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Mississippi Guard, Uzbekistan Train for Disaster Response
June 8, 2026 — JACKSON, Miss. – Soldiers from the Mississippi National Guard, in partnership with U.S. Army Central, conducted disaster preparedness and response training with the Republic of Uzbekistan Ministry of...

Washington Guard Supports Chemical Spill Response
June 1, 2026 — LONGVIEW, Wash. – Following a tank implosion and chemical spill at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging Co., the Washington National Guard mobilized Soldiers and Airmen to support first responders with air...

Kentucky Guard, Ecuador Share Disaster Response Tactics
April 16, 2026 — LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Seven members of the Ecuadorian armed services visited Kentucky recently to learn more about how the Kentucky National Guard responds to emergencies and to share their own disaster...

National Guard Supports Disaster Response Through Assistance Compacts
November 18, 2025 — ARLINGTON, Va. — When Hurricane Helene struck North Carolina in late 2024, aircrews from 1st Battalion, 169th Aviation Regiment, Connecticut Army National Guard, were among the first to...

Arkansas National Guard Bolsters Disaster Response Plan
August 6, 2025 — NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - The Arkansas National Guard is working closely with its state and federal partners to intensify preparations for a high-magnitude earthquake from the New Madrid Seismic Zone,...

156th Wing Airmen Train with Disaster Relief Beddown System
March 17, 2025 — MUÑIZ AIR BASE NATIONAL AIR GUARD, Puerto Rico - U.S. Airmen assigned to the 156th Wing, Puerto Rico Air National Guard, trained to deploy a Disaster Relief Beddown System (DRBS) and sustain...

Washington Guard, Thai Partners Share Disaster Response Tips
February 19, 2025 — PRACHINBURI, Thailand - Washington National Guard and Royal Thai Army Soldiers participated in their annual Homeland Assistance Disaster Relief subject matter exchange from Jan. 30 to Feb. 8, in...

Republic of Korea Delegation Visits Louisiana National Guard
November 20, 2024 — NEW ORLEANS - The Louisiana National Guard hosted a delegation of officers from the Republic of Korea’s Army to share its extensive disaster response experience Nov. 11-17.“We were honored to support...

Florida National Guard Assists Tornado Victims
October 13, 2024 — FORT PIERCE, Fla. - The Florida National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 124th Infantry Regiment, quickly mobilized to respond to a series of tornadoes that touched down near Fort Pierce Oct. 10 as Hurricane...

National Guard Helps Hurricane Milton, Helene Victims
October 9, 2024 — ARLINGTON, Va. - Over 11,000 National Guard Soldiers and Airmen were conducting Hurricane Milton and Hurricane Helene relief missions in the Southeast Sunday, helping first responders and victims by...

Kentucky National Guard Tests Skills in All-Hazards Exercise
September 27, 2024 — DISNEY TRAINING CENTER, Ky. - The Kentucky Army National Guard 751st Troop Command conducted an all-hazards exercise Sept. 14, using all aviation companies and detachments in scenarios aimed at their...

Nebraska National Guard Assists with Tornado Response
May 2, 2024 — LINCOLN, Neb. – The Nebraska National Guard is assisting state and local first responders after a tornado caused widespread damage.Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen authorized the Nebraska National Guard to...

Guard Employs AI to Battle Wildfires, Improve Disaster Response
April 8, 2024 — ARLINGTON, Va. - Inside the bustling confines of an operations center, National Guard members quickly assemble information from multiple sources, piecing together the “big picture” from ground and air...

Hawaii Guard, Philippine Forces Train on Search and Rescue Skills
September 6, 2023 — SAN FERNANDO, Philippines - The Hawaii National Guard engaged in an urban and mountain search and rescue subject matter expert exchange with the 505th Search and Rescue Group, Philippine Air Force,...

Guam Guard Medics Assist with Hospital Surge After Typhoon Mawar
June 28, 2023 — TAMUNING, Guam – One month after Typhoon Mawar lashed the U.S. territory of Guam with 140 mph sustained winds, recovery efforts are still underway to restore critical services. Among those supporting...

Cal Guard Response Force Proves Capabilities During ExEVAL
April 7, 2023 — CAMP ROBERTS, Calif. – More than 500 California National Guard Soldiers and Airmen proved their mettle March 27-31 during the California Homeland Response Force’s external evaluation exercise at Camp...

US, Bosnia and Herzegovina Join Crisis Comms Workshop
March 14, 2023 — SARAJEVO, Bosnia and Herzegovina - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Maryland National Guard led a communication workshop in Sarajevo March 7-9. The event was coordinated with the U.S. Embassy...

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...

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...

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,...

Retired Texas Air National Guard Pilot Recalls Protecting Air Force One on 9/11

Nebraska Guard Strengthens Disaster Response Readiness

Kentucky Guard Strengthens Skills During Patriot 2026

113th Wing Recognized for Air Defense, Combat Performance

Washington Guard Concludes Extended Wildfire Response