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Oklahoma National Guard search and rescue

The National Guard posted a photo:

Oklahoma National Guard search and rescue

Members of the Oklahoma National Guard's 63rd Civil Support Team conduct search and rescue operations in response to the May 20, 2013, EF-5 tornado that ripped through the center of Moore, Oklahoma.

1 hour 10 min ago
nobody@flickr.com (The National Guard)

Oklahoma National Guard search and rescue

The National Guard posted a photo:

Oklahoma National Guard search and rescue

Members of the Oklahoma National Guard's 63rd Civil Support Team prepare to start search and rescue operations in response to the May 20, 2013, EF-5 tornado that ripped through the center of Moore, Oklahoma.

1 hour 10 min ago
nobody@flickr.com (The National Guard)

Oklahoma National Guard search and rescue

The National Guard posted a photo:

Oklahoma National Guard search and rescue

Members of the Oklahoma National Guard's 63rd Civil Support Team conduct search and rescue operations in response to the May 20, 2013, EF-5 tornado that ripped through the center of Moore, Oklahoma.

1 hour 10 min ago
nobody@flickr.com (The National Guard)

Oklahoma National Guard search and rescue

The National Guard posted a photo:

Oklahoma National Guard search and rescue

A member of the Oklahoma National Guard's 63rd Civil Support Team conducts search and rescue operations in response to the May 20, 2013, EF-5 tornado that ripped through the center of Moore, Oklahoma.

1 hour 10 min ago
nobody@flickr.com (The National Guard)

Oklahoma National Guard search and rescue

The National Guard posted a photo:

Oklahoma National Guard search and rescue

Members of the Oklahoma National Guard's 63rd Civil Support Team conduct search and rescue operations in response to the May 20, 2013, EF-5 tornado that ripped through the center of Moore, Oklahoma.

1 hour 10 min ago
nobody@flickr.com (The National Guard)

3 National Guardsmen Among Those Who Helped After Marathon Blast

While taking part in the Tough Ruck 2013, three National Guard servicemen from the 1060th Transportation Company found themselves in the midst of a horrific event. 1st Lt. Steve Fiola, First Sgt. Bernard Madore, and Staff Sgt. Mark Welch were near the end of the 26.2 mile course, which they had been walking with full rucksacks.

Budget Cuts Force Guard Units on "Off-Ramp"

Three units of the Indiana National Guard have been pulled from a looming deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom because of sequestration and other budget cuts.

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