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Nordhaus, Raines Praise Enlisted Force for Delivering ‘Always Ready, Always There’

Nordhaus, Raines Praise Enlisted Force for Delivering ‘Always Ready, Always There’

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Drawing on nearly four centuries of service and the National Guard’s ongoing operational tempo, the Guard Bureau’s senior leaders Aug. 2 urged the enlisted force to sustain the Guard’s edge.Speaking at the 55th annual conference of the Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the United States, Air Force Gen. Steve…

2 hours ago, August 05, 2026
Air National Guard Details Bonuses, Policy Changes Amid ‘Summer Surge Incentives’

Air National Guard Details Bonuses, Policy Changes Amid ‘Summer Surge Incentives’

ARLINGTON, Va. – The Air National Guard is rolling out sweeping recruiting and retention transformation initiatives – removing accession barriers, expanding enterprise support and reshaping how it competes for the talent required to build dominating air power and ensure wartime readiness.The Air National Guard has also launched a “Summer Surge…

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Michigan Guard Strengthens Emergency Response Partnerships

Michigan Guard Strengthens Emergency Response Partnerships

SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – Military personnel including the Michigan National Guard, first responders and government agencies from across the nation came together July 27-31 during Operation Iron Wave, a multi-day joint training exercise designed to strengthen the partnerships and coordination required to respond effectively during emergencies.The…

5 hours ago, August 05, 2026
Hawaii Air Guard Establishes Recruiting and Retention Flight

Hawaii Air Guard Establishes Recruiting and Retention Flight

PEARL CITY, Hawaii – The Hawaii Air National Guard activated its first Recruiting and Retention Flight during a ceremony Aug. 1 at the Hawaii Air National Guard recruiting offices in Pearl Highlands Center, establishing a dedicated organization designed to strengthen recruiting, improve retention and increase force readiness across the state.The…

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Soldiers deploy Skydio drones near Rio Grande Valley for border mission

U.S. Army Spc. Vladimir Alves, Spc. Anabeli Lopez and Sgt. Justin Masterson with the 1058th Transportation Company, 130th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, assigned to Joint Task Force-Southern Border in support of Operation Ardent Vanguard, operate the Skydio X10D small unmanned aircraft system to detect suspected illegal aliens near Rio Grande Valley, Texas, July 23, 2026. U.S. Northern Command is working side-by-side with the Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection within narrowly defined authorities to provide unique military capabilities to protect the territorial integrity of the U.S. southern border. Video by Capt. Shamari Pratt.

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