News Features - The National Guard - Year 2016

Centennial of the Pancho Villa raid on New Mexican town
March 9, 2016 — ARLINGTON, Va. - On March 9, 1916, the pounding of hooves broke the early-morning silence as mounted...

Mountain training is rigorous drill for Vermont National Guard troops
March 8, 2016 — JEFFERSONVILLE, Vt. - Panting and heaving from the exertion of hauling their gear up the mountain...

Jax the therapy dog touches Airmen's hearts at California's 163rd Attack Wing
March 3, 2016 — RIVERSIDE, Calif. - A therapy dog touches the hearts of Airmen as he makes his rounds through the...

Puerto Rico ChalleNGe program leader receives national honor
March 2, 2016 — SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - Matilde Almodovar, the director of the ChalleNGe program in Puerto Rico, was...

California National Guard helped hold the line at Super Bowl
March 2, 2016 — SANTA CLARA, Calif. - The California National Guard trains tirelessly for every type of emergency...

Air Guard leads with a competitive spirit
February 25, 2016 — PHOENIX, Az. -- Teamwork and a competitive spirit are the driving forces of a world-class...

California National Guard member rescues woman from sinking car
February 24, 2016 — YUBA CITY, Calif. - We’ve all seen it before in the movies: A car flies over an embankment, soars...

Retired Army nurse praised for stellar military service
February 23, 2016 — WASHINGTON — After nearly three decades of medical military service in the District of Columbia Army...

Father and son deploy with West Virginia aviation regiment
February 16, 2016 — CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait – Some Soldiers join the Army National Guard as a way to better their lives...

Promotion brings Guard member full circle in 101st Airborne Division
February 12, 2016 — FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. – An officer with the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) was promoted to the...

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