Guard News - The National Guard - Tag Defender Europe

29th Infantry Division HQ Heads Exercise Immediate Response
May 31, 2024 — USTKA, Poland – Spc. Shiquies Branch, an administrative specialist with Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, 29th Infantry Division, Virginia Army National Guard, has a birthday coming up. But...

Retiring Illinois Guard Artillery Gun Chief Fires Final Rounds
May 31, 2024 — USTKA, Poland – When U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Terry Rutherford enlisted in 1982, the idea of taking part in a training exercise in Poland was a seemingly ludicrous one – something that would never happen...

Pennsylvania National Guard Leaders Visit SPP Partner Lithuania
June 7, 2022 — FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. – Senior Pennsylvania National Guard leaders visited Lithuania to meet with Lithuanian military leaders and visit Pennsylvania National Guard members deployed there.Maj. Gen...

National Guard strengthens NATO readiness in Europe
June 1, 2022 — ARLINGTON, Va. – More than 20,000 service members from over 20 countries supporting NATO, including the National Guard, showcased their integrated military capabilities during large-scale exercises...

Illinois Guard Boosts Interoperability for V Corps, Polish Army
June 1, 2022 — KRAKOW, Poland – The 244th Digital Liaison Detachment, Illinois National Guard, provided a valuable information bridge between V Corps and the Polish army during the DEFENDER-Europe 22 exercise. The...

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

Hawaii Guard Sustains Recovery Efforts, Mobilizes for Hurricane Lowell