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National Guard Planning Course Prepares Military for Future Threats
August 14, 2026 — CAMP FOGARTY, R.I. – A five-day planning course helps Soldiers, Airmen and interagency partners learn to build relationships and develop integrated plans that enable military and civilian... MORE

National Guard service members participate in the National Guard Joint Planners Course on Aug. 6, 2026, at Camp Fogarty, R.I. For five days, military and civilian planners learn how to integrate military, state, federal and civilian capabilities to develop whole-of-state solutions for domestic emergencies and homeland defense.

New York Guard Airmen Strengthen Capabilities in Unfamiliar Terrain
August 14, 2026 — JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska – Security forces Airmen from the New York Air Guard’s 107th Attack Wing conducted land navigation and active shooter training July 13-19 in Alaska,... MORE

New York Air National Guardsmen assigned to 107th Security Forces squadron begin to set coordinates for their next checkpoint during a land navigation exercise at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richarson, Alaska, July 16, 2026.

Arkansas Guard Airmen Strengthen Readiness With Integration Training
August 12, 2026 — EBBING AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Ark. – Seventeen Airmen from the Arkansas National Guard’s 188th Intelligence Support Squadron, or ISS, recently returned from their annual training at Ramstein Air... MORE

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tessah Satterfield, an Arkansas National Guard 188th Intelligence Support Squadron aviation resource manager, recently deployed to Germany for a temporary duty, or TDY, assignment to provide support to the 693rd Wing at Ramstein Air Base.

Oregon Guard Strengthens Hazardous Response Capabilities
August 10, 2026 — CAMP RILEA, Ore. – Soldiers with the Oregon National Guard's 102nd Civil Support Team trained with members of the U.S. Coast Guard and Astoria Fire Department to strengthen partnerships and prepare... MORE

A U.S. Coast Guard boarding team member and an Oregon Air National Guardsman assigned to the Oregon National Guard's 102nd Civil Support Team use specialized equipment to search for a simulated radiological source aboard the Coast Guard Cutter David Duren during joint training in Astoria, Oregon, Aug. 5, 2026.

Montana Guard Improves Rescue Ability With New Hoist System
July 30, 2026 — HELENA, Mont. – Montana National Guard Soldiers recently completed instructor certification on a new hoist rescue capability that enhances stability during helicopter rescue operations and improves... MORE

Staff Sgt. Randy Scales, readiness noncommissioned officer, assigned to C Company, 1st Battalion, 189th General Support Aviation Battalion, Montana Army National Guard, rides with a litter during VITA Rescue System training at Fort Harrison, Montana, July 29, 2026.

Massachusetts Guard Flight Medics Strengthen Skills
July 27, 2026 — BEDFORD, Mass. – Soldiers from the Massachusetts National Guard’s Detachment 1, C Company, 3rd Battalion, 126th Aviation Regiment, General Support Aviation Battalion, recently spent two weeks training... MORE

Sgt. 1st Class Jose Morales, left, and Sgt. Stephannie LaCasse, both flight medics with the Massachusetts National Guard Detachment 1, C Company, 3rd Battalion, 126th Aviation Regiment, General Support Aviation Battalion, use an artificial manual breathing unit on a medical simulation mannequin in the Boston MedFlight simulation training center at their Bedford, Massachusetts headquarters, July 17, 2026.

Puerto Rico, Rhode Island Guardsmen Test Deployment Capabilities
July 20, 2026 — PUNTA SALINAS AIR NATIONAL GUARD STATION, Puerto Rico – Airmen from the 156th Combat Communications Squadron of the Puerto Rico Air National Guard and the 282nd Combat Communications Squadron of the... MORE

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Omar Berdecia, a radio frequency transmission systems specialist, sets-up an AN/PRC-160 radio during exercise FUNKY BUSINESS at the 130th Engineer Battalion, Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, June 4, 2026.

Arkansas National Guard, Guatemalan Partners Build Interoperability
July 16, 2026 — CAMP JOSEPH T. ROBINSON, NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Arkansas National Guardsmen and Guatemalan Army special forces recently trained together at Fort Polk, Louisiana, during Joint Readiness Training... MORE

Virginia Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Staunton-based 116th Mobile Brigade Combat Team, Arkansas National Guard Soldiers and Guatemalan service members partnered with Arkansas through the Department of War National Guard Bureau State Partnership Program move into the field June 8, 2026, during a training rotation at the Joint Readiness Training Center, or JRTC, at Fort Polk, Louisiana.

Pennsylvania Guard Expands Drone Training
July 16, 2026 — FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. – As the battlefield continually shifts toward unmanned aircraft systems, the Pennsylvania National Guard’s Fort Indiantown Gap is expanding its unmanned aircraft systems, or... MORE

Several shipping containers altered to look like buildings were relocated recently to the grounds of the Pennsylvania National Guard's Fort Indiantown Gap's Unmanned Aircraft System Training and Innovation Facility.

