Guard News - The National Guard

Fla. Soldiers ensured successful deployments for out-of-state Guard teams
October 30, 2018 — HOMESTEAD, Fla. - As Guard members from several states arrived in Florida to assist with Hurricane Michael relief operations, Soldiers from the 50th Regional Support Group (RSG) were tasked with... MORE

New York Guard personnel, helicopters assist after Michael
October 23, 2018 — TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Four New York Army National Guard helicopters and 25 Soldiers constituted the New York National Guard's contribution to the Hurricane Michael recovery efforts after the Category 4... MORE

Florida infantry Soldiers provide security after hurricane
October 23, 2018 — PANAMA CITY, Fla. - From World War II to state activations, 2nd Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, headquartered in Orlando, Florida, has served the citizens of Florida for the past 76 years. While... MORE

Ga. Guard continues to support Hurricane Michael operations
October 22, 2018 — DONALSONVILLE, Ga. - The Georgia Department of Defense has returned responsibility for many of its relief missions back to civilian agencies in the days following Hurricane Michael, but relief... MORE

Washington Air Guard analyzes imagery after Hurricane Michael
October 22, 2018 — CAMP MURRAY, Wash.— Airmen from the Washington Air National Guard’s 194th Intelligence Squadron are growing their skillset and learning new ways of operating as they support Georgia in the aftermath... MORE

Guard members and volunteers provide for the community
October 19, 2018 — PANAMA CITY, Fla. – The wind blasted with no signs of ceasing. Tornadoes touched down without mercy. The land was stripped of their foundation only to leave behind stilts of what once was a home. Over... MORE

Ga. Guard Soldier helps douse fire during hurricane mission
October 19, 2018 — DONALSONVILLE, Ga. - A Georgia Army National Guard Soldier participating in relief operations following Hurricane Michael was credited with helping fire fighters extinguish a house fire Oct. 17 in... MORE

Fla. Guard members providing varied services to residents
October 18, 2018 — PORT ST. JOE, Fla. - The worst of Hurricane Michael brought out the best of the Florida National Guard. The Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and high-yield Explosive (CBRNE) Enhanced... MORE

Florida National Guard Soldiers provide shelter security
October 17, 2018 — PANAMA CITY, Fla. - Soldiers of Company A, 53rd Brigade Support Battalion have been assisting law enforcement at Rutherford High School, a public high school in Panama City, Florida, where... MORE

Commander: Georgia Guard personnel likely saved storm victim
October 17, 2018 — DONALSONVILLE, Ga. - Georgia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen rendered emergency assistance to an elderly man in Seminole County who has been without food, water and medicine since the impact of... MORE

Clearing the path: Fla. National Guard works route clearance
October 13, 2018 — PANAMA CITY, Fla. - “Seeing all the people here that are in dire need of our help… this is what we signed up to do.” said Florida National Guard Spc. Thomas Brinsko, a Soldier of Alpha Co. 753rd... MORE

Fla. Guard provides food and water for local citizens
October 13, 2018 — PANAMA CITY, Florida - Florida National Guard Soldiers from the 53rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 2-124 Charlie Co., support hurricane relief efforts by providing food and water to citizens Oct... MORE

Ga. Airmen distribute food and water for hurricane relief
October 13, 2018 — ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — Airmen from the 116th Air Control Wing, Georgia Air National Guard, deployed from Robins Air Force Base today to help distribute food and water to people affected by... MORE

Florida National Guard goes above and beyond
October 13, 2018 — PANAMA CITY, Fla. – Aerial surveillance is part of the pre-staging process following the strike of a hurricane that allows Guard members to assess the damage. Army National Guard 1st Lt. Curtis... MORE

W.Va. Soldiers activated in response to Hurricane Michael
October 12, 2018 — ST. ALBANS, W.V. - Twelve West Virginia National Guard Army Interagency Training and Education Center (AITEC) Soldiers were activated yesterday to assist the National Guard Coordination Center in... MORE

Ga. Air Guard provides route clearance in wake of Hurricane Michael
October 12, 2018 — ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — Airmen from the Georgia Air National Guard, 116th Air Control Wing, departed today to provide support to local authorities in Seminole County, Georgia after Hurricane... MORE

Va. National Guard supports Hurricane Michael recovery
October 12, 2018 — RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia National Guard has two medium tactical vehicles and four Soldiers providing high water transport capabilities today, in Danville, Virginia, after heavy rains caused... MORE

Wisconsin, Ohio Guard troops head to Fla. for Michael relief
October 11, 2018 — MADISON, Wis. - A team of 12 Wisconsin Army National Guard Soldiers are headed to Florida to conduct relief operations in support of civil authorities in response to Hurricane Michael. Two UH-60 Black... MORE

National Guard, other DoD assets respond to Michael
October 11, 2018 — WASHINGTON, D.C. - Before Hurricane Michael struck the Florida panhandle Wednesday, the Defense Department positioned active-duty and National Guard members to help civilians during and after the... MORE

N. Y. Guard deploys Army, Air assets for Michael response
October 10, 2018 — GABRESKI AIR NATIONAL BASE, N.Y. - The New York National Guard was preparing to deploy 75 Airmen and 11 Soldiers to Hurricane Michael response missions as the storm came ashore in the Florida... MORE

Vermont Army Aviation Soldiers Ready for Overseas Mission

Illinois Guard Diversity Leader Fosters Inclusive Culture

Air Guard Updates 148th Fighter Wing F-16s with Radar Pods

172nd Airlift Wing Conducts Readiness Exercise

National Guard Leaders Join Multi-state Arctic Event