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Exercise Thunderstruck 2.0 Tests Oklahoma Guard's Unmanned Aerial System Capabilities

Oklahoma Army National Guard’s 45th Infantry Brigade Soldiers put their tactics, techniques and procedures to the test during Exercise Thunderstruck 2.0. Read more about the training

Alaska Air Guard Rescues Plane Crash Survivor

Alaska Air National Guard members with the 176th Wing rescued the single occupant of a plane crash. Read more about the rescue

Nordhaus joins Indo-Pacific Chiefs of Defense Conference to strengthen State Partnership Program

“I was privileged to join Gen. Caine, Adm. Paparo and so many of our global teammates,” Nordhaus said. “The National Guard is committed to supporting U.S. Indo-Pacific Command goals to enhance U.S. national security by building shared capacity with our partners to promote stability and preserve peace through strength.” Read about 2025 Indo-Pacific Chiefs of Defense Con

Guard Members From Six States, D.C. on Duty in Washington in Support of Local, Fed Authorities

More than 2,000 National Guard Soldiers and Airmen from six states and the District of Columbia are on duty in Washington as part of Joint Task Force – District of Columbia in support of local and federal authorities and law enforcement agencies. Read about the Joint Task Force

Nordhaus, Raines: National Guard Delivers Outsized Impact at Home, Abroad

Air Force Gen. Steve Nordhaus, chief of the National Guard Bureau and Senior Enlisted Advisor John Raines outlined their priorities and highlighted the Guard’s unique value as an elite, cost-effective force. Read about the NGAUS conference

COVID-19 Vaccine Refusal Reinstatement

Former Army National Guard Soldiers: You can continue your service in the Army National Guard. Read about Covid reinstatement

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

Guard News

Pennsylvania Guard Hosts Helicopter Orientation for Emergency Responders

FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. – The Pennsylvania Army National Guard conducted a helicopter orientation training event for emergency responders Sept. 11 at the Army Aviation Support Facility No. 1 and Muir Army Heliport.More than 120 firefighters and rescue personnel from several fire companies in the surrounding communities and along the installation's…

yesterday, September 15, 2025

Four Indiana National Guard Soldiers Awarded Indiana Distinguished Service Cross

INDIANAPOLIS — Four Hoosier National Guard Soldiers received the Indiana Distinguished Service Cross awards during a Sept. 12 ceremony at Indiana National Guard headquarters at Stout Field.Chief Warrant Officer 4 Brett Milton, Chief Warrant Officer 3 Craig Adams, Sgt. 1st Class Adam Kabella and Sgt. Dalton McCollum with the 38th Combat Aviation…

4 days ago, September 12, 2025

State Partnership Program

Washington Guard Hosts Visit From Royal Malaysian Air Force Deputy Chief

CAMP MURRAY, Wash. - The Washington National Guard welcomed a senior delegation from Malaysia as…

14 hours ago, September 16, 2025

Overseas Operations

Utah Air Guard Strengthens Regional Partnerships at Enduring Partners 2025

KORAT AIR BASE, Thailand — The Utah Air National Guard played a crucial role in Enduring Partners…

September 05, 2025

News Features

South Carolina Guard Member Assists Woman Choking

ANDERSON, S.C. – What began as a routine lunch Aug. 28 at the Anderson Metro Diner quickly…

September 02, 2025

Guard News

Oregon Guard Advances Drone Capabilities With New Training Systems

RAYMOND REES NATIONAL GUARD TRAINING CENTER, Ore. – The Oregon Army National Guard is transforming its unmanned aircraft systems training at the 249th Regional Training Institute, introducing advanced platforms while developing innovative solutions to meet evolving battlefield requirements.During September 2025, the Regional Training Institute at…

10 hours ago, September 16, 2025

Exercise Thunderstruck 2.0 Tests Oklahoma Guard's Unmanned Aerial System Capabilities

CAMP GRUBER TRAINING CENTER, Okla. - Oklahoma Army National Guard’s 45th Infantry Brigade Soldiers put their tactics, techniques and procedures to the test Sept. 13 during Exercise Thunderstruck 2.0, the capstone event in a succession of counter-unmanned aircraft exercises held this year at Camp Gruber Training Center.The exercise tested concepts…

yesterday, September 15, 2025

State Partnership Program

Washington Guard Hosts Visit From Royal Malaysian Air Force Deputy Chief

CAMP MURRAY, Wash. - The Washington National Guard welcomed a senior delegation from Malaysia as…

14 hours ago, September 16, 2025

Colorado Guard, Switzerland Become Partners in Program

CENTENNIAL, Colo. – The Swiss Confederation and Colorado National Guard have officially become state…

yesterday, September 15, 2025

Overseas Operations

Utah Air Guard Strengthens Regional Partnerships at Enduring Partners 2025

KORAT AIR BASE, Thailand — The Utah Air National Guard played a crucial role in Enduring Partners…

September 05, 2025

Massachusetts Guard Soldiers Return From NATO Support Mission in Poland

ZAGAN, Poland - Soldiers of the Massachusetts Army National Guard’s 1060th Transportation Company…

September 05, 2025

News Features

South Carolina Guard Member Assists Woman Choking

ANDERSON, S.C. – What began as a routine lunch Aug. 28 at the Anderson Metro Diner quickly…

September 02, 2025

Louisiana Guard’s Tiger Brigade Marks 20th Anniversary of Redeployment and Hurricane Response

NEW ORLEANS – This fall, the Louisiana National Guard’s 256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, known as…

August 29, 2025