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Arctic Guardian civil engineers train in protective gear
October 28, 2021 — JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska – Airmen of the 176th Civil Engineer Squadron conducted task qualification training in full chemical protective gear during a readiness exercise Oct. 24.The... MORE

Alaska Air National Guard Senior Airman James Donadio, a 176th Civil Engineer Squadron structural specialist, repairs a shed Oct. 24, 2021, during task qualification training under simulated chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear conditions at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. Headquarters Air Force requires the squadron to complete tasks under CBRN conditions across the squadron's career fields.

Alaska Air National Guard flies ill patient to hospital
October 27, 2021 — JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska – Alaska Air National Guardsmen from the 176th Wing evacuated a patient experiencing a medical emergency in Stony River, a village more than 200 miles north of... MORE

An Alaska Air National Guard HH-60 Pave Hawk from the 210th Rescue Squadron on a training flight near Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in February 2013.

New York Guard hosts biological, chemical dispersal drill
October 26, 2021 — NEW YORK – The New York National Guard's 24th Civil Support Team is hosting 124 counterparts from 19 other states in New York City this week to support a homeland security exercise focused on figuring... MORE

New York Army National Guard Staff Sgt Jonathan Vasconez, a member of the New York National Guard's 24th Civil Support Team, takes notes while collecting data at a testing location in the World Trade Center Subway Station in New York City Oct. 19, 2021, while participating in a study on how chemical and biological agents would disperse in a big city. The New York National Guard's 24th Civil Support Team, based in New York City, hosted 124 Guard Soldiers and Airmen from around the country who participated in the Department of Homeland Security study.

Nevada Guard, university partner to beef up cybersecurity
October 25, 2021 — RENO, Nev. – The 152nd Communications Flight (CF), Nevada Air National Guard, and the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) Cyber Club are partnering to evolve each organization’s cybersecurity... MORE

Samuel Gerard, University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) Cyber Club member and Nevada Cyber Range (NCR) developer, briefs members of the 152nd Communications Flight (CF), Nevada Air National Guard, on the technical layout of the NCR at the University of Nevada, Reno, Oct. 15, 2021. The 152nd CF and UNR’s Cyber Club have created a training partnership to develop both organizations’ cybersecurity skills.

Michigan National Guard Soldiers complete new weapons course
October 25, 2021 — AUGUSTA, Mich. – Michigan Army National Guard Soldiers zeroed in on one of the fundamentals of being a Soldier this month, completing the Army’s new individual weapons qualification course.“This new... MORE

U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 4 Dean Miller, 177th Regiment, Regional Training Institute, Michigan Army National Guard, conducts the Army’s new individual weapons qualification course, Fort Custer Training Center, Augusta, Mich., Oct. 15, 2021. The new course replaces the previous annual marksmanship qualification standards with one that requires Soldiers to engage targets faster and to operate as they would in combat.

Ohio National Guard answers the call in Louisiana
October 25, 2021 — COLUMBUS, Ohio – After Hurricane Ida left a path of destruction through Louisiana in late August, military personnel from across the country deployed to the state to help with recovery efforts.About... MORE

Ohio Army National Guard Soldiers help distribute ice to residents in Louisiana’s Terrebonne Parish after Hurricane Ida struck the state Aug. 29, 2021. About 170 Soldiers from the 112th Transportation Battalion provided support to the Louisiana National Guard Sept. 13-25, 2021.

VNG aviators practice firefighting skills before deployment
October 22, 2021 — SANDSTON, Va. – With an upcoming deployment to Kosovo, Virginia Army National Guard flight crews took to the skies of Chesterfield to certify their ability to fight fires with massive water buckets... MORE

Virginia Army National Guard flight crews conduct water bucket training with UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters Oct. 12, 2021, at a training area in Chesterfield, Virginia. These Soldiers are scheduled to deploy to Kosovo with the 2nd Battalion, 224th Aviation Regiment, 29th Infantry Division in early 2022, where firefighting capabilities may be needed.

