohio National Guard is working to fix this 65-foot-deep highway wash-out that followed Hurricane Irene in Vermont, seen here Sept. 12, 2011. Ohio has been supporting the Vermont National Guard's Task Force ... More
Air Force Gen. Craig McKinley (center, tallest in photo),
Air Force Gen. Craig McKinley (center, tallest in photo), the chief of the National Guard Bureau, with National Guard troops at Camp Nova Selo, Kosovo, during a troop visit and fact-finding mission on Oct. 24, 2011.
Federal Emergency Management Agency relief supplies
Federal Emergency Management Agency relief supplies arrive at the Vermont National Guard's Camp Johnson in South Burlington, Vt., on Sept. 1, 2011, for National Guard distribution to residents cut off after Hur... More
Part of a 118-truck convoy of troops and heavy equipment
Part of a 118-truck convoy of troops and heavy equipment sent by the Maine National Guard to help the Vermont National Guard support civil authorities working on Vermont's recovery from Hurricane Irene stops in... More
Vermont National Guard members work to fix state roads
Vermont National Guard members work to fix state roads damaged by flooding after Hurricane Irene, Sept. 4, 2011. The Vermont National Guard's Task Force Green Mountain Spirit is supporting civil authorities on ... More
Air Force Gen. Craig McKinley, the chief of the National
Air Force Gen. Craig McKinley, the chief of the National Guard Bureau, (seated, left) listens while Command Chief Master Sgt. Denise Jelinski-Hall, his senior enlisted advisor, addresses troops during a troop v... More
Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta addresses National
Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta addresses National Guard leaders at the National Guard's 2011 Joint Senior Leadership Conference at National Harbor, Md., Nov. 8.
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. John W. Libby, adjutant general
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. John W. Libby, adjutant general of the Maine National Guard visits with Army Spc. Jeremy Whisenant during a Sept. 12, tour of progress in Vermont's recovery from Hurricane Irene. The Maine N... More
Maine National Guard members clear debris left by Hurricane
Maine National Guard members clear debris left by Hurricane Irene in Pittsfield, Vt., Sept. 12. The Maine National Guard has been supporting the Vermont National Guard's Task Force Green Mountain Spirit under a... More
Illinois National Guard members drop relief supplies
Illinois National Guard members drop relief supplies to Vermont residents cut off after Hurricane Irene from a CH-47 Chinook helicopter Sept. 1, 2011.
Maine National Guard members are removing tons of debris
Maine National Guard members are removing tons of debris in support of the Vermont Guard's Task Force Green Mountain Spirit after Hurricane Irene, as seen here Sept. 6.
The Ohio National Guard is working to fix this 65-foot-deep
The Ohio National Guard is working to fix this 65-foot-deep highway wash-out that followed Hurricane Irene in Vermont, seen here Sept. 12, 2011. Ohio has been supporting the Vermont National Guard's Task Force ... More
National Guard 2011 Joint Senior Leadership Conference
Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta talks with Air Force Gen. Craig McKinley, the chief of the National Guard Bureau, at the National Guard 2011 Joint Senior Leadership Conference in National Harbor, Md., Nov. 8.
A member of the Maine National Guard supporting the
A member of the Maine National Guard supporting the Vermont Guard's Task Force Green Mountain Spirit works in Pittsfield, Vt., on Sept. 6, 2011, to clear debris left by Hurricane Irene.
Virginia National Guard members supporting the Vermont
Virginia National Guard members supporting the Vermont National Guard's Task Force Green Mountain Spirit working on Hurricane Irene recovery prepare to bed down for the night at an ice hockey rink where they ar... More
Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta talks with Air Force
Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta talks with Air Force Gen. Craig McKinley, the chief of the National Guard Bureau, at the National Guard 2011 Joint Senior Leadership Conference in National Harbor, Md., Nov. 8.
Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta talks with Air Force
Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta talks with Air Force Gen. Craig McKinley, the chief of the National Guard Bureau, at the National Guard 2011 Joint Senior Leadership Conference in National Harbor, Md., Nov. 8.
Throughout areas affected by Hurricane Irene, Vermonters
Throughout areas affected by Hurricane Irene, Vermonters helped Vermonters, organizing community meetings, food banks, essential services and supplies, as seen here in Stockbridge, Vt., Sept. 6.
Guard members load an Illinois National Guard CH-47
Guard members load an Illinois National Guard CH-47 Chinook helicopter at the Vermont National Guard's Army Aviation Support Facility in South Burlington, Vt., before dropping them to Vermont residents cut off ... More
Ambassador David Satterfield, director general of the
Ambassador David Satterfield, director general of the Multinational Force and Observers, talks with Army Maj. Gen. James Adkins, the adjutant general of the Maryland National Guard, at Sharm El Sheik, Egypt, Oc... More
The aftermath of Hurricane Irene in Pittsfield, Vt.,
The aftermath of Hurricane Irene in Pittsfield, Vt., Sept. 2, 2011. The National Guard is supporting civilian authorities responding to the disaster.
