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

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. Read more about the wildfire operations

National Guard Awards Contract to Support Mobilized DC Troops

“This contract delivers stable, secure housing for our Soldiers and Airmen while achieving significant cost savings for the government,” said Monica Williams, executive director of acquisitions and head of contracting activity for the National Guard Bureau. “We were able to move quickly to meet mission requirements and provide a long-term solution for deployed personnel.” Read more about the contract

North Carolina Guard, Zambia Partners Strengthen Cyber Skills

For Col. Nkole Emmanuel Muyunda of the Zambia Air Force, Cyber Shield 2026 represented more than just an opportunity to strengthen his cybersecurity skills; it marked another step in the growing partnership between the North Carolina National Guard and the Zambian Defense Force through the Department of War National Guard Bureau State Partnership Program, or SPP. Read more about Cyber Shield 2026

Wyoming Guard Supports Wildfire Response in Western US

“This is one of the most visible and rewarding missions we perform,” said Maj. Randi Carpenter, a navigator with the 153rd Airlift Wing serving as mission commander for the activation. “Our crews understand that every drop they make helps a firefighter on the ground, and they take that responsibility seriously.” Read more about the wildfire mission

Securing the Southern Border

National Guard moves out to support Presidential Executive Orders on protecting the territorial integrity of the United States. Read about the Southern Border

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37th Infantry Brigade Team Leads the Way in First Army National Guard Combat Readiness Exercise

GRAYLING, Mich. – More than 3,000 U.S. and partner-nation service members participated in the first Army National Guard Combat Readiness Exercise, testing the 37th Infantry Brigade Combat Team in a realistic, multi-echelon combat environment.Combat Readiness Exercise, or CRX, 26-01 ran from July 11-25 at Camp Grayling Joint Military Training…

6 hours ago, July 27, 2026

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,…

3 days ago, July 24, 2026

State Partnership Program

Wisconsin Guard Helps Return WWII Plane Section

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin National Guard has helped return a recovered section of a P-38…

3 days ago, July 24, 2026

Overseas Operations

Air Guardsmen Strengthen Emergency Response in Exercise Serow Samurai

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan – Emergency management Airmen from five Air National Guard units completed…

5 hours ago, July 27, 2026

News Features

North Carolina Guardsman Strengthens Skills in Cyber Shield Exercise

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – North Carolina National Guardsman Spc. Hunter Chambers has turned his passion…

6 days ago, July 21, 2026

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Massachusetts Guard Flight Medics Strengthen Skills

BEDFORD, Mass. – Soldiers from the Massachusetts National Guard’s Detachment 1, C Company, 3rd Battalion, 126th Aviation Regiment, General Support Aviation Battalion, recently spent two weeks training with flight paramedics at Boston MedFlight at Hanscom Field, strengthening their skills and local partnerships.As part of their certification and…

2 hours ago, July 27, 2026

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…

3 days ago, July 24, 2026

State Partnership Program

Wisconsin Guard Helps Return WWII Plane Section

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin National Guard has helped return a recovered section of a P-38…

3 days ago, July 24, 2026

Missouri Guard Hosts Panama Leaders, Strengthens Partnership

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Leaders from the Missouri National Guard welcomed José Miguel Alemán Healy,…

4 days ago, July 23, 2026

Overseas Operations

Air Guardsmen Strengthen Emergency Response in Exercise Serow Samurai

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan – Emergency management Airmen from five Air National Guard units completed…

5 hours ago, July 27, 2026

Oklahoma, Guam National Guardsmen Sharpen Combat Skills

KOTA BELUD, Malaysia – Oklahoma and Guam National Guardsmen sharpened their warfighting skills…

6 days ago, July 21, 2026

News Features

North Carolina Guardsman Strengthens Skills in Cyber Shield Exercise

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – North Carolina National Guardsman Spc. Hunter Chambers has turned his passion…

6 days ago, July 21, 2026

Rhode Island Guard’s Endurance Team Builds Strength

NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. – For Lt. Col. Ron Cloutier, endurance isn’t just about running miles; it’s…

6 days ago, July 21, 2026