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Army Establishes New Fitness Test of Record to Strengthen Readiness and Lethality
April 22, 2025 — WASHINGTON – The U.S. Army announced Monday the establishment of the Army Fitness Test (AFT) as the... MORE

Army Guard Region Three Soldiers Compete for Best Warrior
April 22, 2025 — EASTOVER, S.C. – Noncommissioned officers and Soldiers from the Southeastern United States, Puerto... MORE

Twenty Army National Guardsmen from eight states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands took part in the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) during the Region III phase of the Best Warrior Competition (BWC), held April 21, 2025.

Ten Air Guard Units Participate in Operation Maverick’s Armistice
April 21, 2025 — SAVANNAH, Ga. – Nearly 800 members from 10 Air National Guard units will participate in Operation... MORE

Members assigned to the 192nd Wing board the flight departing for Operation Maverick's Armistice at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Apr 21, 2025.

North Carolina National Guard Showcases NCHART Capabilities
April 21, 2025 — RALEIGH, N.C. – North Carolina National Guard Soldiers participated in an emergency management... MORE

Soldiers from the North Carolina National Guard’s 449th Combat Aviation Brigade participated in a showcase hosted by North Carolina Emergency Management at NCNG Joint Force Headquarters in Raleigh, N.C. on April 17, 2025.

Oklahoma National Guard hosts second annual Domestic Operations Symposium
April 21, 2025 — NORMAN, Okla. – Emergency response agencies from across the state gathered last week for the... MORE

Emergency management professionals and military members answer questions about natural disaster response during the 2025 Oklahoma National Guard Domestic Operations Symposium, in Norman, Oklahoma, April 15, 2025.

Maryland National Guard conducts rescue hoist training with Maryland Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Team
April 18, 2025 — EDGEWOOD, Md. — Soldiers with the 29th Combat Aviation Brigade, Maryland Army National Guard... MORE

U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Steven Lucas, a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter standardization instructor with the Maryland National Guard performs rescue hoist operations.

New York Air Guard Launches Greenland Support Mission
April 18, 2025 — STRATTON AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, N.Y. — The New York Air National Guard’s 109th Airlift Wing has... MORE

An Airmen assigned to the 109th Airlift Wing participates in a training mission at Raven Camp, Greenland in 2021.

New York Guard Hosts Swedish Air Force Leader
April 17, 2025 — SYRACUSE, N.Y. – The head of the Swedish air force got a first hand look at New York Air National... MORE

United States Air Force Maj. Gen. Michael Bank, the commander of the New York Air National Guard and Swedish air force Maj. Gen. Jonas Wikman, chief of the Swedish air force, pose for a photo during a visit to Hancock Field Air National Guard Base in Syracuse, NY, Apr. 7.

Wyoming Guard Airmen Make First Antarctic Cardiac Evacuation in 35 Years
April 16, 2025 — MCMURDO STATION, Antarctica – Using teamwork, precision and lifesaving expertise, Airmen of the... MORE

Against all odds: Wyoming Guard Airmen make history with Antarctic cardiac evacuation.

Maryland Airmen Enhance Combat Readiness with Training Exercise
April 16, 2025 — MIDDLE RIVER, Md. – Maryland Air National Guard’s 175th Wing participated in a combat readiness... MORE

Airmen assigned to the 175th Wing, Maryland Air National Guard, construct a small shelter system at the 145th Regional Training Site in Badin, North Carolina, April 4, 2025.

Washington Guard, Royal Thai Army Strengthen Ties With Stryker Leader Exchange

Exercise Cobra Gold Ends for US, Thailand Partners

Minnesota Guard Strengthens Partnership, Trains in Norway’s Arctic Environment

Washington Guard, Thailand Partners Train Through Cobra Gold 2026

West Virginia Guard, Qatar Strengthen Security Ties for Scout Event