Wisconsin Guard rehearses combat management in exercise
October 22, 2021 — MADISON, Wis. – Two Wisconsin Army National Guard brigade headquarters units recently participated in Warfighter Exercise 22-1, a multicomponent exercise involving active-duty and reserve units in the... MORE

A whiteboard shows the battle plan to advance troops during Warfighter Exercise 22-1. Headquarters staff from the Wisconsin Army National Guard’s 32nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team and 157th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade participated in this exercise Sept. 27 to Oct. 6 at Fort Riley, Kansas.

105th Airlift Wing hosts Wing Readiness Course
October 22, 2021 — NEWBURGH, N.Y. – Training isn't always easy, especially when that training simulates the high adrenaline environment of a combat situation. Members of the 105th Airlift Wing were able to experience... MORE

Members of the 105th Airlift Wing, New York Air National Guard, participate in a Wing Readiness Course at Stewart Air National Guard Base, N.Y., Sept. 11, 2021.

Kentucky Guard ramps up COVID vaccinations for troops
October 21, 2021 — LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The Kentucky National Guard commenced Operation Fortified Guardian this month, vaccinating hundreds of Army and Air National Guard members with the COVID-19 vaccine.More than 600... MORE

A Kentucky Army National Guard Soldier receives a COVID-19 vaccination at the Bluegrass Army Depot in Richmond, Kentucky Oct. 16, 2021. Soldiers and Airmen received the vaccine as part of Operation Fortified Guardian for the Kentucky National Guard.

111th Med Group hosts Advanced Trauma Life Support course
October 21, 2021 — HORSHAM, Pa. – More than a dozen Air National Guard members from six states learned the ABCs during a medical course hosted by the 111th Medical Group.Not the song to teach preschoolers the alphabet,... MORE

U.S. Air National Guard Maj. Sammar Atassi, an internal medicine physician assigned to the 130th Medical Group headquartered at McLaughlin Air National Guard Base in Charleston, West Virginia, intubates an infant training mannequin during the Advanced Trauma Life Support course at Biddle Air National Guard Base in Horsham, Pennsylvania, Sept. 28, 2021. Sixteen service members from nine ANG units in six states participated in the class, which was hosted by the 111th Medical Group.

1022nd Engineer Co. completes construction projects in Iraq
October 20, 2021 — ERBIL AIR BASE, Iraq – Soldiers of the 1022nd Engineer Company, a unit of the 111th Theater Engineer Brigade, West Virginia Army National Guard, are deployed in multiple countries across the CENTCOM... MORE

A team of 1022nd Engineer Company Soldiers in Iraq, led by Staff Sgt. Bryon Granderson, has been working on multiple vertical construction projects at Erbil Air Base, Iraq, including sun shades, chairs and benches, platforms, and most recently, over a dozen sets of staircases. The staircases will be used by U.S. troops, coalition forces and partner nations.

Army National Guard tackles modernization challenges
October 19, 2021 — WASHINGTON – The Army National Guard must continue to focus on modernization to remain competitive with adversaries and responsive to the needs of the communities it serves, senior Army Guard leaders... MORE

Lt. Gen. Jon Jensen, the director of the Army National Guard, leads other Army Guard senior leaders in a discussion on future operational challenges during a panel forum at the annual Association of the U.S. Army conference in Washington, D.C., Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2021. Panel members focused on the Army’s Regionally Aligned Readiness and Modernization Model, digital culture, future workforce and balancing state and federal missions, as key points in ensuring Army Guard readiness to meet those mission requirements.

WWII Soldier identified and buried 77 years after his death
October 19, 2021 — RALEIGH, N.C. - On the morning of Sept. 8, 1944, Soldiers with the 5th Infantry Division were ordered to cross the Moselle River and take up a position in the woods.After heavy losses, the men... MORE

Col. Wes Morrison, commander of the North Carolina National Guard’s 30th Armored Brigade Combat Team, presents folded flags to the family of 1st Lt. James E. Wright during a graveside service in his honor at the Oakdale Cemetery in Lumber Bridge, North Carolina, Oct. 12, 2021. Wright, who served with the NCNG’s 120th Infantry Regiment, was killed in action near Dornot, France Sept. 10, 1944, and missing until his remains were recently identified.

