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Virginia National Guard provides mobile vaccination teams
March 29, 2021 — RICHMOND, Va. – The Virginia National Guard is reconfiguring the task force conducting COVID-19 testing and mask fit training to create mobile vaccination teams.The new teams will consist of Army and... MORE

A Virginia National Guard Soldier prepares a COVID-19 vaccination March 10, 2021, at Fort Pickett, Virginia. The Virginia National Guard is reconfiguring the task force conducting COVID-19 testing and mask fit training to create mobile vaccination teams.

Michigan National Guard vaccinates northern Michiganders
March 26, 2021 — LANSING, Mich. — The Michigan National Guard’s Task Force North is vaccinating more than 7,500 Michigan residents a week. Two vaccination sites in Grayling and Gaylord in northern Michigan ran March... MORE

A Michigan Army National Guard Soldier with the Task Force North COVID-19 Vaccination/Testing Team (CVTT) vaccinates members of the community at the Grayling Fire Department, Grayling, Michigan, March 13, 2021. Guard members are helping local health officials get Michiganders vaccinated.

Ohio National Guard begins 2nd year of COVID response
March 25, 2021 — COLUMBUS, Ohio – The National Guard’s motto, “Always Ready, Always There,” has never been truer than in the past year.March 23 marked the one-year anniversary of the Ohio National Guard’s first... MORE

March 23, 2021, marked the one-year anniversary of the Ohio National Guard’s first mission responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. Since then, 5,600 Soldiers, Airmen, and members of the Ohio Military Reserve and Ohio Naval Militia have answered the call to help their communities during nearly 70 missions.

Las Vegas vaccine hunters find hero in Nevada Guard Soldier
March 25, 2021 — LAS VEGAS – Nevada National Guard Sgt. John Huss went above and beyond with Joint Task Force 17 by personally helping organize and distribute extra vaccine doses at the Cashman Center. “I like to help... MORE

Las Vegas National Guard Sgt. John Huss with Joint Task Force 17 works at the entry point at the Cashman COVID-19 vaccination site March 16, 2021, in Las Vegas. Huss helped his chain of command streamline the vaccine standby list.

New Mexico Guard, USAF join forces to administer vaccines
March 24, 2021 — ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – New Mexico National Guard members joined active-duty U.S. Air Force personnel to administer COVID-19 vaccinations at the Wyoming Readiness Center March 18.With support and supplies... MORE

A member of the New Mexico National Guard administers a COVID-19 vaccine at the Wyoming Readiness Center in Albuquerque, N.M., March 18, 2021. The NMNG and active-duty Air Force vaccinated about 400 eligible Department of Defense service members, federal technicians, contractors and others.

Massachusetts National Guard combat medic vaccinates his mom
March 23, 2021 — BOSTON – Staff Sgt. David Bravo, a combat medic in the Massachusetts National Guard, was helping to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine at the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center when he realized one... MORE

Staff Sgt. David Bravo, a combat medic with the Massachusetts National Guard, vaccinates his mother at East Boston Neighborhood Health Center. Bravo and other Massachusetts National Guard members were activated to distribute Pfizer COVID vaccines in Massachusetts.

MING helps give school employees hope with vaccinations
March 18, 2021 — NILES, Mich. – The Michigan National Guard helped facilitate second-dose COVID-19 vaccinations of school employees March 12."We have seven school districts participating in today's event," said Tracy... MORE

Michigan Air National Guard Staff Sgt. Ayanna McFaddin, 127th Medical Group, 127th Wing, Selfridge Air National Guard Base, administers the coronavirus vaccine during a district-wide event for school employees at Niles High School, Niles, Michigan, March 12, 2021. The Guard and state health officials have been working with local health departments to make sure vaccines are available throughout the state.

Alabama Guard trains to begin vaccinations in rural areas
March 18, 2021 — MONTGOMERY, Ala. – In a National Guard armory, more than 100 service members from all corners of the state gathered with public health officials for the final steps in an effort that has been months... MORE

Alabama Department of Public Health officials observe Alabama National Guard Mobile Vaccination Team members demonstrating vaccination technique to ensure compliance with state and federal standards March 16, 2021, in Montgomery, Ala. The teams will be administering COVID-19 vaccines to members of rural Alabama communities starting March 23.

Oklahoma National Guard assists with COVID-19 vaccinations
March 17, 2021 — OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma National Guard is supporting Oklahoma’s whole-of-government response to COVID-19, shifting its mission and focus to serve the community better. “We are still doing... MORE

Members of the Oklahoma National Guard assist with COVID-19 vaccinations across the state, here in Oklahoma City in February 2021.

Pa. National Guard supports Philadelphia vaccination center
March 17, 2021 — PHILADELPHIA – More than 40 Pennsylvania National Guard members are supporting a mass vaccination center in Philadelphia. A total of 41 Soldiers and Airmen from the Pennsylvania National Guard are... MORE

Pennsylvania National Guard Airman 1st Class Mackenzie Taylor registers a community member for a COVID-19 vaccine at the state-run, federally supported Center City Community Vaccination Center in the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia March 17, 2021. Over 40 Soldiers and Airmen from the Pennsylvania National Guard are supporting the Department of Defense federal vaccine response operations.

