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National Guard support to 59th Presidential Inauguration authorized up to 21,000
January 14, 2021 — Secretary of the Army Ryan D. McCarthy has authorized up to 21,000 National Guard men and women to support the 59th Presidential Inauguration in Washington, D.C.“Right now, we have approximately 7,000 National Guard soldiers and airmen on the ground in support of the lead federal agency, and we are building to 21,000 for the upcoming inauguration,”... MORE

Regarding Donations
January 13, 2021 — In response to photos on social media and in the press today showing National Guardsmen resting in between shifts at the Capitol, many well-meaning and thoughtful citizens are organizing collection of comfort items for National Guard men and women who are in the District of Columbia in support of the upcoming presidential inauguration.While we... MORE

National Guard response to civil unrest
January 12, 2021 — As of this morning, more than 31,000 National Guard members are supporting homeland operations at the direction of their governors. The current number includes activations for COVID-19 and civil disturbance missions.Presently, there are more than 63,700 Guard men and women engaged in homeland and overseas missions. More than 20,800 National Guard... MORE

National Guard is mobilized for DC Support
January 11, 2021 — Below is the opening statement from Army General Daniel R. Hokanson, Chief of the National Guard Bureau:"Right now, we have approximately 6,200 National Guard Soldiers and Airmen from 6 states and the District of Columbia on the ground in the NCR supporting civilian authorities.We have received support requests from the Secret Service, Capitol... MORE

National Guard response to civil unrest
January 8, 2021 — As of this morning, more than 25,500 National Guard members are supporting homeland operations at the direction of their governors. The current number includes activations for COVID-19 and civil disturbance missions.Presently, there are more than 58,200 Guard men and women engaged in homeland and overseas missions. Nearly 20,600 National Guard... MORE

National Guard's 384th Birthday
December 11, 2020 — On December 13, 2020, the National Guard celebrates its 384th birthday, marking a historic year of support to its communities.The National Guard is America's oldest military organization and has 450,000 citizen soldiers and airmen located in communities across all 50 states, three territories and the District of Columbia.2020 has been a historic... MORE

National Guard active in multiple response efforts
August 27, 2020 — More than 28,000 National Guard members are supporting domestic operations across the United States at the direction of their governors as of Thursday morning. This includes support to COVID-19, Hurricane Laura in Louisiana and Texas; wildfires in Arizona, California, Colorado and Oregon; civil disturbance, and other natural disaster missions... MORE

National Guard prepared to respond to Hurricane Laura
August 26, 2020 — The Louisiana and Texas National Guard are prepared to assist first responders as Hurricane Laura approaches landfall... MORE

Whitehead named next top enlisted National Guard leader
August 5, 2020 — Gen. Daniel Hokanson, chief of the National Guard Bureau, selected Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Tony L. Whitehead to serve as the senior enlisted advisor... MORE

Hokanson takes helm as 29th chief of National Guard Bureau, receives fourth star
August 3, 2020 — Army Lt. Gen. Daniel Hokanson received his fourth star and assumed responsibility for the National Guard Bureau during a ceremony today at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall in Arlington, Virginia. Secretary of Defense Dr. Mark T. Esper presided and also promoted Hokanson to general... MORE