Tony Neimeic, the bomb squad commander at Sweetwater
Tony Neimeic, the bomb squad commander at Sweetwater County (Wyo.) Sheriff's office, yells, "Fire in the hole!" Neimeic was one of several bomb squad members present at the Sweetwater Big Bang Exercise, Nov.3, ... More
Soldiers and Airmen from the Nebraska National Guard
Soldiers and Airmen from the Nebraska National Guard battle frigid temperatures and mock rioters as they train veteran and new members of the National Guard Reaction Force, Nov. 22-24, 2013, at Camp Ashland, Ne... More
Master Sgt. Robert Bogle, 155th Fire Department, helps
Master Sgt. Robert Bogle, 155th Fire Department, helps inflate a rescue raft the 155th Air Refueling Wing Domestic Operations training session, showcasing the Nebraska Air National Guard's capabilities in emerg... More
One hundred Airmen from the 155th Air Refueling Wing
One hundred Airmen from the 155th Air Refueling Wing are trained by the Nebraska Army National Guard as the National Guard Reaction Force for the state of Nebraska at the Nebraska National Guard air base, June ... More
Hurricane Matthew: NCNG Response Force Supports the Citizens and Law E...
North Carolina National Guard Chaplain (Col.) Ben Hodge ministers to NCNG Soldiers deployed to Lumberton, North Carolina on state active duty supporting Hurricane Matthew recover operations, Oct. 16, 2016. “Mo... More
Cpl. Timothy Winkelman, an Ohio Army National Guard
Cpl. Timothy Winkelman, an Ohio Army National Guard military police team leader, stands guard during ongoing protests May 31, 2020, in downtown Columbus, Ohio. Gov. Mike DeWine activated the Ohio National Guard... More
Airmen from the 155th Security Forces Squadron gather
Airmen from the 155th Security Forces Squadron gather issued equipment and prepare for a support mission with the Lincoln Police Department and Lancaster County Sheriff's Office, June 4, 2020, protecting citize... More
Soldiers from the 133rd Engineer Company complete
Soldiers from the 133rd Engineer Company complete recertification training for the National Guard Reaction Force at Camp Guernsey, Wyo., on July 11, 2020. The NGRF is called upon by the governor in the event lo... More
Members of a state-level emergency response team assemble
Members of a state-level emergency response team assemble equipment to test site conditions during the Sweetwater Big Bang Exercise, Nov. 3, 2012, in Rock Springs, Wyo. The multi-agency emergency response task ... More
Air Force Staff Sgt. James Lieth, a photojournalist
Air Force Staff Sgt. James Lieth, a photojournalist of the Nebraska Air National guard, batons a rioter who broke the reaction force front line during a joint Nebraska Army and Air National Guard training exerc... More
One hundred Airmen from the 155th Air Refueling Wing
One hundred Airmen from the 155th Air Refueling Wing are trained by the Nebraska Army National Guard as the National Guard Reaction Force for the state of Nebraska at the Nebraska National Guard air base, June ... More
Members from the 155th Fire Department inflate a rescue
Members from the 155th Fire Department inflate a rescue raft during the 155th Air Refueling Wing's Domestic Operations training session, showcasing the Nebraska Air National Guard's capabilities in emergency ma... More
North Carolina National Guard Soldiers deployed to
North Carolina National Guard Soldiers deployed to Lumberton North Carolina, on state active duty supporting Hurricane Matthew recover efforts visit the Scott family in Lumberton, North Carolina, Oct. 16, 2016.... More
Cpl. James Target, an Ohio Army National Guard military
Cpl. James Target, an Ohio Army National Guard military police team leader, stands guard during ongoing protests May 31, 2020, in downtown Columbus, Ohio. Gov. Mike DeWine activated the Ohio National Guard to a... More
Tech. Sgt. Kenny Morrison, a Nebraska National Guard
Tech. Sgt. Kenny Morrison, a Nebraska National Guard Reaction Force team leader from the 155th Security Forces Squadron, gathers issued equipment and prepares for a support mission with the Lincoln Police Depar... More
Soldiers from the 133rd Engineer Company complete
Soldiers from the 133rd Engineer Company complete recertification training for the National Guard Reaction Force at Camp Guernsey, Wyo., on July 11, 2020. The NGRF is called upon by the governor in the event lo... More
