Guard News - The National Guard

NJNG Soldiers rescued 9 motorists stranded by Ida flooding
September 15, 2021 — JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, N.J. – Hurricane Ida caused extensive damage as a Category 4 Atlantic hurricane in Louisiana and, even after it was downgraded to a post-tropical cyclone,... MORE

Army fields final unit with disaster response comms kit
September 10, 2021 — LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J. – The Louisiana Army National Guard used its Disaster Incident Response Emergency Communications Terminal tool suite, known as DIRECT, to provide interagency first responder... MORE

National Guard units across the nation complete Cyber Shield
July 26, 2021 — CAMP WILLIAMS, Utah - The National Guard completed its annual cyber defense training exercise July 23, with more than 750 top cyber defense professionals from Soldiers and Airmen to industry partners... MORE

Winning team built during Warfighter 21-05
June 23, 2021 — CAMP ATTERBURY, Ind. – A warfighter exercise tests the capability of geographically dispersed, division-level elements and molds them into a team capable of deploying, winning and coming home... MORE

NYNG troops participate in Indiana disaster response drill
May 3, 2021 — MUSCATATUCK, Ind. – Almost 200 New York Army National Guard Soldiers from the 101st Expeditionary Signal Battalion and 204th Engineer Battalion were among 4,200 troops taking part in an exercise... MORE

NY, NJ Homeland Response Force resumes training
April 19, 2021 — EAST AMHERST, N.Y. — After a year and a half hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, more than 200 National Guard Soldiers and Airmen from New York and New Jersey trained together to respond to Chemical,... 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

Wisconsin Soldiers love the ‘Big Boom’ at Winter Strike 21
January 26, 2021 — CAMP GRAYLING MANEUVER TRAINING CENTER, Mich. – Loud noises are a major part of what keeps two Wisconsin National Guard Soldiers coming back to northern Michigan.“The big boom – it gets your heart... MORE

Virginia National Guard supporting security in Washington
January 11, 2021 — RICHMOND, Va. — More than 2,000 members of the Virginia National Guard are on the ground in Washington to assist law enforcement with security, joining a total National Guard force expected to top... MORE

DOD details National Guard response to Capitol attack
January 8, 2021 — WASHINGTON – Once the reality of the assault on the U.S. Capitol became apparent, National Guard troops responded appropriately and with alacrity, Department of Defense officials said in a phone... MORE

New Jersey Airmen support homes for veterans
December 28, 2020 — VINELAND, N.J. – Ten New Jersey Air National Guard Airmen from the 108th Wing and 177th Fighter Wing are activated and helping out at the Veterans Memorial Home as the staff continues to battle... MORE

Maryland National Guard A-10 crews train with Estonian JTACs
December 15, 2020 — MIDDLE RIVER, Md. – Maryland Air National Guard A-10C Thunderbolt II pilots from the 104th Fighter Squadron conducted close air support training with joint terminal attack controllers from their state... MORE

Oregon Army Guard chemical officer helps keep Kosovo safe
October 21, 2020 — CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo – A team of Italian Army Hazmat soldiers approaches a building storing chemical waste and Kosovo Security Forces CBRNE (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and... MORE

Belizean upbringing shaped 100th MDB Soldier’s life
October 9, 2020 — COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Army Sgt. 1st Class Denise Ronneburg, the supply sergeant for the 100th Missile Defense Brigade, said her upbringing in Orange Walk, Belize, provided the springboard to... MORE

28th ECAB hurdles challenges, completes training
September 17, 2020 — FORT HOOD, Texas – Despite COVID-19 challenges, Soldiers with the 28th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade completed training at Fort Hood to prepare for Operation Spartan Shield and Operation... MORE

Flags for the forgotten
September 4, 2020 — EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, N.J. – Volunteers from the 177th Fighter Wing, the Egg Harbor Township Police Department and the Flags for Forgotten Soldiers organization placed 660 American flags outside the... MORE

NY Army Guard Soldiers win NE Best Warrior 3rd straight year
August 19, 2020 — JERICHO, Vt. - For the third time in three years, two New York Army National Guard Soldiers are the best Guard Soldiers in the Northeast. The two Soldiers won in both the junior enlisted and... MORE

177th Fighter Wing ends New Jersey COVID-19 response mission
August 12, 2020 — ATLANTIC CITY AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, N.J. – The New Jersey National Guard's 177th Fighter Wing has ended its more than four-month support of the state in its battle against COVID-19."We are off the... MORE

New Jersey National Guard runs courses simultaneously
July 24, 2020 — JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, N.J. – With heat rippling through the pine barrens on the Fort Dix range, the low hum of summer cicadas droned in unison with the buzzing of small unmanned RQ-11B... MORE

New Jersey National Guard supports primary election
July 8, 2020 — FORT DIX, N.J. – For the first time in its history, the New Jersey National Guard went to the polls to support the officials who run the state’s elections.More than 120 Army National Guard Soldiers... MORE

National Guard teams up with active duty, reserve to support Operation Allies Welcome

Hawaii National Guard, Indonesia strengthen relationship in training

Air Guard Airmen assist in emergency delivery of baby born to Afghan guest

Texas National Guard Soldiers enhance combat readiness during NATO exercise

Estonian Ambassador meets with MDNG leadership