Guard News - The National Guard

Hell Fighters got heroes' welcome 100 years ago in New York
February 4, 2019 — SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — It's African-American History Month and a fitting time to recall the black Soldiers of the New York National Guard's 15th Infantry Regiment, who never got a parade when they... MORE

Army Guard director fetes Army National Guard top recruiters
February 1, 2019 — ARLINGTON, Va. – Army Lt. Gen. Timothy Kadavy, the director of the Army National Guard, recognized the Army Guard’s top recruiters in a ceremony and awards banquet Jan. 30 at the Bolger Center,... MORE

Ohio-Serbia pairing leads to wider social, economic dialogue
February 1, 2019 — COLUMBUS, Ohio – Serbian Prime Minister Ana Brnabić led a delegation that met with Ohio military, political, academic and business leaders to promote mutual relations and discuss areas of potential... MORE

Former Packers offensive guard now flies with National Guard
February 1, 2019 — KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Afghanistan – On Feb. 6, 2011, you could find Daryn Colledge celebrating alongside his teammates. His team, the Green Bay Packers, had just defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 31-25,... MORE

D.C. Air Guard, Philippine Air Force swap air-egress ideas
January 31, 2019 — CESAR BASA AIR BASE, Philippines – U.S. Air Force members from the 113th Maintenance Squadron of the D.C. Air National Guard participated Jan. 22 in a subject matter expert exchange with Philippine... MORE

Hawaii Guard members deliver airlift for Southern Strike 19
January 31, 2019 — GULFPORT AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Miss. – Members of the Hawaii Air National Guard held airlift operations Jan. 13 through 25 during a large-scale joint and multinational exercise in Gulfport. The... MORE

N.Y. Guard places troops on duty as cold front hits
January 30, 2019 — CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. – The New York National Guard placed 80 Soldiers and Airmen on duty Wednesday, as extremely cold temperatures hit the Buffalo and Niagara region of western New York. "As New York... MORE

Lengyel: National Guard committed to 'long game' with SPP
January 30, 2019 — SKOPJE, Macedonia – The National Guard takes a long-term view of its partnerships with more than one-third of the world’s countries, Air Force Gen. Joseph Lengyel said during visits to three countries... MORE

Alaska Air Guardsmen rescue man from popular lodge
January 30, 2019 — JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — Airmen with the Alaska Air National Guard's 210th and 212th Rescue Squadrons rescued one distressed individual Tuesday at the Yetna River Roadhouse. According... MORE

Tennessee Guard Soldiers triumph over raw weather in Poland
January 29, 2019 — BEMOWO PISKIE, Poland — Once again, Soldiers with the Tennessee Army National Guard's 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment prove to be stronger than the weather and circumstances as they train through a... MORE

National Guard technician program turns 50
January 28, 2019 — ARLINGTON, Va. – This month marks the 50th anniversary of the National Guard's technician program, which provides for a full-time element to maintain readiness in units throughout the Guard."The... MORE

Colorado Guard snipers draw from heritage to create legacy
January 28, 2019 — CENTENNIAL, Colo. – Throughout history, snipers have had two basic roles: deliver long range precision direct fire and collect battlefield information. Their heritage can be traced to the... MORE

Fit to Serve program helping shape up N.C. Soldiers
January 28, 2019 — BUTNER, N.C. – Twenty-two Soldiers from the North Carolina National Guard are volunteering to participate in Fit to Serve, a six-month program that supports overall health and wellness by providing... MORE

Troops urged caution with sharing personal info online
January 25, 2019 — ARLINGTON, Va. – In recent months several National Guard members have been victims of doxing – the practice of an outside entity making public personal or private information about an individual or... MORE

Idaho Guard Soldier, law student making her own history
January 25, 2019 — BOISE, Idaho – As a college student, Idaho Army National Guard Sgt. Melissa Baney was interested in getting a doctoral degree in history and becoming a college professor. While interviewing female... MORE

Washington National Guard remembers Medal of Honor recipient
January 25, 2019 — CAMP MURRAY, Wash. – A medical aid Washington National Guardsman made the ultimate sacrifice during World War II, but not before pulling to safety many of his fellow Soldiers and saving the lives of... MORE

Army National Guard director at Pennsylvania training review
January 24, 2019 — FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. – Lt. Gen. Timothy J. Kadavy, director of the Army National Guard, led an after action review of the 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 28th Infantry Division, Pennsylvania... MORE

Alaska Air National Guard rescuers save injured pilot
January 24, 2019 — JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — Airmen with the Alaska Air National Guard's 210th and 212th Rescue Squadrons rescued a pilot of a Piper PA-22 aircraft Tuesday at Chickaloon Flats after the... MORE

Top enlisted National Guard leader visits Djibouti
January 23, 2019 — CAMP LEMONNIER, Djibouti – The command sergeant major of the National Guard Bureau, U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Christopher Kepner, visited Army and Air National Guard members working for the Combined... MORE

Guard cyber units evolve as cyber threats continue
January 22, 2019 — ARLINGTON, Va. – Just as the cyber threat has continued to evolve and grow, so too have the National Guard’s cyber teams and cyber capabilities, said Guard officials during a cyber roundtable... MORE

USARCENT hosts Operation Spartan Shield Community of Excellence

Colorado Guard Soldiers to hone mountain skills at Vail

Guard leaders participate in STEM event, mentor students

Airman acquires business success through military motivation

Ohio high school teacher begins National Guard career at 35