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Army Guard Region Three Soldiers Compete for Best Warrior
April 22, 2025 — EASTOVER, S.C. – Noncommissioned officers and Soldiers from the Southeastern United States, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands gathered Monday to participate in Region Three’s Best Warrior... MORE

Twenty Army National Guardsmen from eight states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands took part in the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) during the Region III phase of the Best Warrior Competition (BWC), held April 21, 2025.

Air Force Names New Jersey Airman One of 2024’s Athletes of the Year
April 21, 2025 — JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – The U.S. Air Force has named a New Jersey Air National Guardsman its 2024 Female Athlete of the Year. Master Sgt. Danielle Todman, a services journeyman with... MORE

Two people in image, Todman at right at an event while second person cheers her on.

Ten Air Guard Units Participate in Operation Maverick’s Armistice
April 21, 2025 — SAVANNAH, Ga. – Nearly 800 members from 10 Air National Guard units will participate in Operation Maverick’s Armistice, an agile combat readiness exercise that started April 21.The exercise runs... MORE

Members assigned to the 192nd Wing board the flight departing for Operation Maverick's Armistice at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Apr 21, 2025.

70 Years Ago: Operation Minuteman Demonstrates Effectiveness of National Guard
April 21, 2025 — ATLANTA, Ga. – In April 1955, the National Guard’s 400,000-strong force responded to an unprecedented activation exercise. Operation Minuteman, which was conceived by Maj. Gen. Edgar Erickson, chief... MORE

A 57 mm recoilless rifle squad from the Rome-based Company E, 122nd Infantry Regiment secures an intersection during exercises as part of Operation Minuteman April 20, 1955.

North Carolina National Guard Showcases NCHART Capabilities
April 21, 2025 — RALEIGH, N.C. – North Carolina National Guard Soldiers participated in an emergency management showcase last week to show the resources the state can use during natural disasters and emergency... MORE

Soldiers from the North Carolina National Guard’s 449th Combat Aviation Brigade participated in a showcase hosted by North Carolina Emergency Management at NCNG Joint Force Headquarters in Raleigh, N.C. on April 17, 2025.

Oklahoma National Guard hosts second annual Domestic Operations Symposium
April 21, 2025 — NORMAN, Okla. – Emergency response agencies from across the state gathered last week for the Oklahoma National Guard’s second annual Domestic Operations Symposium.The symposium was held April 14-15 at... MORE

Emergency management professionals and military members answer questions about natural disaster response during the 2025 Oklahoma National Guard Domestic Operations Symposium, in Norman, Oklahoma, April 15, 2025.

Idaho Air National Guard Opens Medical Training Facility
April 18, 2025 — GOWEN FIELD, Idaho —The Idaho Air National Guard held a ribbon-cutting ceremony yesterday to mark the opening of a new Medical Training Facility on Gowen Field for the 124th Fighter Wing.The building,... MORE

An Idaho National Guard Airman cuts a red ribbon with oversized scissors.

Maryland National Guard conducts rescue hoist training with Maryland Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Team
April 18, 2025 — EDGEWOOD, Md. — Soldiers with the 29th Combat Aviation Brigade, Maryland Army National Guard conducted rescue hoist training with the Maryland Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Team at Aberdeen Proving... MORE

U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Steven Lucas, a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter standardization instructor with the Maryland National Guard performs rescue hoist operations.

La. Guard’s ‘Tiger Brigade’ holds deployment ceremony for overseas mission
April 18, 2025 — PINEVILLE, La. - About 700 Soldiers from the Louisiana National Guard’s 256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, known as the “Tiger Brigade,” were honored last week during a deployment ceremony.The... MORE

Soldiers from the Louisiana National Guard’s 256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team are honored during a deployment ceremony at the Cajundome Convention Center in Lafayette, Louisiana, April 13, 2025.

New York Air Guard Launches Greenland Support Mission
April 18, 2025 — STRATTON AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, N.Y. — The New York Air National Guard’s 109th Airlift Wing has started its annual deployment to Greenland to provide logistical support for the National Science... MORE

An Airmen assigned to the 109th Airlift Wing participates in a training mission at Raven Camp, Greenland in 2021.

New York Guard Hosts Swedish Air Force Leader
April 17, 2025 — SYRACUSE, N.Y. – The head of the Swedish air force got a first hand look at New York Air National Guard MQ-9 Reaper operations during his recent visit to Hancock Field Air National Guard Base. Maj... MORE

United States Air Force Maj. Gen. Michael Bank, the commander of the New York Air National Guard and Swedish air force Maj. Gen. Jonas Wikman, chief of the Swedish air force, pose for a photo during a visit to Hancock Field Air National Guard Base in Syracuse, NY, Apr. 7.

