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Cyber Shield 2026 Validates Guard Cyber Readiness for Critical Infrastructure Defense
August 3, 2026 — LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – More than 1,000 cyber professionals from the military, government, industry and 23 partner nations tested their ability to defend critical infrastructure against realistic... MORE

U.S. Army Pfc. Coleton Moore, 14th Cyber Warfare Company, Indiana National Guard, participates as a red team member during Cyber Shield 2026 in Little Rock, Arkansas, July 14, 2026.

Guardsmen Strengthen Defensive Capabilities in Cyber Shield 2026
July 16, 2026 — LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – More than 1,000 participants from 44 states and territories and 23 international partners have gathered at Camp Robinson to develop and test their defensive capabilities in... MORE

Air National Guard Staff Sgt. Erin Parkin, 137 Special Ops Communications, completes an exercise simulating a cybersecurity event during Cyber Shield 2026 at the Professional Education Center in Little Rock, Arkansas, July 13, 2026.

Guam Guard Participates in Balikatan 2025 Cyber Defense Exercise
May 28, 2025 — MANILA, Philippines – A team of cyber professionals and an intelligence analyst from the Guam National Guard attended Balikatan 2025, participating in the three-week Cyber Defense Exercise alongside... MORE

U.S. military members pose for a photo during Balikatan Cyber Defense Exercise.

Arkansas Guard Strengthens Emergency Response Capabilities

SEAC: Guard’s Global Partnerships, People Are Key to Future Readiness

Colorado Guard, US Pacific Command Enhance Operational Readiness

Pennsylvania Guard Strengthens Intelligence Capabilities

Nordhaus, Raines Praise Enlisted Force for Delivering ‘Always Ready, Always There’