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Illinois Guard Unit to Support U.S. Army Europe and Africa
January 21, 2025
Soldiers stand in formation during a mobilization ceremony for the 634th Brigade Support Battalion Forward Logistics Element Jan. 20, 2025, at the Illinois Army National Guard's Readiness Center in Sullivan. The unit, with just over a dozen Soldiers, will support logistics for U.S. Army Europe and Africa.

Kentucky National Guard Military Police to Deploy Overseas
January 16, 2025
U.S. Army Spc. Tyler Pettibone, of the 617th Military Police Company, 149th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, places the guidon at the deployment ceremony at the Armed Forces Reserve Center in Richmond, Kentucky, Jan. 4, 2025. Approximately 40 Soldiers with the 617th are deploying to the Middle East to support Operation Inherent Resolve.

Oklahoma National Guard Engineers Deploying to Africa
January 15, 2025
Soldiers assigned to the 1120th Engineer Utilities Detachment, 90th Troop Command, Oklahoma Army National Guard, stand in formation during their farewell ceremony at the Muskogee Readiness Center in Muskogee, Oklahoma, Jan. 13, 2025. Approximately 50 Soldiers will deploy overseas to support U.S. Africa Command in engineering and utilities projects across the Horn of Africa.

Vermont Air National Guard Deploys to Japan
January 13, 2025
A fighter pilot assigned to the 158th Fighter Wing climbs into the cockpit of an F-35A Lightning II aircraft at the Vermont Air National Guard Base, South Burlington, Vermont, Jan. 6, 2025. More than 200 Vermont Air National Guard Airmen, equipment and F-35A Lighting II aircraft recently deployed to Kadena Air Base, Japan, as part of a planned rotation to enhance regional security and strengthen interoperability with joint and allied forces.

New York Army Guard Engineers Heading for Horn of Africa
January 6, 2025
Soldiers assigned to the 152nd Engineer Support Company stand in formation during their farewell ceremony at Connecticut Street Armory in Buffalo, New York, Jan. 2, 2025. The unit will train in Texas, before heading to Africa to support Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa.

Kosovo Force German Contingent Hosts Event, Strengthening Interoperability With Allies
December 20, 2024
U.S. Army National Guard Soldiers participate in the swimming portion of the German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge event held in Kosovo, Dec. 15, 2024.

Oregon Guard Battalion Trains for Peacekeeping Mission
December 16, 2024
Spc. Jack Clark, 1st Battalion, 186th Infantry Regiment, Oregon Army National Guard, moves through a wall opening while Staff Sgt. Arturo Veloz supervises during urban operations training at Camp McGregor, New Mexico, Dec. 15, 2024. The unit is preparing to deploy to the Multinational Force and Observers mission in Egypt's Sinai Peninsula.

Wisconsin Guard ’Maverick’ Battalion Mobilizes to Deploy
December 5, 2024
Wisconsin National Guard senior leaders join Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers at a deployment sendoff ceremony for the 732nd Combat Support Sustainment Battalion’s Headquarters and Headquarters Company Nov. 30, 2024, at Tomah High School in Tomah, Wisconsin. Following pre-mobilization training, the Guardsmen will deploy to the U.S. Central Command area of operations to synchronize and control logistics operations supporting Operation Inherent Resolve.

Virginia National Guard Winds Down Poland Mission
November 22, 2024
The Virginia National Guard’s Virginia Beach-based 529th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion conducts a transfer of authority ceremony with the Georgia National Guard’s 110th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion Nov. 6, 2024, in Zagan Palace in Zagan, Poland.

Alaska Construction Management Team to Deploy to Middle East
November 15, 2024
Alaska Army National Guardsmen assigned to the 208th Construction Management Team execute a change of command and deployment ceremony at the National Guard Armory on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Nov. 14, 2024. The 208th will deploy in December to the CENTCOM area of responsibility to oversee military construction projects while providing quality assurance and assessing safety procedures.