Guard News - The National Guard

Indiana, Oklahoma Guard, Saudi Arabia Announce Partnership
November 18, 2024 — INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana National Guard, Oklahoma National Guard and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia announced a new partnership Nov. 15 under the Department of Defense National Guard Bureau State...

158th Fighter Wing Expands Largest Air Guard Solar Array
November 15, 2024 — SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. - The Vermont Air National Guard began the third and final phase of a photovoltaic power project, an ambitious solar energy initiative to bolster energy resilience, reduce carbon...

Alaska Construction Management Team to Deploy to Middle East
November 15, 2024 — ANCHORAGE, Alaska - The Alaska Army National Guard’s 208th Construction Management Team held a change of command and deployment ceremony on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Nov. 14.The unit will deploy...

Nebraska Air Guard CERFP Participates in Joint Exercise
November 15, 2024 — OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. - The 155th Air Refueling Wing’s Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Enhanced Response Force Package Detachment-1 participated in a full-scale exercise conducted...

Pennsylvania Guard Soldiers Participate in Lithuania Exercise
November 15, 2024 — FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. – Soldiers from the Pennsylvania National Guard’s 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team participated in Exercise Strong Griffin in Lithuania.A total of 71 Soldiers from the 1st...

Maryland Air Guardsmen Chosen for Warrant Officer Course
November 14, 2024 — MIDDLE RIVER, Md. - Four Maryland Air National Guard Airmen selected for the first U.S. Air Force Warrant Officer Training Class in over 60 years started the initial cohort in October at Maxwell Air...

North Carolina Air Guard Wing Inspects Globemaster IIIs
November 14, 2024 — CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Members of the 145th Airlift Wing conducted mission termination inspections on C-17 Globemaster IIIs at the North Carolina Air National Guard, Charlotte-Douglas International...

Washington Air Guard’s 141st Air Refueling Wing Makes Military History by Refueling Russian-Made Aircraft
November 13, 2024 — SHAH ALAM, Malaysia - A light drizzle falls over the tarmac at the Royal Malaysian Air Force, or RMAF, Subang Air Base in Malaysia as pilots and maintenance crews from the Washington Air National...

North Carolina Guard Chaplains Train with Malawi Counterparts
November 13, 2024 — LILONGWE, Malawi – The Malawi Defense Force invited chaplains from U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, and their new state partners, the North Carolina National Guard, to participate in a...

Utah Air Guard Showcases Nuclear Operations Readiness
November 13, 2024 — SALT LAKE CITY, Utah - The Utah Air National Guard completed an intensive Nuclear Operations Readiness Exercise Nov. 1-3. The exercise engaged the 151st Wing in around-the-clock operations, preparing...

Puerto Rico Guard Recruiting Commander’s Daughter Enlists
November 13, 2024 — FORT BUCHANAN, Puerto Rico – Maj. Cesar Irizarry, the new Puerto Rico Army National Guard Recruiting and Retention Battalion commander, welcomed his daughter into the PRARNG. Pfc. Irizarry Torres...

NGB Hosts Deployable Defensive Cyber Operations Systems-Modular Master Gunner Course
November 13, 2024 — NEW ORLEANS – The National Guard Bureau hosted the second Deployable Defensive Cyber Operations Systems-Modular (DDS-M) Master Gunner Course at Louisiana National Guard’s Jackson Barracks Oct. 28 to...

California Air Guard Rescues Ailing Fisherman at Sea
November 12, 2024 — MOFFETT AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Calif. - A 79-year-old U.S. Air Force veteran and stroke survivor is recuperating after a successful medical evacuation conducted by a team from the 129th Rescue Wing...

Raines Assumes Role as National Guard’s Top Enlisted Leader
November 8, 2024 — ARLINGTON, Va. - The National Guard bid farewell to its top enlisted leader, Senior Enlisted Advisor Tony Whitehead, after 42 years of military service and welcomed SEA John T. Raines III as the new...

Red Dragon Snipers Showcase Skill at Finnish Championship
November 8, 2024 — RICHMOND, Va. – For the third consecutive year, snipers from the 1st Battalion, 116th Infantry Regiment, 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team traveled to Finland to compete against their international...

Hawaii Air National Guard Activates Space Capabilities
November 8, 2024 — JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii - The Hawaii Air National Guard activated two electromagnetic warfare squadrons across the Hawaiian Islands Nov. 1-2, ushering in a new era of offensive and...

Mother, Daughter Enlist Together at 167th Airlift Wing
November 8, 2024 — MARTINSBURG, W.Va. - For military members, family extends beyond biological ties, bound by shared purpose, sacrifice and trust.But for one mother and daughter from Martinsburg, the love and loyalty to...

National Guard Soldiers Train for Middle East Mission
November 7, 2024 — FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kan. - One hundred and fifty National Guard Soldiers from five states trained together at Fort Leavenworth Oct. 28-31 to prepare for the 42nd Infantry Division headquarters Middle...

National Guard Senior Enlisted Advisor Looks to Next Generation
November 6, 2024 — ARLINGTON, Va. - Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chief of the National Guard Bureau Tony L. Whitehead didn’t think twice in August 2020 before accepting his appointment as the Guard’s senior...

US, Morocco Military Strengthen Partnerships in Marrakech
November 5, 2024 — MARRAKECH, Morocco - The Utah Air National Guard was among U.S. Air Force aircraft and senior officials participating in the Marrakech Airshow 2024. The trade show featured static and aerial displays...

Retired Texas Air National Guard Pilot Recalls Protecting Air Force One on 9/11

Nebraska Guard Strengthens Disaster Response Readiness

Kentucky Guard Strengthens Skills During Patriot 2026

113th Wing Recognized for Air Defense, Combat Performance

Washington Guard Concludes Extended Wildfire Response