Idaho Army National Guard

Photos that tell the story of what it's like to be away from your family protecting America.

An inside look at the soldiers and their families saying goodbye.

Our community and our state is very blessed to have such patriots who sacrifice their lives to serve our country.

Over one thousand motorcyclists road from Meridian to Mountain Home. Check out the photos here.

We have ZERO support from any of the command from the very Top to include the Governor and Generals in charge or even the Senior enlisted, they are all pretty much shrug their shoulders and say get it or else.

The 116th has the responsibility of turning the American facilities over to the Iraqis.

Without their protection, we would have no nation, no government, no principles.

At approximately 12:15 a.m. Wednesday morning, crews located the aircraft and personnel. The cause of the accident is unknown but an investigation is now underway.

The cause of the accident is unknown and an investigation will begin promptly.

The training was intense designed to give the soldiers the closest experience to being in the field during a real world mission when lives are at stake.