https://www.nationalguard.mil National Guard News RSS Feed en-us Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:06:54 GMT Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:48:00 GMT https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4525179/connecticut-wwii-hero-laid-to-rest-81-years-after-his-death/ SOUTHINGTON, Conn. – The Connecticut National Guard provided military funeral honors June 23 for the<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Jun/24/2003953377/150/150/0/230626-Z-UQ901-1002.JPG' alt='People gather in the First Congregational Church in Southington, Connecticut for a memorial service for U.S. Army Air Forces Tech. Sgt. Donald A. Dorman, June 23, 2026.' /> <br /> Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:06:54 GMT Timothy Koster, https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4525179/connecticut-wwii-hero-laid-to-rest-81-years-after-his-death/ News Features https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4521117/mother-son-join-pennsylvania-national-guard-together/ GETTYSBURG, Pa. – For most of the past nine years, it was just the three of them – a mother and her<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Jun/18/2003950376/150/150/0/260612-Z-A3544-3202.JPG' alt='Katherine and Matthew Zito raise their right hands during their enlistment swearing-in as Maj. Andrew Line swears them into the Pennsylvania Army National Guard in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, June 12, 2026.' /> <br /> Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:46:36 GMT 2nd Lt. Jessica Barb, https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4521117/mother-son-join-pennsylvania-national-guard-together/ News Features https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4515500/nevada-guardsman-earns-training-royal-flush-before-20/ HENDERSON, Nev. – Nevada Army National Guard Pfc. Mace Veit completed Ranger School, Airborne<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Jun/12/2003947751/150/150/0/260417-Z-KL044-1001.JPG' alt='U.S. Army Pvt. 1st Class Mace Veit, 1st Battalion, 221st Cavalry, Nevada National Guard, is being pinned his airborne pin by his sister at Fort Benning, Georgia, April 17, 2026.' /> <br /> Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:36:11 GMT Sgt. Adrianne Lopez, https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4515500/nevada-guardsman-earns-training-royal-flush-before-20/ News Features https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4500599/national-guard-gold-star-spouse-turns-grief-into-advocacy/ CONCORD, N.C. – The loudest place in American sports knew when to be quiet.At Charlotte Motor<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/May/26/2003937640/150/150/0/260524-O-D0439-1023.JPG' alt='Jane Horton poses next to Ty Dillon&#39;s No. 10 Chevrolet before the Coca-Cola 600 NASCAR race at Charlotte Motor Speedway in North Carolina, May 24, 2026.' /> <br /> Tue, 26 May 2026 17:35:00 GMT Army Maj. Wes Shinego, https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4500599/national-guard-gold-star-spouse-turns-grief-into-advocacy/ News Features https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4497127/oregon-guard-supports-ceremony-featuring-103-year-old-wwii-pilot/ SALEM, Ore. – The hangar fell quiet for nearly 30 minutes on Armed Forces Day while Capt. Richard<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/May/20/2003934837/150/150/0/260516-Z-ZJ128-2004.JPG' alt='Capt. Richard &quot;Dick&quot; Nelms, a 103-year-old World War II B-17 pilot, addresses attendees during the B-17 Alliance Foundation&#39;s Armed Forces Day Celebration at Salem McNary Airfield in Salem, Oregon, May 16, 2026. Nelms, wearing his 8th Air Force veteran&#39;s cap and flight jacket, completed 35 combat missions over occupied Europe with the 447th Bombardment Group (Heavy) between May and September 1944.' /> <br /> Wed, 20 May 2026 16:57:00 GMT Maj. Wayne Clyne, https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4497127/oregon-guard-supports-ceremony-featuring-103-year-old-wwii-pilot/ News Features https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4479977/kentucky-guard-protects-kentucky-derby-trophy/ LOUISVILLE, Ky. – On the evening of May 2, the trophy felt heavier in Staff Sgt. Jonathan Miller’s<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/May/07/2003925588/150/150/0/260502-Z-QT047-5230.JPG' alt='Spc. Brendan Hays and Staff Sgt. Jonathan Miller of the 617th Military Police Company escort the winner&#39;s trophy onto the Paddock at the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, May 2, 2026.' /> <br /> Thu, 07 May 2026 15:44:00 GMT Staff Sgt. Caleb Sooter, https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4479977/kentucky-guard-protects-kentucky-derby-trophy/ News Features https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4478775/new-york-guard-welcomes-remains-of-wwii-airman-home/ LATHAM, N.Y. – When Army Air Corps 2nd Lt. Joseph Burke came home to Troy, New York, on May 1 – 84<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/May/06/2003924773/150/150/0/260501-Z-YD501-1023.JPG' alt='Soldiers assigned to the New York Army National Guard Honor Guard salute as the coffin containing the remains of Army Air Corps 2nd Lt. Joseph L. Burke are moved toward a hearse at Albany International Airport in Latham, New York, on May 1, 2026, during a dignified transfer of remains.' /> <br /> Wed, 06 May 2026 14:41:00 GMT Eric Durr, https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4478775/new-york-guard-welcomes-remains-of-wwii-airman-home/ News Features https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4474336/six-wwii-soldier-names-added-to-arkansas-guard-memorial/ CAMP JOSEPH T. ROBINSON, NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The names of six World War II Soldiers have been<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Apr/30/2003922511/150/150/0/260429-Z-NY349-1006.JPG' alt='Arkansas Deptartment of the Military employee Kevin Shaffer installs a plaque April 29, 2026, that honors Pfc. James Reginato who was injured by enemy fire in Mignano, Italy, on Dec. 15, 1943.' /> <br /> Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:01:00 GMT John Oldham, https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4474336/six-wwii-soldier-names-added-to-arkansas-guard-memorial/ News Features https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4473328/religious-tradition-family-inspire-military-child-of-the-year-to-greater-heights/ WASHINGTON – At the most pivotal moment of her young life, then 13-year-old Lila Morgan clutched the<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Apr/29/2003921773/150/150/0/260427-A-CO967-1014.JPG' alt='Lila Morgan, the daughter of 1st Lt. Larry Morgan, was named the 2026 Operation Homefront Military Child of the Year for the National Guard. Larry Morgan is a member of the Florida National Guard. Lila is a senior at the University of South Florida and plans to commission into the Army as a Judge Advocate General Corps officer.' /> <br /> Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:29:00 GMT Joe Lacdan, https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4473328/religious-tradition-family-inspire-military-child-of-the-year-to-greater-heights/ News Features https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4472061/wwi-connecticut-guard-dog-sgt-stubby-honored-with-statue/ HARTFORD, Conn. – The Connecticut State Library unveiled a new statue of the famous World War I<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Apr/28/2003920838/150/150/0/260420-A-KD507-8988.JPG' alt='U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut and Maj. Gen. Francis J. Evon Jr., the adjutant general of the Connecticut National Guard, unveil a statue of Sgt. Stubby during a ceremony at the Connecticut State Library in Hartford, Connecticut, April 20, 2026.' /> <br /> Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:24:17 GMT Timothy Koster, https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4472061/wwi-connecticut-guard-dog-sgt-stubby-honored-with-statue/ News Features https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4468080/remains-of-new-mexico-guard-world-war-ii-veteran-return-home/ ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – U.S. Army Cpl. Richard A. Veal, a New Mexico National Guard Soldier who fought<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Apr/23/2003917042/150/150/0/260421-Z-AS301-1306.JPG' alt='The New Mexico Army National Guard Funeral Honors Team rendered planeside honors for U.S. Army Cpl. Richard A. Veal, a New Mexico National Guard Soldier who fought in the defense of Bataan during World War II.' /> <br /> Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:22:44 GMT Iain Jaramillo, https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4468080/remains-of-new-mexico-guard-world-war-ii-veteran-return-home/ News Features https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4463284/montana-guard-returns-world-war-ii-soldier-home/ BERT MOONEY AIRPORT, Mont. – After more than 80 years, a Montana Soldier has returned home.Airmen<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Apr/17/2003914393/150/150/0/260415-A-JJ857-1220.JPG' alt='Soldiers assigned to the Montana Army National Guard Honor Guard carry the casket of Pvt. Henry Bordner from a Lockheed C-130 Hercules to a waiting hearse during a dignified transfer at Bert Mooney Airport in Butte, Mont., April 15, 2026.' /> <br /> Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:55:28 GMT Senior Master Sgt. Devin Doskey, https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4463284/montana-guard-returns-world-war-ii-soldier-home/ News Features https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4463266/washington-guard-athletes-earn-all-guard-endurance-team-honors/ CAMP MURRAY, Wash. – Three Citizen-Soldier athletes from the Washington Army National Guard proved<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Apr/17/2003914390/150/150/0/260411-D-MN117-5363.JPG' alt='Capt. Julie Keppner, 122nd Theater Public Affairs Support Element; Maj. Brendan Thompson, Special Operations Detachment–Pacific; and Capt. Eddy Allen, Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 56th Theater Information Operations Group show off their medals following the National Guard Endurance Team trials, held as part of the Nebraska DekaFit Road Show at the Nebraska Army Aviation Support Center in Grand Island, Nebraska, April 11, 2026.' /> <br /> Fri, 17 Apr 2026 14:43:29 GMT Joseph Siemandel, https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4463266/washington-guard-athletes-earn-all-guard-endurance-team-honors/ News Features https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4452180/missouri-guardsman-renders-6500-military-funeral-honors/ JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – U.S. Air National Guard Senior Master Sgt. Karen Mitchell has stood before<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Apr/06/2003906923/150/150/0/260326-Z-LT516-1023.JPG' alt='U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Karen Mitchell, member of the Missouri