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Guam Guard Soldier excels at schoolhouse, becomes instructor
August 12, 2020 — BARRIGADA, Guam – In the early morning chill of winter in Fort Benning Georgia, air assault students are on a 12-mile ruck march. Although they all carry the same gear weighing nearly 100 pounds, one... MORE

Sgt. Isaac Balajadia of the 1-294th Infantry Regiment, Guam National Guard, excelled at air assault school in Fort Benning, Georgia, and is now an instructor.

Guam National Guard prepares for COVID-19 drawdown
July 9, 2020 — BARRIGADA, Guam – The Guam National Guard has completed more than 38 missions in support of the fight against COVID-19 and is preparing to return to a more normal posture.In March, when President... MORE

Col. Ronnie Delfin, Joint Task Force 671 Title 32 deputy dual status commander, discusses traffic control with Guam Police Chief Stephen Ignacio during an assessment for community COVID-19 testing at the Astumbo Gym in Dededo April 23, 2020. The Guam National Guard continues to work with the government of Guam in its effort to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.

Guam National Guard supports Operation Spartan Flex
July 2, 2020 — BARRIGADA, Guam – Not since World War II have so many combat ground forces landed on Guam in such a short period. In less than 30 minutes, nearly 400 paratroopers from the 4th Brigade Combat Team... MORE

Soldiers from the Guam National Guard load a medical evacuation patient into a Lakota helicopter at Andersen Air Force Base on June 30. The Guard supported Operation Spartan Flex to exercise joint capabilities in the Indo-Pacific Command Region.

Fathers, brothers-in-law heading to Sergeants Major Academy
June 20, 2020 — MERIZO, Guam – The southernmost village on the island of Guam, Merizo, covers six square miles and contains about 1,800 people. But don't let the numbers fool you. Merizo has, pound for pound, one of... MORE

Brothers-in-law and Master Sgts. Joseph Santiago, left, and Andrew Barcinas, of the Guam National Guard, prepare for the Sergeants Major Academy in Merizo, Guam on May 15.

Guam National Guard, ROTC train together despite COVID-19
June 18, 2020 — BARRIGADA, Guam – They emerge from the 6-foot-high sword grass one by one, carrying carbine paintball guns and wearing different uniforms. Command Sgt. Maj. Celso Leonen, commandant of the Guam... MORE

Officer Candidate Steven Cruz, of the Guam National Guard's 203rd Regional Training Institute, leads his mixed squad of Guam National Guard officer candidates and University of Guam ROTC cadets through training exercises in Barrigada, Guam, June 17, 2020.

COVID-19: Guam National Guard mother, son in this together
June 16, 2020 — BARRIGADA, Guam – During a time of great uncertainty, when the world is navigating to define a new normal, members of the Guam National Guard (GUNG) find comfort in service knowing their loved ones... MORE

Lt. Col. Marlene Tarusan-Legaspi and her son, Pfc. Nikolas Legaspi, both with the Guam Army National Guard, find time during their COVID-19 missions to spend a moment together in Tamuning, Guam, June 8, 2020. Tarusan-Legaspi and her son were activated to support the government of Guam’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Guard Leaders Gather for Domestic Ops Conference, Sync Emergency Response Plans

Wyoming High School Seniors Commit to Air National Guard

Michigan Guard Soldiers Welcomed Home from Southern Border Mobilization

Pennsylvania Guard Team Wins Innovation Category at Army Drone Competition

Louisiana Guard Supports Law Enforcement Partners During Mardi Gras