Soldiers and Airmen of the Massachusetts National Guard muster on the Boston Common to receive orders for a coordinated response in support of civilian authorities in the wake of the marathon bombings here, April 15 2013. Some of the more than 400 Guardsmen on hand to keep portions of the route clear for runners were among the first to respond to the explosions in Boston. (U.S. Army photo by Cadet Matthew Feehan, Massachusetts National Guard Public Affairs)
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Soldiers and Airmen of the Massachusetts National Guard muster on the Boston Common to receive orders for a coordinated response in support of civilian authorities in the wake of the marathon bombings here, April 15 2013. Some of the more than 400 Guardsmen on hand to keep portions of the route clear for runners were among the first to respond to the explosions in Boston. (U.S. Army photo by Cadet Matthew Feehan, Massachusetts National Guard Public Affairs)
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From left, Capt. Tyler Field, commander of the Massachusetts National Guard's 747 Military Police Company, and Capt. Erik Filipe, of the MANG's 211th Military Police Battalion, support the search for the Marathon bombing suspect in Watertown, Mass., April 19, 2013. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class James C. Lally/Released)
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General Frank J Grass, Chief of the National Guard Bureau, Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick and Air Force Maj. Gen. L. Scott Rice, adjutant general of the Massachusetts National Guard, presented Army Commendation Medals to members of the Massachusetts and New York National Guards, at the historic Boston Common, June 3, 2013. The commendation medals recognized the service members for their acts of heroism when they provided critical first response immediately following the Boston Marathon attacks that occurred on April 15.
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Sgt. Souraxay Saengthavy of B Co. 182nd Infantry Batallion mans a barricade Apr. 16 during security opperations following the Boston Marathon bombing. Soldiers of the Massachusetts National Guard augmented civilian emergency personnel to provide round-the-clock coverage during emergency operations and the following criminal investigation. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Evan V. Lane)
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