Soldiers with B Company, 960th Brigade Support Battalion,
Soldiers with B Company, 960th Brigade Support Battalion, interact with civilian volunteers (right) at a entry control point during the Sweetwater Big Bang Exercise, Nov. 3, 2012, in Rock Springs, Wyo. The mult... More
Nebraska Army and Air National Guardsmen train together,
Nebraska Army and Air National Guardsmen train together, forming the National Guard Reaction Force, at Camp Ashland, Neb., Nov. 22-24, 2013. Soldiers and Airmen are taught to hold a front line, apprehension, an... More
One hundred Airmen from the 155th Air Refueling Wing
One hundred Airmen from the 155th Air Refueling Wing are trained by the Nebraska Army National Guard as the National Guard Reaction Force for the state of Nebraska at the Nebraska National Guard air base, June ... More
The 155th Air Refueling Wing Commander, Col. James
The 155th Air Refueling Wing Commander, Col. James Stevenson, greets fellow leadership from the Nebraska National Guard air base during a Domestic Operations training session, showcasing the Nebraska Air Nation... More
More than 150 North Carolina National Guard Soldiers
More than 150 North Carolina National Guard Soldiers on state active duty continue Hurricane Matthew operations in Lumberton, North Carolina, Oct. 16, 2016. Here, Army Sgt. Millie Edwards gives directions at a... More
Cpl. James Target, an Ohio Army National Guard military
Cpl. James Target, an Ohio Army National Guard military police team leader, stands guard during ongoing protests May 31, 2020, in downtown Columbus, Ohio. Gov. Mike DeWine activated the Ohio National Guard to a... More
Nebraska National Guard Tech Sgt. Kenny Morrison and
Nebraska National Guard Tech Sgt. Kenny Morrison and his wife Senior Airman Grace Morrison, both military police officers with the 155th Security Forces Squadron, pose together for a photo in front of a Nebrask... More
Soldiers from the 133rd Engineer Company complete
Soldiers from the 133rd Engineer Company complete recertification training for the National Guard Reaction Force at Camp Guernsey, Wyo., on July 11, 2020. The NGRF is called upon by the governor in the event lo... More
Staff Sgt. Bill Webb (left), a member B Company, 960th
Staff Sgt. Bill Webb (left), a member B Company, 960th Brigade Support Battalion, coordinates with a member of the Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office near a natural gas metering station at Rock Springs, Wyo., d... More
The 155th Air Refueling Wing Commander, Col. James
The 155th Air Refueling Wing Commander, Col. James Stevenson, greets local and state leadership during a Domestic Operations training session, showcasing the Nebraska Air National Guard's capabilities in emerge... More
One hundred Airmen from the 155th Air Refueling Wing
One hundred Airmen from the 155th Air Refueling Wing are trained by the Nebraska Army National Guard as the National Guard Reaction Force for the state of Nebraska at the Nebraska National Guard air base, June ... More
More than 150 North Carolina National Guard Soldiers
More than 150 North Carolina National Guard Soldiers on state active duty continue Hurricane Matthew operations in Lumberton, North Carolina, Oct. 16, 2016. Here, Army Sgt. Millie Edwards gives directions at a... More
Cpl. James Target, an Ohio Army National Guard military
Cpl. James Target, an Ohio Army National Guard military police team leader, stands guard during ongoing protests May 31, 2020, in downtown Columbus, Ohio. Gov. Mike DeWine activated the Ohio National Guard to a... More
Senior Airman Grace Morrison (left), a Nebraska National
Senior Airman Grace Morrison (left), a Nebraska National Guard Reaction Force team member from the 155th Security Forces Squadron, gathers issued equipment and prepares for a support mission with the Lincoln Po... More
Staff Sgt. Bill Webb (left) with B Company, 960th Brigade
Staff Sgt. Bill Webb (left) with B Company, 960th Brigade Support Battalion, interacts with a member of a state-level emergency response team at the site of a simulated explosion during the Sweetwater Big Bang ... More
One hundred Airmen from the 155th Air Refueling Wing
