Guard News - The National Guard

New York National Guard COVID mission tops 2 years
March 10, 2022 — NEW YORK - In the two years since the New York National Guard was ordered to help contain a COVID-19 outbreak in New Rochelle, 7,050 members of New York’s military forces have been part of the state’s...

National Guard members compete to be ‘Best Warrior’
March 9, 2022 — WASHINGTON – National Guard members across the nation demonstrated their Soldier skills in three days of grueling competition for the coveted “Best Warrior” title.Soldiers and noncommissioned officers...

Florida National Guard attacks wildfires from the air
March 9, 2022 — PANAMA CITY, Fla. – Florida National Guard aircrews from Cecil Field reported for drill weekend March 5 to train in the air on their Chinook helicopters. Their plans changed quickly when requests for...

Weather Airmen enable Black Hawk medical evacuation
March 7, 2022 — DILLINGHAM AIRFIELD, Hawaii – The chaotic nature of weather can impact any military operation. Thankfully, the relationship between Hawaii National Guard’s weather Airmen and medical Soldiers makes it...

202nd RED HORSE Squadron preps for deployment at exercise
March 7, 2022 — STARKE, Fla. – Explosions, gunfire and heavy machinery. Airmen of the 202nd RED HORSE Squadron started their morning at Camp Blanding Joint Training Center hunkered down in the field, ready to respond...

Idaho National Guard assists at minimum-security prison
March 7, 2022 — BOISE, Idaho – Spc. Kyle Shuman grew up an Army brat and wanted to join the Army himself. Five years ago, he enlisted into the Idaho Army National Guard as a 68W combat medic.“I wanted to follow in my...

145th Airlift Wing conducts aircraft mishap exercise
March 7, 2022 — CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The 145th Airlift Wing and the Charlotte Fire Department executed an aircraft mishap exercise near the North Carolina Air National Guard base March 6, 2022.The exercise simulated the...

National Guard’s top general stresses individual, unit readiness
March 4, 2022 — LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Individual and small-unit readiness remain critical priorities, the National Guard’s top officer told a gathering of senior Army Guard leaders from across the nation this...

Afghan evacuee joins Indiana National Guard
March 4, 2022 — INDIANAPOLIS - An Afghan evacuee who supported U.S. troops overseas enlisted into the Indiana National Guard during a ceremony at the Indianapolis Military Entry Processing Station in Lawrence March...

Maryland National Guard Soldiers help revive man
March 4, 2022 — LANHAM, Md. – Maryland National Guard service members have been serving their community in many ways during the COVID-19 pandemic, from providing food to administering vaccines. On Feb. 18, Spcs...

New Hampshire Guardsmen juggle civilian, military jobs
March 4, 2022 — PORTSMOUTH, N.H. – Living by the motto “Always Ready, Always There” is easier said than done for New Hampshire National Guard members trying to balance their military obligation with their civilian...

Alaska Guardsmen win Chief of the National Guard Biathlon
March 4, 2022 — JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska – Four Alaska National Guard biathletes took first place in the women’s overall category at the Annual Chief of the National Guard Biathlon Championships.More...

Airman brings Jiu-Jitsu skills to SPP partner Costa Rica
March 4, 2022 — KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. - New Mexico Air National Guard Staff Sgt. Bradley Vallez is a tournament-winning Jiu-Jitsu competitor. He has the medal to prove it.So when he got the opportunity to...

NY Guard’s 27th Infantry Brigade prepares for deployments
March 3, 2022 — SYRACUSE, N.Y. – Leaders from across the New York Army National Guard’s 27th Infantry Brigade Combat Team focused on preparing Soldiers for deployment, developing leaders, and building esprit de corps...

116th IBCT completes exercise ahead of Kosovo deployment
March 3, 2022 — CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo – After nearly a year of training, the Soldiers of the 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 29th Infantry Division, Virginia and Kentucky National Guard, are ready to support the...

New Jersey National Guard serves Vineland veterans
March 3, 2022 — VINELAND, N.J. – James Dow watches as U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Edward D. Simms places a bowling ball on a bowling ramp in front of him.Dow, a resident of the New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home at...

Vermont National Guard hosts Austrian delegation
March 1, 2022 — COLCHESTER, Vt. – The Vermont National Guard hosted Austrian military members at numerous National Guard sites Feb. 14-15 as part of the State Partnership Program.The Green Mountain Boys kicked off...

National Guard troops from 15 states join Arctic exercise
March 1, 2022 — ANCHORAGE, Alaska – Hundreds of National Guard and active-duty counterparts, Canadian military forces and civilian first responders are responding to a simulated large-scale natural disaster during...

Twin sisters retire from Ohio Air Guard together
March 1, 2022 — SPRINGFIELD, Ohio – Identical twin sisters retired from the Ohio Air National Guard together after more than 20 years of service at the 178th Wing.Senior Master Sgt. Tammy J. Mundy, administration...

Idaho National Guard unit deploys to Africa
February 28, 2022 — GOWEN FIELD, Idaho – The Idaho Army National Guard Aviation Group deployed a small unit to the AFRICOM area of responsibility to support Operation Enduring Freedom Feb. 23. The unit, which is based at...

Alaska Guard Rescues Pilots From Two Plane Crashes

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