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Wyoming National Guard to help fight California wildfires
September 14, 2020
A National Guard helicopter drops water from a bucket onto a fire Aug. 23, 2020, in Healdsburg, California. This bucket has a 660-gallon capacity.
Kansas National Guard battery recognized as best in nation
September 14, 2020
Battery C, 1st Battalion, 161st Field Artillery Regiment, 130th Field Artillery Brigade Artillery, Kansas Army National Guard out of Newton, Kansas, conducts an emergency fire mission while en route to the next training area at Camp Buehring, Kuwait, September 2019. This mission is conducted as part of field artillery table certification.
Former Marine Reservists enlist in Idaho National Guard
September 14, 2020
More than three-dozen former Marine Reservists enlisted into the Idaho Army National Guard Sept. 13, 2020, at Gowen Field, Boise, Idaho. Idaho’s newest Citizen-Soldiers all served at Gowen Field in Company C, 4th Tank Battalion, which was deactivated in August as the Marines look to divest its armor battalions.
Oregon National Guard deployed to help combat wildfires
September 14, 2020
Oregon Air National Guard members from the 142nd Wing load gear in a truck before leaving from the Portland Air National Guard Base, Portland, Ore., Sept. 13, 2020. The Airmen departed to support Operation Plan Smokey, an interagency wildfire relief effort in the state.
Puerto Rico Guard disaster relief program a national effort
September 14, 2020
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Jose Reyes, the adjutant general, Puerto Rico, visits the 156th Wing at Muñiz Air National Guard Base, Puerto Rico Air National Guard, Aug. 19, 2020, while touring base facilities and the training site for the Disaster Relief Bed-down Systems the unit recently received.
Wisconsin National Guard helps battle California wildfires
September 14, 2020
Two UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters from the Wisconsin Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 147th Aviation, departed for California to battle wildfires Sept. 11, 2020, from Army Aviation Support Facility 2 in Madison, Wis. Two aircraft and approximately 15 Soldiers deployed to California in response to an Emergency Management Assistance Compact request for assistance from California.
Louisiana National Guard responds to hurricane, COVID-19
September 14, 2020
Louisiana National Guard Pfc. Reion Jones with the 1-141st Field Artillery Battalion, 256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, hauls ice to a citizen's vehicle while working at a distribution site following Hurricane Laura in Lake Charles, Louisiana, Sept. 4, 2020.
Alaska Air National Guard Airmen rescue hunter
September 14, 2020
An Alaska National Guard 210th Rescue Squadron HH-60G Pave Hawk conducts hoist training June 5, 2018, at Eklutna Glacier.
Connecticut Guard members respond to Hartford cyberattack
September 11, 2020
The Connecticut National Guard's Joint Cyber Response Team helped assist the city of Hartford's information technology team with recovery efforts following a ransomware attack against the city that delayed the first day of school Sept. 8, 2020. The Connecticut Military Department’s Joint Cyber Response Team consists of Air and Army National Guard members that serve in a state active duty status to provide defensive cyber capabilities to the state of Connecticut and its municipalities.
VNG Soldiers train on CROWS remote weapons system
September 11, 2020
Virginia Army National Guard Soldiers from across the state conduct training on the Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station during a one-week training course Aug. 17-21, 2020, at Fort Pickett, Virginia.