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Czech Partners Assist Texas Army Guard During Flood Response Efforts

With just two days’ notice, 16 firefighters and four search dogs from the Czech Republic arrived in the Texas hill country, teaming up with National Guard members to search flood-affected areas for missing individuals. Read more about the search

Illinois National Guard to Partner with Portugal in State Partnership Program

The National Guard Bureau and the U.S. Department of Defense have announced the State Partnership between the Illinois National Guard and the Portuguese Armed Forces. Read more about the partnership

Arizona, Utah Army Guard Members Win 2025 National Best Warrior Competition

“This competition is the culmination of months, sometimes years, of preparation,” said Maj. Gen. Janeen L. Birckhead, adjutant general of Maryland. “These competitors are the best we have to offer, and their performance this week highlights the grit, leadership and excellence we strive for across the National Guard.” Read more about the competition

Nordhaus, Raines see Heroism, Partnerships in Central Texas

Hundreds of Guard members remain on mission to work with civil authorities in rescue and recovery operations. To date, Texas Army and Air National Guard crews have rescued at least 525 people via water and rooftop rescues, employing UH-60 Black Hawks, LUH-72 Lakotas, C-130s for aerial reconnaissance and dozens of high-water vehicles. Read more about the mission

COVID-19 Vaccine Refusal Reinstatement

Former Army National Guard Soldiers: You can continue your service in the Army National Guard. Read about Covid reinstatement

Securing the Southern Border

National Guard moves out to support Presidential Executive Orders on protecting the territorial integrity of the United States. Read about the Southern Border

Guard News

Alaska Guard Hosts Symposium for Search and Rescue Partners

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska - Alaska Army National Guard aviators assigned to G Company, 2-211th General Support Aviation Battalion, hosted mission partners for a multi-agency hoist symposium at Bryant Army Airfield on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, July 20-22.The event brought together search and rescue professionals from across…

8 hours ago, July 30, 2025

Alabama Guard Conducts Convoy During Operation Patriot Press

ANNISTON, Ala. — Soldiers from the Alabama Army National Guard recently completed a multi-state convoy operation, delivering critical cargo and showcasing military logistics excellence during Operation Patriot Press.They participated from July 12 to July 26 in the annual exercise, conducted by the Army Materiel Command, or AMC. The exercise…

yesterday, July 29, 2025

State Partnership Program

Missouri Guard Hosts Cyber Exchange with Panamanian Partners

PANAMA CITY, Panama – U.S. cyber specialists from the Missouri National Guard, in coordination with…

6 hours ago, July 30, 2025

Overseas Operations

Washington Air Guardsmen Integrate with Royal Australian Air Force for Talisman Sabre 2025

RAAF BASE WILLIAMTOWN, Australia - Operators from the Western Air Defense Sector and Pacific Air…

7 days ago, July 23, 2025

News Features

Boss Lift Helps Employers Understand Lives of Oregon Guard Soldiers

ORCHARD COMBAT TRAINING CENTER, Idaho — The roar of helicopter rotors filled the Idaho sky as…

2 days ago, July 28, 2025

Guard News

Wisconsin National Guard Showcases Guard Mission at AirVenture

OSHKOSH, Wis. - Wisconsin National Guard Soldiers and Airmen offered more than 690,000 guests from 80 countries a first-hand look at the mission of the National Guard during the Experimental Aircraft Association’s 2025 AirVenture July 21-27.Guard members conducted multiple public forums to introduce attendees to various aspects of military service;…

8 hours ago, July 30, 2025

Washington Guard Brigade Trains at Raven Focus 2025

YAKIMA TRAINING CENTER, Wash., – More than 1,500 Soldiers with the Washington National Guard’s 81st Stryker Brigade Combat Team converged at Yakima Training Center this month for Raven Focus, a collective, high-intensity, field training exercise.Held from July 14 to July 24, Raven Focus capitalized on the two weeks of annual training that National…

2 days ago, July 28, 2025

State Partnership Program

Missouri Guard Hosts Cyber Exchange with Panamanian Partners

PANAMA CITY, Panama – U.S. cyber specialists from the Missouri National Guard, in coordination with…

6 hours ago, July 30, 2025

Nebraska Guard Strengthens Ties with Tanzania During Visit

DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania - A Nebraska National Guard delegation traveled to Tanzania in June to…

2 days ago, July 28, 2025

Overseas Operations

Washington Air Guardsmen Integrate with Royal Australian Air Force for Talisman Sabre 2025

RAAF BASE WILLIAMTOWN, Australia - Operators from the Western Air Defense Sector and Pacific Air…

7 days ago, July 23, 2025

Massachusetts Air Guard Squadron Completes Deployment for Training in Japan

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan - The Massachusetts Air National Guard’s 102nd Civil Engineer Squadron…

7 days ago, July 23, 2025

News Features

Boss Lift Helps Employers Understand Lives of Oregon Guard Soldiers

ORCHARD COMBAT TRAINING CENTER, Idaho — The roar of helicopter rotors filled the Idaho sky as…

2 days ago, July 28, 2025

Why I Serve: D.C. Guard Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic Excels in Operational Relevance

WASHINGTON — From Togo to the nation’s capital, U.S. Army Spc. Massan Signon of the 104th…

July 17, 2025