Guard News - The National Guard

Maryland Guard, Bosnia-Herzegovina police trade techniques
September 10, 2019 — SARAJEVO, BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA - The Maryland Army National Guard’s 115th Military Police Battalion’s course on criminal investigation procedures for the Armed Forces of Bosnia-Herzegovina morphed into... MORE

Women join ranks of cavalry scouts in Nebraska
September 9, 2019 — LINCOLN, Neb. – Every Soldier in the Nebraska Army National Guard has a story: the reasons why they joined the military, picked their particular military occupational specialty (MOS), or serve in... MORE

North Carolina National Guard medics train to save lives
September 9, 2019 — EL PASO, Texas – Fort Bliss Soldiers and agencies exercised the ability to deliver patients to level one trauma care for the first time in four years, September 4.Soldiers assigned to 5th Armored... MORE

Oregon Guard participates in Joint Exercise Sentry Aloha
September 9, 2019 — HONOLULU, Hawaii – Five F-15 Eagles and more than ninety Airmen from Kingsley Field flew to Hawaii for three weeks to support Sentry Aloha 19-2, a large-scale exercise with both American and... MORE

Tenn. Wing uses satellites to support humanitarian relief for Bahamas
September 6, 2019 — NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The 118th Wing is applying its expertise to aid the islands of Abaco and Grand Bahamas by assessing the condition of its airfields and hospitals for access in the wake of Hurricane... MORE

West Virginia Guard Airmen mobilize for Hurricane Dorian support
September 6, 2019 — CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Six members of the 130th Airlift Wing’s 167th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron mobilized today to support Hurricane Dorian relief efforts over the next two weeks.The aeromedical... MORE

Rhode Island National Guard supports Dorian relief in Bahamas
September 5, 2019 — CRANSTON, RI – The Rhode Island National Guard is mobilizing three C-130Js to assist in Hurricane Dorian relief efforts in the Bahamas. The three aircraft will each be equipped with a full crew and... MORE

National Guard combat medics maintain skills, techniques
September 5, 2019 — FORT BLISS, Texas – U.S. combat medic Soldiers in the 30th Armored Brigade Combat Team joined a Medical Evacuation (MEDEVAC) crew from 5th Armored Brigade, First Army Division West, to train on the... MORE

West Va. Air Guard and Qatar share insights through exchange
September 5, 2019 — AL UDEID AIR BASE, Qatar – Four members of the West Virginia Air National Guard's (WVANG) 167th Airlift Wing (167th AW) and 130th Airlift Wing (130th AW) recently took part in a current operations... MORE

S.C. National Guard stands ready to respond after the storm
September 5, 2019 — COLUMBIA, S.C. – As South Carolina prepares for the impact of Hurricane Dorian, the South Carolina National Guard is staged and ready to respond in support of civilian authorities in the aftermath of... MORE

Guard member graduates 3rd Fire Academy at top of class
September 5, 2019 — GOODFELLOW AIR FORCE BASE, Texas— Flames feverishly burn through the desolate carcass of a vehicle as propane fumes overpower the air. The flames lick across the car for any remaining scraps to burn,... MORE

W. Va. Guard mobilizes in support of Hurricane Dorian
September 4, 2019 — WILLIAMSTOWN, W. Va. – Gov. Jim Justice today approved plans to send West Virginia National Guard crews, aircraft, and other equipment to South Carolina in preparation for Hurricane Dorian’s impacts... MORE

Va. Guard ready for possible response to Hurricane Dorian
September 4, 2019 — RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia National Guard has staged approximately 60 Soldiers and 20 vehicles for state emergency support duty Sept. 5, in the Eastern Shore and Hampton Roads areas. They are ready... MORE

Lengyel: Guard positioned to respond to Dorian
September 4, 2019 — ARLINGTON, Va. – As Hurricane Dorian makes its way along the Florida coast, the National Guard is in place to respond, said Air Force Gen. Joseph Lengyel, chief of the National Guard Bureau, during a... MORE

Language not a barrier for HIANG Airman and state partner
September 4, 2019 — CLARK AIR BASE, Philippines –In a dimly lit conference room in the Philippine Air Force installation of Clark Air Base, a radar expert is going over all kinds of radar maintenance techniques and... MORE

S.C. Guard supports families, members during Hurricane response
September 3, 2019 — COLUMBIA, S.C. – A hurricane looms in the ocean, threatening to make landfall. The South Carolina governor declares a state of emergency in preparation for the storm. The South Carolina National Guard... MORE

National Guard paving the way in talent management
September 3, 2019 — DENVER – In his first trip as the Army's chief of staff, Gen. James McConville touted the work of National Guard Soldiers, adding the Army plans to take advantage of the skillsets many... MORE

Alaska Air Guard rescues pilot, passenger near Tyonek
September 3, 2019 — JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — Airmen with the Alaska Air National Guard’s 210th and 212th Rescue Squadrons rescued the pilot of a PA-18 aircraft and a passenger Sept. 1 after the plane... MORE

South Carolina National Guard prepares for Hurricane Dorian
September 1, 2019 — COLUMBIA, S.C. – South Carolina National Guard Soldiers and Airmen from units across the state prepare to respond as needed Sept. 1 in support of the potential impact of Hurricane Dorian to the state.... MORE

When disasters strike, your military responds
August 31, 2019 — ARLINGTON, Va. – Being prepared when disaster strikes could be the difference between life and death. Not just a fighting force, the U.S. military applies warfighting skills and assets to help protect... MORE

'Pilot for a Day' at the 179th Airlift Wing

Washington Air Guard, Royal Thai Air Force strengthen ties

Gowen Field firefighters learn perils of flashover

Employers get firsthand look at NY Army National Guard training

Joint school enhances emergency response rescue capabilities