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New Jersey Guardsman Given Air Guard Chaplain Corps Minuteman Award
May 18, 2026 — ATLANTIC CITY AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, N.J. – U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jason Harden, Chaplain Corps superintendent assigned to the New Jersey National Guard’s 177th Fighter Wing, was awarded the... MORE

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jason Harden, 177th Fighter Wing Chaplain Corps religious affairs superintendent, poses for an environmental portrait at the 177th Fighter Wing, Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, May 16, 2026.

Indiana Guard Plans Indy 500 Military Flyover With Precision
May 18, 2026 — SPEEDWAY, Ind. – A schedule locked down to the millisecond. Millions of dollars of live television airtime on the line. Months of anticipation and precision coordination behind the scenes.It is all... MORE

Indiana Army National Guard Col. Scott Oden, U.S. Air Force Capt. Nate Padgett and Capt. Cory Beck watch as a plane from Grissom Air Force Base arrives over Indianapolis Motor Speedway for a planned flyover at the Grand Prix in Speedway, Indiana, May 9, 2026.

Washington Guard, Singapore Conclude Exercise Tiger Balm
May 18, 2026 — JOINT BASE LEWIS-McCHORD, Wash. – From detailed planning efforts to explosive ordnance operations and live-fire training, Exercise Tiger Balm brought U.S. and Singapore soldiers together to train side... MORE

U.S. Soldiers and members of the Singapore Armed Forces trade unit patches after the closing ceremony of Exercise Tiger Balm 2026 at Joint Base Lewis McChord, Washington, May 15, 2026.

Louisiana Guard Hosts Region V Best Warrior Competition
May 15, 2026 — PINEVILLE, La. – Twelve Soldiers and noncommissioned officers representing Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Nebraska and Texas competed May 4-8 in the Region V Best Warrior Competition at the... MORE

A Soldier competing in the Region V Best Warrior Competition rappels from a training tower at Camp Beauregard in Pineville, Louisiana, May 4, 2026.

Georgia National Guard Counterdrug Task Force Assists Investigation That Seized 13-Plus Kilograms of Illegal Drugs
May 15, 2026 — ARLINGTON, Va. – Members of the Georgia National Guard’s Counterdrug Task Force assisted the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and other state and local law enforcement agencies in an investigation... MORE

Illicit drugs and weapons sit on display after seizure by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Butts County Sheriff’s Office in March 2026.

Louisiana Guard Hosts Interrogation Competition
May 14, 2026 — PINEVILLE, La. – Twenty-three Human Intelligence, or HUMINT, Collector teams from the United States, Australia and Canada competed in the fifth annual Tranquil Storm interrogation competition at the... MORE

Sgt. Maj. Jose Melendez, sergeant major for the Headquarters Department of the Army Deputy Chief of Staff, G-2 (Intelligence), speaks during the Tranquil Storm 2026 awards ceremony at the Louisiana National Guard's Camp Beauregard April 30, 2026.

Arizona Guard Medic Recognized for Actions at Crash Scene
May 14, 2026 — TUCSON, Ariz. – The Tucson Fire Department recently recognized an Arizona National Guard’s 162nd Wing aerospace medical service specialist for providing critical medical care at the scene of a severe... MORE

Senior Airman Nicolle Coy, an aerospace medical services specialist assigned to the Arizona National Guard's 162nd Wing Medical Group, receives recognition from leadership with the Tucson Fire Department during the Wing Annual Awards, May 3, 2026.

Tennessee Guardsmen Respond to Henry County Industrial Fire
May 14, 2026 — HENRY COUNTY, Tenn. – At the request of the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency, a Tennessee Army National Guard UH-60V Black Hawk helicopter from Jackson’s Army Aviation Support Facility supported... MORE

At the request of the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency, a Tennessee Army National Guard UH-60V Black Hawk helicopter with the 1-230th Assault Helicopter Battalion, based in Jackson, supported firefighters battling an industrial fire at the Sigma Renew 360 plant in Henry County, Tennessee, May 8, 2026.

Alaska Guard Treats Injured Pilot Near Knik Glacier
May 14, 2026 — JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska – Three Alaska Air National Guard pararescuemen, or PJs, of the 212th Rescue Squadron provided lifesaving medical care May 5 for a pilot involved in a plane... MORE

Idaho Guard Cyber Squadron Identifies Threats, Delivers Intelligence
May 13, 2026 — GOWEN FIELD, Idaho - Airmen with the Idaho National Guard’s 224th Cyber Operations Squadron’s Intelligence Support shop work behind the scenes every day on Gowen Field in Boise to identify threats,... MORE

Intelligence Airmen assigned to the 224th Cyber Operations Squadron, Idaho Air National Guard, conduct defensive cyber operations on Gowen Field, Boise, Idaho, May 9, 2026.

Indiana Guard Sharpens Readiness Through Demolition Mission
May 13, 2026 — TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – Indiana Army National Guardsmen with the 113th Engineer Battalion are the latest service members within the Department of War to reap the benefits of the Innovative Readiness... MORE

An Indiana National Guardsman with the 113th Engineer Battalion operates an excavator to demolish a building as part of an Innovative Readiness Training, or IRT, in partnership with the city of Terre Haute, Indiana, May 8, 2026.

