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National Guard Stops Apartment Fire in the District

National Guard Stops Apartment Fire in the District

WASHINGTON – Three West Virginia National Guard members on a routine presence patrol along N Street Northwest recently stopped a dryer fire in an apartment building after detecting the faint smell of smoke.U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Brett Fries, U.S. Army Sgt. Devin Cantwell and Pfc. Tyler E. Farley quickly sprang into action after smelling…

yesterday, January 05, 2026
Washington Guard Trains Partner Agencies in Life-Saving Medicine

Washington Guard Trains Partner Agencies in Life-Saving Medicine

RIDGEFIELD, Wash. – When seconds matter and help is still minutes away, the ability to stop severe bleeding or stabilize a wounded person can mean the difference between life and death. To ensure law enforcement officers and first responders are prepared for those moments, the Washington National Guard’s Counterdrug Program, through the Western…

7 days ago, December 30, 2025
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New York National Guard Conducted 6,166 Military Funeral Honors in 2025

New York National Guard Conducted 6,166 Military Funeral Honors in 2025

LATHAM, N.Y. – New York National Guard Soldiers and Airmen provided military funeral honors at 6,166 graveside services in 2025.The 69 Soldiers who serve in the New York Army National Guard Honor Guard conducted 5,051 military funerals during the year.Meanwhile, the 61 Airmen who serve on six base honor guards conducted services 1,565 times in…

yesterday, January 05, 2026
New Jersey Guard Soldier Saves Her Own Life Using Lessons From U.S. Army Training

New Jersey Guard Soldier Saves Her Own Life Using Lessons From U.S. Army Training

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – New Jersey Army National Guard Spc. Sanaa Drinks survived a drive-by shooting and credits her survival to the skills she learned while in U.S. Army Basic Combat Training.Three years later, Drinks looks back on the night of the shooting as a defining moment. She remembers the interminable seconds as bullets whizzed past her just…

4 days ago, January 02, 2026
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2025 National Guard Year in Review: Homeland

On any given day in 2025, roughly 13,000 National Guard members were on duty protecting our homeland, responding to natural disasters, conducting security operations, completing search and rescue missions, and assisting civil authorities. When America needed them the most, Guard Soldiers and Airmen left their homes and families at a moment’s notice, supporting local, state, and federal partners across the homeland. These missions highlight the National Guard’s unique dual-role mission—protecting the homeland while remaining ready to serve worldwide. Video by Sgt. 1st Class Amber Peck.

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