News Features - The National Guard

Guam National Guard Makes History with Alexander Hamilton Award
April 14, 2025 — BARRIGADA READINESS CENTER, Guam — Members of Guam’s National Guard B Company, 1st Battalion, 294th... MORE

U.S. Army Pacific Commander Gen. Ronald Clark presents the Alexander Hamilton Award to U.S. Army Capt. Tom Borgonia, commander of the Security Forces VII Team Binadu, during an awards ceremony at Guam National Guard Barrigada Readiness Complex, April 12.

Minnesota National Guard Soldier Scouting the Path to Excellence
April 10, 2025 — DULUTH, Minn. – As one of the newest members of the Minnesota National Guard, Spc. Uriel Rosario... MORE

Spc. Uriel Rosario, enlisted in the Minnesota National Guard in October 2023 and completed one station unit training at Fort Moore in 2024, where he received the Excellence in Armor award.

Guard Members Instruct Life-Saving Skills in El Salvador
April 7, 2025 — CAMP MURRAY, Wash. – Washington National Guard members have instructed Tactical Combat Casualty Care... MORE

Master Sgt. Shane Bedard, Headquarters, 141st Air Refueling Wing, Washington Air National Guard talks with members of the El Salvador military as they conduct tactical combat casualty care training from Feb. 22 – March 8, 2025.

Texas National Guard Soldier is Ready for Army Trials
April 4, 2025 — FORT BLISS, Texas- Dozens of competitive Soldier athletes are ready for the 2025 Army Trials at Fort... MORE

Lt. Col John Hutka in cycling practice at the Fort Cavazos SRU.

South Carolina Guardsman Awarded for Heroic Rescue
April 2, 2025 — COLUMBIA, S.C. – U.S. Army Sergeant Anthony P. Amick, 59th Troop Command, South Carolina Army... MORE

Sgt. Anthony Amick, 59th Troop Command, was awarded the Medal of Valor for his extraordinary bravery and selfless actions during a devastating multi-car accident on July 1st, 2021.

Tennessee Guard Honors Former President Andrew Jackson
March 25, 2025 — HERMITAGE, Tenn. – Brig. Gen. Steven Turner, Tennessee’s assistant adjutant general-Army, placed a... MORE

U.S. Army National Guard Brig. Gen. Steven Turner, Tennessee's assistant adjutant gGeneral, salutes the tomb of former President Andrew Jackson on what would have been his 258th birthday at The Hermitage March 15, 2025. Every year a wreath is placed at the tomb of the seventh president of the United States, honoring his service to his country and celebrating his life.

New York Guard Members Showcase Service at School Career Day
March 21, 2025 — BUFFALO, N.Y. - The camouflage uniforms of an Army National Guard officer and two Air National Guard... MORE

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Donald Trzepacz and Staff Sgt. Victoria Broadwell, aerospace medical service specialists assigned to the 107th Medical Group, 107th Attack Wing, New York Air National Guard, and a 7th grade student, during career day at the Lovejoy Discover School #43 in Buffalo, N.Y., March 20, 2025. New York Army and Air National Guardsmen were invited to the school to talk to students about what it’s like to serve in the armed forces.

Michigan Guard Team Competes at Biathlon Championship
March 20, 2025 — LANSING, Mich. - The Michigan National Guard Biathlon Team competed at the Chief National Guard... MORE

Michigan National Guard Biathlon Team members compete at the Chief National Guard Bureau Biathlon Competition, held this year at the Mount Itasca Winter Sports Center in Coleraine, Minn., from Feb. 28-March 5, 2025. The annual competition is held in one of three host states, Minnesota, Utah and Vermont, and is open to National Guard members in all 54 states and territories.

Iraqi Freedom Operation Set Soldier on Path to National Guard
March 12, 2025 — CAMP MURRAY, Wash. - As U.S. service members rolled into Iraq in March 2003, a young girl looked on,... MORE

Spc. Rusha Adams, an information technology specialist with 1st Squadron, 303rd Cavalry Regiment, sits next to the Washington National Guard Minuteman Statue on Camp Murray, Wash., Feb. 26, 2025.

North Carolina Guard Soldier Completes Dozens of Missions
February 24, 2025 — GREENSBORO, N.C. – For many, serving in the North Carolina National Guard means answering the call... MORE

All-Hazards Response Teams conduct preventative maintenance checks and services on their vehicles to stay ready for on-call missions during Winter Storm Kingston in Greensboro, North Carolina., Feb. 19, 2025. The North Carolina National Guard supports North Carolina Emergency Management in responding to and mitigating the effects of severe winter weather in North Carolina.