Guard News - The National Guard

Hokanson: Maintaining Joint Force Competitive Edge Requires Rapid Modernization, Innovation
November 3, 2022 — TUCSON, Ariz. – Modernization is a central priority for the Joint Force to preserve its competitive edge, the National Guard’s most senior general recently told Air Force reserve component...

Kansas National Guard a Family Affair for Atkins Brothers
November 3, 2022 — TOPEKA, Kan. – There comes a time when one must decide, “What am I going to do with my life?”Morland, Kansas, native Shawn Atkins asked himself that question in 1996 and decided to join the...

Joint Exercises Increase Security Force Readiness, Lethality
November 3, 2022 — MIDDLETOWN, Pa. – The 193rd Special Operations Security Forces Squadron participated in a few firsts this year, increasing the readiness and lethality of the Deployed Aircraft Ground Response Element...

Idaho Guard’s Civil Support Team Trains on Ropes Rescue
November 3, 2022 — BOISE, Idaho – The Idaho National Guard’s 101st Civil Support Team trained how to conduct ropes rescues with the Boise Fire Department Technical Rescue Team in October. The course, which served as an...

Tennessee National Guard Honors Former President Polk
November 3, 2022 — NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee National Guard celebrated the life of former President James K. Polk in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tennessee State Capitol Nov. 2 in honor of Polk’s 227th...

Hokanson: High-Altitude Army National Guard Aviation Training Site 'Incredible Capability'
November 2, 2022 — GYPSUM, Colo. – Look up in the sky in and around Eagle County and you’re likely to see military helicopters in flight. They may be flying as part of a training exercise or for a lifesaving...

Pennsylvania Guard Hosts Lithuanian Leaders for Cyber Talks
November 1, 2022 — BIDDLE AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Pa. - Leaders from the Pennsylvania National Guard and State Partnership Program partner Lithuania discussed cyber defense during a visit to the 111th Attack Wing Oct...

Arctic Guardians Rescue 3 Boaters on Kuskokwim River
November 1, 2022 — JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska – Alaska Air National Guardsmen of the 176th Wing navigated stormy weather to rescue three stranded boaters Oct. 29 on the Kuskokwim River about 6 miles east of...

National Guard Enables Twins to Support Family, Start Career
October 31, 2022 — FORT LEE, Va. – Separation can wait, at least for now.Team Gregory – 18-year-old identical twins Jaiden P. and Teagen N. Gregory – braced themselves to part ways as they headed into the Army National...

Arkansas Air Guardsmen Provide Medical Care in Guatemala
October 31, 2022 — PUERTO BARRIOS, Guatemala – Arkansas Air National Guard members helped provide medical care in Guatemala alongside U.S. and foreign military, government and civilian personnel during the Continuing...

South Carolina Guard’s 169th Fighter Wing is Mission Ready
October 28, 2022 — WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. – From exercising air power in South America to conducting hurricane evacuations and deploying short notice to support a high-priority exercise, Airmen assigned to the South...

Arizona Guard Team in Kosovo Conducts Evacuation Mission
October 27, 2022 — CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo – Arizona National Guard Soldiers assigned to Charlie Company, 2nd Battalion, 149th Aviation Regiment, had a three-year journey leading up to their arrival in Kosovo. Just eight...

Guard Suicide Rates Stable as Prevention Efforts Increase
October 27, 2022 — ARLINGTON, Va. - The suicide rate for active-duty U.S. military members declined 15% in 2021, with the National Guard rate essentially unchanged as new suicide prevention initiatives roll out across...

New Jersey National Guard Partners with Republic of Cyprus
October 27, 2022 — TRENTON, N.J. – The New Jersey National Guard has been selected as the new state partner for the Republic of Cyprus, the third-largest island in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea. Through the Department...

Arctic Guardians Rescue Plane Crash Victim at Totek Lake
October 27, 2022 — JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska – Alaska Air National Guardsmen of the 176th Wing rescued a plane crash victim Oct. 25 at Totek Lake, about 75 miles southwest of Fairbanks.A pilot flying...

Arctic Guardians Rescue 6 Snowmachiners at College Glacier
October 26, 2022 — JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska - Alaska Air National Guardsmen of the 176th Wing rescued six stranded snowmachiners Oct. 25 at College Glacier, about 130 miles southeast of Fairbanks.Alaska...

New York Army Guard Medics, Medevac Aircrews Train Together
October 26, 2022 — QUEENSBURY, N.Y. – New York Army National Guard medics based in the Adirondack foothills took to the skies Oct. 22 for a combined training event with Soldiers from a medical evacuation helicopter...

Arizona Guard Unit Tests Readiness in ANG Flyaway Exercise
October 26, 2022 — MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII – Airmen from the 161st Air Refueling Wing conducted the Air National Guard’s first multiday flyaway readiness exercise by an air refueling wing Oct. 12-17 to demonstrate the...

Packers Visit Wisconsin Guard Challenge Academy Cadets
October 25, 2022 — FORT MCCOY, Wis. – Members of the Green Bay Packers football team visited the Wisconsin National Guard Challenge Academy campus at Fort McCoy Oct. 18.Seven players shared lunch with cadets, toured...

NY Guard’s 109th Airlift Wing Supports Antarctic Research
October 25, 2022 — STRATTON AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, N.Y. - The New York Air National Guard’s 109th Airlift Wing launched the first of five LC-130 “Skibird” aircraft to Antarctica Oct. 19 to support National Science...

Retired Texas Air National Guard Pilot Recalls Protecting Air Force One on 9/11

Nebraska Guard Strengthens Disaster Response Readiness

Kentucky Guard Strengthens Skills During Patriot 2026

113th Wing Recognized for Air Defense, Combat Performance

Washington Guard Concludes Extended Wildfire Response