Guard News - The National Guard

Texas Airmen share night-vision procedures with Chileans
October 29, 2018 — FORT WORTH, Texas - As part of a State Partnership Program (SPP), the 136th Airlift Wing of the Texas Air National Guard hosted Chilean air force members July 24-28, at Naval Air Station Fort Worth... MORE

Alaska Air Guardsmen save man in highly technical operation
October 29, 2018 — JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — Airmen with the Alaska Air National Guard's 210th, 211th and 212th Rescue Squadrons rescued a snowmachiner Oct. 27 approximately 15 miles northeast of... MORE

Armistice left some New York Guard Soldiers with mixed feelings
October 26, 2018 — SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. - The last American Soldier to die in World War I—and the last Soldier of any of the warring powers to die during the war—was a member of the 313th Infantry Regiment, made up of... MORE

Oregon's 173rd FW highlights importance of cyber security
October 25, 2018 — KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - A concerning reality of society's dependence on technology is that information such as bank account passwords and credit card numbers are vulnerable to hacking—no matter the... MORE

Halloween Hustle treats Wyoming unit to varied tricks
October 24, 2018 — CHEYENNE, Wyo. - It was a fantastic day," said 84th Civil Support Team commander Lt. Col. Holly Shenefelt following her unit's response and mission execution at three separate notional crime scenes.... MORE

Idaho Army National Guard member builds pizza chain
October 23, 2018 — POCATELLO, Idaho - Idaho Army National Guard Sgt. Brian Padigimus had never been to New York, taken a culinary arts course or worked in a restaurant before opening a New York-style pizzeria, but he... MORE

New York Guard personnel, helicopters assist after Michael
October 23, 2018 — TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Four New York Army National Guard helicopters and 25 Soldiers constituted the New York National Guard's contribution to the Hurricane Michael recovery efforts after the Category 4... MORE

Texas National Guard helps first responders after flooding
October 23, 2018 — HUNTSVILLE, Texas – Texas National Guard members mobilized support personnel and vehicles Oct. 17 in response to flooding near Huntsville. The Dallas and Fort Worth-based 949th Brigade Support... MORE

Florida infantry Soldiers provide security after hurricane
October 23, 2018 — PANAMA CITY, Fla. - From World War II to state activations, 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, headquartered in Orlando, Florida, has served the citizens of Florida for the past 76 years. While... MORE

136th AW kicks off inaugural Spark Tank competition
October 22, 2018 — NAVAL AIR STATION FORT WORTH JOINT RESERVE BASE, Texas – Status quo is not the way of the Air Force any longer.Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson kicked off the Air Force’s Spark Tank... MORE

Ga. Guard continues to support Hurricane Michael operations
October 22, 2018 — DONALSONVILLE, Ga. - The Georgia Department of Defense has returned responsibility for many of its relief missions back to civilian agencies in the days following Hurricane Michael, but relief... MORE

Washington Air Guard analyzes imagery after Hurricane Michael
October 22, 2018 — CAMP MURRAY, Wash.— Airmen from the Washington Air National Guard’s 194th Intelligence Squadron are growing their skillset and learning new ways of operating as they support Georgia in the aftermath... MORE

Guard members and volunteers provide for the community
October 19, 2018 — PANAMA CITY, Fla. – The wind blasted with no signs of ceasing. Tornadoes touched down without mercy. The land was stripped of their foundation only to leave behind stilts of what once was a home. Over... MORE

Ga. Guard Soldier helps douse fire during hurricane mission
October 19, 2018 — DONALSONVILLE, Ga. - A Georgia Army National Guard Soldier participating in relief operations following Hurricane Michael was credited with helping fire fighters extinguish a house fire Oct. 17 in... MORE

Horsham Air Guard Station makes efforts to conserve energy
October 19, 2018 — HORSHAM AIR GUARD STATION, Pa. - October is Air Force Energy Action Month. This is part of the Energy Flight Plan, which the Air Force established to enhance mission assurance through energy... MORE

N.Y. air wing begins annual support for Antarctic mission
October 18, 2018 — STRATTON AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, N.Y. - Five hundred Airmen and six LC-130 Hercules assigned to the New York Air National Guard's 109th Airlift Wing began their annual mission at McMurdo Station,... MORE

Fla. Guard members providing varied services to residents
October 18, 2018 — PORT ST. JOE, Fla. - The worst of Hurricane Michael brought out the best of the Florida National Guard. The Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and high-yield Explosive (CBRNE) Enhanced... MORE

S.C. Guard troops find gaming skills transferable to combat
October 18, 2018 — GRANITEVILLE, S.C. - It's comparable to playing a video game, even using a video game controller from a popular gaming system. Operators watch the screen and maneuver a robot through dangerous terrain... MORE

Florida National Guard Soldiers provide shelter security
October 17, 2018 — PANAMA CITY, Fla. - Soldiers of Company A, 53rd Brigade Support Battalion have been assisting law enforcement at Rutherford High School, a public high school in Panama City, Florida, where... MORE

Commander: Georgia Guard personnel likely saved storm victim
October 17, 2018 — DONALSONVILLE, Ga. - Georgia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen rendered emergency assistance to an elderly man in Seminole County who has been without food, water and medicine since the impact of... MORE

USARCENT hosts Operation Spartan Shield Community of Excellence

Colorado Guard Soldiers to hone mountain skills at Vail

Guard leaders participate in STEM event, mentor students

Airman acquires business success through military motivation

Ohio high school teacher begins National Guard career at 35