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Idaho Guard Trains for Wildfire Response

Idaho Guard Trains for Wildfire Response

BOISE, Idaho – Idaho National Guard aviation crews conducted water bucket training alongside Idaho Department of Lands personnel May 19-20 in preparation for the 2026 fire season.The Idaho Department of Lands experts employed reflective panels to simulate active fires and communicated with Army National Guard pilots to maximize the efficiency of…

2 hours ago, June 01, 2026
Hawaiʻi Guard Concludes Statewide Storm Response

Hawaiʻi Guard Concludes Statewide Storm Response

OAHU, Hawaiʻi – The Hawaiʻi National Guard concluded a multi-month, statewide response at the end of May after supporting communities affected by a series of powerful Kona Low storms and severe weather events in March and April.The complex, multi-island mission, which at its peak included as many as 500 Soldiers and Airmen on state active duty,…

4 hours ago, June 01, 2026
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Georgia Guard Brigade Strengthens Readiness, Warfighting Skills

Georgia Guard Brigade Strengthens Readiness, Warfighting Skills

FORT STEWART, Ga. – The 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, comprising more than 4,000 Soldiers across the Georgia Army National Guard, is conducting annual training at Fort Stewart, Georgia, as the brigade prepares for its transition to a Mobile Brigade Combat Team while continuing to develop Soldiers for future missions.Annual training serves as…

3 hours ago, June 01, 2026
Washington Guard Supports Chemical Spill Response

Washington Guard Supports Chemical Spill Response

LONGVIEW, Wash. – Following a tank implosion and chemical spill at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging Co., the Washington National Guard mobilized Soldiers and Airmen to support first responders with air monitoring, decontamination and facility search-and-recovery operations.A tank implosion at the Longview, Washington facility about 7:15 a.m. May 26…

7 hours ago, June 01, 2026
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National Guard May 2026 SITREP

The National Guard delivered for the nation throughout May, supporting overseas operations, strengthening readiness, and reinforcing partnerships around the world. Guard members returned home following deployments to the Middle East, trained alongside allied forces in Sweden and Senegal to enhance interoperability and medical readiness, and participated in multinational cyber defense exercises to improve responses to evolving threats. At home, Guard members supported local communities through innovative readiness training projects and honored the service and sacrifice of fallen service members during Memorial Day observances. These efforts demonstrate the continued commitment of the National Guard’s 435,000 Soldiers and Airmen service to their communities, states, and nation. Video by Sgt. 1st Class Amber Peck

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