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National Guard, Civilian Partners Synchronize Disaster Response in Workshop

This month, state emergency management leaders and National Guard representatives from across the nation gathered in Indianapolis to synchronize interstate disaster response capabilities at the EMAC Coordinator and National Guard Workshop, sponsored by the National Emergency Management Association. Read more about the workshop

Indiana Guard’s 76th Mobile Brigade Builds Lethal Readiness in Exercise

The Indiana Army National Guard’s 76th Mobile Brigade tested new capabilities, strengthened combat readiness and trained for large-scale combat operations alongside more than 4,700 U.S. and allied service members during Combat Readiness Exercise 26-02 at Camp Atterbury and Muscatatuck Urban Training Center July 18-Aug. 1. Read more about the exercise

Nordhaus, Raines highlight global impact of State Partnership Program

Air Force Gen. Steve Nordhaus, chief of the National Guard Bureau, and Senior Enlisted Advisor John Raines, senior enlisted advisor to the chief, highlighted the State Partnership Program’s growing role in strengthening readiness, expanding interoperability and building enduring international relationships during an annual conference last week. Read more about the State Partnership Program

National Guard Recognizes Top State Partnership Program Achievements

The National Guard Bureau announced the recipients of the 2025 State Partnership Program (SPP) Awards during a recent conference, recognizing individuals, teams and partnerships whose achievements strengthened security, increased readiness and forged enduring partnerships worldwide. Read more about the State Partnership Program

Oregon Guard Assists With Hagen Fire Response

“The aerial water bucket support is an integral part of the complete firefighting system, working together with ground resources, other air resources and heavy equipment. The activation of the National Guard has relieved some of this burden, and we are very thankful for their hard work.” Read more about the wildfire response

Securing the Southern Border

National Guard moves out to support Presidential Executive Orders on protecting the territorial integrity of the United States. Read about the Southern Border

Guard News

Mass. Guard Wing Boosts Readiness to Respond to Battlefield Casualties

BARNES AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Mass. — The 104th Fighter Wing strengthened its ability to respond to battlefield casualties Aug. 18-23 by bringing Airmen from across the region together for its first simultaneous Tier 2 and Tier 3 Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) training. Participants included medical personnel from the 104th Fighter Wing,…

1 hour ago, August 24, 2026

Alaska Air National Guard Rescues Three After Cessna Crash

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — Alaska Air National Guardsmen of the 176th Wing rescued three victims of a Cessna 180 crash Aug. 18 near Bettles, about 200 miles northwest of Fairbanks.The Alaska Rescue Coordination Center at JBER opened the mission after receiving a 406 MHz emergency locator transmitter signal from the crashed Cessna and…

5 hours ago, August 24, 2026

State Partnership Program

National Guard, Sweden Celebrate 100 Years of Swedish Air Force

LINKÖPING, Sweden — U.S. Soldiers and Airmen with the New York and South Dakota National Guard…

3 days ago, August 21, 2026

Overseas Operations

Georgia Guard Soldiers Endure Jungle Operations Training

MARIETTA, Ga. — High heat, constant humidity, heavy rainfall, dense vegetation, dangerous animals…

3 days ago, August 21, 2026

News Features

Illinois Guard Medics Aid Injured Motorcyclist During Northern Strike

CAMP GRAYLING, Mich. – Four Illinois Army National Guard medics showed what it means to be “Always…

3 days ago, August 21, 2026

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Montana Guard Rescues Injured Teen in Beartooth Mountains

BILLINGS, Mont. — Montana Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to the 1-189th General Support Aviation Battalion rescued an injured 15-year-old hiker near Moon Lake in the Beartooth Mountains Aug. 20.The 1-189th GSAB responded to a search-and-rescue request from the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center after Red Lodge Fire Rescue and Search and…

5 hours ago, August 24, 2026

Indiana National Guard Answers Call for Storm Relief

INDIANAPOLIS — More than 70 Indiana National Guard Soldiers and Airmen deployed across the state to conduct water rescues, clear debris and support communities after heavy rainfall, flooding and damaging winds struck Indiana.Hoosier Guardsmen supported the Indiana Department of Homeland Security and local civil authorities across the state to save…

2 days ago, August 21, 2026

State Partnership Program

National Guard, Sweden Celebrate 100 Years of Swedish Air Force

LINKÖPING, Sweden — U.S. Soldiers and Airmen with the New York and South Dakota National Guard…

3 days ago, August 21, 2026

Massachusetts Guard, Paraguay Prepare Sites for Fuerzas Comando 2026

ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay — More than 50 Soldiers and Airmen from the Massachusetts National Guard…

3 days ago, August 21, 2026

Overseas Operations

Georgia Guard Soldiers Endure Jungle Operations Training

MARIETTA, Ga. — High heat, constant humidity, heavy rainfall, dense vegetation, dangerous animals…

3 days ago, August 21, 2026

Arkansas Guard Airmen Strengthen Readiness With Integration Training

EBBING AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Ark. – Seventeen Airmen from the Arkansas National Guard’s 188th…

August 12, 2026

News Features

Illinois Guard Medics Aid Injured Motorcyclist During Northern Strike

CAMP GRAYLING, Mich. – Four Illinois Army National Guard medics showed what it means to be “Always…

3 days ago, August 21, 2026

Washington Guardsman Supports Wildfire Recovery at Home

SPOKANE, Wash. – As wildfires spread across Spokane and Stevens counties Aug. 1, threatening homes…

7 days ago, August 17, 2026