Guard News - The National Guard

Oklahoma Airman saves woman from wrecked vehicle
August 15, 2019 — TULSA, Okla. – If someone looks up the definition of hero in the dictionary, there are several explanations, such as a legendary figure with great strength or ability, a principal character in a... MORE

Wisconsin Guard supports humanitarian project for Nicaragua
August 15, 2019 — MADISON, Wis. – Equipment from a national hair salon in Hudson, Wisconsin, is on its way to Nicaragua to teach cosmetology skills to men and women, providing an opportunity to earn a dignified income.... MORE

Wash. Guard unit in Afghanistan tells Soldiers' stories
August 15, 2019 — AFGHANISTAN – Messaging is key to winning the hearts and minds of those in the Middle East, as well as ensuring people back home stay informed about what's happening overseas. On May 30, the 122nd... MORE

Wis. leaders recognize Guardsmen for storm recovery mission
August 14, 2019 — BALSAM LAKE, Wis. — Gov. Tony Evers and senior Wisconsin National Guard leaders recognized Wisconsin National Guard members wrapping up three weeks of storm recovery operations in northern Wisconsin.... MORE

Ohio Air, Army Guard members provide community medical care
August 14, 2019 — MANSFIELD, Ohio – Members of the Ohio Air and Army National Guard teamed together with local medical personnel from Tuscarawas County Aug. 10-11 at the Buckeye Career Center, New Philadelphia, Ohio,... MORE

Idaho educators get an up-close view of military life
August 13, 2019 — GOWEN FIELD, Idaho – The Idaho Military Division collaborated with the Idaho State Department of Education on Aug. 9 to host Educator Day at Gowen Field. Idaho educators spent the day learning how... MORE

Minnesota ordnance expert named senior NCO of the year
August 13, 2019 — JOINT BASE ANDREWS, MD. – Master Sgt. Mark J. Jurakovich, an explosive ordnance disposal technician from the 148th Fighter Wing, Minnesota Air National Guard, was selected as the Air National Guard’s... MORE

Idaho Civil Support Team trains with Nampa police department
August 13, 2019 — NAMPA, Idaho – Soldiers and Airmen from the Idaho National Guard’s 101st Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team responded July 24 to a training incident in Nampa to support the Nampa Police... MORE

Air Force chief of staff tours Kentucky Air National Guard
August 13, 2019 — LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein toured the Kentucky Air National Guard Base here Saturday, meeting with Airmen and learning about the unique mission sets of the 123rd... MORE

N.Y. National Guard engineers training, building in Hawaii
August 13, 2019 — HALEIWA, Hawaii – While most New York Army National Guard Soldiers spent their 2019 Annual Training at Fort Drum, Fort Indiantown Gap, or Joint Base Dix-McGuire-Lakehurst; 45 Soldiers from the 204th... MORE

Kentucky Airman awarded the rare Distinguished Flying Cross
August 12, 2019 — LOUISVILLE, Ky. – U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein bestowed the Distinguished Flying Cross on Lt. Col. John "J.T." Hourigan during a Saturday ceremony at the Kentucky Air National... MORE

N.Y. Guard rotor Soldiers part of Rhode Island's 'Leapfest'
August 9, 2019 — SOUTH KINGSTON, R.I. – Military paratroopers competing in the Rhode Island National Guard’s annual “Leapfest” competition got to the 1,500-foot starting altitude of their jump thanks to 10 Soldiers... MORE

North Dakota Guard members ace regional marksmanship match
August 9, 2019 — BISMARCK, N.D. — Members of the North Dakota National Guard marksmanship teams excelled for the eighth consecutive year at the recent Marksmanship Advisory Council Region VI (MAC VI) championship at... MORE

Combat simulations used for the first time at Camp Edwards
August 9, 2019 — CAMP EDWARDS, Mass. – The Massachusetts Army National Guard performed a military exercise on Cape Cod, July 27 - Aug. 8 aimed at training and evaluating combat support units engaged in a campaign... MORE

Oregon fighter pilots practice water-ejection techniques
August 9, 2019 — CULTUS LAKE, Ore. – U.S. Air Force F-15C pilots from the 173rd Fighter Wing of the Oregon Air National Guard spent July 25 preparing for an emergency ejection over water during water survival skills... MORE

N.C. Guard commemorates 75th anniversary of WWII battle
August 9, 2019 — RALEIGH, N.C. – On Tuesday, Gov. Roy Cooper presented to the North Carolina National Guard a proclamation commemorating the World War II Battle of Mortain which occurred Aug. 7-13 1944. On Aug. 7,... MORE

Oregon Youth ChalleNGe graduate becomes prosecutor
August 8, 2019 — BEND, Ore. – Three weeks after their induction into the Oregon National Guard’s Youth ChalleNGe Program (OYCP), 160 cadets, having just finished their ‘red stage’ training, sit anxiously in several... MORE

Army training helps Texas Guard member save driver's life
August 8, 2019 — FORT MEADE, Md. – When Matt Oldham saw the black SUV erupt in flames, he sprinted toward the fire. The Texas Army National Guard specialist's heart raced as he approached the injured driver, whose... MORE

Communities, Guard rally to recover from Wis. storms
August 7, 2019 — BALSAM LAKE, Wis. — Residents of Northern Wisconsin affected by the severe weather that swept across the state July 19-20 have come together to support each other and express their gratitude for the... MORE

S.C. employers learn about life as a Citizen-Soldier
August 7, 2019 — EASTOVER, S.C. – Those serving in the National Guard and Reserves are referred to as Citizen-Soldier, due to their ability to serve in diverse civilian roles during the week and join their military... 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