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Utah National Guard broadens COVID-19 support across Utah
January 22, 2021 — DRAPER, Utah – The Utah National Guard, in cooperation with the Utah Department of Health, has expanded its support of the COVID-19 mission to provide vaccinations and monoclonal antibody infusions to... MORE

Sgt. Erica Benson, a senior heavy equipment operator assigned to the 116th Engineering Company, Utah National Guard, conducts a test for COVID-19 as part of a mobile testing team Nov. 7, 2020, in Wendover, Utah. The Utah Air and Army National Guard was activated in early 2020 to assist in COVID-19 testing throughout Utah.

Kentucky Guard supports 59th presidential inauguration
January 21, 2021 — WASHINGTON – More than 315 Kentucky National Guard Soldiers and Airmen helped federal agencies secure the National Capital Region during the 59th presidential inauguration.Kentucky Guardsmen augmented... MORE

A member of the Kentucky National Guard works in the nation's capital as part of a force of National Guard troops assisting during the presidential inauguration Jan. 20, 2021.

Hawaii National Guard helps secure nation's capital
January 21, 2021 — WASHINGTON – Hawaii National Guard Soldiers deployed to the nation's capital for the presidential inauguration helped provide security on the four bridges leading from the Virginia side of the Potomac... MORE

U.S. Army Soldiers with the Hawaii National Guard work with Virginia State Police to coordinate traffic security operations, Jan. 20, 2021, Arlington, Va. Some 200 members of the Hawaii Guard helped secure bridges from Virginia over the Potomac River into Washington, D.C., for the presidential inauguration.

Winter Strike military exercise returns to Northern Michigan
January 21, 2021 — LANSING, Mich. – Winter Strike, the Michigan National Guard’s cold-weather joint fires military readiness exercise that is part of the signature Northern Strike exercise series, returns this year with... MORE

While participating in exercise Emerald Warrior 20, members of Squadron 721 of the Royal Danish Air Force prepare their C-130J Hercules for flight at Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center, Alpena, Michigan, Jan. 21, 2020.

Guard continues legacy with record inauguration support
January 21, 2021 — WASHINGTON – Specialist Ivan Sights conceded he was a little sleep-deprived in the days leading up to the 59th presidential inauguration Wednesday. "We had to be at the Capitol at 2 this morning,"... MORE

Specialist Dillon Tillery, with the Oklahoma Army National Guard’s 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, guards a perimeter on the east side of the U.S. Capitol during the 59th presidential inauguration in Washington Jan. 20, 2021. More than 26,000 National Guard men and women conducted security, communication and logistical missions in support of federal and district authorities for the inauguration.

Michigan National Guard lends a hand to Detroit food banks
January 21, 2021 — DETROIT – Across the state and now in Detroit, Soldiers and Airmen of the Michigan National Guard (MING) are on duty in local food banks, ensuring the state's charitable food distribution network... MORE

U.S. Army Pfc. Antonio Lyte, a defender with the Taylor Armory, Michigan Army National Guard, works with a new team of National Guard Soldiers filling food orders for charities at Gleaners of Detroit Community Food Bank, Jan. 11, 2021. The food bank warehouse serves 400 agencies in five counties.

NCNG bolsters communications during inauguration
January 21, 2021 — WASHINGTON – The North Carolina National Guard deployed nine Soldiers and one Airman from across the state to set up and maintain a Joint Incident Site Communications Capability (JISSC) team... MORE

Soldiers and Airmen from across North Carolina join forces to set up a satellite as part of the Joint Incident Site Communications Capability (JISCC) in Washington, D.C., Jan. 13-20 for the presidential inauguration. The JISSC team is routinely requested for inaugurations.

WVNG helps state get COVID-19 vaccine into arms
January 21, 2021 — CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia National Guard has helped the state become one of the top states in the nation for vaccine administration.The Joint Interagency Task Force for COVID-19 Vaccines... MORE

A West Virginia National Guard Airman provides a COVID-19 test to a citizen on May 22, 2020, in Charleston, W.Va.

VTNG's 172nd Law Enforcement Detachment tests skills
January 20, 2021 — JERICHO, Vt. – The Vermont National Guard's 172nd Law Enforcement Detachment concluded more than a year of training with an evaluation at the Camp Ethan Allen Training Site Jan. 15-16.Soldiers with... MORE

Vermont National Guard Pvt. Jonas Schroeder conducts a traffic stop on the Camp Ethan Allen Training Site in Jericho, Vermont, during a task evaluation Jan. 16, 2021. Schroeder and other Soldiers with the 172nd Law Enforcement Detachment are training on law enforcement duties in preparation for a deployment in support of U.S. Army Europe and Africa.

Tennessee National Guard supports presidential inauguration
January 20, 2021 — WASHINGTON – Over 750 Soldiers and Airmen with the Tennessee National Guard are part of a 25,000-member National Guard task force assisting with security at the U.S. Capitol and other federal... MORE

Over 750 Soldiers and Airmen with the Tennessee National Guard are supporting law enforcement at the U.S. Capitol for the 59th presidential inauguration in Washington on Jan. 20.

Alaska National Guard assist with inauguration in DC
January 20, 2021 — JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska – Airmen and Soldiers of the Alaska National Guard departed for Washington Tuesday to assist the District of Columbia National Guard and federal civilian... MORE

Alaska National Guard Soldiers and Airmen load gear and equipment onto an Alaska Air National Guard KC-135 Stratotanker, Jan. 19, 2021, before traveling to Washington to support the 59th presidential inauguration. The Alaska National Guard joins Guard members from every state and three territories in the nation’s capital to assist the Secret Service and District of Columbia authorities.

