Overseas Operations News - The National Guard

Category: Overseas Operations

Alaska Air Guard Provides Security at Pacific Angel Exercise
October 7, 2024 — KATHMANDU, Nepal - The 168th Wing Security Forces Defenders provided a fly-away security team to... MORE

Nepali Army members await care after a simulated hazardous material emergency during Pacific Angel 24-2 in Kathmandu, Nepal, Sept. 17, 2024. PA 24-2’s objective is to promote humanitarian assistance and disaster response capacity-building by facilitating military, civilian and nongovernmental organization cooperation and improve search and rescue collaboration between the United States and Nepal.

Wisconsin Army Guard Deploys More Than 300 Soldiers
September 30, 2024 — VOLK FIELD, Wis. - Gov. Tony Evers and senior Wisconsin National Guard leaders joined families and... MORE

More than 300 Wisconsin Army National Guard Soldiers board charter flights Sept. 28, 2024, at Volk Field Air National Guard Base, Camp Douglas, Wis., following a formal sendoff ceremony. The Soldiers, part of the 1st Battalion, 128th Infantry Regiment, the 1st Battalion, 120th Field Artillery Regiment, the 132nd Brigade Support Battalion and the 457th Chemical Company, are deploying to U.S. Central Command in Southwest Asia and U.S. Africa Command, Horn of Africa.

Virginia National Guard Joins Exercise in South Korea
September 27, 2024 — RICHMOND, Va. - Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the 1030th Transportation Battalion... MORE

Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Gate City-based 1030th Transportation Battalion traveled to the Republic of Korea to participate in the multinational exercise Ulchi Freedom Shield Aug. 16-29, 2024, at U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys, Republic of Korea.

Texas Guard Conducts HIMARS Live-Fire Exercise in Estonia
September 27, 2024 — TAPA, Estonia—Soldiers from Task Force Voit, part of the 4th Battalion, 133rd Field Artillery... MORE

U.S. Army Spc. Randy Garcia, a High Mobility Rocket System crewmember assigned to Alpha Battery, 4th Battalion, 133rd Field Artillery Regiment, Texas Army National Guard, supporting 1st Cavalry Division, unloads the rockets from his vehicle for a Table XII live-fire exercise near Tapa, Estonia, Sept. 19, 2024. The 1st Cavalry Division’s mission in Europe is to engage in multinational training and exercises across the continent, working alongside NATO allies and regional security partners to provide combat-credible forces to V Corps, America’s forward-deployed corps in Europe.

Indiana National Guard Soldiers Deploying to Middle East
September 26, 2024 — EDINBURGH, Ind. - Approximately 600 Indiana National Guard Soldiers with the 38th Infantry Division... MORE

Soldiers with the 38th Infantry Division's headquarters battalion stand for an invocation during their departure ceremony at Camp Atterbury near Edinburgh, Indiana, Sept. 25, 2024. The Citizen-Soldiers will serve their country overseas in the Middle East supporting Operation Spartan Shield.

Army Guard’s 41st IBCT Prepares for NATO-led Mission
September 24, 2024 — FORT CAVAZOS, Texas - The 41st Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Oregon Army National Guard, and... MORE

U.S. Army Capt. Joe Kaufman, 2nd Battalion, 162nd Infantry Regiment, Oregon Army National Guard, communicates radio commands during training at Fort Cavazos, Texas, Sept. 14, 2024. The Soldiers are preparing to support NATO-led Kosovo Forces, also known as KFOR, in a peacekeeping mission.

Georgia National Guard Soldiers Deploying to Central Europe
September 23, 2024 — TIFTON, Ga. - A Georgia National Guard unit is heading to Central Europe to provide combat... MORE

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Jennifer Green and U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Regina Stone, commander and senior enlisted leader of the 110th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, case the battalion's colors during the unit's departure ceremony Sept. 20, 2024, in Tifton, Georgia. The ceremony was held in honor of the unit's upcoming mobilization to the U.S. Army European Command area of responsibility.

Virginia Guard Engineers Enhance Readiness in Portugal
September 13, 2024 — LAJES FIELD, Portugal - Airmen with the 203rd Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair... MORE

Airmen with the 203rd Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineers, 192nd Wing, Virginia Air National Guard, perform renovation operations during a deployment for training July 14-26, 2024, at Lajes Field, Terceira Island, Azores, Portugal. The DFT provided the 203rd RED HORSE the opportunity to maintain readiness and training requirements while repairing and renovating facilities across the world.

Oregon Guardsmen Recognized at Mobilization Ceremony
September 12, 2024 — KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Members of the 173rd Fighter Wing were recognized with a September... MORE

U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Alan Gronewold, Oregon National Guard adjutant general, speaks with Tech. Sgt. Peter McNally, 173rd Logistics Readiness Squadron, after a mobilization ceremony at Kingsley Field in Klamath Falls, Oregon, Sept. 8, 2024.

New Hampshire Guard Airmen Prepare for 1st KC-46 Deployment
September 10, 2024 — PEASE AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, N.H. – Airmen, families and members of Congress gathered inside... MORE

Airman 1st Class Ashlyn Levine, a supply specialist with the 157th Logistics Readiness Squadron, adds a canteen belt to an Airman's mobility bag, Sept. 7, 2024, at Pease Air Force Base, New Hampshire. The 157th Air Refueling Wing is set to deploy multiple KC-46 aircraft and more than 180 Airmen to Southeast Asia later this fall in what will be the first operational deployment of the Air Force’s next-generation tanker.