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National Guard Supports Wildfire Suppression Efforts From the Midwest to West Coast

National Guard Supports Wildfire Suppression Efforts From the Midwest to West Coast

ARLINGTON, Va. – National Guard units from across the country are supporting wildfire suppression operations in multiple states, providing aerial firefighting aircraft, helicopters and personnel to assist civil authorities as wildfire activity continues across the western United States.More than 160 Soldiers and Airmen from the Wyoming, California,…

1 hour ago, July 24, 2026
West Virginia Guard Activated to Assist With Flood Response

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…

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Puerto Rico Guard Airmen Build Force Support Readiness

Puerto Rico Guard Airmen Build Force Support Readiness

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii – Airmen from the Puerto Rico Air National Guard’s 156th Force Support Squadron joined nearly 100 force support professionals from four Air National Guard units and one Air Force Reserve unit for the fiscal year 2026 Home Station Readiness Training, June 15-23, a joint total force integration training designed…

1 hour ago, July 24, 2026
National Guard Awards Contract to Support Mobilized DC Troops

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…

22 hours ago, July 23, 2026
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National Guard Rescues Family During Flood Response Operations

Members of the Texas National Guard and Texas A&M Task Force 1 rescue the Bookout family during flood response operations in Crystal City, Texas, July 17, 2026. The rescue was conducted after heavy rainfall caused rivers to rise and flood residential areas, prompting emergency response efforts to assist residents affected by rising waters. Video by Staff Sgt. Derek Gutierrez

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