Teamwork leads to historic mobilization of Washington Guard
January 19, 2021 — CAMP MURRAY, Wash. – Dozens of Washington National Guard Airmen and Soldiers listened to words of encouragement from their state and military leadership in the passenger terminal at Joint Base... MORE

Gov. Jay Inslee speaks to members of the Washington National Guard Jan., 17, 2021, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., before their departure to Washington, D.C., to support the presidential inauguration. They are among 25,000 Guard members who are in the District of Columbia from all 50 states, three territories and D.C.

Guard's judge advocates brief Soldiers and Airmen in DC
January 17, 2021 — WASHINGTON – Several District of Columbia National Guard (DCNG) judge advocates are providing guidance to Soldiers and Airmen during Operation Capitol Response in the nation's capital.Thousands of... MORE

U.S. Army Maj. Donald Cravins, judge advocate, District of Columbia National Guard, briefs Soldiers and Airmen during Operation Capitol Response at the D.C. Armory in Washington, D.C., Jan 10, 2021. National Guard Soldiers and Airmen from several states have traveled to Washington to provide support to federal and district authorities leading up to the 59th presidential inauguration.

PNG mobilizes more members for support at home, in DC
January 17, 2021 — FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. – More than 1,400 additional Pennsylvania National Guard members have been activated to support the Jan. 20 presidential inauguration and provide security in... MORE

Solders of the Pennsylvania National Guard’s 2nd Squadron, 104th Cavalry Regiment, 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, help maintain security near the U.S. Capitol in the lead up to the 59th presidential inauguration in Washington Jan. 14, 2021. The Pennsylvania Guard sent about 2,000 members to Washington, with another 450 providing security in Pennsylvania.

National Guard members getting the support they need in DC
January 16, 2021 — ARLINGTON, Va. — The thousands of National Guard members supporting the 59th presidential inauguration are receiving proper lodging when off duty and three meals a day, according to Guard officials... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Jennifer Zamudio, a member of the District of Columbia Air National Guard, distributes a meal to a Soldier at the D.C. National Guard Armory, Washington, D.C., Jan. 10, 2021. National Guard officials are stressing that the Soldiers and Airmen from all 50 states, three territories and Washington are receiving adequate food and lodging as they continue to support federal and local authorities leading up to the 59th presidential inauguration.

Historic Air National Guard airlift brings troops to DC
January 16, 2021 — WASHINGTON – Thousands of National Guard troops streamed into the nation's capital to support law enforcement during the presidential inauguration, building to a force of 25,000 members. Many of the... MORE

Members of the North Carolina National Guard deboard a C-17 Globemaster III, assigned to the 145th Airlift Wing, North Carolina Air National Guard, upon arrival to Joint Base Andrews, Md., outside Washington, D.C., on Jan. 15, 2021. National Guard Soldiers and Airmen are supporting federal and district authorities for the 59th presidential inauguration.

Idaho National Guard sends 300 to support inauguration
January 16, 2021 — BOISE, Idaho – The Idaho National Guard sent more than 300 Soldiers and Airmen to Washington, D.C., on Jan. 15 to augment the District of Columbia National Guard and support the U.S. Secret Service... MORE

The Idaho National Guard sent more than 300 Soldiers and Airmen to Washington, D.C., Jan. 15, 2021, to assist D.C. and federal agencies with the presidential inauguration. These Guardsmen will augment the D.C. National Guard and serve in support of the U.S. Secret Service, the lead federal agency responsible for coordinating the event.

Maryland National Guard in DC to support inauguration
January 16, 2021 — WASHINGTON – Approximately 800 members of the Maryland National Guard are on duty in Washington to support the 59th presidential inauguration, with a Maryland general officer taking a critical role in... MORE

Marc H. Sasseville, vice chief of the National Guard Bureau, speaks with U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Janeen L. Birckhead, assistant adjutant general, Maryland National Guard, in Washington, D.C., Jan. 12, 2021. National Guard Soldiers and Airmen from every state and three territories are supporting federal and District of Columbia authorities leading up to the 59th presidential inauguration on Jan. 20.

SCNG's 1,000 COVID-19 missions now include vaccinations
January 15, 2021 — COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina National Guard increased the number of COVID-19 vaccination sites to four the week of Jan. 11 with the addition of the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC)... MORE

Army Spc. Matthew Jackson, South Carolina National Guard medic, vaccinates civilians during a drive-up service at the Chester Medical Center in Chester, South Carolina, Jan. 13, 2021. Guard Soldiers and Airmen have supported South Carolina hospitals and other state partners since March.

New York National Guard helps open massive vaccination site
January 15, 2021 — NEW YORK – The New York National Guard is back at New York’s Jacob Javits Convention Center, helping to turn what was a COVID-19 hospital in 2020 into a mass vaccination site in 2021. Some 350 Guard... MORE

U.S. Army Spc. Anthony Randazzo, wheeled vehicle mechanic assigned to Company H 427 Battalion Support Brigade, waits for his cue during a mission rehearsal for mass COVID-19 vaccinations in support of the New York State Department of Health at the Javits Convention Center in New York, Jan. 10, 2021. The New York National Guard has more than 350 members deployed to the vaccination site.

Louisiana Guard, Active Component Airmen Complete Air-to-Air Integration Training

Air National Guard Leaders Host 2025 Wing Leader Fly-In

Colorado Army National Guard Conducts Aviation Training for Wildfire Season

Lt. Gen. Jon Stubbs Highlights Virginia National Guard Excellence at Military Ball

Oregon Air Guard Participates in Sentry Aloha Exercise