https://www.nationalguard.mil National Guard News RSS Feed en-us Thu, 25 Jul 2024 18:34:26 GMT Fri, 26 Jul 2024 03:13:14 GMT https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/3850188/tennessee-airman-space-force-brother-reunite-in-germany/ RHEINLAND-PFALZ, Germany - No matter where you go or how long you’re there, home has a way of<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2024/Jul/25/2003510465/150/150/0/240718-Z-FR339-426.JPG' alt='Tech. Sgt. Mason Young, 134th Communications Squadron cyber network systems operations craftsman, and U.S. Space Force Sgt. Jared Dreier, U.S. Space Forces Europe and Africa Component Command Headquarters space systems operator, pose for a photo at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, July 18, 2024. Young and Dreier are brothers with a long family lineage of military service.' /> <br /> Thu, 25 Jul 2024 18:34:26 GMT Staff Sgt. Brandon Keys, https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/3850188/tennessee-airman-space-force-brother-reunite-in-germany/ News Features https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/3850030/illinois-national-guard-partners-train-in-cyber-exercise/ SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - More than 50 Illinois National Guard Soldiers and Airmen, along with civilians<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2024/Jul/25/2003510292/150/150/0/240611-Z-CL987-200.JPG' alt='More than 50 Illinois National Guard Soldiers and Airmen, along with civilians from the Illinois Department of Innovation &amp; Technology and the Illinois State Board of Elections, returned recently from a major cyber training exercise sponsored by the National Guard Bureau. Close to 1,000 military and civilian local, state and federal cyber experts from 41 states and territories and 13 international partners participated in Cyber Shield 2024 May 31 to June 15 at the Virginia National Guard State Military Reservation in Virginia Beach, Va.' /> <br /> Thu, 25 Jul 2024 17:38:10 GMT Lt. Col. Bradford Leighton, https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/3850030/illinois-national-guard-partners-train-in-cyber-exercise/ State Partnership Program https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/3849964/south-carolina-guard-bridging-unit-trains-with-colombian-partners/ CLARKS HILL TRAINING SITE, S.C. – The sun glinted off the Savannah River as it meandered broadly<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2024/Jul/25/2003510298/150/150/0/240717-A-WU705-1207.JPG' alt='Maj. Jhon Chaparro, right, and Lt. Col. Jorge Flechas, second from left, both with the Colombian army’s engineer command, watch from a Combat Assault Craft as Soldiers with the 125th Multi-role Bridge Company, South Carolina Army National Guard assemble a raft on the Savannah River to move troops, vehicles, and equipment across the river as part of a training mission at Clarks Hill Training Site, S.C., July 17, 2024. The Colombian soldiers were observing the training as part of an exchange through the Department of Defense National Guard State Partnership Program.' /> <br /> Thu, 25 Jul 2024 16:45:00 GMT Sgt. 1st Class Jon Soucy, https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/3849964/south-carolina-guard-bridging-unit-trains-with-colombian-partners/ State Partnership Program https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/3849478/florida-army-guard-makes-major-training-exercise-possible/ CAMP SHELBY, Miss. - Close to 5,000 Florida Army National Guard Soldiers reported to Camp Shelby,<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2024/Jul/25/2003510077/150/150/0/240715-Z-TJ333-001.JPG' alt='Soldiers from the 53rd Brigade Support Battalion prepare an M977A4 HEMTT cargo transporter to move ammunition from an ammunition supply point to an ammunition holding area at Camp Shelby, Mississippi, July 15, 2024. They are among almost 5,000 Florida Army National Guard Soldiers mobilized to Camp Shelby to support the eXportable Combat Training Capability exercise, a major training event that ensures the 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team’s readiness and proficiency to deploy.' /> <br /> Thu, 25 Jul 2024 13:49:00 GMT Sgt. 1st Class Shane Klestinski, https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/3849478/florida-army-guard-makes-major-training-exercise-possible/ Guard News https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/3849319/pennsylvania-guards-213th-rsg-trains-on-heavy-vehicles/ FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. - Soldiers with the 213th Regional Support Group, Pennsylvania National<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2024/Jul/25/2003509994/150/150/0/240723-Z-HB431-1683.JPG' alt='U.S. Soldiers with the 