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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

National Guard SEA Thanks Texas Guardsmen on Border Mission

NY Air Guard Leaders Salute World War II Vet on his 100th

Louisiana Guard Tiger Brigade Tested in Warfighter Exercise

Iowa National Guard Soldier Gives Back to Homeless

Alaska Guardsmen Bring Holiday Cheer to Scammon Bay