One hundred Airmen from the 155th Air Refueling Wing are trained by the Nebraska Army National Guard as the National Guard Reaction Force for the state of Nebraska at the Nebraska National Guard air base, June ... More
Senior Airman Andrew Zitka and Staff Sgt. Jacob Payton
Senior Airman Andrew Zitka and Staff Sgt. Jacob Payton assist Staff Sgt. Levi Hahn, members of the 155th Explosive Ordnance Disposal team, don the EOD-9 bomb suit, demonstrating EOD capabilities during the 155t... More
More than 150 North Carolina National Guard Soldiers
More than 150 North Carolina National Guard Soldiers on state active duty continue Hurricane Matthew operations in Lumberton, North Carolina, Oct. 16, 2016. Here, Army Sgt. Millie Edwards gives directions at a... More
Airmen and Soldiers assigned to the 189th Airlift Wing,
Airmen and Soldiers assigned to the 189th Airlift Wing, 188th Wing, and 216th Military Police Brigade practice riot control during a civil disturbance training exercise at the Robinson Manuever Training Center ... More
Spc. Allen Simpson, an Ohio Army National Guard military
Spc. Allen Simpson, an Ohio Army National Guard military police team leader, stands guard during ongoing protests May 31, 2020, in downtown Columbus, Ohio. Gov. Mike DeWine activated the Ohio National Guard to ... More
Tech. Sgt. Kenny Morrison, a Nebraska National Guard
Tech. Sgt. Kenny Morrison, a Nebraska National Guard Reaction Force team leader from the 155th Security Forces Squadron, gathers issued equipment and prepares for a support mission with the Lincoln Police Depar... More
Soldiers from the 133rd Engineer Company complete
Soldiers from the 133rd Engineer Company complete recertification training for the National Guard Reaction Force at Camp Guernsey, Wyo., on July 11, 2020. The NGRF is called upon by the governor in the event lo... More
Staff Sgt. Bill Webb (left), a member of B Company,
Staff Sgt. Bill Webb (left), a member of B Company, 960th Brigade Support Battalion, interacts with civilian volunteers (right) from the community of Rock Springs, Wyo., during the Sweetwater Big Bang Exercise,... More
One hundred Airmen from the 155th Air Refueling Wing
One hundred Airmen from the 155th Air Refueling Wing are trained by the Nebraska Army National Guard as the National Guard Reaction Force for the state of Nebraska at the Nebraska National Guard air base, June ... More
Airmen from the 155th Fire Department explain their
Airmen from the 155th Fire Department explain their capabilities and show equipment used to assist in emergencies during the 155th Air Refueling Wing Domestic Operations training session, showcasing the Nebrask... More
North Carolina National Guard Chaplain (Col.) Ben Hodge
North Carolina National Guard Chaplain (Col.) Ben Hodge ministers to NCNG Soldiers deployed to Lumberton, North Carolina on state active duty supporting Hurricane Matthew recover operations, Oct. 16, 2016. “Mo... More
Spc. Allen Simpson, an Ohio Army National Guard military
Spc. Allen Simpson, an Ohio Army National Guard military police team leader, stands guard during ongoing protests May 31, 2020, in downtown Columbus, Ohio. Gov. Mike DeWine activated the Ohio National Guard to ... More
Soldiers from the 133rd Engineer Company complete
Soldiers from the 133rd Engineer Company complete recertification training for the National Guard Reaction Force at Camp Guernsey, Wyo., on July 11, 2020. The NGRF is called upon by the governor in the event lo... More
Spc. Derek Walker, a member of B Company, 960th Brigade
Spc. Derek Walker, a member of B Company, 960th Brigade Support Battalion, interacts with civilian volunteers from the community of Rock Springs, Wyo., during the Sweetwater Big Bang Exercise, Nov. 3, 2012. The... More
One hundred Airmen from the 155th Air Refueling Wing
One hundred Airmen from the 155th Air Refueling Wing are trained by the Nebraska Army National Guard as the National Guard Reaction Force for the state of Nebraska at the Nebraska National Guard air base, June ... More
Airmen from the the 155th Air Refueling Wing base
Airmen from the the 155th Air Refueling Wing base decontamination team demonstrate their capabilities during a Domestic Operations training session, showcasing the Nebraska Air National Guard's capabilities in ... More
A citizen films Cpl. James Target, an Ohio Army National
