Guard News - The National Guard

Tennessee National Guard unit prepares to deploy
November 18, 2021 — SMYRNA, Tenn. – Members of the 208th Area Support Medical Company have responded to natural disasters, played a major role in the state’s COVID-19 response, and are now preparing for a year-long... MORE

Thriving: Tennessee, Bulgaria partnership nears 30th anniversary
November 12, 2021 — SOFIA, Bulgaria – Common values, shared purpose and a commitment to peace and security have guided a 28-year partnership between the Tennessee National Guard and Bulgaria.One of the original 13... MORE

Tennessee National Guard honors former President Polk
November 4, 2021 — NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee National Guard celebrated the life of former President James K. Polk in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tennessee State Capitol Nov. 2 in honor of Polk's 226th... MORE

COVID response prompts 1st Idaho Guard dual-status commander
October 5, 2021 — BOISE, Idaho – In September, after a second wave of COVID-19 cases spread across Idaho, Gov. Brad Little authorized the mobilization of up to 150 Idaho National Guard Soldiers and Airmen. He also... MORE

National Guard neighbors help Louisiana rebuild after Ida
October 1, 2021 — NEW ORLEANS – Every military service member understands sacrifice and selfless service are part of the big picture before taking an oath to defend the United States. After Hurricane Ida ripped through... MORE

Tennessee National Guardsman revives pedestrian with CPR
September 27, 2021 — LAREDO, Texas – On Sept. 20, Tennessee Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Christopher Hurley rushed to resuscitate a person on the Gateway to the Americas port of entry bridge.While conducting... MORE

Airmen train on skills from land survival to space radar
September 1, 2021 — FAIRBANKS, Alaska – Members of the Tennessee National Guard trained in Alaska on a wide range of skills with their career field counterparts from Eielson Air Force Base.The Tennessee Air National... MORE

Thousands of National Guard members support hurricane relief
August 31, 2021 — NEW ORLEANS – More than 5,100 National Guard members from multiple states are assisting with rescue and relief efforts in the wake of Hurricane Ida's destructive path through Louisiana, Mississippi... MORE

Tennessee Guard joins hurricane relief efforts in Louisiana
August 30, 2021 — NASHVILLE, Tenn. – More than 320 Soldiers from the Tennessee National Guard have been activated to support Hurricane Ida relief efforts in Louisiana.Personnel from the Tennessee Army National Guard's... MORE

Tennessee Guard continues Humphreys County flood relief
August 27, 2021 — WAVERLY, Tenn. – More than 80 Soldiers and Airmen from the Tennessee National Guard are supporting recovery operations in Humphreys County following severe flooding.Guardsmen from the 194th Engineer... MORE

Tennessee National Guard increases COVID hospital support
August 27, 2021 — NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee National Guard expanded its support to six more Tennessee hospitals fighting the COVID-19 pandemic this week. Guard members are now assisting 13 medical facilities... MORE

Patriot Brigade partners with Tennessee Guard during XCTC
August 24, 2021 — FORT HOOD, Texas – The 174th Infantry Brigade partnered with the Tennessee Army National Guard's 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment to provide tough, realistic training during the Guard unit's 14-day XCTC... MORE

Tennessee National Guard boosts COVID support to hospitals
August 23, 2021 — NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee National Guard increased its support to area hospitals across Tennessee over the weekend as they continue to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. On Aug. 22, at the request of... MORE

Tennessee National Guard mobilizes to help flood victims
August 23, 2021 — NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Soldiers and Airmen from the Tennessee National Guard are working with state and local emergency responders to help people in Humphreys County impacted by flash flooding. Working... MORE

Tennessee Guard conducts water rescues during exercise
August 9, 2021 — LEBANON, Tenn. – The Tennessee National Guard teamed with local agencies Aug. 5 to conduct three simulated rescue missions in Lebanon and Smyrna. The simulated rescues were part of Vigilant Guard... MORE

Updated electronic warfare course resumes at Camp Buehring
July 26, 2021 — CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait – Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) were a deadly threat during Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, causing most casualties in both conflicts. IEDs remain a... MORE

National Guard support critical to U.S. European Command
July 22, 2021 — STUTTGART, Germany – From Poland to Kosovo, Lithuania to Ukraine, Soldiers and Airmen from the U.S. National Guard operate alongside allies and partners throughout Europe. They train in all domains,... MORE

Tennessee Guard joins national cybersecurity exercise
July 20, 2021 — NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Members of the Tennessee National Guard are participating in the nationwide cybersecurity exercise, Cyber Shield, July 10-24 at Joint Force Headquarters in Nashville.The annual... MORE

Tennessee Guardsman uses medic skills during COVID mission
July 14, 2021 — CLEVELAND, Tenn. – Spc. Alexander Smith, a combat medic with Smyrna’s 230th Sustainment Brigade, was pursuing his degree in history from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga when COVID-19 was... MORE

Tennessee National Guard aircrew rescues bear attack victim
June 21, 2021 — KNOXVILLE, Tenn. - A Tennessee Army National Guard medical flight crew rescued a camper who was attacked and injured by a bear while sleeping in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park area June... MORE

105th Airlift Wing recognized with Meritorious Unit Award

‘Black Hawk Down’ hero receives Silver Star, reflects on distinguished career

NY Air Guard supports Danish forces in Greenland training

Tennessee National Guard, Bulgaria strengthen relationship

Nebraska CERFP conducts readiness exercise