Conflict might have been the 20th century norm, but collaboration is the nature of 21st century relationships between the National Guard and other components of the armed forces, the chief of the National Guard Bureau said.

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Guard Chief Calls Collaboration Vital

Conflict might have been the 20th century norm, but collaboration is the nature of 21st century relationships between the National Guard and other components of the armed forces, the chief of the National Guard Bureau said.

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Guard Chief Calls Collaboration Vital

Almost 400 Massachusetts National Guardsmen were called up to support the 113th running of the Boston Marathon. One citizen-soldier called it a welcome chance to interact with the public while in uniform.

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Massachusetts National Guard Supports Boston Marathon

National Guard members who are farmers back home in Missouri are helping to revive and develop the agriculture system in Afghanistan.

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Missouri Guard’s Agricultural Mission Grows in Afghanistan