News Features - The National Guard

Archive: 2025

N.Y. National Guard Commander to Attend Dachau Liberation 80th Anniversary
April 28, 2025 — TROY, N.Y. – The commander of the New York Army National Guard’s Troy-based 42nd Infantry Division... MORE

U.S. Army Corporal Larry Matinsk puts cigarettes into the extended hands of newly liberated prisoners behind a stockade in the Allach concentration camp, near Dachau Germany on April 30, 1945.

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.

South Dakota Air Guard’s New Therapy Dog Lends a Pawsitive Touch

Illinois Guard Soldier Returns to College Wrestling After Deployment

Kentucky Guardsman Interprets Native Language, Cyber Skills

Oregon Guard Honors Army's 250th with Norwegian Endurance Challenge

Vermont Air Guard First on Scene of South Burlington Fire