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Florida Air Defense Battalion Trains With 82nd Airborne in First Minuteman Rotation

Florida Air Defense Battalion Trains With 82nd Airborne in First Minuteman Rotation

FORT POLK, La. – Soldiers from the Florida Army National Guard’s 3rd Battalion, 265th Air Defense Artillery Regiment trained alongside the 82nd Airborne Division during a combat training center rotation March 15-20, marking the first time a Guard unit has integrated into an active-duty rotation under the National Guard’s new Minuteman Rotation…

17 hours ago, April 01, 2026
Florida Guardsmen Maintain Readiness Under Exposure, Stress

Florida Guardsmen Maintain Readiness Under Exposure, Stress

CAMP BLANDING JOINT TRAINING CENTER, Fla. – Soldiers and Airmen of the Florida National Guard conducted the first joint Oleoresin Capsicum, or OC, spray certification in decades to maintain readiness when exposed to contaminants and manage their reactions in chaotic situations, March 23-26.Personnel from the 715th Military Police Company and the…

5 days ago, March 27, 2026
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Connecticut Guard Officers Compete in Best Warrior Competition for the First Time

Connecticut Guard Officers Compete in Best Warrior Competition for the First Time

HARTFORD, Conn. – The Connecticut National Guard allowed officers to compete in its annual Best Warrior Competition for the first time alongside its non-commissioned officers and enlisted Soldiers, March 26-29.Command Sgt. Maj. Arthur Fredericks, the Connecticut National Guard’s senior enlisted advisor, proposed the idea of adding officers to the…

16 hours ago, April 01, 2026
New York Guard Elevates Force Protection with Tethered Drones

New York Guard Elevates Force Protection with Tethered Drones

STEWART AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, N.Y. – The New York Guard’s 105th Airlift Wing at Stewart Air National Guard Base is introducing tethered drones to its arsenal of safety and security equipment to enhance its ability to respond to emergency situations and elevate situational awareness across the installation.Tethered drones, unlike their…

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National Guard Situation Report - March 2026

The National Guard delivered for the nation throughout March, supporting homeland operations, strengthening warfighting readiness, and reinforcing global partnerships. Guard members supported ongoing operations in the Middle East, executed complex aerial refueling missions, and trained in extreme environments to enhance combat effectiveness. They also responded to wildfires and severe weather at home, while strengthening emergency response capabilities alongside civilian partners. These efforts extended overseas, where Guard members trained and competed with allied forces, reinforcing interoperability and enduring partnerships around the world—demonstrating the continued commitment of the National Guard’s 430,000 Citizen Soldiers and Airmen. Video by Sgt. 1st Class Amber Peck

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