https://www.nationalguard.mil National Guard News RSS Feed en-us Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:41:58 GMT Wed, 10 Jun 2026 19:20:19 GMT https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4513119/kentucky-air-wing-supports-ramstein-flag-exercise/ KARUP, Denmark – Airmen with the Kentucky National Guard’s 123rd Airlift Wing are supporting a NATO<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Jun/10/2003946570/150/150/0/260604-Z-VT419-2942.JPG' alt='U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tyler Pierce, a crew chief assigned to the 123rd Airlift Wing, Kentucky Air National Guard, inspects the fuselage of a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft at Karup Air Base, Denmark, June 4, 2026.' /> <br /> Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:41:58 GMT Dale Greer, https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4513119/kentucky-air-wing-supports-ramstein-flag-exercise/ Overseas Operations https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4478849/illinois-guard-soldiers-mobilize-for-southern-command-mission/ SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Seven Illinois National Guard Soldiers from Detachment 5, Company A, 2nd<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/May/06/2003924882/150/150/0/260504-A-YR062-1990.JPG' alt='Maj. Gen. Rodney Boyd, front row, center, the adjutant general and commander of the Illinois National Guard, met with Soldiers from Detachment 5, Company A, 2nd Battalion, 245th Aviation Regiment, prior to the mobilization ceremony May 4, 2026, at the Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport in Springfield, Illinois.' /> <br /> Wed, 06 May 2026 15:24:15 GMT Barbara Wilson, https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4478849/illinois-guard-soldiers-mobilize-for-southern-command-mission/ Overseas Operations https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4474429/puerto-rico-guard-enhances-panamas-aircraft-maintenance-capabilities/ PANAMA CITY, Panama – Air Advisors with the 571st Mobility Support Advisory Squadron and the Puerto<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Apr/30/2003922554/150/150/0/260316-Z-F3910-1010.JPG' alt='U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Nestor Rivera, aircraft structural maintenance instructor, 156th Tactical Advisory Squadron, Puerto Rico Air National Guard, advises Aeronaval personnel on corrosion removal methods and rivet installation at Panama City, Panama, March 16, 2026.' /> <br /> Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:52:02 GMT 156th Wing, https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4474429/puerto-rico-guard-enhances-panamas-aircraft-maintenance-capabilities/ Overseas Operations https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4468026/nevada-guard-maintenance-unit-deploys-to-support-centcom/ STEAD, Nev. – The 150th Maintenance Company has deployed to the Middle East to support operations in<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Apr/23/2003917000/150/150/0/260418-Z-AK081-1003.JPG' alt='U.S. Army Capt. Jamee Finley, left, and 1st Sgt. Paul Jones, right, the company command team for the 150th Maintenance Company, case the colors at the Washoe County Armory in Stead, Nevada, April 18, 2026.' /> <br /> Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:23:00 GMT Sgt. Adrianne Lopez, https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4468026/nevada-guard-maintenance-unit-deploys-to-support-centcom/ Overseas Operations https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4459003/nebraska-guard-holds-departure-ceremony-before-horn-of-africa-deployment/ LINCOLN, Neb. – Soldiers of the Lincoln-based 67th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade headquarters support<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Apr/14/2003912516/150/150/0/260411-Z-VY191-1025.JPG' alt='A Nebraska Army National Guard Soldier assigned to the 67th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade holds his child during a send-off ceremony at Lincoln Northwest High School in Lincoln, Nebraska, April 11, 2026.' /> <br /> Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:02:00 GMT Staff Sgt. Gauret Stearns, https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4459003/nebraska-guard-holds-departure-ceremony-before-horn-of-africa-deployment/ Overseas Operations https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4455306/nevada-guard-unit-holds-demobilization-ceremony-after-deployment/ LAS VEGAS – The Nevada Army National Guard’s 3665th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company, or EOD,<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Apr/09/2003910603/150/150/0/260407-Z-KL044-1003.JPG' alt='Members of the 3665th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company, or EOD, stand in a formation during their demobilization ceremony at the Speedway Armory in Las Vegas, Nevada, April 7, 2026.' /> <br /> Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:10:00 GMT Sgt. Adrianne Lopez, https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4455306/nevada-guard-unit-holds-demobilization-ceremony-after-deployment/ Overseas Operations https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4451388/colorado-guard-deploys-for-peacekeeping-mission-in-middle-east/ CENTENNIAL, Colo.  – The Colorado National Guard hosted a departure ceremony April 3 for more than<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Apr/03/2003906453/150/150/0/260403-Z-PW623-022.JPG' alt='U.S. Soldiers with Company A, 1st Battalion, 157th Infantry Regiment, Colorado Army National Guard, train on infantry tactics in Gurnsey, Wyoming, in preparation for a deployment, Oct. 15-25, 2020.' /> <br /> Fri, 03 Apr 2026 16:20:37 GMT Colorado National Guard https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4451388/colorado-guard-deploys-for-peacekeeping-mission-in-middle-east/ Overseas Operations https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4448004/nevada-guard-strengthens-republic-of-korea-us-alliance-during-freedom-shield-20/ YONGIN, South Korea – Soldiers from the Nevada Army National Guard’s 17th Sustainment Brigade<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Mar/31/2003904954/150/150/0/260316-Z-KL044-1001.JPG' alt='U.S. Army Spc. Ahylin Arroyo (first row, sixth from left), public affairs specialist, 106th Public Affairs Detachment, poses for a photo with the Republic of Korea Army, at the Republic of Korea Army Ground Operations Command, South Korea, March 16, 2026.' /> <br /> Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:29:00 GMT Sgt. Adrianne Lopez, https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4448004/nevada-guard-strengthens-republic-of-korea-us-alliance-during-freedom-shield-20/ Overseas Operations https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4435079/pennsylvania-guard-soldiers-honored-at-deployment-ceremony/ HARRISBURG, Pa. – About 150 Soldiers with the Pennsylvania National Guard's 131st Transportation<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Mar/16/2003899165/150/150/0/260314-Z-PS604-1001.JPG' alt='U.S. Soldiers with the 131st Transportation Company, 228th Motor Transportation Battalion, 213th Regional Support Group, Pennsylvania National Guard are honored at a deployment ceremony at the Zembo Shrine, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, March 14, 2026' /> <br /> Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:34:57 GMT Capt. Leanne Trindel, https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4435079/pennsylvania-guard-soldiers-honored-at-deployment-ceremony/ Overseas Operations https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4431037/army-guard-medics-strengthen-kosovo-clinic-with-lifesaving-training/ CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo – National Guard Soldiers assigned to NATO’s Kosovo Force, or KFOR, Regional<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Mar/11/2003897625/150/150/0/260225-Z-SR689-1001.JPG' alt='Florida Army National Sgt. Benford Rosenfeldt, a combat medic and platoon sergeant assigned to Kosovo Force, or KFOR, Regional Command-East’s Task Force Medical, leads hands‑on lifesaving training for local health clinic providers in Obilić, Kosovo, on Feb. 24, 2026.' /> <br /> Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:36:00 GMT Staff Sgt. Seth LaCount, https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4431037/army-guard-medics-strengthen-kosovo-clinic-with-lifesaving-training/ Overseas Operations https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4412269/new-york-guard-soldiers-receive-french-medal-for-actions-in-iraq/ ROCHESTER, N.Y. – Six New York Army National Guard Soldiers who helped rescue 34 French special<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Feb/23/2003879298/150/150/0/260222-Z-WA258-1004.JPG' alt='Five of six New York Army National Guard Soldiers who received a French medal in recognition of the aid they offered to French special operations forces in August 2023, stand in formation during an award ceremony in Rochester, New York, Feb. 22, 2026.' /> <br /> Mon, 23 Feb 2026 19:41:00 GMT New York National Guard https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4412269/new-york-guard-soldiers-receive-french-medal-for-actions-in-iraq/ Overseas Operations https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4412173/connecticut-guard-hosts-sendoff-ceremony-before-deployment/ HARTFORD, Conn. – The Connecticut Army National Guard hosted a sendoff ceremony Feb. 21 at the Gov.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Feb/23/2003879249/150/150/0/260221-A-A3512-6990.JPG' alt='Soldiers of the 143rd Regional Support Group stand in formation during a sendoff ceremony for the unit at the Gov. William A. O&#39;Neill Armory in Hartford, Connecticut, Feb. 21, 2026.' /> <br /> Mon, 23 Feb 2026 18:56:00 GMT Timothy Koster, https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4412173/connecticut-guard-hosts-sendoff-ceremony-before-deployment/ Overseas Operations https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4410385/louisiana-guard-military-police-company-holds-departure-ceremony/ PINEVILLE, La. – The Louisiana National Guard’s 2228th Military Police Company, 773rd Military<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Feb/20/2003878433/150/150/0/260211-Z-BH298-1118.JPG' alt='Soldiers assigned to the Louisiana National Guard’s 2228th Military Police Company recite the Soldier’s Creed at the conclusion of a departure ceremony at the post theater on Camp Beauregard in Pineville, Louisiana, Feb. 11, 2026.' /> <br /> Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:06:55 GMT Sgt. 1st Class Scott Longstreet, https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4410385/louisiana-guard-military-police-company-holds-departure-ceremony/ Overseas Operations https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4394944/texas-guards-36th-infantry-division-holds-farewell-ceremony-before-deployment/ AUSTIN, Texas – Soldiers assigned to the 36th Infantry Division gathered with family members,<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Feb/04/2003870750/150/150/0/260131-Z-ZS897-1014.JPG' alt='Texas Army National Guard Soldiers of the 36th Infantry Division Headquarters and the Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, or HHBN, held a mobilization ceremony with their families and friends Jan. 31, 2026, at Camp Mabry in Austin, Texas. Maj. Gen. Brad Bowlin, the commanding general of the 36th Infantry Division, spoke to the gathered families and friends about the readiness of the unit, the devotion to duty and the importance of support for both the Soldiers and the families.' /> <br /> Wed, 04 Feb 2026 17:09:00 GMT 1st Lt. Zalkari Thornton, https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4394944/texas-guards-36th-infantry-division-holds-farewell-ceremony-before-deployment/ Overseas Operations https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4394819/colorado-guards-140th-wing-deploys-to-pacific/ BUCKLEY SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. – Nearly 300 Airmen from the Colorado National Guard’s 140th Wing<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Feb/02/2003868955/150/150/0/260110-Z-DP690-0002.JPG' alt='Members of the 140th Wing depart to the Pacific region for a three-month deployment from Buckley Space Force Base, Aurora, Colorado, Jan. 10, 2026.' /> <br /> Wed, 04 Feb 2026 14:55:00 GMT 140th Wing Public Affairs https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4394819/colorado-guards-140th-wing-deploys-to-pacific/ Overseas Operations https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4393187/nevada-air-guard-touches-all-seven-continents-over-two-years/ RENO, Nev. – Over the past two years, at least one member of the Nevada Air National Guard has set<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Jan/29/2003868043/150/150/0/241218-Z-WU657-6010.JPG' alt='The Nevada Air National Guard&#39;s High Rollers arrive in Antarctica Dec. 18, 2024, to support the annual U.S. military mission in Antarctica.' /> <br /> Thu, 29 Jan 2026 20:48:30 GMT 1st Lt. Matthew Greiner, https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4393187/nevada-air-guard-touches-all-seven-continents-over-two-years/ Overseas Operations https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4390266/iowa-national-guard-welcomes-home-185th-airmen-from-deployment/ SIOUX CITY, Iowa – Family and friends welcomed the Iowa National Guard’s 185th Air Refueling Wing<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Jan/27/2003866520/150/150/0/260125-Z-KI557-1022.JPG' alt='U.S. Air National Guard Tech. Sgt. Anthony O’Tool, a fuels management craftsman with the 185th Air Refueling Wing, hugs his wife on his return from a deployment at the 185th Air Refueling Wing in Sioux City, Iowa, Jan. 25, 2026.' /> <br /> Tue, 27 Jan 2026 14:24:00 GMT Staff Sgt. Tylon Chapman, https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4390266/iowa-national-guard-welcomes-home-185th-airmen-from-deployment/ Overseas Operations https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4389768/washington-oregon-guard-soldiers-inducted-into-the-order-of-the-spur/ CAMP LEMMONIER, Djibouti – Soldiers from the Washington Army National Guard, including those<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Jan/26/2003866293/150/150/0/260109-Z-CK565-1022.JPG' alt='U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Tim Englund, a master spur holder assigned to the 303rd Cavalry Regiment, Washington National Guard, inspects a gold spur during a ceremony at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Jan. 9, 2026.' /> <br /> Mon, 26 Jan 2026 20:06:25 GMT Sgt. Vivian Ainomugisha, https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4389768/washington-oregon-guard-soldiers-inducted-into-the-order-of-the-spur/ Overseas Operations https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4375797/oregon-guard-peacekeepers-return-from-sinai-after-nine-month-mission/ MEDFORD, Ore. – Nearly 200 Oregon Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 186th<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Jan/12/2003855354/150/150/0/260111-Z-ZJ128-1004.JPG' alt='Lt. Col. Joshua Rapp, left, commander of the 1st Battalion, 186th Infantry Regiment, and Command Sgt. Maj. Evan Garner render honors during the national anthem at a demobilization ceremony at South Medford High School in Medford, Oregon, Jan. 11, 2026.' /> <br /> Mon, 12 Jan 2026 16:44:34 GMT Maj. Wayne Clyne, https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4375797/oregon-guard-peacekeepers-return-from-sinai-after-nine-month-mission/ Overseas Operations https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4374701/tennessee-guard-personnel-company-deploying-to-the-middle-east/ NASHVILLE, Tenn. – About 20 Soldiers from the Tennessee Army National Guard’s 105th Personnel<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Jan/09/2003854797/150/150/0/260108-Z-PW623-002.JPG' alt='About 20 Soldiers from the Tennessee Army National Guard’s 105th Personnel Company departed Nashville Jan. 8 on the first leg of a year-long deployment to the Middle East.' /> <br /> Fri, 09 Jan 2026 18:25:00 GMT Tennessee National Guard https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4374701/tennessee-guard-personnel-company-deploying-to-the-middle-east/ Overseas Operations