213th Regional Support Group, Pennsylvania National Guard, train how to operate and maintain Light Medium Tactical Vehicles during an exercise at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, July 23, 2024.' /> <br /> Thu, 25 Jul 2024 11:46:00 GMT Spc. Annie Riley, https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/3849319/pennsylvania-guards-213th-rsg-trains-on-heavy-vehicles/ Guard News https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/3848816/indiana-national-guard-conducts-intensive-mortar-training/ FORT WAYNE, Ind. - Members of Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 293rd Infantry Regiment of the<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2024/Jul/24/2003509764/150/150/0/240720-A-XH374-1225.JPG' alt='Members of Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 293rd Infantry Regiment, Indiana National Guard, conduct a critical segment of their annual training focusing on advanced mortar operations as part of &quot;Operation Touchdown July 18, 2024.' /> <br /> Wed, 24 Jul 2024 19:00:44 GMT Staff Sgt. Jeremiah Runser, https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/3848816/indiana-national-guard-conducts-intensive-mortar-training/ Guard News https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/3847858/national-guard-leader-visits-georgia-iowa-troops-in-kosovo/ CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo - The National Guard’s top enlisted leader discussed readiness, the<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2024/Jul/24/2003509358/150/150/0/240621-Z-EP075-1001.JPG' alt='Senior Enlisted Advisor Tony Whitehead, SEA to the chief of the National Guard Bureau, visits deployed Guard Soldiers in Kosovo, June 21-25, 2024. Whitehead visited Georgia and Iowa National Guard Soldiers stationed at Camp Bondsteel, Camp Film City, and installations across Kosovo.' /> <br /> Wed, 24 Jul 2024 11:32:05 GMT Sgt. 1st Class Elizabeth Pena, https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/3847858/national-guard-leader-visits-georgia-iowa-troops-in-kosovo/ Overseas Operations https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/3847065/blue-pacific-events-keep-nevada-bilateral-affairs-officer-busy/ SUVA, Fiji - A glance at the packed schedule of events in July and this fall underlined the<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2024/Jul/23/2003508850/150/150/0/240722-F-WV639-8712.JPG' alt='Maj. Zackary Taylor-Warren stands near the entrance to the U.S. Embassy in Fiji July 22, 2024. Taylor-Warren became bilateral affairs officer in the Nevada National Guard this spring and immediately faced multiple high-profile events in the strategically vital South Pacific.' /> <br /> Tue, 23 Jul 2024 17:32:05 GMT Capt. Emerson Marcus, https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/3847065/blue-pacific-events-keep-nevada-bilateral-affairs-officer-busy/ State Partnership Program https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/3846486/104th-fighter-wing-donates-f-15c-to-new-england-air-museum/ BARNES AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Mass. – The 104th Fighter Wing donated an F-15 Eagle to the New<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2024/Jul/23/2003508444/150/150/0/240722-Z-DY432-2009.JPG' alt='Col. Michael Glass, 104th Fighter Wing Operations Group commander, flew F-15C aircraft 85-101 from Barnes Air National Guard Base, Westfield, Massachusetts, to Bradley Air National Guard Base, East Granby, Connecticut, for its final flight before being retired and donated to the New England Air Museum, July 22, 2024. Donating the F15 to the museum ensures the preservation of its history and air superiority since 1979.' /> <br /> Tue, 23 Jul 2024 11:31:21 GMT Jerry Hewitt, https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/3846486/104th-fighter-wing-donates-f-15c-to-new-england-air-museum/ News Features https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/3845676/oregon-national-guard-trains-for-peacekeeping-deployments/ FORT JOHNSON, La. - As night fell on the Joint Readiness Training Center July 20, Task Force<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2024/Jul/22/2003507752/150/150/0/240721-Z-ZJ128-1001.JPG' alt='Lt. Col. Joshua Rapp, commander of Task Force Guardian, conducts an after-action review with his staff July 21, 2024, at Fort Johnson, La. The review follows Task Force Guardian&#39;s first night of engagement with opposition forces during the Joint Readiness Training Center rotation, preparing the 41st Infantry Brigade Combat Team for upcoming overseas missions.' /> <br /> Mon, 22 Jul 2024 15:55:38 GMT Maj. Wayne Clyne, https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/3845676/oregon-national-guard-trains-for-peacekeeping-deployments/ Guard News https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/3845271/medical-training-brings-new-opportunities-to-blackfeet-tribe/ BROWNING, Mont. – U.S. service members from more than 50 units across the country are in Montana for<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2024/Jul/22/2003507416/150/150/0/240717-Z-CC887-2032.JPG' alt='U.S. Army Spc. Brianna Bottorff, a combat medic assigned to the 215th Medical Company, Indiana Army National Guard, triages a patient at the Blackfeet tribal Health - Operation Walking Shield Innovative Readiness Training medical mission at Browning High School in Browning, Mont., July 17, 2024.' /> <br /> Mon, 22 Jul 2024 13:05:00 GMT Maj. Jordyn Craft, https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/3845271/medical-training-brings-new-opportunities-to-blackfeet-tribe/ Guard News https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/3845209/michigan-national-guard-soldier-earns-ranger-tab/ LANSING, Mich. - Joining the Army is tough; you’re immediately off to basic and individual training,<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2024/Jul/22/2003507382/150/150/0/240621-A-DF232-4472.JPG' alt='Pfc. Chase Cammanga smiles during his graduation ceremony from Army Ranger School June 21, 2024. Cammenga is the first Michigan Army National Guard Soldier to complete the Ranger Team Leader Initiative training program for enlisted Soldiers in the Army National Guard who aspire to attend Ranger School.' /> <br /> Mon, 22 Jul 2024 12:18:12 GMT 2nd Lt. Paige Bodine, https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/3845209/michigan-national-guard-soldier-earns-ranger-tab/ News Features https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/3845179/alaska-air-guard-helps-rescue-plane-accident-victims/ JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska - Alaska Air National Guard members of the 176th Wing and<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2024/Jul/22/2003507363/150/150/0/180605-Z-ZY202-023.JPG' alt='A 210th Rescue Squadron HH-60G Pave Hawk conducts hoist training June 5, 2018, at Eklutna Glacier during a fini flight for Chief Master Sgt. Lance Jordan, command chief master sergeant for the Alaska Air National Guard.' /> <br /> Mon, 22 Jul 2024 11:38:42 GMT David Bedard, https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/3845179/alaska-air-guard-helps-rescue-plane-accident-victims/ Guard News https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/3844390/remember-why-you-serve-top-enlisted-guard-leader-says-in-south-dakota/ RAPID CITY, S.D. - Senior Enlisted Advisor Tony Whitehead, senior enlisted advisor to the chief of<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2024/Jul/19/2003506824/150/150/0/240713-Z-EP075-1001.JPG' alt='Senior Enlisted Advisor Tony L. Whitehead, senior enlisted advisor to the chief of the National Guard Bureau, presents coins of recognition to members of the 129th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment from South Dakota. The SEA toured facilities and met with Soldiers and Airmen of the South Dakota National Guard during their drill weekend July 14-15, 2024.' /> <br /> Fri, 19 Jul 2024 16:22:21 GMT Sgt. 1st Class Elizabeth Pena, https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/3844390/remember-why-you-serve-top-enlisted-guard-leader-says-in-south-dakota/ Guard News https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/3844123/new-york-national-guard-assists-with-tornado-recovery-effort/ ROME, N.Y. - Dozens of New York National Guard members spent three days cleaning up debris caused by<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2024/Jul/19/2003506654/150/150/0/240717-Z-BK208-1010.JPG' alt='New York Air National Guard Airmen assigned to the 174th Attack Wing clear debris in Rome, New York, July 17, 2024, alongside city employees. The New York National Guard deployed 25 Airmen from the 174th Attack Wing, 25 Soldiers from the 2nd Battalion, 108th Infantry, and an additional 10 Soldiers to help clear debris left by a July 16 storm.' /> <br /> Fri, 19 Jul 2024 14:35:11 GMT Staff Sgt. Eric Bryant, https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/3844123/new-york-national-guard-assists-with-tornado-recovery-effort/ Guard News https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/3843913/pennsylvania-maintainers-conduct-two-week-training-exercise/ JOHNSTOWN, Pa. - Pennsylvania Air National Guardsmen with the 258th Air Traffic Control Squadron’s<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2024/Jul/19/2003506521/150/150/0/240718-Z-NQ177-002.JPG' alt='Pennsylvania Air National Guard Staff Sgt. Jeremiah Leonard, left, and Tech. Sgt. Shane Miller, with the 258th Air Traffic Control Squadron