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Virginia Guard Red Dragons Earn Their Spurs in Kenya
September 12, 2022 — CAMP SIMBA, Kenya – Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to Bravo Troop, 2nd Squadron, 183rd... MORE
Virginia Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to Task Force Red Dragon, Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa, navigate an obstacle course during a spur ride Aug. 20, 2022, in Manda Bay, Kenya. The spur ride included physical training events, an obstacle course, rifle and pistol live-fire, weapons familiarization, reconnaissance and medical evacuation lanes, and a night call for fire and crew-served weapons live-fire event.

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Nevada Guard Unit Holds Demobilization Ceremony After Deployment
Overseas Operations • 4 hours ago
Members of the 3665th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company, or EOD, stand in a formation during their demobilization ceremony at the Speedway Armory in Las Vegas, Nevada, April 7, 2026. During a nine-month deployment to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, the 3665th EOD supported U.S. Army Central assets, conducted response missions and trained partner forces across multiple countries. Photo by Sgt. Adrianne Lopez.
Colorado Guard Deploys for Peacekeeping Mission in Middle East
Overseas Operations • 7 days ago
U.S. Soldiers with Company A, 1st Battalion, 157th Infantry Regiment, Colorado Army National Guard, train on infantry tactics in Gurnsey, Wyoming, in preparation for a deployment, Oct. 15-25, 2020. Throughout the week, Soldiers ran lanes multiple times, qualified on individual weapon systems and completed Situational Training Exercise lanes that consisted of ambushes with the guidance of Fort Carson’s 4th Security Force Assistance Brigade. Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Aleah M. Castrejon.
Nevada Guard Strengthens Republic of Korea, US Alliance During Freedom Shield 2026
Overseas Operations • 10 days ago
U.S. Army Spc. Ahylin Arroyo (first row, sixth from left), public affairs specialist, 106th Public Affairs Detachment, poses for a photo with the Republic of Korea Army, at the Republic of Korea Army Ground Operations Command, South Korea, March 16, 2026. Nevada Army National Guard Soldiers participated in Exercise Freedom Shield 2026, strengthening interoperability with allied forces during a multinational command post exercise in South Korea. Courtesty photo.
Pennsylvania Guard Soldiers Honored at Deployment Ceremony
Overseas Operations • 25 days ago
U.S. Soldiers with the 131st Transportation Company, 228th Motor Transportation Battalion, 213th Regional Support Group, Pennsylvania National Guard are honored at a deployment ceremony at the Zembo Shrine, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, March 14, 2026. About 150 Soldiers are preparing for a year-long deployment to Europe in support of Operation Atlantic Resolve where they will transport critical equipment and supplies throughout the U.S. Army Europe and Africa area of operation. Photo by Staff Sgt. Vail Forbeck.
Army Guard Medics Strengthen Kosovo Clinic with Lifesaving Training
Overseas Operations • 30 days ago
Florida Army National Sgt. Benford Rosenfeldt, a combat medic and platoon sergeant assigned to Kosovo Force, or KFOR, Regional Command-East’s Task Force Medical, leads hands‑on lifesaving training for local health clinic providers in Obilić, Kosovo, on Feb. 24, 2026. Task Force Medical’s training and partnership help maintain a safe and secure environment for all the people of Kosovo by improving local medical response and readiness. Photo by Staff Sgt. Seth Lacount.

 

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