Maine National Guard members supporting the Vermont
Maine National Guard members supporting the Vermont Guard's Task Force Green Mountain Spirit after Hurricane Irene discuss operations Sept. 6.
Maine National Guard members are removing tons of debris
Maine National Guard members are removing tons of debris in support of the Vermont Guard's Task Force Green Mountain Spirit after Hurricane Irene, as seen here Sept. 6.
A Multinational Force and Observers official briefs
A Multinational Force and Observers official briefs National Guard leaders at MFO South Camp on the Sinai Peninsula near Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt, during a troop visit and fact-finding mission Oct. 22, 2011.
Air Force Maj. Gen. Michael Edwards, the adjutant general
Air Force Maj. Gen. Michael Edwards, the adjutant general of the Colorado National Guard, smiles during a light moment during a Multinational Force and Observers briefing for National Guard leaders at MFO South... More
Army Maj. Gen. James Adkins, the adjutant general of
Army Maj. Gen. James Adkins, the adjutant general of the Maryland National Guard, makes a point during a Multinational Force and Observers briefing for National Guard leaders at MFO South Camp on the Sinai Peni... More
Part of a 118-truck convoy of troops and heavy equipment
Part of a 118-truck convoy of troops and heavy equipment sent by the Maine National Guard to help the Vermont National Guard support civil authorities working on Vermont's recovery from Hurricane Irene stops in... More
National Guard vehicles carry relief supplies for air
National Guard vehicles carry relief supplies for air drop to residents cut off after Hurricane Irene into the Vermont National Guard's Army Aviation Support Facility in South Burlington, Vt., Sept. 1, 2011.
Vermonters helping Vermonters in Pittsfield, Vt., as
Vermonters helping Vermonters in Pittsfield, Vt., as a convoy of supplies arrives Sept. 2, 2011, in the community hard-hit by Hurricane Irene. The National Guard is helping civilian authorities responding to th... More
Illinois National Guard members drop relief supplies
Illinois National Guard members drop relief supplies to Vermont residents cut off after Hurricane Irene from a CH-47 Chinook helicopter Sept. 1, 2011.
Army Maj. Gen. John W. Libby, adjutant general of the
Army Maj. Gen. John W. Libby, adjutant general of the Maine National Guard and Air Force Maj. Gen. Michael Dubie, adjutant general of the Vermont National Guard discuss Vermont's recovery from Hurricane Irene, ... More
The Ohio National Guard is working to fix this 65-foot-deep
The Ohio National Guard is working to fix this 65-foot-deep highway wash-out that followed Hurricane Irene in Vermont, seen here Sept. 12, 2011. Ohio has been supporting the Vermont National Guard's Task Force ... More
With about 101,000 National Guard members ready to
With about 101,000 National Guard members ready to assist eastern seaboard states in the path of Hurricane Irene, the National Guard Command Center in Arlington, Va., seen here Aug. 26, 2011, is monitoring the ... More
Members of the Maine National Guard supporting the
Members of the Maine National Guard supporting the Vermont Guard's Task Force Green Mountain Spirit work with civilians to clear debris around a bridge damaged by Hurricane Irene in Pittsfield, Vt., on Sept. 6, 2011.
Gen. Martin Dempsey, chief of staff of the Army and
Gen. Martin Dempsey, chief of staff of the Army and nominee for chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, talks with guests at the French ambassador's residence in Washington, D.C., July 25, 2011, before a private... More
A soldier asks a question during a town hall meeting
A soldier asks a question during a town hall meeting with visiting National Guard leaders at Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo, on Oct. 24, 2011.
National Guard leaders board a Kosovo Force UH-60 Black
National Guard leaders board a Kosovo Force UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter at Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo, during troop visits on Oct. 25, 2011.
Brian Halligan's Pittsfield, Vt., home was destroyed
Brian Halligan's Pittsfield, Vt., home was destroyed by floods that followed Hurricane Irene. Halligan said Sept. 2, 2011, that the National Guard is one part of a team of neighbors and local, state and federal... More
Part of a 118-truck convoy of troops and heavy equipment
Part of a 118-truck convoy of troops and heavy equipment sent by the Maine National Guard to help the Vermont National Guard support civil authorities working on Vermont's recovery from Hurricane Irene stops in... More
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. John W. Libby, adjutant general
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. John W. Libby, adjutant general of the Maine National Guard visits with Pvt. Tyler Vajentic during a Sept. 12, tour of progress in Vermont's recovery from Hurricane Irene. The Maine National... More
Damage after Hurricane Irene seen in Pittsfield, Vt.,
Damage after Hurricane Irene seen in Pittsfield, Vt., Sept. 12. The Vermont National Guard's Task Force Green Mountain Spirit is spearheading a multi-state effort to help the state recover from the storm.