in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, work on a pick-off rescue while on a radar tower during a two-week training exercise that ended June 16, 2024. The 258th Air Traffic Control Squadron is a geologically separated unit of the 171st Air Refueling Wing.' /> <br /> Fri, 19 Jul 2024 12:08:20 GMT Master Sgt. Keith Boring and Senior Master Sgt. Shawn Monk, https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/3843913/pennsylvania-maintainers-conduct-two-week-training-exercise/ Guard News https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/3842835/minnesota-air-guardsman-closing-out-42-year-career/ DULUTH, Minn. - In May 1982, Joan Jett’s ‘I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll’ was No. 1 on the radio, and Master<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2024/Jul/18/2003505862/150/150/0/240712-Z-BQ052-013.JPG' alt='Master Sgt. Tom Krob, an aircraft hydraulic systems specialist, 148th Fighter Wing, Minnesota Air National Guard, stands in front of an F-16 Fighting Falcon at the Duluth Air National Guard Base. Krob is retiring in July 2024 with more than 42 years of service to his state and nation.' /> <br /> Thu, 18 Jul 2024 15:19:47 GMT Audra Flanagan, https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/3842835/minnesota-air-guardsman-closing-out-42-year-career/ News Features https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/3842635/ny-guard-civil-support-teams-learn-from-brazilian-counterparts/ RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Thirty-five New York National Guard Soldiers and Airmen worked with<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2024/Jul/18/2003505718/150/150/0/240712-A-JN745-8890.JPG' alt='U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Jonathan Morrison, assigned to the 24th Civil Support Team, New York National Guard, puts a simulated casualty on a litter with Brazilian Army soldiers assigned to the 1st Battalion, Defense Quimica Biological Radiological Nuclear, during Operation Maracanã in Rio de Janeiro, July 12, 2024. Operation Maracana is a training exercise between the NYNG and Brazilian Armed Forces at the Maracanã stadium in preparation for the World Cup in 2026.' /> <br /> Thu, 18 Jul 2024 13:34:39 GMT Sgt. 1st Class Jonathan Pietrantoni, https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/3842635/ny-guard-civil-support-teams-learn-from-brazilian-counterparts/ State Partnership Program https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/3842469/weapons-of-mass-destruction-exercise-tests-interoperability/ LIHUE, Hawaii – Members of the 33rd Weapons of Mass Destruction-Civil Support Team tested<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2024/Jul/18/2003505555/150/150/0/240607-F-PL327-978.JPG' alt='U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Daniel F. Billingsley, communications chief, 33rd Weapons of Mass Destruction-Civil Support Team, tests radio transmissions during a training exercise in Lihue, Hawaii, June 7, 2024. The exercise included military and civilian response partners to better integrate capabilities when disaster strikes.' /> <br /> Thu, 18 Jul 2024 11:17:00 GMT Master Sgt. Arthur Wright, https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/3842469/weapons-of-mass-destruction-exercise-tests-interoperability/ Guard News https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/3844161/air-national-guard-helps-battle-california-fires-from-the-air/ At the request of the National Interagency Fire Center, U.S. Northern Command deployed two C-130 aircraft equipped with Modular Airborne Fire Fighting Systems (MAFFS) from California and Colorado for wildland firefighting operations from Channel Islands Air National Guard Station in Port Hueneme, Calif., over multiple fires in California. Two additional aircraft will also be activated later this week from Nevada and Wyoming.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2024/Jul/19/2003506677/150/150/0/240715-F-QY689-102.JPG' alt='Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System Aircrew and personnel with the Colorado Air Force Reserve Command&#39;s 302nd Airlift Wing, Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, the California Air National Guard&#39;s 146th Airlift Wing, Channel Islands Air National Guard Station, the U.S. Forest Service, and the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE) prepare two MAFFS-equipped C-130 aircraft to assist with firefighting efforts at the Channel Islands Air National Guard Station, Port Hueneme, California, July 15, 2024.' /> <br /> Wed, 17 Jul 2024 16:10:00 GMT AFNORTH Public Affairs https://www.nationalguard.mil/News/Article-View/Article/3844161/air-national-guard-helps-battle-california-fires-from-the-air/ Guard News