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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 Sgt. 1st Class Jonathan Hornby

Living the Legacy - Former 82nd Airborne Division CSM (Part 3 of 3)

82nd Airborne Division

Sept. 15, 2022 | 7:39

This video is the third of a three-part docuseries showcasing the contributions made by the former Division Command Sergeants Major of the "All American" 82nd Airborne Division, earning the much-respected call sign "AA9". They recount their time in the Division, describing the incredible legacy created by paratroopers over many generations. (U.S. Army product by Sgt. 1st Class Jonathan Hornby. Additional interviews were provided by MSG Alexander Burnett and Staff Sgt. Lawrence Wong. VHS Archival footage for the intro and end sequences and news footage of Lt. Col. Lloyd Austin courtesy of the 82nd Airborne Division Museum.) Video uploaded for archival purposes.

This documentary recounts the experiences of the following former Division Command Sergeants Major:
- Command Sgt. Maj. (R) LaMarquis Knowles (Division CSM October 2012-April 2015)
- Command Sgt. Maj. (R) Michael D. Green (Division CSM April 2015-October 2017)
- Command Sgt. Maj. (R) Michael A. Ferrusi (Division CSM October 2017-January 2019)
- Command Sgt. Maj. Arthur R. "Cliff" Burgoyne Jr. January (Division CSM January 2019-July 2020)

This video is hosted by Division Command Sgt. Maj. David R. Pitt

Topics include:
- How they became "AA9".
- What it means to be a Paratrooper
- Camaraderie and Leadership
- Combat Deployments
- D-day: Normandy, La Fière, Keith Nightingale.