https://www.nationalguard.mil National Guard News RSS Feed en-us Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:37:00 GMT Tue, 18 Aug 2026 17:16:21 GMT https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4576160/national-guard-recognizes-top-state-partnership-program-achievements/ SAVANNAH, Ga. — The National Guard Bureau announced the recipients of the 2025 State Partnership<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Aug/18/2003983273/150/150/0/260811-Z-TJ719-1001.JPG' alt='2026 State Partnership Program Conference' /> <br /> Tue, 18 Aug 2026 14:37:00 GMT National Guard Bureau https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4576160/national-guard-recognizes-top-state-partnership-program-achievements/ State Partnership Program https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4575975/montana-national-guard-soldier-awarded-soldiers-medal-for-heroic-rescue/ BELGRADE, Mont. — U.S. Army Sgt. Adam M. Lee received the Soldier’s Medal during a ceremony at the<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Aug/18/2003983198/150/150/0/260816-D-A3532-9253.JPG' alt='U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Trenton J. Gibson, adjutant general of the Montana National Guard, presents the Soldier’s Medal to U.S. Army Sgt. Adam M. Lee during a ceremony at the Belgrade Armory in Belgrade, Mont., Aug. 16.' /> <br /> Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:14:16 GMT Sgt. Matthew Williams, https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4575975/montana-national-guard-soldier-awarded-soldiers-medal-for-heroic-rescue/ Guard News https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4575352/washington-guard-malaysia-strengthen-expeditionary-capabilities/ CAMP MURRAY, Wash. — Two Washington Army National Guard Soldiers joined Malaysian and active-duty<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Aug/17/2003982855/150/150/0/260806-D-A3555-4665.JPG' alt='Group Photo during the Rapid Deployment Force working group, Aug. 3-7, 2026, at Camp Terendek, Melaka, Malaysia. Courtesy photo.' /> <br /> Mon, 17 Aug 2026 18:14:00 GMT Joseph Siemandel, https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4575352/washington-guard-malaysia-strengthen-expeditionary-capabilities/ State Partnership Program https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4575052/washington-guardsman-supports-wildfire-recovery-at-home/ SPOKANE, Wash. – As wildfires spread across Spokane and Stevens counties Aug. 1, threatening homes<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Aug/17/2003982685/150/150/0/260811-A-FC838-4530.JPG' alt='Washington Army National Guard Sgt. Keegan Tarbell, assigned to the 341st Military Intelligence Battalion, carries an emergency relief package alongside an American Red Cross volunteer during the Spokane-area wildfire response in Spokane, Wash., Aug. 11.' /> <br /> Mon, 17 Aug 2026 14:03:00 GMT Sgt. Joshua Linfoot, https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4575052/washington-guardsman-supports-wildfire-recovery-at-home/ News Features https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4574984/alabama-air-guard-tests-combat-readiness-during-tuskegee-thunder/ DANNELLY FIELD, Ala. — Airmen assigned to the 187th Fighter Wing trained to generate and sustain<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Aug/17/2003982646/150/150/0/250813-Z-VZ654-1014.JPG' alt='An Alabama Army National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter conducts nighttime medical evacuation training during Operation Tuskegee Thunder at Dannelly Field, Alabama, Aug. 13, 2026.' /> <br /> Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:11:00 GMT Billy Blankenship, https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4574984/alabama-air-guard-tests-combat-readiness-during-tuskegee-thunder/ Guard News https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4574615/oregon-guard-assists-with-hagen-fire-response/ PENDLETON, Ore. – Inside the cabin of an HH-60M Black Hawk, Staff Sgt. Kyle Sanders leans out over<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Aug/14/2003982423/150/150/0/260810-Z-ZJ128-1002.JPG' alt='U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Kyle Sanders, a crew chief with G Company, 1st Battalion, 189th Aviation, watches as water releases from an HH-60M Black Hawk helicopter&#39;s bucket onto the Hagen Fire in Umatilla County, Oregon, Aug. 10, 2026.' /> <br /> Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:37:05 GMT Maj. Wayne Clyne, https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4574615/oregon-guard-assists-with-hagen-fire-response/ Guard News https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4574555/michigan-guard-proves-command-and-control-capability-at-northern-strike/ ALPENA, Mich. – The Michigan National Guard’s 110th Wing conducted an air component forward<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Aug/14/2003982401/150/150/0/260804-Z-MD293-1326.JPG' alt='U.S. Air Force members assigned to the 217th Air Component Operations Squadron collaborate in support of Exercise Northern Strike 26-2 at Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, Michigan, Aug. 4, 2026.' /> <br /> Fri, 14 Aug 2026 19:03:00 GMT Capt. Jacob Murray and Tech. Sgt. Tristan Viglianco, https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4574555/michigan-guard-proves-command-and-control-capability-at-northern-strike/ Guard News