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National Guard Awards Contract to Support Mobilized DC Troops

“This contract delivers stable, secure housing for our Soldiers and Airmen while achieving significant cost savings for the government,” said Monica Williams, executive director of acquisitions and head of contracting activity for the National Guard Bureau. “We were able to move quickly to meet mission requirements and provide a long-term solution for deployed personnel.” Read more about the contract

North Carolina Guard, Zambia Partners Strengthen Cyber Skills

For Col. Nkole Emmanuel Muyunda of the Zambia Air Force, Cyber Shield 2026 represented more than just an opportunity to strengthen his cybersecurity skills; it marked another step in the growing partnership between the North Carolina National Guard and the Zambian Defense Force through the Department of War National Guard Bureau State Partnership Program, or SPP. Read more about Cyber Shield 2026

Wyoming Guard Supports Wildfire Response in Western US

“This is one of the most visible and rewarding missions we perform,” said Maj. Randi Carpenter, a navigator with the 153rd Airlift Wing serving as mission commander for the activation. “Our crews understand that every drop they make helps a firefighter on the ground, and they take that responsibility seriously.” Read more about the wildfire mission

State Partnership Program Sets the Standard Through Defense Security Cooperation University

The Department of War National Guard Bureau State Partnership Program, or SPP, now has a standardized mechanism to track, code and professionally develop its personnel across the country’s 54 states and territories, the result of standardizing a training and certification pathway for the SPP workforce. Read about the State Partnership Program

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

West Virginia Guard Activated to Assist With Flood Response

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia National Guard, under the direction of Gov. Patrick Morrisey, was activated July 21 to provide support to communities impacted by severe flooding across the state.The most significant impacts have been reported in Upshur, Pleasants and Lewis counties, with Morrisey declaring a state of emergency across all 55…

9 hours ago, July 23, 2026

Puerto Rico, Rhode Island Guardsmen Test Deployment Capabilities

PUNTA SALINAS AIR NATIONAL GUARD STATION, Puerto Rico – Airmen from the 156th Combat Communications Squadron of the Puerto Rico Air National Guard and the 282nd Combat Communications Squadron of the Rhode Island Air National Guard conducted a joint training exercise testing their deployment capabilities, June 1-12.Exercise FUNKY BUSINESS is a…

3 days ago, July 20, 2026

State Partnership Program

Missouri Guard Hosts Panama Leaders, Strengthens Partnership

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Leaders from the Missouri National Guard welcomed José Miguel Alemán Healy,…

8 hours ago, July 23, 2026

Overseas Operations

Oklahoma, Guam National Guardsmen Sharpen Combat Skills

KOTA BELUD, Malaysia – Oklahoma and Guam National Guardsmen sharpened their warfighting skills…

2 days ago, July 21, 2026

News Features

North Carolina Guardsman Strengthens Skills in Cyber Shield Exercise

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – North Carolina National Guardsman Spc. Hunter Chambers has turned his passion…

2 days ago, July 21, 2026

Guard News

National Guard Awards Contract to Support Mobilized DC Troops

ARLINGTON, Va. – The National Guard Bureau, in partnership with the District of Columbia National Guard and the U.S. General Services Administration, awarded a $292 million task order to Placemakr June 22 to provide up to 2,000 apartment-style lodging units for Guardsmen mobilized to support Joint Task Force – District of Columbia. The award…

5 hours ago, July 23, 2026

Idaho Guard Rescues Injured Hiker

BOISE, Idaho – The Idaho Army National Guard’s State Aviation Group, working with the Boise Fire Department, hoisted an injured hiker off a remote stretch of Mount Idaho July 18.The mission was the Idaho Army National Guard’s sixth successful rescue in 2026 and its second in July.The rescue, which occurred on Idaho’s seventh-highest mountain near…

yesterday, July 22, 2026

State Partnership Program

Missouri Guard Hosts Panama Leaders, Strengthens Partnership

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Leaders from the Missouri National Guard welcomed José Miguel Alemán Healy,…

8 hours ago, July 23, 2026

North Carolina Guard, Zambia Partners Strengthen Cyber Skills

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – For Col. Nkole Emmanuel Muyunda of the Zambia Air Force, Cyber Shield 2026…

yesterday, July 22, 2026

Overseas Operations

Oklahoma, Guam National Guardsmen Sharpen Combat Skills

KOTA BELUD, Malaysia – Oklahoma and Guam National Guardsmen sharpened their warfighting skills…

2 days ago, July 21, 2026

New York Guardsmen Build Critical Skills in Arctic Environment

KANGERLUSSUAQ, Greenland – New York National Guardsmen are building critical skills in an Arctic…

3 days ago, July 20, 2026

News Features

North Carolina Guardsman Strengthens Skills in Cyber Shield Exercise

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – North Carolina National Guardsman Spc. Hunter Chambers has turned his passion…

2 days ago, July 21, 2026

Rhode Island Guard’s Endurance Team Builds Strength

NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. – For Lt. Col. Ron Cloutier, endurance isn’t just about running miles; it’s…

2 days ago, July 21, 2026