Wyoming Guard Airmen Make First Antarctic Cardiac Evacuation in 35 Years
April 16, 2025 — MCMURDO STATION, Antarctica – Using teamwork, precision and lifesaving expertise, Airmen of the Wyoming Air National Guard’s 187th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron played a critical role in the first... MORE

Against all odds: Wyoming Guard Airmen make history with Antarctic cardiac evacuation.

Maryland Airmen Enhance Combat Readiness with Training Exercise
April 16, 2025 — MIDDLE RIVER, Md. – Maryland Air National Guard’s 175th Wing participated in a combat readiness exercise earlier this month.Operation Wolverine Strike was held April 1-11 at Warfield Air National... MORE

Airmen assigned to the 175th Wing, Maryland Air National Guard, construct a small shelter system at the 145th Regional Training Site in Badin, North Carolina, April 4, 2025.

Michigan Guard Cyber Protection Team Completes First Cyber Certification Test
April 16, 2025 — FORT CUSTER, Mich. – Michigan Army National Guard Soldiers in the 172nd Cyber Protection Team have completed a specialized cyber certification test as part of the Job Qualification Readiness (JQR)... MORE

U.S. Army Soldiers from Detachment 1, 172nd Cyber Protection Team, completed a first-ever specialized cyber certification test as part of Job Qualification Requirement (JQR) training.

Tennessee Guardsmen Respond to Polk County Wildfire
April 15, 2025 — KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Army National Guard provided two UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters from Knoxville’s 1-230th Assault Helicopter Battalion today to support a wildfire response in Polk... MORE

A UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter from Knoxville’s 1-230th Assault Helicopter Battalion delivers water with a Helicopter Bucket to fight a wildfire near Turtletown, in Polk County, April 15.

Cavalry and Infantry Soldiers Win N.Y. Army Guard Best Warrior Competition
April 15, 2025 — CAMP SMITH TRAINING SITE, N.Y. – After four days of physically demanding tasks, mental challenges and military skill assessments, a cavalry scout and infantryman earned top honors in this year’s New... MORE

New York Army National Guard Soldiers take on the 12-mile ruck march to test endurance and resilience during the 2025 State Best Warrior Competition at Camp Smith Training Site, near Peekskill, N.Y., April 5, 2025.

Swedish Soldiers Compete in NY Guard Competition
April 15, 2025 — CAMP SMITH TRAINING SITE, N.Y. — Two soldiers from the Swedish Armed Forces competed with New York Army National Guard troops during the 2025 Best Warrior Competition last week. Swedish Cpl. Simon... MORE

Swedish Army Corporal Simon Drie Runnander, receives an award from New York Army National Guard Command Sgt. Major Edwin Garris, to mark his participation in the New York National Guard Best Warrior Competition, during a dinner at the United States Military Academy at West Point on April 10, 2025.

Guam National Guard Makes History with Alexander Hamilton Award
April 14, 2025 — BARRIGADA READINESS CENTER, Guam — Members of Guam’s National Guard B Company, 1st Battalion, 294th Infantry Regiment, known as “Team Binadu,” have made history by winning the prestigious Alexander... MORE

U.S. Army Pacific Commander Gen. Ronald Clark presents the Alexander Hamilton Award to U.S. Army Capt. Tom Borgonia, commander of the Security Forces VII Team Binadu, during an awards ceremony at Guam National Guard Barrigada Readiness Complex, April 12.

Museum Opens Exhibit Commemorating U.S. and Latvian Military Partnership
April 14, 2025 — RIGA, Latvia — U.S. and Latvian service members, diplomats and other guests gathered last week at the Latvian War Museum’s opening of a new exhibit commemorating the 32-year history of the U.S.-Latvia... MORE

U.S. and Latvian service members listen as speakers address the audience during the opening of a new exhibit commemorating 32 years of U.S.-Latvian military partnership at the Latvian War Museum in Riga, Latvia, April 11, 2025.

Emergency Response Exercise Readies Minnesota Guard
April 14, 2025 — CAMP RIPLEY, Minn. – Teams from the Minnesota National Guard Joint Operations Center (JOC) conducted an exercise last week at the Camp Ripley Training Center as part of the U.S. Army NORTHCOM Joint... MORE

Teams from the Minnesota National Guard Joint Operations Center (JOC) conducted an exercise April 08-10, 2025 on Camp Ripley in order to participate in the U.S. Army NORTHCOM Joint Operations Center Training Course (JOC-TC).

Lt. Gen. Jon Stubbs Highlights Virginia National Guard Excellence at Military Ball

Oregon Air Guard Participates in Sentry Aloha Exercise

Air Guard Units Join Forces for Aerial Wildfire Suppression Training

Forging Partnerships: The National Guard in the Indo-Pacific

Kentucky Guard MEDEVAC Prepares for Deployment to Europe