News Features - The National Guard

Washington Guard Lifts WWII-Era Bomber for Move to Museum
January 28, 2026 — OAK HARBOR, Wash. – A story, years in the making, came to an end for the city of Oak Harbor when a...

New York Army Guard Psychologist is Warhammer Champion
January 12, 2026 — LATHAM, N.Y. – New York Army Guard Maj. Matthew Southard holds a doctorate in clinical psychology,...

Washington Army Guard Officer Earns Jungle Tab
January 8, 2026 — CAMP MURRAY, Wash. – When he decided to join the Washington National Guard, 1st Lt. Jenner Sapienza...

New York Air Guard Supports NORAD's Annual Santa Tracking Operation on Christmas Eve
December 22, 2025 — ROME, N.Y. – The North American Aerospace Defense Command defends the North American airspace 24...

Operation Santa Comes to Anchorage, Spreads Holiday Cheer for Western Alaskans
December 19, 2025 — JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — For nearly 70 years, the Alaska National Guard has worked...

Louisiana Guard’s Youth Challenge Program’s 130 Cadets Graduate
December 19, 2025 — PINEVILLE, La. – One hundred thirty cadets graduated from the Louisiana National Guard’s Youth...

Alaska Guard’s Snowstorm Response Inspires Local Police Officer to Enlist
December 12, 2025 — JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — What began as a chance encounter during a severe Yakutat...

Idaho Guardsman Captures State’s History, Wins Emmy
December 8, 2025 — GOWEN FIELD, Idaho – Snow fell silently on the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness as Senior...

Taking Flight: Pennsylvania Guard Expanding Drone Usage
November 24, 2025 — FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. – In a small aircraft hangar on the east end of the post, a makeshift...

NY Army Guard Provides Funeral Honors for Homecoming of WWII Airman
November 13, 2025 — LYONS, N.Y. - A Lyons resident who died in World War II was laid to rest with full honors by seven...

Idaho Guardsman Realizes Dream of Completing Boston Marathon

Illinois Guard Medics Aid Injured Motorcyclist During Northern Strike

Washington Guardsman Supports Wildfire Recovery at Home

Arkansas Guard Airman Graduates With Perfect Score From Technical School

New York Guard Showcases Polar Airlift Mission