Guard News - The National Guard

Viral video gives DC Guard member platform for change
June 10, 2020 — WASHINGTON – A video of a member of the District of Columbia National Guard chanting, “I’m black and I’m proud,” while supporting the civil unrest mission in Washington has spread rapidly online and... MORE

Spc. Khaled Abdelghany, 273rd Military Police Company, District of Columbia National Guard, stands in front of the D.C. Armory in Washington, D.C June 9, 2020.

DC Guard helps make way for protesters, First Amendment
June 9, 2020 — WASHINGTON – Since May 30, members of the District of Columbia National Guard have protected subway stations and businesses near protests in response to the death of George Floyd. As the... MORE

District of Columbia National Guard 1st Lt. John McGlothlin, an Army attorney, patrols Gallery Place Chinatown June 6, 2020, in Washington, D.C. McGlothlin was activated to help keep peace so demonstrators could protest.

Guardsmen defuse tensions with Atlanta protesters
June 9, 2020 — WASHINGTON – Once demonstrators realized the Georgia National Guard was there to protect them and facilitate a peaceful protest, violence diminished in downtown Atlanta last week, said Staff Sgt... MORE

Staff Sgt. David Knicely talks to protesters across the fence line near the entrance to Atlanta's Centennial Olympic Park June 6, 2020, explaining the National Guard’s mission to ensure the right of peaceful free speech.

Minnesota Guard Soldier eases tensions with protesters
June 8, 2020 — ST. PAUL, Minn. – As Master Sgt. Acie Matthews Jr. walked past a group of loud protesters next to Minnesota’s state capitol building June 1, one of the organizers targeted him with her... MORE

Minnesota National Guard Master Sgt. Acie Matthews Jr. peacefully engages with protesters to show solidarity and request compliance with the state curfew at the grounds of the Minnesota state capitol in St. Paul, June 1, 2020.

113th Wing Airmen in DC help save a jogger's life
June 6, 2020 — WASHINGTON – Airmen from the 113th Wing, D.C. Air National Guard, performed lifesaving CPR on a jogger at the Lincoln Memorial June 4.The Airmen, who were posted at the Lincoln Memorial supporting the... MORE

Airmen from the 113th Wing, D.C. Air National Guard, stand on the national mall on June 4, 2020. Airmen from the 113th Wing performed lifesaving CPR on a jogger at the Lincoln Memorial June 4.

Ohio Army Guard assists during unrest in Cleveland, Columbus
June 3, 2020 — ARLINGTON, Va. – Members of the Ohio National Guard were activated by Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine to assist local authorities after three days of civil unrest in major Ohio cities, including Columbus and... MORE

A Soldier with the Ohio National Guard looks on as protesters peacefully demonstrate in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio National Guard members have been activated to support state and local agencies in Columbus and Cleveland in response to incidents of civil unrest in the aftermath of the death of George Floyd. Approximately 30,000 National Guard members in 31 states and Washington, D.C., are on duty protecting lives and property while safeguarding individual rights to demonstrate peacefully.

National Guard force surpasses Hurricane Katrina response
June 2, 2020 — ARLINGTON, Va. – Almost 84,000 National Guard members were on duty Friday performing domestic response missions in support of their governors. The number surpasses the more than 51,000 Guard members... MORE

Master Sgt. Acie Matthews of the Minnesota National Guard engaged with protesters to show solidarity and request they comply with the state curfew at the grounds of the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul June 1, 2020.

Guard Soldiers Train with Civilian Experts in Cyber Discovery Exercise

Alaska Guard Works to Contain Fires

Air Guard Engineers Build Roads, Skills in Assateague Island Project

Maine Army Guard Engineers Build Communities, Readiness

Iowa Army Guard Soldiers Train at Tigerland