National Guard News

Pennsylvania Guard Expands Drone Training

Brad Rhen, — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:03:22 GMT

FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. – As the battlefield continually shifts toward unmanned aircraft systems,

Guardsmen Strengthen Defensive Capabilities in Cyber Shield 2026

Staff Sgt. Jason Archer, — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:03:00 GMT

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – More than 1,000 participants from 44 states and territories and 23 international

Wyoming Guard Supports Wildfire Response in Western US

Master Sgt. Jonathon Alderman, — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:16:34 GMT

CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The Wyoming Air National Guard’s 153rd Airlift Wing was activated July 13 to

Army National Guard Names 2026 Best Warrior Competition Winners

Sgt. 1st Class Amber Peck, — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 12:35:39 GMT

CAMP BLANDING JOINT TRAINING CENTER, Fla. – U.S. Army Spc. Brandon Brown, representing the Florida

California Air Guard Supports Wildfire Response

Tech. Sgt. Albert Valladares, — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:55:42 GMT

BOISE, Idaho – Two Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System, or MAFFS, equipped aircraft assigned to

West Virginia Guardsmen Provide Care Through Readiness Training

Tech. Sgt. Kelvin McConnell, — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:46:00 GMT

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia National Guard Airmen from the 130th Airlift Wing’s Medical Group

Innovation Partnership Strengthens Oregon Guard F-35 Pilot Readiness

Master Sgt. Daniel Reed, — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:29:59 GMT

KINGSLEY FIELD, Ore. – An innovative partnership between the Oregon National Guard’s 173rd Fighter

California Air Guardsmen Rescue Fisherman at Sea

Staff Sgt. Serena Smith, — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:53:00 GMT

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. – Guardsmen with the California Air National Guard’s 129th Rescue Wing rescued

DC National Guard Boosts Homeland Defense With First Maritime Security Vessel

Sgt. 1st Class Kevin Valentine, — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:50:00 GMT

WASHINGTON – The District of Columbia National Guard’s 260th Special Purpose Brigade, or SPB, has

Washington Guard’s Dark Rifles Battalion Builds Readiness Through Modernization

Joseph Siemandel, — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:30:00 GMT

CAMP MURRAY, Wash. – Soldiers from the Washington National Guard’s 3rd Battalion, 161st Infantry

Arizona Guard Military Police Return From Alaska Mission

Staff Sgt. Guadalupe Beltran, — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:56:00 GMT

PHOENIX – More than 50 Soldiers assigned to the Arizona Army National Guard’s 855th Military Police

Alaska Guard Performs Four Rescues July 4 Weekend

Maj. David Bedard, — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:14:00 GMT

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska – Soldiers and Airmen of the Alaska National Guard executed

Washington Guard Tests Project Homeland During World Cup

Joseph Siemandel, — Wed, 08 Jul 2026 14:54:00 GMT

CAMP MURRAY, Wash. – The Washington National Guard’s Joint Operations Center was assessed during a

North Carolina Guard Aviation Units Build Mission-Essential Skills

2nd Lt. Bridget Pittman-Blackwell, — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 14:16:00 GMT

MORRISVILLE, N.C. – Soldiers assigned to the 449th Combat Aviation Brigade conducted annual training

N.C. Guard Strengthens Readiness in Operation Carolina Surge

2nd Lt. Bridget Pittman-Blackwell, — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:27:00 GMT

MORRISVILLE, N.C. — Soldiers assigned to the 449th Combat Aviation Brigade tested their ability to

Second Consecutive National Guard Member Assumes Senior Enlisted Role at Defense Security Cooperation Agency

Sgt. 1st Class Amber Peck, — Tue, 07 Jul 2026 12:19:00 GMT

ARLINGTON, Va. – U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Daryl Plude assumed responsibility as command senior

Tennessee Guard Hosts First Drone Trainer Course

Tennessee National Guard — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:35:00 GMT

SMYRNA, Tenn. – Twelve Tennessee Army National Guard Soldiers became the first graduates of

Montana Guard Completes Combat Readiness Inspection

Senior Master Sgt. Devin Doskey, — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:12:13 GMT

GREAT FALLS, Mont. – Airmen assigned to the 120th Airlift Wing, Montana Air National Guard,

Army National Guard Wins National Aviation Safety Award

Maj. Cibeles Ramirez-Rodriguez, — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:01:43 GMT

BRIDGEPORT, W.Va. – The Army National Guard’s Fixed Wing Army Aviation Training Site, or FWAATS,

Guam Guard Partners with Navy Helicopter Squadron for Training

Mark Scott, — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 14:30:37 GMT

DEDEDO, Guam – A Guam National Guard unit deployed under Task Force Talon, 38th Air Defense