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Nordhaus joins Indo-Pacific Chiefs of Defense Conference to strengthen State Partnership Program

“I was privileged to join Gen. Caine, Adm. Paparo and so many of our global teammates,” Nordhaus said. “The National Guard is committed to supporting U.S. Indo-Pacific Command goals to enhance U.S. national security by building shared capacity with our partners to promote stability and preserve peace through strength.” Read about 2025 Indo-Pacific Chiefs of Defense Con

Guard Members From Six States, D.C. on Duty in Washington in Support of Local, Fed Authorities

More than 2,000 National Guard Soldiers and Airmen from six states and the District of Columbia are on duty in Washington as part of Joint Task Force – District of Columbia in support of local and federal authorities and law enforcement agencies. Read about the Joint Task Force

Nordhaus, Raines: National Guard Delivers Outsized Impact at Home, Abroad

Air Force Gen. Steve Nordhaus, chief of the National Guard Bureau and Senior Enlisted Advisor John Raines outlined their priorities and highlighted the Guard’s unique value as an elite, cost-effective force. Read about the NGAUS conference

Caine: When you Mobilize the Guard, you Mobilize the Nation

Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, praised the National Guard during his address at the 147th National Guard Association of the United States General Conference. Read about NGAUS

U.S., Saudi Arabia Strengthen Ties Through State Partnership Program

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia expanded its strategic ties with the United States by formally joining the Department of Defense National Guard Bureau State Partnership Program Aug. 21. Read about the State Partnership Program here

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

Four Indiana National Guard Soldiers Awarded Indiana Distinguished Service Cross

INDIANAPOLIS — Four Hoosier National Guard Soldiers received the Indiana Distinguished Service Cross awards during a Sept. 12 ceremony at Indiana National Guard headquarters at Stout Field.Chief Warrant Officer 4 Brett Milton, Chief Warrant Officer 3 Craig Adams, Sgt. 1st Class Adam Kabella and Sgt. Dalton McCollum with the 38th Combat Aviation…

yesterday, September 12, 2025

Pennsylvania Air Guard Commemorates Patriot Day With Formation Training Flight

MIDDLETOWN, Pa. – Pennsylvania Air National Guard’s 193rd Special Operations Wing conducted routine Launch the Fleet training Sept. 11, timed to commemorate Patriot Day.This formation flight of six MC-130J Commando II aircraft departed Harrisburg International Airport and followed a training route visible to those in Fort Indiantown Gap,…

yesterday, September 12, 2025

State Partnership Program

Kentucky Guard, Ecuador Conduct Air Assault Training Exchange

LATACUNGA, Ecuador - Members of the Kentucky National Guard took part in a four-day air assault…

yesterday, September 12, 2025

Overseas Operations

Utah Air Guard Strengthens Regional Partnerships at Enduring Partners 2025

KORAT AIR BASE, Thailand — The Utah Air National Guard played a crucial role in Enduring Partners…

8 days ago, September 05, 2025

News Features

South Carolina Guard Member Assists Woman Choking

ANDERSON, S.C. – What began as a routine lunch Aug. 28 at the Anderson Metro Diner quickly…

September 02, 2025

Guard News

Alaska Air Guard Rescues Plane Crash Survivor

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — Alaska Air National Guard members with the 176th Wing rescued the single occupant of a plane crash Sept. 10, approximately 115 miles northeast of Anchorage.The Alaska Rescue Coordination Center opened a mission in response to a registered 406 MHz emergency locator transmitter signal and subsequent aircraft…

yesterday, September 12, 2025

Virginia Air Guard’s Bosslift Event Enhances Military-Civilian Partnerships

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. - Strengthening ties between the military and civilian sectors, the 192nd Wing of the Virginia Air National Guard hosted the 2025 Bosslift event on Sept. 6 at Joint Base Langley-Eustis in Hampton, Virginia.Organized by the Virginia Air National Guard Military and Family Readiness office and the Virginia Employer…

yesterday, September 11, 2025

State Partnership Program

Kentucky Guard, Ecuador Conduct Air Assault Training Exchange

LATACUNGA, Ecuador - Members of the Kentucky National Guard took part in a four-day air assault…

yesterday, September 12, 2025

New Hampshire Guard, El Salvador Celebrate 25th Anniversary of State Partnership Program

NEWINGTON, N.H. - The New Hampshire National Guard and El Salvador celebrated the 25th anniversary…

5 days ago, September 08, 2025

Overseas Operations

Utah Air Guard Strengthens Regional Partnerships at Enduring Partners 2025

KORAT AIR BASE, Thailand — The Utah Air National Guard played a crucial role in Enduring Partners…

8 days ago, September 05, 2025

Massachusetts Guard Soldiers Return From NATO Support Mission in Poland

ZAGAN, Poland - Soldiers of the Massachusetts Army National Guard’s 1060th Transportation Company…

8 days ago, September 05, 2025

News Features

South Carolina Guard Member Assists Woman Choking

ANDERSON, S.C. – What began as a routine lunch Aug. 28 at the Anderson Metro Diner quickly…

September 02, 2025

Louisiana Guard’s Tiger Brigade Marks 20th Anniversary of Redeployment and Hurricane Response

NEW ORLEANS – This fall, the Louisiana National Guard’s 256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, known as…

August 29, 2025