Guard News - The National Guard

Secretary Esper enhances National Guard’s rapid COVID-19 response
March 28, 2020 — ARLINGTON, Va. – As more than 13,880 National Guard members support the whole-of-America response to COVID-19 today, an authorization by the secretary of defense has boosted the Guard’s ability to... MORE

Ohio National Guard member serving a greater purpose
March 28, 2020 — COLUMBUS, Ohio – Nearly 400 members of the Ohio National Guard, go to work each day packaging, transporting and distributing food and other essential items to the state's most vulnerable populations.... MORE

NY Governor praises National Guard members for dedication
March 27, 2020 — New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo praised the courage, skill and dedication of members of the New York Army and Air National Guard during a press conference at the Javits Convention Center in New York City on Friday, March 27.... MORE

Air National Guard stays abreast of weather for 30th ABCT
March 27, 2020 — UNDISCLOSED LOCATION – U.S. Airmen from the North Carolina Air National Guard's 156th Weather Flight, 145th Air Wing, forecast a severe sandstorm for the 30th Armored Brigade Combat Team five days... MORE

NY National Guard doubles force responding to COVID-19
March 27, 2020 — LATHAM, N.Y. – The New York National Guard has doubled the number of members helping to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in the state to more than 2,200 troops on duty. From Niagara Falls to Long... MORE

Growing Louisiana Guard presence supports COVID-19 response
March 27, 2020 — ALEXANDRIA, La. – More than 660 members of the Louisiana National Guard are assisting with the COVID-19 response, providing medical, engineering and drive-thru testing support. “Many of our Soldiers... MORE

More Iowa National Guard members join COVID-19 fight
March 27, 2020 — JOHNSTON, Iowa – Approximately 40 Soldiers from the 67th Troop Command based in Iowa City were activated March 26 to augment the state’s COVID-19 response in eastern Iowa. Soldiers assigned to the... MORE

NJ Guard helps state, local officials with COVID-19 response
March 26, 2020 — JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, N.J. – More than 150 New Jersey National Guard Soldiers and Airmen are helping screen people for COVID-19 at multiple drive-thru testing facilities in the state.Guard... MORE

Kansas National Guard helps battle wildfires
March 26, 2020 — TOPEKA, Kan. – The Kansas National Guard is helping firefighters battle wildfires burning 20 to 25 miles southwest of Medicine Lodge in Barber County. Two UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters from the Kansas... MORE

Ohio National Guard helping food banks across state
March 26, 2020 — COLUMBUS, Ohio – Hundreds of members of the Ohio National Guard are helping 12 food banks across the state distribute food during the COVID-19 pandemic.Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine authorized the activation... MORE

Dual-status commanders appointed
March 26, 2020 — ARLINGTON, Va. – Dual-status commanders have been appointed in eight states, with 10 more awaiting approval, as the National Guard continues to support COVID-19 response efforts throughout the... MORE

Michigan National Guard screens for COVID-19 at veterans' home
March 26, 2020 — GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The Michigan National Guard is assisting the Grand Rapids Home for Veterans (GRHV), screening employees as they enter the building to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.As one... MORE

Florida National Guard's Army Band helps fight COVID-19
March 25, 2020 — FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Florida National Guard's 13th Army Band is helping combat COVID-19 by screening passengers flying into Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) from the New York... MORE

W.Va. Guard expands COVID-19 response
March 25, 2020 — CHARLESTON, W.Va. – About 100 members of the West Virginia National Guard (WVNG) are responding to the COVID-19 outbreak, helping the state distribute food and critical medical supplies and equipment... MORE

Ohio National Guard Soldiers rescue car crash victim
March 25, 2020 — ROSSFORD, Ohio – For five Ohio National Guard Soldiers on a mission in Lucas County, the National Guard motto of "Always Ready, Always There," was more real than ever as they jumped into action,... MORE

OneSource, family and spouse programs still available
March 25, 2020 — ARLINGTON, Va. – The Department of Defense is closely monitoring the impact of the coronavirus on service members, their families and survivors. Resources offered through Military OneSource, the... MORE

W.Va. National Guard helps state respond to COVID-19
March 24, 2020 — MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – More than 60 members of the West Virginia National Guard (WVNG) are helping the state respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.The WVNG is conducting missions to augment civil authorities,... MORE

Guard helps medical professionals combat COVID-19
March 24, 2020 — ARLINGTON, Va. – From staffing informational phone banks to administering tests for COVID-19, many of the more than 9,000 National Guard members on duty in response to COVID-19 are assisting state and... MORE

Florida National Guard opens COVID-19 testing site at stadium
March 24, 2020 — MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. – Florida National Guard Soldiers and Airmen opened South Florida’s second COVID-19 drive-thru community testing site at the Hard Rock Stadium in support of the Federal Emergency... MORE

Civil support teams key element of Guard’s COVID-19 response
March 23, 2020 — ARLINGTON, Va. – "Isolate, isolate, isolate," said Sgt. 1st Class Steven Morrison, a member of the West Virginia National Guard's 35th Civil Support Team, during a training session with health... MORE