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Nordhaus joins Indo-Pacific Chiefs of Defense Conference to strengthen State Partnership Program

“I was privileged to join Gen. Caine, Adm. Paparo and so many of our global teammates,” Nordhaus said. “The National Guard is committed to supporting U.S. Indo-Pacific Command goals to enhance U.S. national security by building shared capacity with our partners to promote stability and preserve peace through strength.” Read about 2025 Indo-Pacific Chiefs of Defense Con

Guard Members From Six States, D.C. on Duty in Washington in Support of Local, Fed Authorities

More than 2,000 National Guard Soldiers and Airmen from six states and the District of Columbia are on duty in Washington as part of Joint Task Force – District of Columbia in support of local and federal authorities and law enforcement agencies. Read about the Joint Task Force

Nordhaus, Raines: National Guard Delivers Outsized Impact at Home, Abroad

Air Force Gen. Steve Nordhaus, chief of the National Guard Bureau and Senior Enlisted Advisor John Raines outlined their priorities and highlighted the Guard’s unique value as an elite, cost-effective force. Read about the NGAUS conference

Caine: When you Mobilize the Guard, you Mobilize the Nation

Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, praised the National Guard during his address at the 147th National Guard Association of the United States General Conference. Read about NGAUS

U.S., Saudi Arabia Strengthen Ties Through State Partnership Program

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia expanded its strategic ties with the United States by formally joining the Department of Defense National Guard Bureau State Partnership Program Aug. 21. Read about the State Partnership Program here

COVID-19 Vaccine Refusal Reinstatement

Former Army National Guard Soldiers: You can continue your service in the Army National Guard. Read about Covid reinstatement

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

Washington Army National Guard Selected for New Mobile Brigade

CAMP MURRAY, Wash. – The Washington Army National Guard’s 81st Stryker Brigade Combat Team has been selected to take on a new mission and transform to a Mobile Brigade as part of a major U.S. Army modernization effort."Change isn’t always easy, but this is a big win for us,” said Brig. Gen. Paul Sellars, commanding general of the Washington Army…

6 hours ago, September 10, 2025

Alaska Army Guard Rescues Individuals From Two Small Aircraft Crashes

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — Alaska Army National Guard aviators with the 1-168th General Support Aviation Battalion rescued individuals from two plane crashes across Alaska during this past week.On Friday, Sept. 5, the Alaska Rescue Coordination Center opened a mission in response to a request for assistance from the Alaska State…

6 hours ago, September 10, 2025

State Partnership Program

New Hampshire Guard, El Salvador Celebrate 25th Anniversary of State Partnership Program

NEWINGTON, N.H. - The New Hampshire National Guard and El Salvador celebrated the 25th anniversary…

2 days ago, September 08, 2025

Overseas Operations

Utah Air Guard Strengthens Regional Partnerships at Enduring Partners 2025

KORAT AIR BASE, Thailand — The Utah Air National Guard played a crucial role in Enduring Partners…

5 days ago, September 05, 2025

News Features

South Carolina Guard Member Assists Woman Choking

ANDERSON, S.C. – What began as a routine lunch Aug. 28 at the Anderson Metro Diner quickly…

8 days ago, September 02, 2025

Guard News

Tennessee Guard Sustains D.C. Safe and Beautiful Mission

WASHINGTON – Soldiers and Airmen from the Tennessee National Guard are delivering essential sustainment support to Task Force Volunteer during the D.C. Safe and Beautiful mission in ensuring Guard members remain equipped, supplied and ready to safeguard the nation’s capital.Operating from a logistics support area on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling and…

yesterday, September 09, 2025

Oregon Guard Members Train for Sniper Competition

RAYMOND REES NATIONAL GUARD TRAINING CENTER, Ore. – The crack of precision rifles echoed across the high desert as Oregon's best sniper teams gathered for an unprecedented competition designed to elevate the state's long-range marksmanship capabilities to national standards.The inaugural Oregon State Sniper Qualifier, held Sept. 4-6 at Raymond Rees…

2 days ago, September 08, 2025

State Partnership Program

New Hampshire Guard, El Salvador Celebrate 25th Anniversary of State Partnership Program

NEWINGTON, N.H. - The New Hampshire National Guard and El Salvador celebrated the 25th anniversary…

2 days ago, September 08, 2025

New York Guard to Help Sweden With Division-Level Command Post Exercise

LATHAM, New York - Six New York Army National Guard officers and an Air Guard master sergeant are…

5 days ago, September 05, 2025

Overseas Operations

Utah Air Guard Strengthens Regional Partnerships at Enduring Partners 2025

KORAT AIR BASE, Thailand — The Utah Air National Guard played a crucial role in Enduring Partners…

5 days ago, September 05, 2025

Massachusetts Guard Soldiers Return From NATO Support Mission in Poland

ZAGAN, Poland - Soldiers of the Massachusetts Army National Guard’s 1060th Transportation Company…

5 days ago, September 05, 2025

News Features

South Carolina Guard Member Assists Woman Choking

ANDERSON, S.C. – What began as a routine lunch Aug. 28 at the Anderson Metro Diner quickly…

8 days ago, September 02, 2025

Louisiana Guard’s Tiger Brigade Marks 20th Anniversary of Redeployment and Hurricane Response

NEW ORLEANS – This fall, the Louisiana National Guard’s 256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, known as…

August 29, 2025