Guard News - The National Guard

National Guard security mission at U.S. Capitol concludes
May 23, 2021 — ARLINGTON, Va. – The National Guard’s U.S. Capitol security mission to support the U.S. Capitol Police ends May 23. Gen. Daniel Hokanson, chief of the National Guard Bureau, spoke about the mission as... MORE

Nevada National Guard trio honored for aiding crash victim
May 17, 2021 — LAS VEGAS – Three Nevada Guard Soldiers from 1st Squadron 221 Cavalry were recognized for helping a Virginia woman injured in a car crash while supporting the presidential inauguration in the nation's... MORE

Synchronization a must in continued Guard support to Capitol
April 7, 2021 — ARLINGTON, Va. – When discussing the most recent rotation of National Guard members supporting U.S. Capitol Police following the Jan. 6 siege of the Capitol, Army Col. Kevin Crawford doesn’t go by his... MORE

National Guard units supporting Capitol mission return home
March 17, 2021 — WASHINGTON – More than half the 5,000 National Guard Soldiers and Airmen who have been supporting the security mission in the nation’s capital since January returned to their home states. “We’re here... MORE

DCNG inauguration support ribbon recognizes service
March 15, 2021 — WASHINGTON – National Guard members from any state, territory or the District of Columbia who supported the 59th presidential inauguration on Title 32 orders are authorized to receive the D.C... MORE

In historic year, Washington National Guard answers the call
March 11, 2021 — CAMP MURRAY, Wash. – To describe 2020 as unprecedented would be an understatement. "This past year has been a trying year," said Washington National Guard Maj. Gen. Bret Daugherty, the adjutant... MORE

Father, daughter serve together in nation's capital
March 1, 2021 — WASHINGTON – "Keeping families involved is important to the success of all our Soldiers," said 1st Sgt. Phillip O'Neill with Forward Support Company, 107th Engineer Battalion, Michigan Army National... MORE

Michigan National Guard helps sustain the force in DC
February 12, 2021 — WASHINGTON – Soldiers with Forward Support Company, 107th Engineer Battalion, Michigan Army National Guard, arrived in the nation's capital this week to support the Michigan Army National Guard's... MORE

Michigan Soldier maintains connection with home, work
February 9, 2021 — WASHINGTON – Soldiers with the 1433rd Engineer Company, Michigan National Guard, served in the nation’s capital in support of the 59th presidential inauguration. The unit went home but returned last... MORE

Australian Army captain continues to serve with DC National Guard
February 8, 2021 — WASHINGTON - January's inauguration support by the National Guard was unique in many ways, with more than 26,000 National Guard members activated from all 50 states, three territories and the District... MORE

Father and daughter serve together in nation's capital
February 8, 2021 — WASHINGTON – It's one thing to follow in the footsteps of a military family. It's another to have the opportunity to serve on the same mission as your daughter. Staff Sergeant Roberto Alicea, of the... MORE

Morale efforts sustain Guard members during DC mission
February 4, 2021 — WASHINGTON – Behind a serving line inside the District of Columbia National Guard’s armory, empty boxes that once contained warm meals quickly stacked up, forming a small hill of cardboard and ripped... MORE

Michigan National Guard remains on duty in DC
February 1, 2021 — WASHINGTON – Soldiers with the Michigan Army National Guard’s 177th Military Police Brigade have been on duty in the nation’s capital since the presidential inauguration and remain in support of... MORE

Kentucky Guard to augment security in DC
January 29, 2021 — FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Kentucky National Guard will send approximately 150 Soldiers to the nation's capital next week to assist civilian law enforcement with security through March. Volunteers from the... MORE

Army leaders update Guard activities in Washington
January 26, 2021 — ARLINGTON, Va. – The National Guard will be a force of last resort. Law enforcement will take the lead and be the force of choice should it be necessary, said Acting Army Secretary John E. Whitley,... MORE

1,000 Virginia National Guard members remain on duty in DC
January 25, 2021 — RICHMOND, Va. – Approximately 1,000 Virginia National Guard members are among more than 7,000 National Guard Soldiers and Airmen from dozens of states remaining in Washington following the... MORE

Hawaii National Guard helps secure nation's capital
January 21, 2021 — WASHINGTON – Hawaii National Guard Soldiers deployed to the nation's capital for the presidential inauguration helped provide security on the four bridges leading from the Virginia side of the Potomac... MORE

Brothers in arms serving at US Capitol
January 21, 2021 — WASHINGTON – Two Oklahoma Army National Guard Citizen-Soldiers served together in the nation's capital this week as figurative and literal "brothers in arms." Sgts. Kade and Corbin Silvers, both from... MORE

Guard continues legacy with record inauguration support
January 21, 2021 — WASHINGTON – Specialist Ivan Sights conceded he was a little sleep-deprived in the days leading up to the 59th presidential inauguration Wednesday. "We had to be at the Capitol at 2 this morning,"... MORE

NCNG bolsters communications during inauguration
January 21, 2021 — WASHINGTON – The North Carolina National Guard deployed nine Soldiers and one Airman from across the state to set up and maintain a Joint Incident Site Communications Capability (JISSC) team... MORE

Planning conferences for Northern Strike 22 completed

Virginia Guard task force begins federal active duty for Africa mission

Polish Land Forces attend Idaho National Guard tank training

104th Fighter Wing supports COVID-19 testing task force

Oklahoma National Guard exercises mission sustainment teams