Guard News - The National Guard

New York Army National Guard Soldier saves life while on the job as a police officer
March 10, 2016 — EAST PATCHOGUE, N.Y. — Protecting and treating people is all part of Arnold Reyes' life of public service, whether he's serving as a Suffolk County Police Officer, or as command sergeant major in the...

Air Guard leader in New York selected as state's new adjutant general
March 10, 2016 — ALBANY, N.Y. - Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo has announced his selection of Maj. Gen. Anthony German as the 53rd adjutant general of the New York National Guard. German is an Oneonta, New York, resident who...

Louisiana National Guard assists flood fight with high-water rescues
March 10, 2016 — PINEVILLE, La. – The Louisiana National Guard, as directed by Gov. John Bel Edwards, has deployed Soldiers and equipment to Bossier, Webster and Caddo Parishes to assist local agencies in response to...

Arizona Air Guard member raises her kids and mentors Airmen
March 9, 2016 — PHOENIX - Serving in the Air National Guard means something different to everyone. For some, it adds meaning to life. To others, it is a source of honor. For one sheet metal fabrication mechanic...

Centennial of the Pancho Villa raid on New Mexican town
March 9, 2016 — ARLINGTON, Va. - On March 9, 1916, the pounding of hooves broke the early-morning silence as mounted riders descended on Columbus, New Mexico. Under the command of the rebel Gen. Francisco "Pancho"...

For rooftop landings, it's all about balance, New York Soldiers learn
March 8, 2016 — FORT DRUM, N.Y. - Staff Sgt. Jeff Lentz did something new in his Army National Guard aviation career on Saturday— he helped land a CH-47F Chinook helicopter on a building. "It was pretty exciting,"...

Mountain training is rigorous drill for Vermont National Guard troops
March 8, 2016 — JEFFERSONVILLE, Vt. - Panting and heaving from the exertion of hauling their gear up the mountain for more than a mile, Soldiers commenced setting up tents between two immense, snow-covered...

Hawaii Guard members and Indonesian Soldiers share military tactics
March 7, 2016 — BANDUNG, Indonesia – Six members of the Hawaii Army National Guard visited the city of Bandung, Indonesia, to participate in Hawaii's State Partnership Program's seventh Noncommissioned Officer...

Alaska Air Guard members rescue injured snowmobiler near Seward
March 7, 2016 — JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — Airmen with the Alaska Air National Guard's 210th and 212th Rescue Squadrons rescued an injured snowmobiler about 12 miles north of Seward on Sunday...

Three National Guard members competing next week in Army Trials
March 3, 2016 — ARLINGTON, Va. - Three National Guard Soldiers are among the more than 100 wounded, ill and injured Soldiers and veterans at Fort Bliss in Texas to train and compete in a series of athletic events...

Jax the therapy dog touches Airmen's hearts at California's 163rd Attack Wing
March 3, 2016 — RIVERSIDE, Calif. - A therapy dog touches the hearts of Airmen as he makes his rounds through the squadron work centers. It is not the typical scene you find at work on military bases although it is a...

Puerto Rico ChalleNGe program leader receives national honor
March 2, 2016 — SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - Matilde Almodovar, the director of the ChalleNGe program in Puerto Rico, was selected as the Director of the Year for the National Guard National Guard Bureau Youth Foundation...

Alaska Air Guard C-17 crews and Guardian Angels train in Hawaii
March 2, 2016 — JOINT BASE ELMENDFORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska - Nearly 50 members of the Alaska Air National Guard's 176th Wing participated in a search and rescue (SAR) exercise in Hawaii from Feb. 16 to 26,...

California National Guard helped hold the line at Super Bowl
March 2, 2016 — SANTA CLARA, Calif. - The California National Guard trains tirelessly for every type of emergency. Its Soldiers' and Airmen's skills are finely honed and wide-ranging, but the best-case scenario is...

New York Air National Guard aids Australian Antarctic researchers
March 1, 2016 — McMURDO STATION, Antarctica - New York Air National Guard Airmen who fly the only ski-equipped aircraft in the American military gave a lift to 35 Australian Antarctic researchers heading back home on...

California National Guard’s 40th Infantry Division shines under gray German sky
February 29, 2016 — HOHENFELS, Germany — Somewhere on a cold field at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center, Soldiers of the 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 28th Infantry Division, Pennsylvania National Guard, along...

South Carolina National Guard joins Cyber Consortium announcement
February 26, 2016 — COLUMBIA, S.C. - Leaders from the University of South Carolina, South Carolina National Guard, local government and agencies, and some of the state’s major technology companies joined South Carolina...

Virginia National Guard providing post-storm assistance
February 25, 2016 — SANDSTON, Va. - More than 60 Virginia National Guard Soldiers serving on state active duty assisted with clean-up efforts Feb. 25 in areas of Virginia hardest hit by severe weather a day earlier...

Air Guard leads with a competitive spirit
February 25, 2016 — PHOENIX, Az. -- Teamwork and a competitive spirit are the driving forces of a world-class organization at the top of its game. For the Arizona National Guard, the drive of its members to be the best...

Arkansas Air Guard major player at test center
February 25, 2016 — LITTLE ROCK AIR FORCE BASE, Ark. - The Arkansas Air National Guard’s 189th Airlift Wing has been tapped to be a major player in the development of a high-accuracy air drop and reconnaissance system,...

Puerto Rico Guard Distributes One Million Gallons of Water in Drought Response

Guardsmen Boost Domestic Response Capabilities in Patriot 26

Washington Guard Strengthens Fiscal Readiness

Kentucky Guard Prepares Incoming Command Teams for Leadership

New PSYWAR Course Strengthens Guard Capabilities