Washington Guard’s Dark Rifles Battalion Builds Readiness Through Modernization
July 10, 2026 — CAMP MURRAY, Wash. – Soldiers from the Washington National Guard’s 3rd Battalion, 161st Infantry Regiment, 81st Mobile Brigade Combat Team completed an ambitious annual training June 13-27 that... MORE

Soldiers from Washington National Guard's 3rd Battalion, 161st Infantry Regiment train with the Bumblebee drone system, June 17, 2026, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington.

Ohio Airmen Strengthen Civil Engineer Skills in Japan
June 30, 2026 — YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan – Airmen from the Ohio National Guard's 121st Air Refueling Wing’s Civil Engineer Squadron participated in a deployment for training June 1-15, gaining hands-on experience, new... MORE

Ohio Air Guard Engineers Gain Typhoon Response Training
June 30, 2026 — YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan – Airmen with the Ohio National Guard's 121st Air Refueling Wing Civil Engineer Squadron, who are deployed on temporary duty to conduct annual training requirements, assisted... MORE

Washington Guardsmen Sharpen Warrior Skills, Wildfire Response
June 26, 2026 — CAMP MURRAY, Wash. – Washington Army National Guard aviators expanded the state’s emergency response capability while supporting real-world wildfire and counterdrug missions during one of C Company,... MORE

Soldiers from C Company, 1st Battalion, 112th Aviation Regiment conduct training missions June 6-20, 2026, at the Army Aviation Support Facility 2, Pangborn Airfield in Wenatchee, Washington.

Pennsylvania Guard Trains on New Infantry Squad Vehicle
June 22, 2026 — FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. – Soldiers with the Pennsylvania National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 112th Infantry Regiment, 56th Mobile Brigade Combat Team conducted training June 17-18 on the new vehicle they... MORE

U.S Soldiers with A Company, 1st Battalion, 112th Infantry Regiment, 56th Mobile Brigade Combat Team were introduced to the Infantry Squad Vehicle June 17, 2026, at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania.

Nevada Guardsman Earns Training Royal Flush Before 20
June 12, 2026 — HENDERSON, Nev. – Nevada Army National Guard Pfc. Mace Veit completed Ranger School, Airborne School, Air Assault School and Pathfinder School before his 20th birthday, accomplishing in less than six... MORE

U.S. Army Pvt. 1st Class Mace Veit, 1st Battalion, 221st Cavalry, Nevada National Guard, is being pinned his airborne pin by his sister at Fort Benning, Georgia, April 17, 2026.

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... MORE

U.S. Army Warrant Officer Brett Patterson, Mississippi National Guard, discusses the U.S. National Incident Management System with Republic of Uzbekistan Ministry of Emergency Services personnel during a Department of War National Guard Bureau State Partnership engagement May 18, 2026, in Almalyk City, Uzbekistan.

Washington Guard Strengthens Wildfire Readiness
June 2, 2026 — CAMP MURRAY, Wash. – More than 100 Washington National Guard Soldiers and Airmen sharpened their wildfire response capabilities during the annual Wildland Firefighting Academy at the Washington State... MORE

Soldiers from the Washington Army National Guard dig fire lines during Wildland Firefighting Field Training at the Fire Training Academy, North Bend, Washington, May 28, 2026.

Georgia Guard Brigade Strengthens Readiness, Warfighting Skills
June 1, 2026 — FORT STEWART, Ga. – The 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, comprising more than 4,000 Soldiers across the Georgia Army National Guard, is conducting annual training at Fort Stewart, Georgia, as the... MORE

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to Company B, 148th Brigade Support Battalion, 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Georgia Army National Guard, conduct preliminary marksmanship instruction with an M240B machine gun during the 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team annual training at Fort Stewart, Georgia, May 30, 2026.

Kentucky Guard Enhances Lethality at Arcane Thunder
May 22, 2026 — FORT IRWIN, Calif. – Soldiers of Kentucky National Guard’s B Battery, 1st Battalion, 623rd Field Artillery, 38th Infantry Division Artillery, conducted annual training at Fort Irwin, during a larger,... MORE

U.S. Army National Guard Soldiers with Kentucky's Bravo Battery, 1st Battalion, 623rd Field Artillery Regiment fire a rocket from a High-Mobility Artillery Tocket System at Fort Irwin, California, April 24, 2026.

Massachusetts Guard Strengthens Disaster Response Capabilities
May 20, 2026 — BOURNE, Mass. – Massachusetts National Guard Airmen and Soldiers conducted a Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear, or CBRN, Task Force collective training exercise May 14-17 on Joint Base... MORE

Indiana National Guard Answers Call for Storm Relief

Nevada Guard Wraps up Wildfire Response, Air Guard Joins Fight

Wisconsin National Guard Concludes Storm Recovery Mission

National Guard, Civilian Partners Synchronize Disaster Response in Workshop

Indiana Guard’s 76th Mobile Brigade Builds Lethal Readiness in Exercise