Guard News - The National Guard

S.C. National Guard recognizes value of trained transporters
January 26, 2018 — EASTOVER, S.C. - They are among the first mobilized during disaster response or in combat, and leaders who plan logistics know without their support, missions abruptly come to halt. These are the... MORE

N.Y. Guard Soldiers and Airmen on flood duty - just in case
January 23, 2018 — MALONE, N.Y.—Nearly 130 New York National Guard Soldiers and Airmen are on active duty in case rains and warmer weather cause ice jams and flooding on rivers in upstate and northern New York. The New... MORE

Shutdown affects quality of life and readiness programs
January 22, 2018 — WASHINGTON —The government shutdown that began at midnight Jan. 20 will affect the operating status of quality of life and family readiness programs offered by the Defense Department to service... MORE

S.C. National Guard recovery teams haul motorists in storm
January 18, 2018 — ROCK HILL, S.C. - When South Carolina is hit by ice, rain or snow, some of the most deployed assets for the South Carolina National Guard are vehicle recovery teams (VRT). During the recent ice storm... MORE

S.C. National Guard helps police in ice storm

Free tax filing software available to military members
January 18, 2018 — WASHINGTON —With the new year bringing a new tax season, Military OneSource has launched its free tax software to support military members and their families in the annual task of filing. The MilTax... MORE

Cold weather is no obstacle for N.J. Guard mechanics
January 18, 2018 — JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, N.J. – Complex flying machines require constant maintenance, no matter what the temperatures are, as 108th Wing Airmen know. Numb fingers and the occasional bruised... MORE

N.J. Airmen keep up maintenance during cold temps

S.C. Guard leads the way with new missile training program
January 16, 2018 — COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina National Guard held a graduation ceremony for its Patriot missile system training program, a first of its kind for the National Guard. The program provides... MORE

U.S. Soldiers from the 263rd Army Air Missile Defense Command and 678th Air Defense Brigade, South Carolina National Guard, graduate the Patriot missile training program at a ceremony held in Columbia, South Carolina, Jan. 6, 2018. The eight month-long training was conducted by the South Carolina Army National Guard in order for air defense Soldiers to have a better understanding of the Patriot missile weapons system and enhance their capabilities to manage this asset.

W.V. Guard provides support to Big Sandy River oil spill
January 12, 2018 — KENOVA, W.V. - The West Virginia National Guard’s 35th Civil Support Team is providing support to local responding agencies working an oil spill from a sunken towboat along the Big Sandy River. The... MORE

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Shay Rich and Sgt. Nick Thongdara of the West Virginia National Guard's 35th Civil Support Team (Weapons of Mass Destruction) collect water samples from the Big Sandy River just south of Kenova in Wayne County, W.Va. Jan. 11, 2018.

Air National Guard supports SoCal mudslide rescue efforts
January 11, 2018 — MOFFETT AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Calif. – California Air National Guardsmen from the 129th Rescue Wing are providing search and rescue support in Southern California for those impacted by the recent... MORE

A California Air National Guard HH-60G Pave Hawk rescue helicopter with air crews and two elite Guardian Angel pararescuemen from the 129th Rescue Wing Moffett Air National Guard Base, Calif, provide search and rescue operations in Southern California, impacted by a mudslides, Jan. 10, 2018.

Luge athlete overcomes obstacles for 2018 Olympics
January 10, 2018 — LAKE PLACID, New York -- Whether she'd posted a personal-best time, or suffered a collision on the track, Emily Sweeney would flash her trademark smile to fans, media, or anyone who watched her... MORE

Sgt. Emily Sweeney waves to the crowd at the Lake Placid Olympic Center Dec. 16.

Illinois Guard supported over 4,500 funeral honors in 2017
January 9, 2018 — SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Whenever a Soldier dies, military funeral honors have traditionally been provided, and today that tradition is law if the family requests it. Providing those honors is a solemn... MORE

Ill. National Guard provides more than 4500 funeral honors

Senior planner urges Guard leaders to prepare for next war
January 8, 2018 — LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - The Army's senior logistician told National Guard leaders to ensure their units are ready for the next war, because wherever and whenever it is, it will take the total force to... MORE

Logistician says to prepare for next war

N.Y. Guardsman died saving residents from huge Bronx fire
January 3, 2018 — NEW YORK - A New York Army National Guard Soldier who died in a massive apartment house fire in the Bronx on Dec. 28, is being credited with saving four lives, rescuing people three times before he... MORE

Nevada National Guard keeps watch over New Year’s Eve celebrations
December 31, 2017 — LAS VEGAS, Nev. - With New Year’s Eve only hours away, Nevada National Guard Soldiers and Airmen made their final preparations for the largest domestic mobilization operation in Nevada Guard history... MORE

Two Nevada National Guard Soldiers conduct a foot patrol through the McCarran International Airport baggage claim in Las Vegas, Nevada.

National Guard meets challenges of a busy 2017
December 28, 2017 — ARLINGTON, Va. – Hurricanes and wildfires, along with large-scale, multi-national training exercises and overseas deployments made 2017 a busy year for the National Guard.The year saw an active... MORE

Pennsylvania National Guard helping shovel out Erie County
December 28, 2017 — HARRISBURG, Pa. – Twenty-one members of the Pennsylvania National Guard have been activated in northwestern Pennsylvania in response to the winter storm in Erie County that dumped over 5 feet of snow... MORE

Pa. National Guard helps in Erie after massive snowfall

N.Y. Honor Guards conduct 11,170 military funerals in 2017
December 26, 2017 — LATHAM, N.Y.— By midnight on Dec. 31, New York's Army and Air National Guard will have conducted military funerals for 11,170 veterans during 2017. Those honored range from 19-year old New York Army... MORE

N.Y. Honor Guard logs many burial ceremonies this year

NGB partners with national firm to assist Guard job seekers
December 22, 2017 — ARLINGTON, Va. – In a ceremony at the Pentagon, National Guard Bureau leadership recently signed a memorandum of understanding with FASTPORT, a national employment services company, in an effort to... MORE

NGB partners with group to assist job seekers

Some New York Airmen will celebrate an Antarctic Christmas
December 22, 2017 — MCMURDO STATION, Antarctica - Christmas usually means gathering with family and friends and sharing a holiday meal. It's no different for the 100 Airmen with the New York Air National Guard's 109th... MORE

N.Y. Airmen celebrating Christmas in Antarctica

S.C. Soldier gives family a birthday and holiday surprise
December 21, 2017 — LEXINGTON, S.C. - Throughout history, military homecomings have warmed the hearts around America, being depicted in movies, songs, as well as today being posted on social media and news channels. The... MORE

Returning Soldier gives daughter a birthday surprise

Maine Army Guard Engineers Build Communities, Readiness

Iowa Army Guard Soldiers Train at Tigerland

Idaho Guard Engineers Aid Redwood Park Restoration

Oregon Army Guard Helps Design Future Medevac Technology

Alaska Air National Guard Rescues Five Distressed Boaters