Guard News - The National Guard

Nebraska Air National Guard Trains at Travis AFB
September 8, 2022 — TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. - Ten Airmen from the 155th Air Refueling Wing’s logistics readiness squadron conducted annual training in California Aug. 8-20.The training helped Nebraska National...

Indiana National Guard Welcomes Niger Partners for Exchange
September 8, 2022 — CAMP ATTERBURY, Ind. – Three medical professionals from the Niger Armed Forces joined Indiana Army and Air National Guard medical professionals at Camp Atterbury during a State Partnership Program...

Nebraska Training Center Command Hosts Heartland Fury
September 7, 2022 — LINCOLN, Neb. – Army National Guard company command teams from across Nebraska attended Operation Heartland Fury at the Camp Ashland and Mead training sites Aug. 27.The operation, hosted by Training...

Alaska, Washington National Guard Join Exercise Gobi Wolf
September 7, 2022 — BAYANKHONGOR, Mongolia – Exercise Gobi Wolf 2022, a multinational civil and military training exercise, commenced with an opening ceremony and expert academic discussion Sept. 5.The six-day exercise...

National Guard, Partner Nations Conduct Command Post Exercise
September 7, 2022 — VAZIANI TRAINING AREA, Georgia – Allied and partner nations collaborated to conduct a command post exercise during Noble Partner 22 in August and September.Noble Partner enhances regional partnerships...

Michigan National Guard Hosts Estonian Officer
September 6, 2022 — LANSING, Mich. – The 3-126th Infantry Regiment of Wyoming Armory, Grand Rapids, Michigan, hosted an Estonian officer during annual training at Camp Grayling July 19-23, 2022, as part of the Military...

Oregon National Guard Responds to Rum Creek Fire
September 6, 2022 — MEDFORD, Ore. – The Oregon National Guard has helped support firefighting efforts at the Rum Creek Fire that has burned approximately 17,000 acres in Josephine County. Fifty-one Guard members have...

New York Army Guard Helps Battle Hudson Valley Fire
September 2, 2022 — ELLENVILLE, N.Y. – The New York Army National Guard teamed with New York State Police and the Department of Environmental Conservation to battle a wildfire burning through the Minnewaska State Park...

104th Fighter Squadron Lends Expertise to Exercise Tapio
September 2, 2022 — CAMPO GRANDE, Brazil – Pilots from the 104th Fighter Squadron, Maryland Air National Guard, recently traveled to the Campo Grande Air Force Base in the largest city in the Mato Grosso de Sul state to...

Alaska Air Guard Rescues Injured Hiker Near Eklutna Lake
September 2, 2022 — JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska - Alaska Air National Guardsmen of the 176th Wing rescued an injured hiker Aug. 31 near Eklutna Lake, about 30 miles northeast of Anchorage.Alaska State...

Two Colorado National Guard Members Serve as Sisters in Arms
September 2, 2022 — AURORA, Colo. – Two sisters have come together in a unique unit where they are not only sisters but sisters in arms.Serving in separate branches, U.S. Army Spc. Jessica Lee and U.S. Air Force Senior...

National Guard Bureau Implements Sexual Assault, Harassment Prevention Initiatives
September 1, 2022 — ARLINGTON, Va. – The National Guard Bureau is implementing changes to better fight sexual assault and harassment in the ranks with new prevention initiatives across the Guard force.These measures...

Representing Guard Enlisted at Conference ‘an Inherent Responsibility,’ Says Whitehead
September 1, 2022 — COLUMBUS, Ohio – The National Guard’s senior enlisted leader recently participated in a three-day conference attended mostly by commissioned officers. For Senior Enlisted Advisor Tony Whitehead, the...

National Guard Honored for Youth ChalleNGe Program
September 1, 2022 — ARLINGTON, Va. – The National Guard Youth ChalleNGe program, which helps “at-risk” teens earn their high school diploma or GED, earned national recognition Aug. 31 during the 103rd American Legion...

Connecticut National Guard Leaders Build Bonds in Uruguay
September 1, 2022 — HARTFORD, Conn. – U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Francis Evon, the Connecticut adjutant general, and other Connecticut Army National Guard officers visited Montevideo, Uruguay, Aug. 6-10, to strengthen bonds...

New Hampshire National Guard, El Salvador Participate in Cyber Exchange
September 1, 2022 — SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador – In the heart of San Salvador, inside the Centro de Etrenamiento Tactico, New Hampshire Airmen from the 157th Communications Flight shared new ideas with a growing...

New York National Guard Cyber Experts Learn from Brazilian Counterparts
September 1, 2022 — BRASILIA, Brazil - When the Brazilian Cyber Defense Command showcased itself to representatives of 15 nations Aug. 18 as part of its Cyber Guardian Exercise, two New York Army National Guard Soldiers...

Arizona Guard Soldiers, Singapore Air Force Train in Idaho
September 1, 2022 — BOISE, Idaho – The Republic of Singapore Air Force and the Arizona Army National Guard trained together at the Idaho National Guard’s Orchard Combat Training Center July 21-Aug. 29, completing day and...

New York Air Guard-Brazil Tactical Demo Caps Exercise Tapio
August 31, 2022 — CAMPO GRANDE, Brazil – Two weeks of New York Air National Guard joint training with the Brazilian Air Force climaxed with a demonstration mission in front of Brazilian and American leaders Aug. 29.One...

Body of Korean War Soldier Comes Home
August 31, 2022 — ANNVILLE, Pa. – The body of Pfc. Donald M. Born, a U.S. Soldier from Lancaster who went missing in action during the Korean War, was laid to rest 72 years later Aug. 30 under the care of Pennsylvania...

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