https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4574499/pennsylvania-guard-strengthens-partnership-with-lithuania/ CORAOPOLIS, Pa. – A team from the Pennsylvania National Guard’s 171st Air Refueling Wing<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Aug/14/2003982390/150/150/0/260714-Z-F3925-1001.JPG' alt='From left, Staff Sgt. Adan Mancera, cybersecurity journeyman, 171st Air Refueling Wing; Senior Master Sgt. Robert Beveridge, warfighter communications superintendent, 171st Air Refueling Wing; and Maj. Aivaras Ramanauskar, chief of cyber operations, Lithuanian Cyber Command, pose for a photo at the Lithuanian Cyber Command in Vilnius July 14, 2026.' /> <br /> Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:34:00 GMT Tech. Sgt. Zoe Wockenfuss, https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4574499/pennsylvania-guard-strengthens-partnership-with-lithuania/ State Partnership Program https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4574095/national-guard-planning-course-prepares-military-for-future-threats/ CAMP FOGARTY, R.I. – A five-day planning course helps Soldiers, Airmen and interagency partners<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Aug/14/2003982143/150/150/0/260806-Z-PJ209-1027.JPG' alt='National Guard service members participate in the National Guard Joint Planners Course on Aug. 6, 2026, at Camp Fogarty, R.I. For five days, military and civilian planners learn how to integrate military, state, federal and civilian capabilities to develop whole-of-state solutions for domestic emergencies and homeland defense.' /> <br /> Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:01:00 GMT Sgt. 1st Class Terry Rajsombath, https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4574095/national-guard-planning-course-prepares-military-for-future-threats/ Guard News https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4573916/new-york-guard-airmen-strengthen-capabilities-in-unfamiliar-terrain/ JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska – Security forces Airmen from the New York Air Guard’s 107th<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Aug/14/2003982073/150/150/0/260716-Z-CG996-1086.JPG' alt='New York Air National Guardsmen assigned to 107th Security Forces squadron begin to set coordinates for their next checkpoint during a land navigation exercise at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richarson, Alaska, July 16, 2026.' /> <br /> Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:31:10 GMT Staff Sgt. Jeremy Zeames, https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4573916/new-york-guard-airmen-strengthen-capabilities-in-unfamiliar-terrain/ Guard News https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4573888/oregon-guard-supports-klamath-county-wildfire-evacuations/ KINGSLEY FIELD, Ore. – Seventy-three Airmen from the Oregon National Guard’s 173rd Fighter Wing have<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Aug/14/2003982049/150/150/0/260811-Z-QJ998-1012.JPG' alt='U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt Alexander Giden, 173rd Maintenance Group Aircraft Metals Technology Specialist, and U.S. Air Force Master Sgt Richard Chaffin, 173rd Maintenance Support Group, Aerospace Ground Equipment Helper, help an evacuee as the evacuee gathers belongings at Klamath Falls, Oregon, Aug. 11, 2026.' /> <br /> Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:58:00 GMT Master Sgt. Daniel Reed, https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4573888/oregon-guard-supports-klamath-county-wildfire-evacuations/ Guard News https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4573202/colorado-guard-assists-with-aspen-acres-fire/ PUEBLO, Colo. – Destructive wildfires threatened Colorado communities during the summer of 2026,<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Aug/13/2003981762/150/150/0/260710-Z-PF319-1122.JPG' alt='Members of the Colorado Army National Guard’s 220th Military Police Company support the Pueblo County Sheriff’s office, managing traffic control points for road closures and evacuated areas near the Aspen Acres Fire, Pueblo, Colorado, July 9, 2026.' /> <br /> Thu, 13 Aug 2026 17:37:25 GMT Staff Sgt. Josiah Pugh, https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4573202/colorado-guard-assists-with-aspen-acres-fire/ Guard News https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4572153/arkansas-guard-airmen-strengthen-readiness-with-integration-training/ EBBING AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Ark. – Seventeen Airmen from the Arkansas National Guard’s 188th<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Aug/12/2003979186/150/150/0/260629-Z-SO717-1003.JPG' alt='U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tessah Satterfield, an Arkansas National Guard 188th Intelligence Support Squadron aviation resource manager, recently deployed to Germany for a temporary duty, or TDY, assignment to provide support to the 693rd Wing at Ramstein Air Base.' /> <br /> Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:48:16 GMT Tech. Sgt. Patricia Teare, https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4572153/arkansas-guard-airmen-strengthen-readiness-with-integration-training/ Overseas Operations https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4569923/oklahoma-guard-royal-brunei-open-exercise-pahlawan-warrior-26/ TUTONG CAMP, Brunei – Oklahoma National Guard and Royal Brunei Land Force Soldiers marched