Military Funeral Honors Program, Missouri Air National Guard, prepares to fold a ceremonial flag, March 26, 2026, in St. Louis. Mitchell has served 42 years in the Missouri Air National Guard. Photo by Master Sgt. Stephanie Mundwiller' /> <br /> Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:29:00 GMT Staff Sgt. Whitney Erhart, https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4452180/missouri-guardsman-renders-6500-military-funeral-honors/ News Features https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4446843/kansas-national-guard-helps-soldier-find-direction-success/ TOPEKA, Kan. – In many ways, Spc. Daniel Blount’s reasons for joining the Kansas National Guard are<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Mar/30/2003904346/150/150/0/260330-Z-TJ719-001.JPG' alt='Spc. Daniel Blount’s reasons for joining the Kansas National Guard are typical of many other Soldiers: educational benefits, financial stability and a search for a direction in his life.' /> <br /> Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:44:52 GMT Kansas National Guard https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4446843/kansas-national-guard-helps-soldier-find-direction-success/ News Features https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4443387/georgia-guard-provides-runway-to-airline-careers/ MARIETTA, Ga. – Chief Warrant Officer 2 Ryan Jones and Warrant Officer 1 Austin Scales serve as<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Mar/25/2003902785/150/150/0/260324-D-A3588-3804.JPG' alt='Georgia Army National Guard pilots Chief Warrant Officer 2 Ryan Jones and Warrant Officer Austin Scales from the Marietta-based 78th Aviation Troop Command, pose in the cock pit of a Frontier Airlines Airbus 320.' /> <br /> Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:53:00 GMT Charles Emmons, https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4443387/georgia-guard-provides-runway-to-airline-careers/ News Features https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4439672/wyoming-airman-earns-national-aeromedical-evacuation-award/ CHEYENNE, Wyo. — What began as a step into the unknown has led Senior Airman Kaylee Hess to national<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Mar/20/2003901210/150/150/0/260305-Z-QG327-1507.JPG' alt='Senior Airman Kaylee Hess, an aeromedical evacuation technician with the 187th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron, 153rd Airlift Wing, Wyoming Air National Guard, stands in front of a C-130 Hercules aircraft assigned to the 153rd Airlift Wing while holding a folded litter in Cheyenne, Wyo., March 5, 2026' /> <br /> Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:09:44 GMT Master Sgt. Jonathon Alderman, https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4439672/wyoming-airman-earns-national-aeromedical-evacuation-award/ News Features https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4413549/oregon-guardsman-innovates-to-maintain-jets/ PORTLAND, Ore. – Staff Sgt. Kenneth Fritz, an avionics integrated systems technician at the 142nd<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Feb/24/2003879955/150/150/0/260131-Z-IV260-1011.JPG' alt='Staff Sgt. Kenneth Fritz adjusts the intercommunication control panel with dial adjuster he manufactured, Portland Air National Guard Base, Oregon, Jan 31, 2026.' /> <br /> Tue, 24 Feb 2026 21:05:00 GMT Senior Airman Yuki Klein, https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4413549/oregon-guardsman-innovates-to-maintain-jets/ News Features https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4410453/oklahoma-national-guard-unveils-new-wellness-center/ OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma National Guard leadership held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Feb. 19 for the<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Feb/20/2003878489/150/150/0/260219-A-RH707-5900.JPG' alt='Brig. Gen. Brad Carter, Col. Lindy White and Capt. E.J. Johnson, Oklahoma Army National Guard, are joined by Oklahoma Rep. Chris Kannady, as well as representatives from Flintco Construction, Larson Design Group and Oklahoma Army National Guard Construction and Facilities Maintenance Office, during the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Oklahoma National Guard Wellness Center in Oklahoma City, Feb. 19, 2026.' /> <br /> Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:06:00 GMT Leanna Maschino, https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4410453/oklahoma-national-guard-unveils-new-wellness-center/ News Features https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4409580/air-guard-pilot-recognized-with-prestigious-shine-award/ JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. – U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Eric “Rebel” Emerson, a fighter squadron commander<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Feb/19/2003877075/150/150/0/260210-Z-NB148-1064.JPG' alt='From left, U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Duke Pirak, acting director, Air National Guard; Lt. Col. Eric “Rebel” Emerson, commander, 119th Fighter Squadron, 177th Fighter Wing, New Jersey National Guard; and Colleen Shine showcase the 2024 Lt. Col. Anthony C. Shine Fighter Pilot Award during a ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Feb. 10, 2026.' /> <br /> Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:00:10 GMT Master Sgt. Erich Smith, https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4409580/air-guard-pilot-recognized-with-prestigious-shine-award/ News Features