Maine National Guard members load fill during engineering
Maine National Guard members load fill during engineering operations in support of the Vermont Guard's Task Force Green Mountain Spirit Sept. 6, after Hurricane Irene.
Air Force Maj. Gen. Michael Dubie, adjutant general
Air Force Maj. Gen. Michael Dubie, adjutant general of the Vermont National Guard, surveys progress in the state's recovery from Hurricane Irene from a UH-72 Lakota helicopter, Sept. 12, 2011. The Vermont Natio... More
Army Spc. David Jett and Army Spc. Sean Peterson of
Army Spc. David Jett and Army Spc. Sean Peterson of the 157th Engineers, seen here on U.S. Highway 4 east of Rutland, Vt., are among Virginia National Guard members supporting the Vermont National Guard's Task ... More
National Guard vehicles carry relief supplies for air
National Guard vehicles carry relief supplies for air drop to residents cut off after Hurricane Irene into the Vermont National Guard's Army Aviation Support Facility in South Burlington, Vt., on Sept. 1, 2011.
Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta addresses National
Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta addresses National Guard leaders at the National Guard's 2011 Joint Senior Leadership Conference at National Harbor, Md., Nov. 8.
Vermont National Guard members work to fix state roads
Vermont National Guard members work to fix state roads damaged by flooding after Hurricane Irene, Sept. 4, 2011. The Vermont National Guard's Task Force Green Mountain Spirit is supporting civil authorities on ... More
Watched by German Maj. Gen. Erhard Buhler, commander,
Watched by German Maj. Gen. Erhard Buhler, commander, Kosovo Force, right, Air Force Gen. Craig McKinley, the chief of the National Guard Bureau, signs in at Kosovo Force Headquarters in Camp Film City, Pristin... More
French Ambassador Francois Delattre, right, talks with
French Ambassador Francois Delattre, right, talks with Army National Guard Brig. Gen. Steven Duff, deputy commander, U.S. Army Special Forces Command (Airborne), after Delattre awarded the Croix de la Valeur Mi... More
Maine National Guard members clear debris left by Hurricane
Maine National Guard members clear debris left by Hurricane Irene in Pittsfield, Vt., Sept. 12. The Maine National Guard has been supporting the Vermont National Guard's Task Force Green Mountain Spirit under a... More
Illinois National Guard members drop relief supplies
Illinois National Guard members drop relief supplies to Vermont residents cut off after Hurricane Irene from a CH-47 Chinook helicopter Sept. 1, 2011.
Air Force Gen. Craig McKinley, the chief of the National
Air Force Gen. Craig McKinley, the chief of the National Guard Bureau, at a town hall meeting with troops at MFO South Camp near Sharm El Sheik, Egypt, Oct. 21, 2011. Maryland National Guard members are current... More
An Illinois National Guard CH-47 Chinook prepares to
An Illinois National Guard CH-47 Chinook prepares to take off after dropping relief supplies to Vermont residents cut off after Hurricane Irene Sept. 1, 2011.
Damage in Brandon, Vt., after Hurricane Irene, Sept.
Damage in Brandon, Vt., after Hurricane Irene, Sept. 2, 2011. The National Guard is supporting civilian authorities responding to the disaster.
The French Croix de la Valeur Militaire, roughly analagous
The French Croix de la Valeur Militaire, roughly analagous to the Silver Star, awarded to five National Guard and one active duty special forces soldiers in a private ceremony at the French ambassador's residen... More
Illinois National Guard members drop relief supplies
Illinois National Guard members drop relief supplies to Vermont residents cut off after Hurricane Irene from a CH-47 Chinook helicopter on Sept. 1, 2011.
Vermont National Guard members work to fix state roads
Vermont National Guard members work to fix state roads damaged by flooding after Hurricane Irene, Sept. 4, 2011. The Vermont National Guard's Task Force Green Mountain Spirit is supporting civil authorities on ... More
Damage to roads near Pittsfield, Vt., seen here Sept.
Damage to roads near Pittsfield, Vt., seen here Sept. 2, 2011, has cut off the community of more than 400 people. The National Guard is supporting civilian authorities responding to the disaster.
Brian Halligan's Pittsfield, Vt., home was destroyed
Brian Halligan's Pittsfield, Vt., home was destroyed by floods that followed Hurricane Irene. Halligan said Sept. 2, 2011, that the National Guard is one part of a team of neighbors and local, state and federal... More
Hurricane Irene's damage in Vermont was widespread
Hurricane Irene's damage in Vermont was widespread and severely affected critical infrastructure, such as this road seen Sept. 6, 2011.