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Guard Saved Lives, Property, Responding to 2022 Disasters
December 28, 2022 — ARLINGTON, Va. – With approximately 450,000 members, the National Guard plays a role in every element of the National Defense Strategy, including defending the homeland. Over half of its members were... MORE

Oklahoma Guard, Azerbaijan Participate in Disaster Response Exercise
September 28, 2022 — BAKU, Azerbaijan - Subject matter experts from the Oklahoma National Guard and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers traveled to Baku for an emergency response workshop and exercise Sept. 20-22.The event... MORE

Puerto Rico National Guard Rescues Hurricane Victims
September 19, 2022 — SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – The Puerto Rico National Guard rescued dozens of people threatened by Hurricane Fiona, which knocked out power to the entire island and caused severe flooding. Monday in Cayey,... MORE

New York Guard Team Studies Domestic Ops Best Practices
September 15, 2022 — CAMP SMITH TRAINING SITE, N.Y. - Thirty-four members of the New York Army and Air National Guard and the New York Guard learned the latest techniques in domestic operations planning from a U.S... MORE

Alaska, Washington National Guard Join Exercise Gobi Wolf
September 7, 2022 — BAYANKHONGOR, Mongolia – Exercise Gobi Wolf 2022, a multinational civil and military training exercise, commenced with an opening ceremony and expert academic discussion Sept. 5.The six-day exercise... MORE

Kentucky National Guard Comes to aid of Flood Victims
August 3, 2022 — FRANKFORT, Ky. – As rain continues to hit most of the eastern part of the state, Kentucky Army Guard aviation crews carry on their search and rescue mission and move on to air-dropping supplies to... MORE

Kentucky Air National Guard Rescues Flood Victims
August 1, 2022 — HAZARD, Ky. – Airmen from the Kentucky Air National Guard’s 123rd Special Tactics Squadron rescued 19 stranded residents and two dogs after historic flooding that claimed at least 28 lives in Eastern... MORE

Pennsylvania Guard pilots training course for Northern Command
March 10, 2022 — FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. - More than 20 members of the Pennsylvania National Guard joint staff and partners from the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency piloted a three-day staff-training course... MORE

Kentucky Guardsman jumps into action to help neighbors
December 15, 2021 — DAWSON SPRINGS, Ky. – One of the more than approximately 600 Kentucky National Guardsmen activated to help respond to devastating tornadoes lives just 8 miles from where the twisters touched down over... MORE

Louisiana Guard trains with partners on disaster response
April 14, 2021 — NEW ORLEANS – The Louisiana National Guard worked with local and state agencies in an annual disaster response exercise to test and reinforce the capabilities and coordination between government... MORE

Puerto Rico Guard receives disaster relief beddown systems
August 14, 2020 — CAROLINA, Puerto Rico – The Puerto Rico Air National Guard is now the proud owner of two Disaster Relief Beddown Systems, improving its ability to respond to disasters on the island.After Hurricane... MORE

Virginia National Guard mobilizes for Tropical Storm Isaias
August 3, 2020 — RICHMOND, Va. – The Virginia National Guard (VNG) has mobilized in the Eastern Shore and at key locations along the I-95 corridor and in the Hampton Roads area to help local and state agencies respond... MORE

Guard has long supported local officials in health emergencies
March 18, 2020 — ARLINGTON, Va. – While the National Guard is often called out by governors to respond to natural and man-made disasters, Guard members also have a long history of responding to public health... MORE

First responders, volunteers train with Mongolian partners
September 25, 2019 — SAINSHAND, Mongolia – Firefighters' Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), or "turnout gear," includes several essential items. Of all the specialized pieces, the most distinct for Cheyenne Sanchez is a... MORE

Samoa, Nevada Guard Pair in Growing State Partnership Program

Minnesota Guard Conducts 30th Year of Winter Training

Vermont Army Aviation Soldiers Ready for Overseas Mission

Illinois Guard Diversity Leader Fosters Inclusive Culture

Air Guard Updates 148th Fighter Wing F-16s with Radar Pods