Arkansas Guard’s 189th Airlift Wing Wins Safety Awards
May 12, 2026 — LITTLE ROCK AIR FORCE BASE, Ark. – Three of 12 awards given by the Air National Guard for 2025’s outstanding performers in the safety field have been bestowed on the Arkansas National Guard’s 189th... MORE

From left to right, U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Martha Ray, safety technician; Master Sgt. Heather Metzler, safety technician; Senior Master Sgt. Jessica Deal, occupational safety manager; and Lt. Col. Phillip Battles, chief of safety, 189th Airlift Wing safety team, pose in front of a C-130H and safety truck at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, May 3, 2026.

Wyoming Guard Engineers, Habitat for Humanity Partner to Build Homes
May 12, 2026 — CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Soldiers assigned to the Wyoming Army National Guard’s 307th Engineer Utilities Detachment partnered with Habitat for Humanity during an Innovative Readiness Training, or IRT, project... MORE

Interior electrician Spc. Derrick Dawson, assigned to Wyoming Army National Guard’s 307th Engineer Utilities Detachment, carries wooden planks during a two-week Innovative Readiness Training project providing military engineer training while helping construct homes for local residents in Cheyenne, Wyoming, May 9, 2026.

Connecticut Guard Strengthens Preparedness, Hosts Cyber Yankee
May 11, 2026 — NIANTIC, Conn. – The Connecticut National Guard is hosting Cyber Yankee 2026, the National Guard’s premier annual regional cyber training exercise, at Camp Nett, May 4–15, training military and... MORE

Participants of Cyber Yankee 2026 participate in a training exercise prior to the start of the practical exercise portion of the event at Camp Nett, Niantic, Connecticut, May 11, 2026.

Washington Guard Strengthens Readiness for Wildfire Season
May 11, 2026 — PUYALLUP, Wash. – In preparation for Washington’s upcoming wildfire season, aviation crews assigned to the Washington Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 168th General Support Aviation Battalion... MORE

A UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter assigned to 1st Battalion, 168th General Support Aviation Battalion, Washington Army National Guard conducts a water bucket drop during wildfire response training with Central Pierce Fire and Rescue near Puyallup, Washington, May 7, 2026.

Arizona Guard Physician Honored for Heroism During Jordan Attack
May 11, 2026 — PHOENIX – Maj. Erika B. Page, an emergency medicine physician assigned to the Arizona Army National Guard’s 158th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, was the U.S. Army Honoree at the 2026 Hero of Military... MORE

Maj. Erika B. Page, an emergency medicine physician assigned to the 158th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, Arizona Army National Guard, presents her award as the U.S. Army Honoree of the 2026 Hero of Military Medicine Award, sponsored by the Henry M. Jackson Foundation, during the awards ceremony on May 7, 2026, at the National Cathedral in Washington D.C.

New Hampshire Air Guard Officer Awarded Bronze Star
May 8, 2026 — PEASE AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, N.H. — A New Hampshire Air National Guard officer was awarded the Bronze Star Medal May 2 for distinguished accomplishments while deployed to Iraq, where he led security... MORE

Maj. Joel Loranger, the operations officer for the 157th Security Forces Squadron, is awarded the Bronze Star Medal May 2, 2026.

Louisiana National Guard Supports Festival Security Operations
May 8, 2026 — NEW ORLEANS – The Louisiana National Guard activated approximately 120 Soldiers under Task Force NOLA to support enhanced security operations in the French Quarter, contributing to the safety and... MORE

Louisiana National Guard Soldiers conduct a roving patrol as part of Task Force NOLA operations during French Quarter Fest. The Louisiana National Guard activated approximately 120 Soldiers under Task Force NOLA to support enhanced security operations in the French Quarter.

Indiana Guard Soldiers Score Well at Regional Competition
May 7, 2026 — INDIANAPOLIS – Two Indiana National Guard Soldiers received top honors at a Midwest regional competition held at Fort Custer Training Center, near Augusta, Michigan, April 30-May 2.Sgt. Brendan... MORE

Indiana National Guard Sgt. Brendan Bartlett, a cyber specialist with the 147th Cyber Warfare Company, and Spc. Caleb Chambers, assigned to 1st Battalion, 151st Infantry Regiment, pose with their award for winning the highest overall combined score alongside Command Sgt. Maj. Mathew Hopkins, Michigan Army National Guard senior enlisted leader, after completing the Region IV Best Warrior Competition at Fort Custer Training Center, Michigan, May 2, 2026.

Guardsmen Support US Secret Service in Shooting at National Mall
May 7, 2026 — WASHINGTON – National Guardsmen assigned to Joint Task Force - District of Columbia, supporting the D.C. Safe and Beautiful mission, responded to a May 4 shooting at the National Mall and provided... MORE

U.S. Army Sgt. Lionel Duplessis with the Mississippi National Guard assigned to the D.C. Safe and Beautiful mission poses for a photo while conducting patrol in Washington March 25, 2026.