News Features - The National Guard

Archive: 2025

Meet the New York Air National Guard’s Record-Setting Recruiter
April 23, 2025 — STEWART AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, N.Y. – One recruiter at the New York Air National Guard’s 105th... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Franklin Angel, poses for a photo in front of flags with two awards.

N.C. Surgeon Reflects on Military Medicine, Career and Service
April 23, 2025 — CHARLOTTE, N.C. – After nearly three decades of military service and more than 25 years in medicine,... MORE

U.S. Air Force Col. Daniel Martinie, North Carolina Joint Force Headquarters-Air, State Air Surgeon and Staff Sgt. Idris cates, 145th Medical Group, medical technician pose for a photo in an exam room at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport base, March 8, 2025.

Air Force Names New Jersey Airman One of 2024’s Athletes of the Year
April 21, 2025 — JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – The U.S. Air Force has named a New Jersey Air National... MORE

Two people in image, Todman at right at an event while second person cheers her on.

70 Years Ago: Operation Minuteman Demonstrates Effectiveness of National Guard
April 21, 2025 — ATLANTA, Ga. – In April 1955, the National Guard’s 400,000-strong force responded to an... MORE

A 57 mm recoilless rifle squad from the Rome-based Company E, 122nd Infantry Regiment secures an intersection during exercises as part of Operation Minuteman April 20, 1955.

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.