Guard News - The National Guard

NH Airman Honored for Deployment Duties, Aiding Crash Victim
November 9, 2022 — PEASE AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, N.H. – Just days before deploying, an Airman flew into action after witnessing a three-car collision on his way home from work.Staff Sgt. Reese Bassett, an air... MORE

Planners Shape Justified Accord 23 African Military Exercise
November 9, 2022 — NAIROBI, Kenya – More than 80 participants from the United States, African partner nations and multinational forces gathered in Nairobi Oct. 24-28 to plan exercise Justified Accord 2023 — U.S. Africa... MORE

National Guard Chief Visits New York’s 106th Rescue Wing
November 9, 2022 — WESTHAMPTON BEACH, N.Y. – The National Guard’s top officer, Army Gen. Daniel Hokanson, chief of the National Guard Bureau, spent Nov. 5 at Gabreski Air National Guard Base with 106th Rescue Wing... MORE

103rd Medical Group Partners with Hospital for Training
November 9, 2022 — HARTFORD, Conn. - The 103rd Medical Group, Connecticut Air National Guard, is partnering with Hartford Hospital for annual medical training.Air National Guard medics and nurses must receive at least... MORE

Medal of Honor Recipient Touts Learning, Adaptability
November 9, 2022 — OKLAHOMA CITY – Master Sgt. Earl Plumlee, a Medal of Honor recipient, returned to his home state to share his story with fellow Oklahomans.“Oklahoma is where I’m from; it’s where I grew up,” Plumlee... MORE

Family Serves Missouri National Guard Since the ’50s
November 8, 2022 — ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Bigham family has served with the 139th Airlift Wing since 1953, when Jim Bigham joined the unit with his twin brother, Mort. Jim’s son would eventually join the unit and attain... MORE

Michigan National Guard Soldier Honored for Equality Efforts
November 8, 2022 — LANSING, Mich. – Since joining the Michigan Army National Guard, Chief Warrant Officer 3 Thais Taylor has strongly advocated equal opportunity. As the State Equal Employment Manager (SEEM) from... MORE

84th CST Responds to Real-World Threat at Wyoming Air Base
November 8, 2022 — CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The 84th Civil Support Team and first responders of the 153rd Airlift Wing, Wyoming Air National Guard, responded to a potential threat involving white powder at the Air Guard base... MORE

Alaska’s 168th Wing Stays Mission Ready with CBRN Training
November 8, 2022 — EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska – Team Eielson trained on handling chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear threats during the Golden Raven 23-1 exercise.“The exercise is designed to allow the... MORE

New York Guard Assumes Kuwait Mission from Texas Guard
November 7, 2022 — CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait - The 36th Sustainment Brigade, Texas National Guard, completed its duties at Camp Arifjan and handed over responsibilities to the 369th Sustainment Brigade, New York National... MORE

National Guard Provides Critical Election Cybersecurity
November 7, 2022 — ARLINGTON, Va. – As the eyes of the nation turn to Tuesday’s midterm elections, the integrity of polling and the security of the electoral process are the focus of National Guard cyberspace operations... MORE

New York Army National Guard Soldiers Headed to Africa
November 7, 2022 — LATHAM, New York – Five New York Army National Guard Soldiers who operate a C-12 transport plane based at the Army Aviation Support Facility are headed to East Africa this month to support U.S... MORE

Aircrews Train to Survive in Hostile Territory
November 7, 2022 — SIOUX CITY, Iowa – No pilot would ever like to be behind enemy lines or in the middle of the wilderness. This is where Master Sgt. Jeff Campbell’s experience comes into play.As a survival, evasion,... MORE

Iowa Red Bull Units Honored for Deployment, Supply Excellence
November 7, 2022 — JOHNSTON, Iowa – Two units assigned to the Iowa Army National Guard’s 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division “Red Bulls,” were recognized for supply and deployment excellence Nov. 4.The... MORE

Ohio National Guard’s 180 Fighter Wing Trains in Key West
November 4, 2022 — NAVAL AIR STATION KEY WEST, Fla. – More than 150 Airmen and 10 F-16 Fighting Falcons from the Ohio National Guard’s 180th Fighter Wing deployed to Naval Air Station Key West for air tactics... MORE

Washington Guard Member Helps Guide ChalleNGe Academy Cadets
November 4, 2022 — BREMERTON, Wash. – Staff Sgt. Michelle Padilla is passionate about the Washington Youth ChalleNGe Academy, and she has been since she first stepped on campus in 2013.“Before I came to the Academy, I... MORE

Hokanson: Maintaining Joint Force Competitive Edge Requires Rapid Modernization, Innovation
November 3, 2022 — TUCSON, Ariz. – Modernization is a central priority for the Joint Force to preserve its competitive edge, the National Guard’s most senior general recently told Air Force reserve component... MORE

Kansas National Guard a Family Affair for Atkins Brothers
November 3, 2022 — TOPEKA, Kan. – There comes a time when one must decide, “What am I going to do with my life?”Morland, Kansas, native Shawn Atkins asked himself that question in 1996 and decided to join the... MORE

Joint Exercises Increase Security Force Readiness, Lethality
November 3, 2022 — MIDDLETOWN, Pa. – The 193rd Special Operations Security Forces Squadron participated in a few firsts this year, increasing the readiness and lethality of the Deployed Aircraft Ground Response Element... MORE

Idaho Guard’s Civil Support Team Trains on Ropes Rescue
November 3, 2022 — BOISE, Idaho – The Idaho National Guard’s 101st Civil Support Team trained how to conduct ropes rescues with the Boise Fire Department Technical Rescue Team in October. The course, which served as an... MORE

Deployed 28th ID Soldiers Participate in Exercise Juniper Oak

Northern Strike Builds Readiness, Challenges Visiting Units

Kansas Air Guard Joins Aeromedical Evacuation Training

105th Airlift Wing Wins 2nd Straight Meritorious Unit Award

Hokanson: Army Guard Aviation is big, Widespread, Capable