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New York Air Guard Helps Commemorate 13th U.S. President’s Birthday

New York Air Guard Helps Commemorate 13th U.S. President’s Birthday

BUFFALO, N.Y. – The New York Air Guard’s 107th Attack Wing honored Millard Fillmore, the nation’s 13th president, when the wing’s Mission Support Group deputy commander laid a wreath at his gravesite Jan. 7 in Buffalo.Lt. Col. Andrew Rodgers of Buffalo placed a wreath on behalf of President Donald J. Trump at Fillmore’s grave in Forest Lawn…

3 days ago, January 08, 2026
National Guard Stops Apartment Fire in the District

National Guard Stops Apartment Fire in the District

WASHINGTON – Three West Virginia National Guard members on a routine presence patrol along N Street Northwest recently stopped a dryer fire in an apartment building after detecting the faint smell of smoke.U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Brett Fries, U.S. Army Sgt. Devin Cantwell and Pfc. Tyler E. Farley quickly sprang into action after smelling…

6 days ago, January 05, 2026
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Arizona National Guard Conducts Life-Saving Rescue in Yavapai County

Arizona National Guard Conducts Life-Saving Rescue in Yavapai County

YAVAPAI COUNTY, Ariz. – An Arizona National Guard helicopter crew from the 2-285th Assault Helicopter Battalion rescued an injured hiker from treacherous terrain in Yavapai County in the pre-dawn hours of Jan. 2.Within hours, an air crew was assembled, consisting of Chief Warrant Officer 5 Christopher Hammond, pilot; Lt. Col. Shannon Lancaster,…

2 days ago, January 09, 2026
New York National Guard Conducted 6,166 Military Funeral Honors in 2025

New York National Guard Conducted 6,166 Military Funeral Honors in 2025

LATHAM, N.Y. – New York National Guard Soldiers and Airmen provided military funeral honors at 6,166 graveside services in 2025.The 69 Soldiers who serve in the New York Army National Guard Honor Guard conducted 5,051 military funerals during the year.Meanwhile, the 61 Airmen who serve on six base honor guards conducted services 1,565 times in…

6 days ago, January 05, 2026
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National Guard "Why I Serve"

January is “Why I Serve” month, honoring the commitment and purpose behind joining the National Guard. This month recognizes the diverse motivations that inspire service, from a sense of duty and patriotism to a commitment to defending communities, states, and the nation while supporting missions at home and abroad. This video includes music licensed from AudioNetwork. Video by Master Sgt. Amber Monio.

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