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Arizona National Guard’s Task Force SAFE Strengthens Border Security
May 13, 2025 — NOGALES, Ariz. — In an effort to disrupt the flow of illegal drugs into the United States, Arizona... MORE

U.S. Soldiers with the Arizona Army National Guard and U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents inspect a cooler of fish for illegal drugs or other contraband items at the Dennis DeConcini Port of Entry in Nogales, Arizona, April 30, 2025.

Texas Guard Members Bolster Border Patrol Efforts along Rio Grande
May 7, 2025 — ROMA, Texas – A steady breeze rolled across a closed bridge crossing the Rio Grande, offering relief... MORE

A U.S. Soldier with the Texas Army National Guard monitors activity along the Rio Grande during a patrol near Roma, Texas, April 25, 2025.

Maryland Guard Soldiers Return Home From Border Mission
March 19, 2025 — EDGEWOOD, Md. – Maryland Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 224th Aviation... MORE

Maryland Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 224th Aviation Regiment, celebrated their return home from federal deployment under the direction of U.S. Northern Command at Weide Army Heliport at the Army Aviation Support Facility at Aberdeen Proving Ground-South March 8, 2025.

Oregon National Guard Prepares for Southern Border Mission
March 13, 2025 — SALEM, Ore. - The Oregon National Guard's 1249th Engineer Battalion is preparing for a year-long... MORE

Soldiers from the Oregon National Guard's 1249th Engineer Battalion stand in formation during a change of command ceremony at the Anderson Readiness Center in Salem, Oregon, Sept. 8, 2024. The battalion is preparing for a year-long mobilization to support security operations along the southern border beginning October 2025.

District of Columbia Guard Returns from Border Mission
February 18, 2025 — WASHINGTON – About two dozen District of Columbia Army National Guard Aviation Command members... MORE

Left to right, Brig. Gen. Leland D. Blanchard II, the adjutant general for the District of Columbia National Guard; Maj. Gen. John C. Andonie, commanding general (Interim) for the D.C. National Guard; Capt. Corbin Cali, aviation operations officer and Det 1 A Co 1/224th S&S commander; Sgt. 1st Class Richard Molezzo, Det 1 A Co 1/224th S&S NCOIC; Chief Warrant Officer 5 Bernard L. Aguon, command chief warrant officer for the D.C. National Guard, and Lt. Col. Ryan Rooks, state aviation officer for the D.C. Army National Guard. About two dozen D.C. Guard members returned home following a 12-month deployment to the southern border.

Texas National Guard Operation Lone Star Helps Secure Border
February 11, 2025 — ROMA, Texas - National Guard members continue to play a key role in sealing and securing the... MORE

A Texas Army National Guard Soldier looks across the Rio Grande River near Roma, Texas, while taking part in border operations with the Texas Tactical Border Force, Feb. 5, 2025. The TTBF, comprising Texas National Guard members in a state active duty status, works with state and federal law enforcement officials, including U.S. Border Patrol, to deter, detect and stop illegal border crossings and to interdict transnational criminals.

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Video by Maj. Michael O'Hagan

Aqueduct Racetrack NY (January 28, 2021)

New York National Guard

Jan. 28, 2021 | 6:33

New York State agencies have come together in support of state efforts to provide mass COVID-19 vaccinations administered by the New York State Department of Health at Aqueduct Racetrack located in Resorts World Casino New York City, Queens, New York, January 28, 2021.
The National Guard has a growing number of Guardsmen and women deployed to the vaccination site to support staffing for the site. The New York State Department of Health conducts vaccination efforts, at the Aqueduct Racetrack, for essential workers and members of the community over age 65 beginning January 14, 2021. Eligible members of the public can register for a vaccine appointment through the Department of Health website: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/covid/covid-19-vaccines.page. (U.S. Air National Guard video by Maj. Michael O’Hagan)
All participants have provided permission to appear in this media product.
In order of appearance:
Ira Greenberg, incident commander and Assistant Commissioner at New York State Homeland Security & Emergency Services.
Yamil Speight-Miller, deputy incident commander and New York State tax complaint agent, assigned to the New York State Department of Health.
Dr. Yomaris Pena, medical director on-site, assigned to the New York State Department of Health.
Dr. Vanessa Baracaldo, pediatrician, assigned to the New York State Department of Health.
Elena Pierce, a registered nurse, assigned to the New York State Department of Health.
U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Dennis O’Hara, the officer in-charge, assigned to the 1 Battalion 258th Field Artillery, 27th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 42nd Infantry Division.
U.S. Army Spc. Yeonju Kim, assigned to 14th Finance Detachment, 27th Finance Management Battalion, 369th Sustainment Brigade, 53rd Troop Command.
U.S. Army Pfc. Bolutife Finni.
U.S. Army Pfc. Stefany Delacruz.
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Whitman Chan, assigned to the 1569th Medium Truck Company, 369th Sustainment Brigade, 53rd Troop Command.