Washington Guard Strengthens Counter-Drone Readiness Before World Cup 2026 JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash. – With millions of soccer fans set to descend on the Pacific Northwest for the FIFA World Cup 2026, the Washington National Guard and public safety leaders are preparing for the possibility that drones could fall into the wrong hands.On Feb. 11, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, the Washington National Guard supported a… 6 hours ago, February 18, 2026
National Guard’s Vice Chief Credits Georgia’s ‘Leadership Factory’ WASHINGTON – Gen. Thomas Carden has been appointed vice chief of the National Guard Bureau, bringing nearly four decades of experience to the organization that oversees more than 435,000 Soldiers and Airmen.For Carden, the title “vice” is familiar. He explained that, like his previous deputy roles, the position is fundamentally about amplifying the… 5 days ago, February 13, 2026
New Hampshire Guard Celebrates America 250, Strengthens Partnership SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador – From snowbanks to sunburns, the 39th Army Band touched down in tropical… February 09, 2026
Texas Guard’s 36th Infantry Division Holds Farewell Ceremony Before Deployment AUSTIN, Texas – Soldiers assigned to the 36th Infantry Division gathered with family members,… February 04, 2026
Illinois National Guard Honors Former Guardsman Abraham Lincoln SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois National Guard paid tribute to its most notable militiaman and 16th… 6 days ago, February 12, 2026
Carrying the Legacy Forward: Army National Guard Establishes Temple Leadership Award ARLINGTON, Va. — The Army National Guard formally established a new leadership tradition Feb. 12, presenting the inaugural Lt. Gen. Herbert R. Temple Jr. Leadership Award to Chief Warrant Officer 4 Douglas Malone and Sgt. 1st Class Danielle Beasley during a ceremony at the Herbert R. Temple Army National Guard Readiness Center.The award honors… 5 hours ago, February 18, 2026
Arizona Air Guard HazMat Exercise to Strengthen Joint Capabilities PHOENIX, Ariz. — Emergency management Airmen and partner agencies from across Arizona gathered for the second annual Arizona Air National Guard HazMat Jamboree, hosted by the 161st Air Refueling Wing Emergency Management Flight at Goldwater Air National Guard Base, Feb. 13-14, to strengthen joint capabilities, refine hazardous materials response… yesterday, February 17, 2026
New Hampshire Guard Celebrates America 250, Strengthens Partnership SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador – From snowbanks to sunburns, the 39th Army Band touched down in tropical… February 09, 2026
Maryland Guard Participates in Crossed Swords 25 with Estonian Partners TALLINN, Estonia – The Maryland National Guard participated in Crossed Swords, a comprehensive cyber… February 09, 2026
Texas Guard’s 36th Infantry Division Holds Farewell Ceremony Before Deployment AUSTIN, Texas – Soldiers assigned to the 36th Infantry Division gathered with family members,… February 04, 2026
Colorado Guard’s 140th Wing Deploys to Pacific BUCKLEY SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. – Nearly 300 Airmen from the Colorado National Guard’s 140th Wing… February 04, 2026
Illinois National Guard Honors Former Guardsman Abraham Lincoln SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois National Guard paid tribute to its most notable militiaman and 16th… 6 days ago, February 12, 2026
Pennsylvania Guard Soldier Makes College Soccer Comeback After Deployment FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. - When 1st Lt. Daniela McCurdy graduated from Millersville University in… January 29, 2026