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Wyoming Guard Aviators Sharpen Wildfire Response Skills in Training
April 25, 2025 — CAMP GUERNSEY, Wyo. – Wyoming Army National Guard aviators, in coordination with local and state firefighting agencies, conducted annual interagency bucket drop training April 16 at Camp Guernsey... MORE

A HH-60M Black Hawk, assigned to Wyoming Army Aviation Support Facility, releases water during an interagency bucket drop training at Camp Guernsey, Wyoming, on April 16, 2025.

West Virginia Guard Hosts Workshop to Address Potential Infrastructure Threats
April 22, 2025 — CHARLESTON, W.V. – The West Virginia Army National Guard recently hosted its first workshop to address possible threats to the country’s public utilities, resources and cybersecurity systems. The... MORE

West Virginia hosted its first-ever Critical Infrastructure Protection Workshop at Camp Dawson, in Kingwood, West Virginia.

Army Establishes New Fitness Test of Record to Strengthen Readiness and Lethality
April 22, 2025 — WASHINGTON – The U.S. Army announced Monday the establishment of the Army Fitness Test (AFT) as the official physical fitness test of record for all Soldiers, replacing the Army Combat Fitness... MORE

Army Guard Region Three Soldiers Compete for Best Warrior
April 22, 2025 — EASTOVER, S.C. – Noncommissioned officers and Soldiers from the Southeastern United States, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands gathered Monday to participate in Region Three’s Best Warrior... MORE

Twenty Army National Guardsmen from eight states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands took part in the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) during the Region III phase of the Best Warrior Competition (BWC), held April 21, 2025.

Ten Air Guard Units Participate in Operation Maverick’s Armistice
April 21, 2025 — SAVANNAH, Ga. – Nearly 800 members from 10 Air National Guard units will participate in Operation Maverick’s Armistice, an agile combat readiness exercise that started April 21.The exercise runs... MORE

Members assigned to the 192nd Wing board the flight departing for Operation Maverick's Armistice at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Apr 21, 2025.

North Carolina National Guard Showcases NCHART Capabilities
April 21, 2025 — RALEIGH, N.C. – North Carolina National Guard Soldiers participated in an emergency management showcase last week to show the resources the state can use during natural disasters and emergency... MORE

Soldiers from the North Carolina National Guard’s 449th Combat Aviation Brigade participated in a showcase hosted by North Carolina Emergency Management at NCNG Joint Force Headquarters in Raleigh, N.C. on April 17, 2025.

Oklahoma National Guard hosts second annual Domestic Operations Symposium
April 21, 2025 — NORMAN, Okla. – Emergency response agencies from across the state gathered last week for the Oklahoma National Guard’s second annual Domestic Operations Symposium.The symposium was held April 14-15 at... MORE

Emergency management professionals and military members answer questions about natural disaster response during the 2025 Oklahoma National Guard Domestic Operations Symposium, in Norman, Oklahoma, April 15, 2025.

Maryland National Guard conducts rescue hoist training with Maryland Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Team
April 18, 2025 — EDGEWOOD, Md. — Soldiers with the 29th Combat Aviation Brigade, Maryland Army National Guard conducted rescue hoist training with the Maryland Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Team at Aberdeen Proving... MORE

U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Steven Lucas, a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter standardization instructor with the Maryland National Guard performs rescue hoist operations.

New York Air Guard Launches Greenland Support Mission
April 18, 2025 — STRATTON AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, N.Y. — The New York Air National Guard’s 109th Airlift Wing has started its annual deployment to Greenland to provide logistical support for the National Science... MORE

An Airmen assigned to the 109th Airlift Wing participates in a training mission at Raven Camp, Greenland in 2021.

Wyoming Guard Airmen Make First Antarctic Cardiac Evacuation in 35 Years
April 16, 2025 — MCMURDO STATION, Antarctica – Using teamwork, precision and lifesaving expertise, Airmen of the Wyoming Air National Guard’s 187th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron played a critical role in the first... MORE

Against all odds: Wyoming Guard Airmen make history with Antarctic cardiac evacuation.

Maryland Airmen Enhance Combat Readiness with Training Exercise
April 16, 2025 — MIDDLE RIVER, Md. – Maryland Air National Guard’s 175th Wing participated in a combat readiness exercise earlier this month.Operation Wolverine Strike was held April 1-11 at Warfield Air National... MORE

Airmen assigned to the 175th Wing, Maryland Air National Guard, construct a small shelter system at the 145th Regional Training Site in Badin, North Carolina, April 4, 2025.

