Guard News - The National Guard

National Guard Soldiers and Airmen helping douse wildfires in California, Oregon and Washington
August 7, 2015 — SACRAMENTO, Calif. - In what has become a near-annual mission for the California National Guard (CNG), Army and Air Force aviators are dousing wildfires across Northern California, where they soon may...

Army: Before Soldiers post online, they should 'Think, type, post'
August 6, 2015 — WASHINGTON - If Soldiers were still unsure of what bad behavior looks like online, the Army clarified it for them in an “All Army Activities” message - commonly called an ALARACT - that went out...

Liberian general visits Michigan under State Partnership Program
August 6, 2015 — CAMP GRAYLING JOINT MANEUVER TRAINING CENTER, Mich. - A visit to Northern Michigan by Brig. Gen. Daniel D. Ziankhan, Jr., the senior military officer of the African nation of Liberia, has helped to...

Master Sgt. Sally Ford is named outstanding First Sergeant of the Year
August 5, 2015 — JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. - Whether it’s a wing of almost 1,000 Airmen or a family of five, taking care of people is what drives Master Sgt. Sally J. Ford, the Air National Guard’s 2015 Outstanding...

South Dakota National Guard discusses emergency operations with partner nation Suriname
August 5, 2015 — RAPID CITY, S.D. – Members of Suriname’s Defense Forces were in the Black Hills taking part in a subject matter expert exchange with the South Dakota National Guard focusing on disaster relief and...

Guard members help battle wildfires in California and Oregon
August 4, 2015 — ARLINGTON, Va. - National Guard members in California and Oregon were busy helping civilian agencies fight aggressive wildfires that have consumed tens of thousands of acres and triggered widespread...

New York Air National Guard Airmen practice medical evacuation at Stratton Air National Guard Base
August 3, 2015 — STRATTON AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, N.Y. – Flight medics rushed to stabilize a patient and move the litter onto a waiting LC-130 Hercules aircraft, a life-saving training exercise where minutes and...

South Carolina National Guard hosts Colombian partners in recent exchange
August 3, 2015 — COLUMBIA, S.C. - As part of the National Guard's State Partnership Program, maintenance personnel from the Republic of Colombia's armed forces recently spent five days in Columbia, South Carolina, to...

South Carolina Air National Guard chaplains attend multi-national event in Colombia
July 31, 2015 — BOGOTA, Colombia - South Carolina Air National Guard Chaplain Lt. Col. Brian Bohlman and Master Sgt. Charles Williams, noncommissioned officer in charge of the SCANG Chaplain Corps, attended a...

Air National Guard's Outstanding Senior NCO of 2015 is Master Sgt. Maria Quitugua
July 31, 2015 — JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. - Personal accomplishment and a desire to inspire the next generation is what motivates Master Sgt. Maria R. Quitugua, the Air National Guard's 2015 Outstanding Senior...

Illinois program gives civilians a taste of life in a Soldier's boots
July 31, 2015 — MARSEILLES, Ill. - Members of Illinois Joining Forces and Illinois communities got a taste of life in uniform July 17, when they participated in "Military Immersion" training at Marseilles Training...

Louisiana Guard engineers get real-world training on college project
July 30, 2015 — ALEXANDRIA, La. - Engineers from the Louisiana National Guard's 225th Engineer Brigade are using a construction project at Louisiana State University at Alexandria (LSUA) to gain hands-on experience...

New York pararescueman is Air National Guard's Outstanding NCO of the Year
July 30, 2015 — JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. - The drive to succeed in a job he thoroughly enjoys while being able to serve others is what fuels Staff Sgt. Douglas Kechijian, the Air National Guard's 2015 Outstanding...

Personal locator beacon helps Alaska National Guard save two hikers
July 30, 2015 — JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska - Airmen with the Alaska Air National Guard's 210th, 211th and 212th Rescue Squadrons rescued two lost hikers Tuesday near China Poot Lake southeast of...

National Guard cyber capability grows nationwide, Gen. Frank Grass says
July 30, 2015 — WASHINGTON - Just as the National Guard provides warfighting forces for the Army and Air Force and help during state and federal emergencies, Guard members now are ramping up their role in the...

Cal Guard Launches Remotely Piloted Aircraft to search El Dorado National Forest for motorcyclist
July 30, 2015 — SACRAMENTO, Calif. - For the first time, the National Guard has launched a Remotely Piloted Aircraft to aid a search-and-rescue mission.The California National Guard launched the drone Wednesday at...

New York Guard couple pack for South Africa to further State Partnership Program
July 29, 2015 — CLIFTON PARK, N.Y. - A New York Army National Guard couple is off to the other side of the world for two years of duty and adventure.Maj. Brian Bonanno, his wife Maj. Amy Bonanno, and their two young...

Senior Guard officer in Kuwait says Army National Guard presence in the Middle East may increase
July 29, 2015 — CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait - With personnel cuts to the active Army looming, the Army National Guard presence in the Middle East could increase as a result. Many highly qualified officers and Soldiers could...

Coloradoan named Air National Guard's 2015 Outstanding Airman of the Year
July 28, 2015 — JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. - A thirst for knowledge and making connections with people is what motivates Senior Airman Jonathan R. Smail, the Air National Guard 2015 Outstanding Airman of the Year.Smail...

Chaplain Corps celebrates birthday July 29
July 28, 2015 — PINELLAS PARK, Fla. - Since July 29, 1775, the Chaplain Corps' mission has evolved from providing religious support to the warrior, often as warriors themselves, to taking on the additional functions...

Ohio Guard Boosts Medical Skills While Providing No-Cost Care

Idaho Guard Strengthens Engineering Skills in Canada

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