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A Career of Service: Illinois Army Guard Soldier Reflects on Time in Active Component, Army Guard, and Army Reserve

Since returning to the Illinois Army Guard in 2022, Sgt. 1st Class Mashal has deployed to Jordan and participated in subject matter expert exchanges in Poland. Read more about Sgt. 1st Class Mashal

Idaho Guard Conducts Two Rescues in Nine Days

Idaho Army National Guard Soldiers recently conducted two successful search and rescue missions just nine days apart. Read more about the rescues

Civic Leaders Fly With Alaska Air Guard During Red Flag Alaska 25-2

“The expertise and dedication of these men and women are truly inspiring, and it is an honor to be a part of this program.” Read more about Red Flag Alaska exercise

Ohio Guard Attends Exercise Platinum Wolf in Serbia

Platinum Wolf is a multinational peacekeeping operations exercise designed to increase the capacity of participating nations to conduct joint operations. This year’s iteration marked the first time USAFE-AFAFRICA and the Balkan Medical Task Force, or BMTF, participated in the exercise, highlighting the growing scope of allied cooperation and medical integration in the region. Read more about Platinum Wolf

Missouri Guard Airmen Play Critical Role in Iran Nuclear Strike Mission

The operation, code named “Midnight Hammer,” took place under the direction of U.S. Central Command, with the aim of dismantling critical infrastructure supporting Iran's progressing nuclear weapons program. Read more about Midnight Hammer

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

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Idaho Guard Conducts Two Rescues in Nine Days

SAWTOOTH RANGE, Idaho - Idaho Army National Guard Soldiers recently conducted two successful search and rescue missions just nine days apart. “Our Citizen-Soldiers stand ready to move out at moment’s notice when partner agencies request help, especially when our fellow Idahoans’ welfare hangs in the balance,” Idaho Army National Guard Commander…

yesterday, July 10, 2025

Arkansas Air Guard Participates in REFORPAC 25 Exercise

EBBING AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Ark. – The Arkansas Air National Guard’s 188th Wing is playing a pivotal role in Resolute Force Pacific 25, the Pacific Air Forces’ most comprehensive contingency response exercise running from July 10 to Aug. 8.Spanning multiple locations, including Guam, Japan and international airspace, the exercise showcases the…

2 days ago, July 09, 2025

State Partnership Program

A Career of Service: Illinois Army Guard Soldier Reflects on Time in Active Component, Army Guard, and Army Reserve

TORUŃ, Poland — Sgt. 1st Class Hussein Mashal, an Illinois Army National Guard Soldier with nearly…

8 hours ago, July 11, 2025

Overseas Operations

Illinois Guard Training in Germany Builds Relationships, Strengthens Readiness

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Illinois - The 126th Logistics Readiness Squadron (LRS) and 126th…

June 24, 2025

News Features

Colorado Soldier Receives the Soldier’s Medal for Heroism

CENTENNIAL, Colo. — U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Robert F. Cruz, 8th Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil…

yesterday, July 10, 2025

Guard News

Connecticut Guard Soldier Aids Rollover Crash Victim in Dramatic Highway Rescue

CROMWELL, Conn. – The Connecticut National Guard has recognized one of its Soldiers for her outstanding leadership, bravery and selfless service for springing into action after witnessing a dramatic vehicle rollover on Route 9 northbound in Cromwell. On the morning of Monday, May 4, Sgt. Shaunna Mango of Headquarters and Headquarters Detachment,…

2 days ago, July 09, 2025

Fox EMBER Sharpens Airmen’s Skills in Joint Environment

McCRADY TRAINING CENTER, S.C. – Traditionally focused on air base preparedness and recovery, emergency managers are stepping beyond the base fence line to train for new battlefield missions.Fox EMBER, short for Emergency Management Battlefield Expeditionary Response training, raised the bar in its third year. Hosted by the 169th Civil Engineer…

2 days ago, July 09, 2025

State Partnership Program

A Career of Service: Illinois Army Guard Soldier Reflects on Time in Active Component, Army Guard, and Army Reserve

TORUŃ, Poland — Sgt. 1st Class Hussein Mashal, an Illinois Army National Guard Soldier with nearly…

8 hours ago, July 11, 2025

District of Columbia Guard, Jamaican Defence Force Partner at Cyber Exercise

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Members of the District of Columbia Air National Guard’s 113th Communications…

yesterday, July 10, 2025

Overseas Operations

Illinois Guard Training in Germany Builds Relationships, Strengthens Readiness

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Illinois - The 126th Logistics Readiness Squadron (LRS) and 126th…

June 24, 2025

Baltic Viking Enhances Michigan Guard Support for NATO, Latvia

CAMP ADAZI, Latvia — U.S. Army Soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 125th Infantry Regiment, 37th…

June 17, 2025

News Features

Colorado Soldier Receives the Soldier’s Medal for Heroism

CENTENNIAL, Colo. — U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Robert F. Cruz, 8th Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil…

yesterday, July 10, 2025

Maryland Air Guard Provides Pilot Experience for Children Fighting Cancer

MIDDLE RIVER, Md. – The Maryland Air National Guard’s 104th Fighter Squadron hosted two children as…

July 02, 2025