North Dakota National Guard marks year of COVID-19 response
March 16, 2021 — BISMARCK, N.D. – The North Dakota National Guard marked its one-year anniversary of COVID-19 response operations in support of state and community health agencies. The first North Dakota Guard members... MORE

Spc. Collin Ahmann, North Dakota Army National Guard Medical Detachment, prepares to collect a COVID-19 test specimen at the North Dakota state capitol in Bismarck July 6, 2021. The Guard has supported the state's response to the pandemic since March 16, 2020.

Idaho National Guard member finds purpose in serving tribes
March 16, 2021 — BOISE, Idaho – Born in the Dominican Republic, Pfc. Heily Groberg traveled far to be a U.S. citizen and then an Idahoan. Once here, however, she did not have to go far to help make a difference in her... MORE

Kentucky National Guard assists with vaccine rollout
March 16, 2021 — BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – Soldiers from the Kentucky Army National Guard supported civilian medical specialists at a COVID-19 vaccination site March 12.Several Guard members from the 75th Troop Command... MORE

Kentucky Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Patrick Davis reviews paperwork with Pfc. Mitchell Johnson, left, both with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 149th Infantry Regiment, and Sgt. Shane Moody with Alpha Company, 1-149th IN, in Bowling Green, Ky., March 6, 2021. The Soldiers are a part of the local area's COVID-19 vaccine rollout.

Massachusetts Guard’s Kilo Team administers COVID vaccine
March 16, 2021 — BOSTON – As members of the community arrive at the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center to receive their COVID vaccinations, they are greeted with a smile by members of the Massachusetts National... MORE

Medical professionals from the Massachusetts National Guard administer COVID vaccines to members of the community at the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center, March 1, 2021.

Indiana National Guard vaccinates thousands at speedway
March 15, 2021 — INDIANAPOLIS – National Guardsmen from across Indiana converged on the iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the largest sports venue in the world, to vaccinate thousands of people in March.More than... MORE

More than 300 members of the Indiana National Guard administered roughly 4,000 Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines per day during a four-day mass vaccination clinic at the iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the largest sports venue in the world, March 5-8, 2021.

Wisconsin Guard marks first anniversary of COVID response
March 15, 2021 — MADISON, Wis. – Gov. Tony Evers declared a public health emergency in Wisconsin one year ago, a day after the World Health Organization said COVID-19 had become a pandemic."What a year," Maj. Gen... MORE

A Wisconsin National Guard specimen collection team sent to a senior living facility in Sheboygan prepares to test staff and residents for COVID-19 as part of the Guard’s year-long support of the state pandemic response.

Pa. National Guard supports vaccination clinics for teachers
March 15, 2021 — FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. – Dozens of Pennsylvania National Guard members are supporting COVID-19 vaccination clinics for teachers and school staff at seven sites across Pennsylvania. A total of 88... MORE

Spc. Gary Sowash, a combat medic with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2/112th Infantry Regiment, Pennsylvania National Guard, administers a COVID-19 vaccine in Lancaster, Pa., March 12, 2021. Nearly 90 Pennsylvania National Guard members are supporting COVID-19 vaccination clinics for teachers and school staffs at seven sites across Pennsylvania.

West Virginia National Guard marks one year of COVID mission
March 12, 2021 — CHARLESTON, W.Va. — March 13 marks the one-year anniversary of Gov. Jim Justice mobilizing the West Virginia National Guard to help respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, making it the longest continuous... MORE

Members of the West Virginia National Guard participate in a COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Joint Forces Headquarters, Charleston, West Virginia, Jan. 13, 2021. West Virginia maintains one of the highest percentages of vaccine allocation use in the United States and is rapidly expanding capacity to inoculate the population.

Guam National Guard completes one year of COVID-19 response
March 12, 2021 — BARRIGADA, Guam – On July 21, 1944, U.S. military forces stormed the beaches of Guam and reclaimed the island after a brutal three-year Japanese occupation. The day would go on to be celebrated as... MORE

Spc. Heather Nera of Task Force Medical, Joint Task Force 671, Guam National Guard, administers a dose of COVID-19 vaccine to a patient at the University of Guam Calvo Field House on her birthday, Feb. 6, 2020. On March 11, 2021, Guam ranked No. 4 among all states and territories in doses administered per 100,000 people, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention COVID Data Tracker website.

National Guard committed to COVID response
March 11, 2021 — ARLINGTON, Va. – Risks are part of the job description for pararescue jumpers. But, as Chief Master Sgt. Seth Zweben recalled, the leap into the unknown to deliver COVID-19 virus test kits to 3,500... MORE

California National Guard’s 129th Rescue Wing lowered COVID-19 test kits to the deck of the Grand Princess cruise ship off the coast of California March 5, 2020. A year later, the National Guard continues to respond to the pandemic in 50 states, three territories and the District of Columbia.

Louisiana Guard, Active Component Airmen Complete Air-to-Air Integration Training

Air National Guard Leaders Host 2025 Wing Leader Fly-In

Colorado Army National Guard Conducts Aviation Training for Wildfire Season

Lt. Gen. Jon Stubbs Highlights Virginia National Guard Excellence at Military Ball

Oregon Air Guard Participates in Sentry Aloha Exercise