Guard News - The National Guard

National Guard support critical to U.S. European Command
July 22, 2021 — STUTTGART, Germany – From Poland to Kosovo, Lithuania to Ukraine, Soldiers and Airmen from the U.S. National Guard operate alongside allies and partners throughout Europe. They train in all domains,... MORE

506th Military Police train to develop new Soldiers
July 9, 2021 — CAMP MURRAY, Wash. – For the Citizen-Soldiers of the 506th Military Police Detachment, this year’s annual training was a chance to return to collective unit training and develop new Soldiers'... MORE

Ordnance Battalion focuses on basics during annual training
July 1, 2021 — CAMP MURRAY, Wash. – Following a year of irregular training, the 741st Ordnance Battalion (EOD) focused on the basics as the unit traveled more than 900 miles to Camp Roberts, California, for annual... MORE

Washington National Guard prepares for wildfire season
June 30, 2021 — RAINIER, Wash. – With the summer months in full swing, the Washington National Guard is preparing for what could be a busy fire season.“We successfully trained 180 Guardsmen during the four academies... MORE

Military intelligence pros train at Panther Strike 21
June 25, 2021 — CAMP MURRAY, Wash. – After a year's hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the intelligence professionals of the 341st Military Intelligence Battalion and Delta Company 898th Brigade Engineer Battalion... MORE

WANG's 1041st Transportation Company trains in Montana
June 23, 2021 — CAMP MURRAY, Wash. – After eight months of planning and preparing, the transportation specialists from the 1041st Transportation Company made it to Fort Harrison, Montana, to conduct the unit’s... MORE

WANG chemical company conducts annual training
June 22, 2021 — RICHLAND, Wash. – Given its mission, the 792nd Chemical Company is trained for a variety of unexpected situations. However, the last year presented unimaginable challenges that placed training on... MORE

Guardsmen earn Norwegian Foot March Badge during joint event
June 11, 2021 — ELLENSBURG, Wash. – Kittitas County farmland doesn’t seem like the place to earn a coveted military honor, but for Washington National Guardsmen and Central Washington University cadets, it was the... MORE

Washington National Guard prepares for wildfire season
May 27, 2021 — JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – Washington National Guard Soldiers and Airmen are transitioning from COVID-19 response and civil disturbance missions to prepare for what could be another... MORE

National Guard, partners to conduct ORCA 21 CBRNE exercise
May 14, 2021 — JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska – Hundreds of National Guard Civil Support Team units from 11 states will participate in Exercise ORCA 2021 in Anchorage, Matanuska-Susitna Valley and Seward... MORE

Sisters and brother-in-law follow brother, join Washington Guard
May 5, 2021 — PORT ORCHARD, Wash. – After graduating from high school, Mark James admits he was a little lost. “I did an early program and I graduated high school a year and a half early,” said Mark. “I looked... MORE

Deployed Washington Guard captain embraces opportunities
April 23, 2021 — CAMP MURRAY, Wash. – Deployments are often spent surrounded by fellow Guardsmen, which makes the time away from home much easier. Sometimes, they’re spent alone. “I have been a bit of a lone survivor... MORE

Michigan, Latvia strengthen partnership in virtual workshop
April 2, 2021 — LANSING, Mich. – U.S. military public affairs professionals from Michigan, Illinois, New Jersey and Washington joined with counterparts from the Republic of Latvia to sharpen their skills as media... MORE

Task Force Phoenix trains at North Fort Hood for deployment
March 29, 2021 — NORTH FORT HOOD, Texas – Flexibility and adaptability have been key for the 40th Combat Aviation Brigade in the lead-up to a 9-month deployment to the Middle East.The brigade is poised to deploy to... MORE

In historic year, Washington National Guard answers the call
March 11, 2021 — CAMP MURRAY, Wash. – To describe 2020 as unprecedented would be an understatement. "This past year has been a trying year," said Washington National Guard Maj. Gen. Bret Daugherty, the adjutant... MORE

Guard's mobile team vaccinates residents of San Juan Islands
March 10, 2021 — CAMP MURRAY, Wash. – Tears of joy and sighs of relief greeted members of the Washington National Guard’s mobile vaccination team in late February when they began administering vaccines on the San Juan... MORE

Washington National Guard supports 4 vaccination sites
February 2, 2021 — CAMP MURRAY, Wash. – As demand for the COVID-19 vaccine climbs, more than 150 Washington National Guard Soldiers and Airmen are helping the state ensure Washingtonians receive their first dose.“We are... MORE

Teamwork leads to historic mobilization of Washington Guard
January 19, 2021 — CAMP MURRAY, Wash. – Dozens of Washington National Guard Airmen and Soldiers listened to words of encouragement from their state and military leadership in the passenger terminal at Joint Base... MORE

Washington National Guard supports Emergency Food Network
January 13, 2021 — FIFE, Wash. – While the COVID-19 pandemic continues to drive the need at food banks across the country, members of the Washington National Guard working alongside Emergency Food Network staff packed... MORE

10th Civil Support Team supports COVID-19 response
January 7, 2021 — SHORELINE, Wash. – As more people are vaccinated for COVID-19, the need for testing is still critical to slow the spread and reopen the economy.In December, the Washington National Guard’s 10th Civil... MORE

Alaska Air National Guard Airmen rescue injured hunter

Senegal soldiers observe JRTC training in Louisiana

Disasters, COVID fail to stop Guard unit from deployment

Hokanson thanks Guard members supporting wildfire fight

Vermont hosts SPP partner Senegal's national fire brigade