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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…

16 hours ago, July 10, 2026
Alaska Guard Performs Four Rescues July 4 Weekend

Alaska Guard Performs Four Rescues July 4 Weekend

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska – Soldiers and Airmen of the Alaska National Guard executed four missions to save four people during the July 4 holiday weekend.Maj. Kody Schmidt, Alaska Rescue Coordination Center, or AKRCC, senior controller, said the first mission opened following a request from the Alaska State Troopers, or AST, for a…

yesterday, July 09, 2026
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Arizona Guard Military Police Return From Alaska Mission

Arizona Guard Military Police Return From Alaska Mission

PHOENIX – More than 50 Soldiers assigned to the Arizona Army National Guard’s 855th Military Police Company returned home July 8 following a year-long mobilization to Fort Greely, Alaska, in support of national defense operations.During the year-long mobilization, the Military Police personnel augmented security force operations at the…

17 hours ago, July 10, 2026
Washington Guard Tests Project Homeland During World Cup

Washington Guard Tests Project Homeland During World Cup

CAMP MURRAY, Wash. – The Washington National Guard’s Joint Operations Center was assessed during a June 26 World Cup game on how the state was using Project Homeland, a long-term modernization initiative designed to improve how the National Guard supports governors and civil authorities during domestic operations.“The goal of the assessments is to…

2 days ago, July 08, 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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