A citizen films Cpl. James Target, an Ohio Army National Guard military police team leader, as he stands guard May 31, 2020, during ongoing protests in downtown Columbus, Ohio. Gov. Mike DeWine activated the Oh... More
Soldiers from the 133rd Engineer Company complete
Soldiers from the 133rd Engineer Company complete recertification training for the National Guard Reaction Force at Camp Guernsey, Wyo., on July 11, 2020. The NGRF is called upon by the governor in the event lo... More
Spc. Chance Tromble, a member B Company, 960th Brigade
Spc. Chance Tromble, a member B Company, 960th Brigade Support Battalion, removes the grounding cables from a Humvee after refueling it during the Sweetwater Big Bang Exercise, Nov. 3, 2012, in Rock Springs, Wy... More
One hundred Airmen from the 155th Air Refueling Wing
One hundred Airmen from the 155th Air Refueling Wing are trained by the Nebraska Army National Guard as the National Guard Reaction Force for the state of Nebraska at the Nebraska National Guard air base, June ... More
Staff Sgt. Ryan Travis, a member of the 155th Services
Staff Sgt. Ryan Travis, a member of the 155th Services Flight serves lunch out of a spek kitchen to Airmen from the 155th Air Refueling Wing during a Domestic Operations training session, showcasing the Nebrask... More
Ohio National Guard Humvees are staged in a parking
Ohio National Guard Humvees are staged in a parking lot in downtown Columbus, Ohio during ongoing protests, May 31, 2020. Gov. Mike DeWine activated the Guard to assist local law enforcement in Columbus and Cle... More
Soldiers from the 133rd Engineer Company complete
Soldiers from the 133rd Engineer Company complete recertification training for the National Guard Reaction Force at Camp Guernsey, Wyo., on July 11, 2020. The NGRF is called upon by the governor in the event lo... More
Members of the Wyoming National Guard serve as evaluators
Members of the Wyoming National Guard serve as evaluators to assess the proficiency of the B Company, 960th's Brigade Support Battalion in maintaining their Wyoming National Guard Response Force qualifications ... More
Airman 1st Class Rebecca Hammock, Senior Airman Taiheem
Airman 1st Class Rebecca Hammock, Senior Airman Taiheem Pleasant and Airman Ethan Haberman, members of the 155th Services Flight, prepare and serve meals to Airmen at the 155th Air Refueling Wing during a Domes... More
One hundred Airmen from the 155th Air Refueling Wing
One hundred Airmen from the 155th Air Refueling Wing are trained by the Nebraska Army National Guard as the National Guard Reaction Force for the state of Nebraska at the Nebraska National Guard air base, June ... More
Ohio National Guard Humvees are parked in downtown
Ohio National Guard Humvees are parked in downtown Columbus, Ohio during ongoing protests, May 31, 2020. Gov. Mike DeWine activated the Guard to assist local law enforcement in Columbus and Cleveland with provi... More
Soldiers from the 133rd Engineer Company complete
Soldiers from the 133rd Engineer Company complete recertification training for the National Guard Reaction Force at Camp Guernsey, Wyo., on July 11, 2020. The NGRF is called upon by the governor in the event lo... More
One hundred Airmen from the 155th Air Refueling Wing
One hundred Airmen from the 155th Air Refueling Wing are trained by the Nebraska Army National Guard as the National Guard Reaction Force for the state of Nebraska at the Nebraska National Guard air base, June ... More
Staff Sgt. Ryan Travis and Airman Ethan Haberman, members
Staff Sgt. Ryan Travis and Airman Ethan Haberman, members of the 155th Services Flight, serve lunch out of a spek kitchen to Airmen from the 155th Air Refueling Wing during a Domestic Operations training sessio... More
Ohio National Guard military police Soldiers stand
Ohio National Guard military police Soldiers stand guard May 31, 2020, during ongoing protests in downtown Columbus, Ohio. Gov. Mike DeWine activated the Guard to assist local law enforcement in Columbus and Cl... More
Soldiers from the 133rd Engineer Company complete
Soldiers from the 133rd Engineer Company complete recertification training for the National Guard Reaction Force at Camp Guernsey, Wyo., on July 11, 2020. The NGRF is called upon by the governor in the event lo... More
One hundred Airmen from the 155th Air Refueling Wing
