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National Guard security mission at U.S. Capitol concludes
May 23, 2021 — ARLINGTON, Va. – The National Guard’s U.S. Capitol security mission to support the U.S. Capitol... MORE

National Guard Soldiers provide security outside the U.S. Capitol during the 59th Presidential Inauguration Jan. 20, as part of the National Guard’s Capitol Response security mission.

Nevada National Guard trio honored for aiding crash victim
May 17, 2021 — LAS VEGAS – Three Nevada Guard Soldiers from 1st Squadron 221 Cavalry were recognized for helping a... MORE

Capt. Tyler Wistisen, left, 1st Lt. Michael Flury and Capt. Tana Gurule were honored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars with the Life Saving Award at the Clark County Armory in Las Vegas May 14, 2021. While in the nation's capital in January supporting the presidential inauguration, the Soldiers assisted a Virginia woman injured in a car crash.

Synchronization a must in continued Guard support to Capitol
April 7, 2021 — ARLINGTON, Va. – When discussing the most recent rotation of National Guard members supporting U.S... MORE

Soldiers with the New Jersey Army National Guard’s A Troop and Headquarters Troop, 1st Squadron, 102nd Cavalry Division, and U.S. Capitol Police officers confer with each other hours after a vehicle rammed a barricade killing one Capitol Police officer and injuring another one at the U.S. Capitol April 2, 2021. The New Jersey Army Guard unit is one of several that continue to support the security mission at the Capitol — made possible by the synchronization efforts involving the National Guard Bureau, the District of Columbia National Guard and Guard units from 11 states.

National Guard units supporting Capitol mission return home
March 17, 2021 — WASHINGTON – More than half the 5,000 National Guard Soldiers and Airmen who have been supporting... MORE

A Soldier supporting the Capitol Response mission in Washington, D.C., out-processes at the District of Columbia Armory March 12, 2021. Soldiers in the nation's capital are redeploying to their home states, with about 2,000 Guard members asked to continue to assist federal law enforcement with security, communications, medical evacuation, logistics, and safety through mid-May.

DCNG inauguration support ribbon recognizes service
March 15, 2021 — WASHINGTON – National Guard members from any state, territory or the District of Columbia who... MORE

Military awards worn by a District of Columbia Army National Guard Soldier in Washington, D.C., March 10, 2021, include the D.C. National Guard Presidential Inauguration Support Ribbon on the bottom right. The ribbon is authorized for award to National Guard members from any state, territory or the District of Columbia who supported the 59th presidential inauguration on Title 32 orders.

In historic year, Washington National Guard answers the call
March 11, 2021 — CAMP MURRAY, Wash. – To describe 2020 as unprecedented would be an understatement. "This past year... MORE

Staff Sgt. Melinda Grounds, a medic with the 141st Medical Group and a registered nurse in Idaho, goes through a questionnaire with a visitor to the mass vaccination site at the Clark County Fairgrounds in Ridgefield, Wash., Jan. 28, 2021. The Washington National Guard is helping at four vaccination sites.

Father, daughter serve together in nation's capital
March 1, 2021 — WASHINGTON – "Keeping families involved is important to the success of all our Soldiers," said 1st... MORE

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Carl Mattonen stands with his daughter, Spc. Carlie Mattonen, both with Forward Support Company, 107th Engineer Battalion, Michigan National Guard, near the U.S. Capitol in Washington Feb. 26, 2021.

Michigan National Guard helps sustain the force in DC
February 12, 2021 — WASHINGTON – Soldiers with Forward Support Company, 107th Engineer Battalion, Michigan Army National... MORE

Soldiers from the Michigan National Guard’s Forward Support Company, 107th Engineer Battalion, based in Marquette, and the 177th Military Police Brigade, based in Taylor, join other Soldiers in food distribution at the U.S. Capitol Feb. 7, 2021. The National Guard is supporting law enforcement in the nation's capital through mid-March.

Michigan Soldier maintains connection with home, work
February 9, 2021 — WASHINGTON – Soldiers with the 1433rd Engineer Company, Michigan National Guard, served in the... MORE

1st Lt. Darren Tanis, executive officer of the Michigan Army National Guard’s 1433rd Engineer Company, based in Fort Custer, Michigan, stands near the U.S. Capitol in Washington Feb. 3, 2021. The National Guard is supporting federal law enforcement in the nation's capital through mid-March.

Australian Army captain continues to serve with DC National Guard
February 8, 2021 — WASHINGTON - January's inauguration support by the National Guard was unique in many ways, with more... MORE

Australian Army Capt. Dustin Gold, a reserve officer from the Royal Australian Artillery 9th Regiment, participates in a Reserve Forces Foreign Exchange Program with D.C. National Guard in Washington D.C., Jan. 23, 2021.