Michigan Guard Cyber Protection Team Completes First Cyber Certification Test
April 16, 2025 — FORT CUSTER, Mich. – Michigan Army National Guard Soldiers in the 172nd Cyber Protection Team have completed a specialized cyber certification test as part of the Job Qualification Readiness (JQR)... MORE

U.S. Army Soldiers from Detachment 1, 172nd Cyber Protection Team, completed a first-ever specialized cyber certification test as part of Job Qualification Requirement (JQR) training.

Tennessee Guardsmen Respond to Polk County Wildfire
April 15, 2025 — KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee Army National Guard provided two UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters from Knoxville’s 1-230th Assault Helicopter Battalion today to support a wildfire response in Polk... MORE

A UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter from Knoxville’s 1-230th Assault Helicopter Battalion delivers water with a Helicopter Bucket to fight a wildfire near Turtletown, in Polk County, April 15.

Cavalry and Infantry Soldiers Win N.Y. Army Guard Best Warrior Competition
April 15, 2025 — CAMP SMITH TRAINING SITE, N.Y. – After four days of physically demanding tasks, mental challenges and military skill assessments, a cavalry scout and infantryman earned top honors in this year’s New... MORE

New York Army National Guard Soldiers take on the 12-mile ruck march to test endurance and resilience during the 2025 State Best Warrior Competition at Camp Smith Training Site, near Peekskill, N.Y., April 5, 2025.

Emergency Response Exercise Readies Minnesota Guard
April 14, 2025 — CAMP RIPLEY, Minn. – Teams from the Minnesota National Guard Joint Operations Center (JOC) conducted an exercise last week at the Camp Ripley Training Center as part of the U.S. Army NORTHCOM Joint... MORE

Teams from the Minnesota National Guard Joint Operations Center (JOC) conducted an exercise April 08-10, 2025 on Camp Ripley in order to participate in the U.S. Army NORTHCOM Joint Operations Center Training Course (JOC-TC).

Oregon National Guard Trains for Horn of Africa Mission
April 14, 2025 — YAKIMA TRAINING CENTER, Wash. – "Claymore, Claymore, Claymore!" The warning echoes across the demolition range seconds before a deafening "whoomp" sends a cloud of smoke and debris skyward. Soldiers... MORE

An infantryman and an engineer range safety detonate a claymore mine from a crater position during demolitions training at Yakima Training Center, Wash., March 31, 2025.

Massachusetts Air National Guard Conducts Tactical Casualty Combat Care Training
April 11, 2025 — CAPE COD, Mass. – Participants in the Massachusetts Air National Guard’s Tactical Casualty Combat Care exercise last week developed life-saving skills and enhanced their medical readiness.The 102nd... MORE

Airmen drag mannequins through the woods.

Puerto Rico Air National Guard Introduces Trauma Training Simulator Lab
April 11, 2025 — MUÑIZ AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Puerto Rico – Airmen with the Puerto Rico Air National Guard's 156th Medical Group introduced a trauma training simulator lab during their regularly scheduled drill this... MORE

U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Adliana Martinez, clinical nurse, 156th Medical Group, Detachment 1, Puerto Rico Air National Guard, demonstrates the the instructor tablet and monitor to Col. Evaristo Orengo, commander, 156th Wing, during the medical group trauma training simulator lab inauguration at Muñiz Air National Guard Base, Carolina, Puerto Rico, April 6, 2025. The inauguration was conducted by demonstrating the lab's capabilities to 156th Wing leadership and Puerto Rico state guard air members as part of the third phase of a five-phase medical modernization project valued at approximately $160k. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Rafael D. Rosa)

Michigan National Guard’s Swift Response to Ice Storm
April 11, 2025 — LANSING, Mich — More than 800 members of the Michigan National Guard have been helping to clean up and repair damage in northern Michigan after a devastating ice storm last month.The March 28 ice... MORE

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Gary Hellman, assigned to the 1434th Engineer Company, clears large trees from roadways on Beaver Island, Michigan, April 9, 2025.

Guard Engineers Continue Road Repairs in Eastern Kentucky
April 11, 2025 — HINDMAN, Ky. – Kentucky Army National Guard engineers continued road construction on county roads in Hindman and Hyden on April 1.Soldiers from Detachment 1, 149th Engineer Vertical Construction... MORE

U.S. Army Sgt. Brian Mccall uses a skid steer to repair roadsides on a county road in Hindman, Ky. on April 1, 2025.