One hundred Airmen from the 155th Air Refueling Wing are trained by the Nebraska Army National Guard as the National Guard Reaction Force for the state of Nebraska at the Nebraska National Guard air base, June ... More
Col. James Stevenson, commander of the 155th Air Refueling
Col. James Stevenson, commander of the 155th Air Refueling Wing, addresses local and state leaders about the Domestic Operations training session, showcasing the Nebraska Air National Guard's capabilities in e... More
Soldiers from the 133rd Engineer Company walk through
Soldiers from the 133rd Engineer Company walk through a scenario for National Guard Reaction Force training where they are to perform a vehicle search and encounter spiteful citizens that have to be detained. T... More
One hundred Airmen from the 155th Air Refueling Wing
One hundred Airmen from the 155th Air Refueling Wing are trained by the Nebraska Army National Guard as the National Guard Reaction Force for the state of Nebraska at the Nebraska National Guard air base, June ... More
Soldiers from the 133rd Engineer Company complete
Soldiers from the 133rd Engineer Company complete recertification training for the National Guard Reaction Force at Camp Guernsey, Wyo., on July 11, 2020. The NGRF is called upon by the governor in the event lo... More
One hundred Airmen from the 155th Air Refueling Wing
One hundred Airmen from the 155th Air Refueling Wing are trained by the Nebraska Army National Guard as the National Guard Reaction Force for the state of Nebraska at the Nebraska National Guard air base, June ... More
Soldiers from the 133rd Engineer Company complete
Soldiers from the 133rd Engineer Company complete recertification training for the National Guard Reaction Force at Camp Guernsey, Wyo., on July 11, 2020. The NGRF is called upon by the governor in the event lo... More
One hundred Airmen from the 155th Air Refueling Wing
One hundred Airmen from the 155th Air Refueling Wing are trained by the Nebraska Army National Guard as the National Guard Reaction Force for the state of Nebraska at the Nebraska National Guard air base, June ... More
Soldiers from the 133rd Engineer Company walk through
Soldiers from the 133rd Engineer Company walk through a patrolling scenario where they must react to certain situations, like finding a possible IED for National Guard Reaction Force recertification. The NGRF i... More
One hundred Airmen from the 155th Air Refueling Wing
One hundred Airmen from the 155th Air Refueling Wing are trained by the Nebraska Army National Guard as the National Guard Reaction Force for the state of Nebraska at the Nebraska National Guard air base, June ... More
Soldiers from the 133rd Engineer Company walk through
Soldiers from the 133rd Engineer Company walk through a scenario for National Guard Reaction Force training where they are to perform a vehicle search and encounter spiteful citizens that have to be detained. T... More
One hundred Airmen from the 155th Air Refueling Wing
One hundred Airmen from the 155th Air Refueling Wing are trained by the Nebraska Army National Guard as the National Guard Reaction Force for the state of Nebraska at the Nebraska National Guard air base, June ... More
Soldiers from the 133rd Engineer Company walk through
Soldiers from the 133rd Engineer Company walk through a scenario for National Guard Reaction Force training where they are to perform a vehicle search and encounter spiteful citizens that have to be detained. T... More
Soldiers from the 133rd Engineer Company walk through
Soldiers from the 133rd Engineer Company walk through a scenario for National Guard Reaction Force training where they are to perform a vehicle search and encounter spiteful citizens that have to be detained. T... More
Soldiers from the 133rd Engineer Company walk through
Soldiers from the 133rd Engineer Company walk through a scenario for National Guard Reaction Force training where they are to perform a vehicle search and encounter spiteful citizens that have to be detained. T... More
Soldiers from the 133rd Engineer Company walk through
Soldiers from the 133rd Engineer Company walk through a scenario for National Guard Reaction Force training where they are to perform a vehicle search and encounter spiteful citizens that have to be detained. T... More