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Cal Guard hits 30 million meals distributed

California National Guard Primary

May 16, 2020 | 2:07

The California National Guard recently surpassed 30 million meals distributed, in weight, after approximately 50 days of operation in our COVID-19 humanitarian response. Cal Guard has been operating in more than a dozen counties, at nearly two dozen food banks, assisting with the preparation of food packages. (U.S. Army National Guard video by Staff Sgt. Eddie Siguenza)

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California Guardsman reflects on support to federal mission in Los Angeles

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California National Guard Supports Security Operations in Los Angeles

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B-Roll: California National Guard Supports Security Operations in Los Angeles

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California Guard trains to protect federal law enforcement and property

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Army National Guard supports southern border security

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132nd Multi-Role Bridge Company builds bridges at Whiskeytown Lake

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149th CBRN Commander talks Operational Decon

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870th MP Company executes Recon mission during Annual Training

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579th EN BN Soldier builds Sand Table for 49th MP BDE

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Sgt. Paul 149th Chemical Company talks Grenades

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579th EN BN HHC Soldiers conduct Land Nav training

MAFFS tackle California's worst wildfires ever

MAFFS tackle California's worst wildfires ever

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100 Million Meals! Cal Guard and Cal Volunteers reaches historic milestone

Chaplains assist service members in the field

Chaplains assist service members in the field

Cal Guard Shorthand Video

Cal Guard Shorthand Video

“Badgers” provide Cal Guard needed wildfire support

“Badgers” provide Cal Guard needed wildfire support

Cal Guard rescues people trapped by Creek Fire

Cal Guard rescues people trapped by Creek Fire

Neighbor states assist Cal Guard with MAFFS missions

Neighbor states assist Cal Guard with MAFFS missions

Cal Guard's Joint Task Force Rattlesnake works CZU Lightning Fire

Cal Guard's Joint Task Force Rattlesnake works CZU Lightning Fire

Wyoming Air Guard assists California wildfires

Wyoming Air Guard assists California wildfires

Cal Guard's 132nd engineers construct floating bridge

Cal Guard's 132nd engineers construct floating bridge

Cal Guard 132nd engineers construct floating bridge

Cal Guard 132nd engineers construct floating bridge

Civil Air Patrol assists Cal Guard with food bank operations

Civil Air Patrol assists Cal Guard with food bank operations

Cal Guardsmen administer COVID 19 tests

Cal Guardsmen administer COVID 19 tests

California, Nevada Guard aircraft fly MAFFS training missions

California, Nevada Guard aircraft fly MAFFS training missions

California, Nevada Guard aircraft fly MAFFS training missions

California, Nevada Guard aircraft fly MAFFS training missions

Cal Guard supports Sacramento peace officers during civil unrest

Cal Guard supports Sacramento peace officers during civil unrest

40th CAB host Fresno State ROTC commissioning ceremony

40th CAB host Fresno State ROTC commissioning ceremony

40th CAB host Fresno State ROTC commissioning ceremony

40th CAB host Fresno State ROTC commissioning ceremony

40th CAB host Fresno State ROTC commissioning ceremony

40th CAB host Fresno State ROTC commissioning ceremony

Video Portrait: Staff Sgt. Gabriella Ciprazo, 223rd Military Intelligence Battalion

Video Portrait: Staff Sgt. Gabriella Ciprazo, 223rd Military Intelligence Battalion

Video Portrait: Spc. Keith Pastorino, 223rd Military Intelligence Battalion

Video Portrait: Spc. Keith Pastorino, 223rd Military Intelligence Battalion

Video Portrait: 2nd Lt. Nina Justice, 223rd Military Intelligence Battalion

Video Portrait: 2nd Lt. Nina Justice, 223rd Military Intelligence Battalion

Memorial Day 2020: Cal Guard honors fallen warriors

Memorial Day 2020: Cal Guard honors fallen warriors

Cal Guard hits 30 million meals distributed

Cal Guard hits 30 million meals distributed

Cal Guard jets fly over state capitol, honoring first responders

Cal Guard jets fly over state capitol, honoring first responders

B-roll: Cal Guard packs food with California Conservation Corps

B-roll: Cal Guard packs food with California Conservation Corps

California Guardsmen issue food to Napa recipients

California Guardsmen issue food to Napa recipients

California National Guard: Mask On, Pass It On!

California National Guard: Mask On, Pass It On!

195th Wing ANG recruiter virtually enlists new service members

195th Wing ANG recruiter virtually enlists new service members

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Conservation Corps, National Guard unite for California community

California Guard sends 500 ventilators to five states

California Guard sends 500 ventilators to five states

California Guard sends 500 ventilators to five states

California Guard sends 500 ventilators to five states

California Guard sends 500 ventilators to five states

California Guard sends 500 ventilators to five states

California Guard sends 500 ventilators to five states

California Guard sends 500 ventilators to five states

California Guard recognized at emotional EMSA gathering

California Guard recognized at emotional EMSA gathering

California Guard recognized at emotional EMSA gathering

California Guard recognized at emotional EMSA gathering

California Guard sends 500 ventilators to five states

California Guard sends 500 ventilators to five states

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