Alaska Air National Guard rescues resident near Friday Creek
October 18, 2021 — JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska - Alaska Air National Guardsmen of the 176th Wing rescued an Alaska resident experiencing medical distress Oct. 16 at his cabin near Friday Creek.The Alaska... MORE

An Alaska Air National Guard HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter, assigned to the 210th Rescue Squadron, takes off from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 23, 2015. The 210th Rescue Squadron provides emergency rescue services for the citizens of Alaska in addition to training for wartime combat search and rescue missions.

104th Medical Group trains on medical care, combat tactics
October 18, 2021 — HARTFORD, Conn. - Members of the 104th Medical Group, Massachusetts Air National Guard, attended a Tactical Combat Casualty Care course through the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation with... MORE

Medics and nurses from the 104th Medical Group trained to receive their Tactical Combat Casualty Care certificates Sept. 18-19, 2021, at the Hartford Hospital Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation in Hartford, Conn. The training focused on providing the best trauma care on the battlefield.

Nevada Guard MAFFS crews wrap up firefighting mission
October 15, 2021 — RENO, Nev. – Nevada Air National Guard Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System crews flew 330 sorties and dropped more than 8 million pounds of retardant during their 89-day activation completed Sept... MORE

Air National Guard C-130 MAFFS 8 out of Reno, Nev., launches July 14, 2021, from CAL FIRE Air Tanker Base, McClellan Park, Calif. The Defense Department, through the commander, U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM), supports the National Interagency Fire Center in fighting wildfires.

NYNG's 106th Rescue Wing trains on beach for winter driving
October 14, 2021 — MASTIC BEACH, N.Y. - Over 100 New York Air National Guard Airmen assigned to the 106th Rescue Wing prepared for winter weather emergencies by conducting driver training on the beach.Driving military... MORE

Humvees negotiate the driving course at Smith Point County Park near Mastic Beach, New York, on July 9, 2021, during driver training conducted by the 106th Rescue Wing of the New York Air National Guard. The 106th Rescue Wing fields an immediate response force of five high-axle military vehicles and 20 personnel when natural disasters and emergencies hit Long Island.

Four Soldiers are 1st in NYNG to earn Expert Soldier Badge
October 14, 2021 — FORT DRUM, New York - Four Soldiers became the first in the New York Army National Guard to earn the new Expert Soldier Badge Oct. 1, following two weeks of training and testing at Fort Drum. The four... MORE

From left, New York Army National Guard Spcs. William Neumeister and Nicholas Weber, Sgt. Alexander Sonneville and Sgt. 1st Class Ryan Blount at Fort Drum, New York, Oct. 1, 2021, after earning the Expert Soldier Badge. The four are the first New York Army National Guard Soldiers to earn the new skills badge.

173rd FW uses off-the-shelf technology to aid student pilots
October 14, 2021 — KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – Aspiring F-15 Eagle drivers arrive at the 173rd Fighter Wing to work through what many call the most challenging course in the Air Force — the B course.The sole F-15C schoolhouse... MORE

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Martin Sipe, an F-15C student pilot, flies the F-15 Eagle in virtual reality alongside 173rd Fighter Wing F-15 instructor pilot Lt. Col. Julius Romasanta at Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls, Oregon, Oct. 12, 2021. The program uses off-the-shelf technology to enhance “chair flying,” enabling students to visualize their missions.

Northern Strike Brings Electromagnetic Warfare to the Front Lines

Texas Army Guard Sharpens Battle Command in Warfighter Exercise

Montana Guard Rescues Hiker from Old Scraggy Peak

Massachusetts Air Guard Enhances Skills With Critical Infrastructure Upgrade

North Carolina Guard Hosts Operation Tobacco Road Cyber Exercise