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California Air Guardsmen Rescue Fisherman at Sea

California Air Guardsmen Rescue Fisherman at Sea

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. – Guardsmen with the California Air National Guard’s 129th Rescue Wing rescued a Mexican citizen at sea July 7 after the person sustained traumatic injuries aboard a fishing vessel.U.S. Coast Guard District 11 received a distress call July 6 from the Azteca 5 fishing vessel, 700 nautical miles from the coast of Cabo San Lucas,…

6 hours ago, July 13, 2026
Washington Guard’s Dark Rifles Battalion Builds Readiness Through Modernization

Washington Guard’s Dark Rifles Battalion Builds Readiness Through Modernization

CAMP MURRAY, Wash. – Soldiers from the Washington National Guard’s 3rd Battalion, 161st Infantry Regiment, 81st Mobile Brigade Combat Team completed an ambitious annual training June 13-27 that combined demanding tactical training, leader development, equipment modernization and expert badge testing to prepare the battalion for future missions.“The…

3 days ago, July 10, 2026
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Innovation Partnership Strengthens Oregon Guard F-35 Pilot Readiness

Innovation Partnership Strengthens Oregon Guard F-35 Pilot Readiness

KINGSLEY FIELD, Ore. – An innovative partnership between the Oregon National Guard’s 173rd Fighter Wing and Klamath Community College is strengthening F-35 pilot readiness by producing realistic threat surrogates for the Kingsley Field range while providing students with valuable hands-on fabrication experience.The collaboration connects Klamath…

5 hours ago, July 13, 2026
DC National Guard Boosts Homeland Defense With First Maritime Security Vessel

DC National Guard Boosts Homeland Defense With First Maritime Security Vessel

WASHINGTON – The District of Columbia National Guard’s 260th Special Purpose Brigade, or SPB, has commissioned its first maritime security vessel, marking the first time an Army unit in the nation’s capital has operated a dedicated waterborne platform.The new capability strengthens the Guard’s ability to secure the District’s waterways, critical…

7 hours ago, July 13, 2026
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National Guard June 2026 SITREP

The National Guard delivered for the nation throughout June, supporting homeland defense, strengthening combat readiness, and reinforcing partnerships with allies and partner nations around the world. Guard members trained alongside military, federal, state and local agencies during Homeland Defender 2026 and Desert Forge 2026 to enhance domestic response capabilities, while National Guard Airmen participated in NATO's Ramstein Flag 26 and Sentry North to improve interoperability and air dominance. Internationally, National Guard medical personnel from six states delivered care and trained alongside partners in Paraguay during Exercise Amistad 26, strengthening enduring relationships and improving medical readiness. These efforts demonstrate the continued commitment of the National Guard’s 435,000 Soldiers and Airmen to serve their communities, states, and nation. Video by Sgt. 1st Class Amber Peck

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