together<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Aug/12/2003978041/150/150/0/260811-Z-PW623-1066.JPG' alt='U.S. Army Col. Michael Scanlon, deputy chief of staff for operations, Oklahoma Army National Guard salutes the formation during the opening ceremony for Exercise Pahlawan Warrior 26 at Tutong Camp near Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei, Aug. 11, 2026.' /> <br /> Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:24:00 GMT Sgt. Danielle Rayon, https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4569923/oklahoma-guard-royal-brunei-open-exercise-pahlawan-warrior-26/ Overseas Operations https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4569849/utah-guard-supports-wildfire-response-from-air/ DRAPER, Utah – Utah National Guard Soldiers are supporting wildfire response efforts across Utah,<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Aug/12/2003978003/150/150/0/260809-D-A3551-1137.JPG' alt='A Utah National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk collects water in a bucket from East Canyon Reservoir while aerial firefighting operations in support of the Rocky Canyon Fire in Morgan County, Utah, Aug. 9, 2026.' /> <br /> Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:50:00 GMT Sgt. 1st Class Tim Beery, https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4569849/utah-guard-supports-wildfire-response-from-air/ Guard News https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4569763/alaska-guard-rescues-pilot-in-plane-crash/ JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska – Alaska Air National Guardsmen from the 176th Wing rescued<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Aug/12/2003977967/150/150/0/260909-Z-GH714-4010.JPG' alt='An Alaska National Guard 210th Rescue Squadron HH-60W Jolly Green II carrying 212th Rescue Squadron pararescuemen returns to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson after an Aug. 9, 2026, mission rescuing a pilot of a Cessna 185 that crashed near Trapper Joe Lake about 25 miles south of Anchorage.' /> <br /> Wed, 12 Aug 2026 14:23:00 GMT David Bedard, https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4569763/alaska-guard-rescues-pilot-in-plane-crash/ Guard News https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4569624/air-guard-communications-units-train-at-northern-strike/ ALPENA, Mich. – Air National Guard combat communications squadrons from multiple states and<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Aug/12/2003977913/150/150/0/260803-Z-TO466-1029.JPG' alt='U.S. Air National Guard Staff Sgt. Seth Henning and Senior Airman Shylie Polodna, Missouri National Guard&#39;s 239th Combat Communications Squadron, build a radio frequency kit during Exercise Northern Strike 26-2 at Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, Michigan, Aug. 3, 2026.' /> <br /> Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:00:00 GMT Senior Airman Samuel Al-Nimri, https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4569624/air-guard-communications-units-train-at-northern-strike/ Guard News https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4568800/washington-guard-provides-aerial-support-on-sinlahekin-fire/ WENATCHEE, Wash. – A Washington Army National Guard UH-72 Lakota took to the skies above the<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Aug/11/2003977535/150/150/0/260809-D-A3555-3185.JPG' alt='Washington State Department of Natural Resources firefighters &quot;quarterback&quot; from a Washington Army National Guard UH-72 Lakota helicopter about the Sinlahekin Fire in Okanogan County, Washington, Aug. 9, 2026.' /> <br /> Tue, 11 Aug 2026 18:42:58 GMT Joseph Siemandel, https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4568800/washington-guard-provides-aerial-support-on-sinlahekin-fire/ Guard News https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4568630/north-carolina-guard-botswana-forces-kick-off-southern-accord-2026/ GABORONE, Botswana – North Carolina National Guard and Botswana military personnel kicked off<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Aug/11/2003977500/150/150/0/260810-Z-KG453-1043.JPG' alt='Members of the North Carolina National Guard and Botswana Defense Force render salutes during the playing of the U.S. and Botswana national anthems during an opening ceremony for Exercise Southern Accord 2026 at Gaborone Technical College in Gaborone, Botswana, August 10, 2026.' /> <br /> Tue, 11 Aug 2026 17:45:00 GMT 2nd Lt. Bridget Pittman-Blackwell, https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4568630/north-carolina-guard-botswana-forces-kick-off-southern-accord-2026/ Overseas Operations https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4568497/north-carolina-guard-mobilizes-in-support-of-operation-spartan-shield/ GREENSBORO, N.C. – The North Carolina National Guard’s 30th Mobile Brigade’s Combat Team’s 230th<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Aug/11/2003977467/150/150/0/260807-A-UL412-5488.JPG' alt='U.S. Army Col. Ben Wynn, commander of the 30th Mobile Brigade Combat Team, gives U.S. Army 1st Lt. Rebecca Benjamin, executive officer for the 230th Brigade Support Battalion, Augmentation Com., the North Carolina flag in Greensboro, North Carolina, Aug. 7, 2026.' /> <br /> Tue, 11 Aug 2026 16:45:42 GMT Lt. Col. Ellis Parks, https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/4568497/north-carolina-guard-mobilizes-in-support-of-operation-spartan-shield/ Overseas Operations