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California Guard's 79th IBCT Activated as Brigade for First Time in History
July 16, 2025 — LOS ALAMITOS, Calif. – In a historic first, more than 2,000 Soldiers from the California Army National Guard’s 79th Infantry Brigade Combat Team were mobilized under Title 10 federal orders to support...

California Army Guard Members Reflect on LA Federal Protective Mission
June 27, 2025 — JOINT FORCES TRAINING BASE ALAMITOS, Calif. – For many California Army National Guard Soldiers on duty in the Los Angeles area as part of the federal protective mission securing federal buildings and...

California Army Guard Cavalry Unit Takes on Federal Protection Mission
June 26, 2025 — JOINT FORCES TRAINING BASE ALAMITOS, Calif. – For the Soldiers of Troop A, 1st Squadron, 18th Cavalry Regiment, California Army National Guard, the past few years have been busy. “In 2018, we started...

Army Guard Elevates Disaster Response with UAS Training
April 18, 2024 — REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. – In preparation for the direst of days on the homeland front, a dozen Citizen-Soldiers recently enhanced their technical acumen on unmanned aviation systems after completing a...

Army Warrant Officers Continue Legacy of Technical Expertise
July 7, 2023 — ARLINGTON, Va. – The Army Warrant Officer Corps turns 105 this year. On July 9, 1918, the Army created the Army Mine Planter Service as part of the Coast Artillery Corps, forming the warrant officer...

Cal Guard’s 746 CSSB Hands off Mission to Colorado’s 68 DSSB
November 25, 2022 — POWIDZ, Poland - The 746th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion furled their colors during a transfer of authority ceremony with the 68th Division Sustainment Support Battalion Nov. 22. The 746 CSSB,...

Cal Guard Pilot and Meteorologist Keeps her eye on the sky
October 21, 2022 — SACRAMENTO, Calif. - You can look to the horizon or check your local newscast for the weather, but now when you check the sky, you might see your local meteorologist flying high.U.S. Army 2nd Lt...

NY Army Guard No. 1 in medical readiness among big states
May 4, 2022 — LATHAM, N.Y. – The New York Army National Guard has been recognized as the best in medical readiness among large state forces across the National Guard.Maj. Gen. Jill Faris, the director of the...

Cold Steel Brigade trains California National Guard Soldiers
April 18, 2022 — FORT HOOD, Texas – The command team of the 40th Infantry Division, California Army National Guard, conducted a War Fighter Exercise with direct support from observer, coach and trainers of the 189th...

Iraqi-American returns to home country as US Army Soldier
January 3, 2022 — CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait — When U.S. Army Sgt. Aqeel Ahmed arrived in Iraq with Soldiers of the 40th Combat Aviation Brigade, he stayed focused on his mission despite this being his first return to the...

National Guard Marksmanship Training Center increases lethality, a round at a time
December 10, 2021 — FORT CHAFFEE, Ark. – A rifle is fired, sending a round downrange at more than twice the speed of sound. Smoke from the muzzle hangs in the air for a moment, long after the round has reached its target...

Cal Guard pilots honored in London for Creek Fire rescue
November 15, 2021 — CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait - Two California Army National Guard flight crews were awarded the prestigious Prince Philip Helicopter Rescue Award by the Honourable Company of Air Pilots in London Oct. 21...

Task Force Phoenix halfway through Middle East mission
October 4, 2021 — CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait – The Soldiers of Task Force Phoenix have endured intense heat with highs reaching above 120 degrees for nearly four months while conducting operations in five Middle Eastern...

100th Missile Defense Brigade assists with MDA flight test
September 16, 2021 — VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. – The 100th Missile Defense Brigade's Detachment 1 provided the necessary human-in-the-loop to execute the Missile Defense Agency's successful launch of a...

Retired Texas Air National Guard Pilot Recalls Protecting Air Force One on 9/11

Nebraska Guard Strengthens Disaster Response Readiness

Kentucky Guard Strengthens Skills During Patriot 2026

113th Wing Recognized for Air Defense, Combat Performance

Washington Guard Concludes Extended Wildfire Response