Guard News - The National Guard

Kentucky Guardsman jumps into action to help neighbors
December 15, 2021 — DAWSON SPRINGS, Ky. – One of the more than approximately 600 Kentucky National Guardsmen activated to help respond to devastating tornadoes lives just 8 miles from where the twisters touched down over...

New Hampshire Guard delivers for Operation Santa Claus
December 14, 2021 — PORTSMOUTH, N.H. – New Hampshire National Guardsmen and volunteers from the State Employees Association transported truckloads of presents to the Department of Health and Human Services district...

National Guard contributes to future Army design
December 14, 2021 — AUSTIN, Texas – The Army National Guard, which celebrated its 385th birthday Dec. 13, plays an integral role in furthering Army Futures Command-led initiatives to modernize how Soldiers fight.“The...

New York, South African leaders reinvigorate partnership
December 14, 2021 — NEW YORK — New York’s assistant adjutant general for the Army National Guard and South Africa’s new defense attache’ met at the historic Harlem Armory Dec. 9 to reinvigorate the training partnership...

West Virginia’s 111th Engineer Brigade ends Mideast mission
December 13, 2021 — CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia National Guard welcomed home 120 Soldiers from the 111th Engineer Brigade deployed to the Middle East since late February.“We are so happy to have our Soldiers...

Alaska Airman embraces Operation Allies Welcome mission
December 13, 2021 — JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska – Airman 1st Class Jessicah Sharp, an Alaska Air National Guard aerospace medical technician with the 168th Medical Group at Eielson Air Force Base, volunteered...

Nebraska Air Guard participates in Ample Strike exercise
December 13, 2021 — NAMEST AIR BASE, Czech Republic – The National Guard joined NATO allies and partner nations in this year’s exercise Ample Strike integrated training on air and land with joint terminal attack...

Kentucky National Guard assisting with tornado response
December 13, 2021 — MAYFIELD, Ky. – More than 300 members of the Kentucky National Guard are helping respond in the aftermath of devastating tornadoes that swept through the commonwealth over the weekend, killing dozens...

National Guard Marksmanship Training Center increases lethality, a round at a time
December 10, 2021 — FORT CHAFFEE, Ark. – A rifle is fired, sending a round downrange at more than twice the speed of sound. Smoke from the muzzle hangs in the air for a moment, long after the round has reached its target...

176th Cyber Protection Team completes mobilization
December 10, 2021 — FORT MEADE, Md. – Wisconsin Army National Guard Soldiers from Detachment 1, 176th Cyber Protection Team, have ended a yearlong mobilization to Fort Meade for cyberspace operations.The mobilization was...

Liberian native builds his future in the Army National Guard
December 10, 2021 — LATHAM, N.Y. – Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Prince Dorbor, a native of the West African country of Liberia, was 14 the first time he saw an American in uniform.Dorbor and his family had survived two...

Minnesota Air Guard Airmen support Al Dhafra operations
December 10, 2021 — UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - Forward-deployed to Al Dhafra Air Base in the United Arab Emirates, 16 Airmen from the Minnesota Air National Guard’s 148th Fighter Wing are ensuring mission readiness at a key...

Lithuanian cyber defense leader visits 111th Attack Wing
December 10, 2021 — HORSHAM, Pa. – Cyber defense leaders from the Pennsylvania National Guard’s State Partnership Program partner, Lithuania, visited the 111th Attack Wing at Biddle Air National Guard Base Dec. 6 to...

NY Air Guard crews from Long Island train in Greenland
December 9, 2021 — KANGERLUSSUAQ, Greenland - New York Air National Guard Airmen from the 106th Rescue Wing participated in a Danish military search and rescue exercise in Greenland Nov. 5-9.Conducted by Denmark’s Joint...

Kentucky National Guardsmen participate in leader’s course
December 9, 2021 — LEXINGTON, Ky. – Senior leaders, commanders and future commanders took part in the Executive Leaders Performance Course at the Kentucky Horse Park’s Creech Therapeutic Riding Center Dec. 1-2.The Four...

137th SOW hosts Canadian aircrew for MC-12W training
December 9, 2021 — OKLAHOMA CITY – The Canadian Special Operations Forces Command participated in the first Manned Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (MISR) Fundamentals Course held by the 137th Special...

Oklahoma Air Guard pilot receives Distinguished Flying Cross
December 9, 2021 — TULSA, Okla. - The Oklahoma Air National Guard held a ceremony Dec. 5 to celebrate the heroic airborne acts of Lt. Col. Michael Coloney during a Taliban attack on U.S. and Afghan special forces in...

NY National Guard sends 120 troops to bolster long-term care
December 8, 2021 — ROCHESTER, N.Y. - The New York National Guard has deployed 120 Army medics and Air Force medical technicians to 12 nursing homes and long-term care facilities across the state to ease staffing...

107th midway through Atlantic Resolve NATO deployment
December 8, 2021 — EASTERN EUROPE – Approximately 150 Soldiers from the 107th Maintenance Company are representing the Wisconsin Army National Guard proudly at the midway point of their mobilization to Eastern...

Shooters take aim at annual sniper championships in Arkansas
December 8, 2021 — BARLING, Ark. – Top snipers from the National Guard and international community are competing in the National Guard’s 51st Winston P. Wilson Championship and 31st Armed Forces Skill at Arms Meeting...

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