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Montana Guard Conducts Joint Sling Load Training

Montana Guard Conducts Joint Sling Load Training

FORT HARRISON, Mont. – Montana National Guard Soldiers and Airmen, assigned to the 1st Battalion, 189th Aviation Regiment (General Support Aviation) and 219th Red Horse Squadron, successfully executed the first operational joint sling load mission during a June 26 field training exercise designed to strengthen domestic operations…

15 hours ago, June 29, 2026
Washington Guardsmen Sharpen Warrior Skills, Wildfire Response

Washington Guardsmen Sharpen Warrior Skills, Wildfire Response

CAMP MURRAY, Wash. – Washington Army National Guard aviators expanded the state’s emergency response capability while supporting real-world wildfire and counterdrug missions during one of C Company, 1st Battalion, 112th Aviation Regiment’s busiest annual training cycles June 6-20.The training, held at the Army Aviation Support Facility 2, Pangborn…

3 days ago, June 26, 2026
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Pennsylvania, Connecticut Guardsmen Sharpen Close-Combat Skills

Pennsylvania, Connecticut Guardsmen Sharpen Close-Combat Skills

FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. – About 30 Soldiers from the Pennsylvania and Connecticut Army National Guards completed the Pennsylvania National Guard State Combatives Program's 40-hour Basic Combatives Course June 22-26, building the confidence and close-quarters fighting skills needed to react under pressure.“The Basic Combatives Course is the first…

10 hours ago, June 29, 2026
Oregon Guard Engineers Test Drone-Delivered Breach Capability

Oregon Guard Engineers Test Drone-Delivered Breach Capability

ORCHARD COMBAT TRAINING CENTER, Idaho – Oregon Guard Soldiers breached a wire obstacle with a drone-delivered Bangalore torpedo after months of innovation by engineers whose work could help save lives.In combat, breaching that type of obstacle on foot would be expected to carry significant risk. Army doctrine uses a 50% casualty-planning factor for…

3 days ago, June 26, 2026
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National Guard May 2026 SITREP

TThe 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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