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Air National Guard Touts Key Changes After Record-Setting Recruitment Year

Air National Guard Touts Key Changes After Record-Setting Recruitment Year

ARLINGTON, Va. – The Air National Guard's most successful recruiting year, with nearly 12,000 new members in fiscal year 2025, coincides with a major restructuring of its operations to better support recruiters and adapt to a dynamic environment.“It all comes down to Wartime Readiness,” said U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Joshua D. Moore, command…

22 hours ago, December 23, 2025
California Guard’s 129th Rescue Wing Hoists Woman From Cruise Ship

California Guard’s 129th Rescue Wing Hoists Woman From Cruise Ship

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. – A 79-year-old cruise ship passenger found unresponsive Dec. 16 is back on land following a high-risk overnight rescue by the California Air National Guard's 129th Rescue Wing.The wing was contacted the night of Dec. 16 by the U.S. Coast Guard District 11 about a possible rescue mission aboard the Ruby Princess cruise ship,…

4 days ago, December 19, 2025
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2025 Marks Historic Year for Guard Members

2025 Marks Historic Year for Guard Members

ARLINGTON, Va. – For many Guard members, 2025 was a busy year.Soldiers and Airmen deployed overseas. They took part in missions along the southern border. Teams responded to natural disasters and other emergencies at home, and continued tough, challenging training to remain ready for missions yet to come, all working toward achieving peace through…

21 hours ago, December 23, 2025
National Guard Responds to Historic Flooding in Western Washington

National Guard Responds to Historic Flooding in Western Washington

CAMP MURRAY, Wash. – As rivers overtopped banks and levees failed across western Washington, the Washington National Guard launched one of its largest and fastest flood responses in recent memory, mobilizing approximately 300 Soldiers and Airmen to help first responders with emergency rescues, evacuations and levee reinforcement in Skagit,…

4 days ago, December 19, 2025
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2025 National Guard Year in Review: Warfight

More than 15,000 National Guard members deployed overseas in 2025, supporting a broad range of operations alongside joint and allied partners. Across multiple theaters and mission sets, Guardsmen delivered ready, capable, and combat-credible forces that contributed to deterrence, operational readiness, and global stability. Their sustained presence strengthened U.S. commitments abroad while preserving the Guard’s ability to remain ready and responsive at home. Video by Master Sgt. Amber Monio.

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