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Virginia National Guard combat medics refresh skills
February 16, 2022 — VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – More than 20 Virginia Army National Guard combat medics conducted refresher training at the State Military Reservation Jan. 25-29. The Virginia Army National Guard Medical...

Vermont Guard shares communication strategy with SPP partner
February 16, 2022 — SKOPJE, North Macedonia – Soldiers from the Vermont Army National Guard led a crisis communication workshop at the Army Home in Skopje, North Macedonia, Feb. 8-10.“Crisis communication is about...

Alaska National Guard to kick off exercise Arctic Eagle-Patriot
February 16, 2022 — JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska – The Alaska National Guard will host the joint exercise Arctic Eagle-Patriot 2022 to train with interagency partners for the homeland security and emergency...

Hundreds of Oregon Guardsmen help overwhelmed hospitals
February 16, 2022 — MEDFORD, Ore. – Oregon National Guardsmen are assisting more than 40 hospitals across the state struggling with heavy patient loads and short staffing caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.Guardsmen handle...

Papua New Guinea military leaders visit Wisconsin Guard
February 15, 2022 — MADISON, Wis. – Despite the many disruptions and plans canceled because of COVID-19, in-person exchanges between the Wisconsin National Guard and the Papua New Guinea Defense Force remain on track as...

Utah National Guard supports hospitals facing COVID surge
February 15, 2022 — ST. GEORGE, Utah – For the first time since the beginning of the pandemic, Utah National Guard members are providing direct hospital support in non-medical roles. Service members are transporting...

More U.S. troops deploying to Europe, Guard leaving Ukraine
February 15, 2022 — ARLINGTON, Va. – Another 3,000 troops from the 82nd Airborne Division will move to Europe, and Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III is temporarily repositioning 160 Florida National Guard troops...

Virginia Guard officer leads U.S. Olympic Bobsled Team
February 14, 2022 — RICHMOND, Va. – A Virginia Army National Guard officer is leading the U.S. Olympic Bobsled Team at the 2022 Olympic Winter Games in Beijing, China, serving as head coach of the team.Capt. Michael...

ANG director emphasizes readiness, change with Hawaii Airmen
February 14, 2022 — JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii – The director of the Air National Guard made his message clear while visiting Hawaii Air National Guard Airmen Feb. 8 — members at every step of the chain are...

Kentucky Soldiers conduct riot control training in Germany
February 14, 2022 — HOHENFELS, Germany - Soldiers assigned to Kentucky Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 149th Infantry Regiment, 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 29th Infantry Division, reacted to improvised...

Arctic Warriors compete in biathlon championship
February 14, 2022 — CAMP RIPLEY, Minn. – “You got this, Ang.”That’s what went through Master Sgt. Angela Horn’s head when the cowbell rang as she took off from the start line of the Sprint Race at the Chief, National...

Army National Guard welcomes 13th command sergeant major
February 11, 2022 — ARLINGTON, Va. – Lt. Gen. Jon Jensen, the director of the Army National Guard, hosted a change of responsibility ceremony for the Army Guard’s top senior enlisted position at the Herbert R. Temple...

New Hampshire National Guard Airman leads by example
February 11, 2022 — SEABROOK, N.H. – On a dreary day outside the Seabrook Emergency Room, the roads are slick with slush and hail and the temperatures fluctuate in and out of single digits. Luckily, the waiting room is...

NY National Guard Airmen begin returning from Antarctic mission
February 11, 2022 — SCOTIA, NEW YORK – Seventy-three Airmen and three LC-130 "Skibirds" assigned to the New York Air National Guard's 109th Airlift Wing are expected to begin returning from Antarctica to Stratton Air...

La. Guard adds K-9 casualty care to medic sustainment training
February 10, 2022 — PINEVILLE, La. – The Louisiana National Guard’s combat medic sustainment program recently conducted a 10-day course for combat medics at Camp Beauregard in Pineville, Louisiana, Jan. 20-30. A total of...

Alaska National Guard team wins Environmental Security Award
February 10, 2022 — JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska – The National Guard Bureau officially recognized the Alaska Army National Guard’s Restoration Team for their exceptional accomplishments in restoring...

124th SFS conducts joint operations in wing focus exercise
February 9, 2022 — BOISE, Idaho – Soldiers, Airmen, Sailors and Marines participated in joint training as part of a wing focus exercise at the Orchard Combat Training Center south of Gowen Field Feb. 5.During this...

Virginia Guard Soldiers mobilize to support Kosovo Force
February 9, 2022 — FORT HOOD, Texas – Soldiers and aviators of 2nd Battalion, 224th Aviation Regiment, 29th Combat Aviation Brigade, Virginia Army National Guard, successfully conducted mobilization and final readiness...

Vermont Guard conducts medical readiness exercise in Senegal
February 9, 2022 — COLCHESTER, Vt. – Soldiers and Airmen of the Vermont National Guard will participate in a medical readiness exercise in Senegal as part of the National Guard Bureau’s State Partnership Program.Fifteen...

Tennessee Guard military police unit trains for deployment
February 9, 2022 — FORT BLISS, TEXAS - Tennessee National Guard Soldiers preparing for deployment participated in a three-day exercise focused on communication skills and M240 machine gun teams firing at moving targets...

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