Guard News - The National Guard

Alaska Guard fuel supply specialist keeps aircraft flying
December 11, 2017 — JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska - For Alaska Army National Guard Sgt. Cody Foster, attending Basic Combat Training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, was his first time to the South, or anywhere... MORE

Alaska fuel specialist keeps craft in the air

Alaska National Guard brings Christmas gifts to Eskimo kids
December 8, 2017 — JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — The Alaska National Guard has a tradition of serving communities throughout Alaska during the holiday season, delivering Christmas gifts and a variety of... MORE

National Guard treats kids in remote Alaskan village

Two brothers end New York National Guard service together
December 6, 2017 — LATHAM, N.Y.--Two brothers who deployed to Iraq together in 2005 marked the end of their service in the New York Army National Guard during a joint retirement ceremony held Dec. 2, at New York... MORE

New York brothers retire from National Guard

The doctor will see you now - via airlift to island
December 6, 2017 — MUñIZ AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Puerto Rico -The Puerto Rico Air National Guard turns back time when it comes to doctor appointments as a team from the 156th Medical Group performs an old time... MORE

Medical team flies in to visit geographically separated unit

N.Y. Air Guard honors President Martin Van Buren on birthday
December 6, 2017 — KINDERHOOK, N.Y. – Twenty-two members of the New York Air National Guard marked the 235th birthday of Martin Van Buren, the eighth president of the United States and the man who helped popularize the... MORE

From enlisted plane maintainer to pilot, Airman takes flight
December 5, 2017 — MUNIZ AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Puerto Rico — Air Force 2nd Lt. Isaias Rivera may be the newest pilot in the 156th Airlift Wing, but he isn't new to the unit,or to the WC-130H Hercules weather... MORE

Puerto Rico Airman takes off on first flight

Virgin Islands dog finds new home with New York MP
December 4, 2017 — ST. CROIX, U.S. Virgin Islands - Lots of Soldiers bring back a deployment souvenir, but New York Army National Guard Spc. Stefanie DeManincor's souvenir from the U.S. Virgin Islands has four legs, a... MORE

NY Guard MP adopts stray dog from U.S. Virgin Islands

Citizen-Warrior of month: Vermont cyber-security expert
December 1, 2017 — ARLINGTON, Va. – Air Force Maj. Jack Skoda, a cyber defense instructor with the Vermont Air National Guard's 229th Information Operations Squadron, believes that cyberspace is "all around us, all the... MORE

Maj. Jack Skoda teaches cyber-security measures

New York National Guard members deliver Trees for Troops
November 28, 2017 — BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. – New York National Guard Airmen and Soldiers volunteered their time to fill up a delivery truck with donated Christmas trees bound for military families on Monday, at the Ellms... MORE

New York Guard helps load Christmas Trees for military families

WVNG physician bridging gap between veterans and doctors
November 27, 2017 — ATHENS, Ohio - In a large lecture hall on the campus of Ohio University, West Virginia National Guard Col. Todd Fredricks greeted students with a smile as they entered the room. As each each chair... MORE

WVNG physician's project directed at vet assistance

Soldier helps others in Hurricane Maria’s aftermath
November 24, 2017 — SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Army Pfc. Roberto Rivera was in his bedroom when Hurricane Maria moved into the municipality of Naguabo, Puerto Rico. "I was at home, trying to sleep," said Rivera, 20. "Then,... MORE

Guard member helps neighbors in Puerto Rico

New York WWII vet shares memories with National Guard museum
November 24, 2017 — SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – How many artillery rounds did it take for a New York National Guard artillery battalion to help win World War II? According to 93-year-old Charlie Brown, a WWII veteran of the... MORE

Boise student follows her father into Idaho National Guard
November 24, 2017 — BOISE, Idaho - On Nov. 2, Lt. Col. Paul Boice raised his right hand and cited the oath of enlistment. It was the first time he had ever sworn someone into the Idaho Army National Guard. "I (state your... MORE

Idaho dad inducts daughter into National Guard

South Carolina photog misses his colleagues on Thanksgiving
November 21, 2017 — GREENVILLE, S.C. - Rows of South Carolina Army National Guard CH-47 Chinook helicopters usually fill the busy flight line located here, providing a welcoming scene for visitors who peer through the... MORE

SC Guard photog remembers his colleagues at holiday time

Ohio Guard Soldier sets gold standard in Puerto Rico
November 16, 2017 — PONCE, Puerto Rico - When it comes to children's health, a parent will do almost anything for their child. Parents always ask themselves, "Who can I trust with my child's medical care?" One such... MORE

Ohio Guard medic helps parents and kids in Puerto Rico

Alaska natives defended their territory 75 years ago
November 16, 2017 — KWETHLUK, Alaska - When the Japanese raided and occupied parts of Alaska during World War II, the Army called on native Alaskans to defend the northern territory.Given no pay, more than 6,300 Alaskans... MORE

Kwethluk, Alaska - Retired Sgt. 1st Class Sam Jackson, who served in the Alaska Territorial Guard during World War II, poses for a photo inside his home in Kwethluk, Alaska, Sept. 23, 2017.

Alaska recruiter flies own plane to help fill the ranks
November 14, 2017 — BETHEL, Alaska - As a new recruiter working remote Alaskan villages scattered across an area larger than many U.S. states, Sgt. 1st Class Robert Masterman was on a path to defeat. An infantryman by... MORE

Sgt. 1st Class Robert Masterman, an Alaska National Guard recruiter, flies his single-engine propeller aircraft while on a recruiting mission to Kipnuk, Alaska, Sept. 22, 2017.

With trenches, horses and coaching, New York National Guard prepped for World War I
November 6, 2017 — SPARTANBURG, S.C. - By November of 1917 the 27,000 Soldiers of the New York National Guard's 27th Division had said goodbye to their families, marched through New York City, and were ready to get down... MORE

New York National Guard preps for World War I at camp in South Carolina

Citizen-Warrior: Military experience gives Pennsylvania Army Guard Soldier focus in civilian postal career
November 1, 2017 — FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. — Spc. Breyonnha Chester, a resident of Philadelphia, serves as a motor transport operator with the Pennsylvania Army National Guard's Detachment 1, 1067th Transportation... MORE

Pennsylvania National Guard member is Soldier spotlight for November

Wyoming first sergeant leverages first responder skills
October 31, 2017 — CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Senior Master Sgt. Thomas Turner is a firefighter with Cheyenne Fire Rescue. During the week, he responds to fire calls and provides emergency medical assistance to the city’s... MORE

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Thomas Turner, 153rd Airlift Wing first sergeant, sits on the back of a fire truck, Oct. 16, 2017, in Cheyenne, Wyoming.

Iowa Air Guard’s 132nd Security Forces Squadron Conducts Annual Training in Hawaii

Wisconsin Air Guard’s 115th Fighter Wing Partners With UW Health for Medical Airmen Training

Connecticut Army Guard Partners With Coast Guard to Dislodge Beached Buoy

Minnesota Guard Among First to Field Army’s Newest M250 Automatic Rifle

Soldier’s Medal Awarded to Georgia Guardsman Who Pulled Driver From Burning SUV