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Deployed Washington Guard captain embraces opportunities
April 23, 2021 — CAMP MURRAY, Wash. – Deployments are often spent surrounded by fellow Guardsmen, which makes the time away from home much easier. Sometimes, they’re spent alone. “I have been a bit of a lone survivor...

Deployed couple withstands challenges with 3-year-old home
April 2, 2021 — CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait – “He has his days where he is mad at us for leaving and other days, he cannot stop telling me how much he misses us,” said Cpl. Ashley Hibbler, of her 3-year-old son Landon...

Michigan National Guard member deployed nearly a decade
April 1, 2021 — RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany – For decades, the military service of National Guard and Reserve members was characterized by the slogan, "One weekend a month, two weeks a year." While the minimum service...

Task Force Phoenix trains at North Fort Hood for deployment
March 29, 2021 — NORTH FORT HOOD, Texas – Flexibility and adaptability have been key for the 40th Combat Aviation Brigade in the lead-up to a 9-month deployment to the Middle East.The brigade is poised to deploy to...

Wisconsin Guard medevac unit answers the call in Middle East
February 12, 2021 — UNDISCLOSED LOCATION – The officer in charge of about 35 Wisconsin Army National Guard Soldiers performing medevac missions across the Middle East in support of Operations Inherent Resolve and Spartan...

Montana National Guard partners with college for training
December 7, 2020 — LITTLE FALLS, Minn. – In preparation for deployment to Romania in 2021, the 1051st Fire Fighter Tactical Group conducted training with Central Lakes College at Camp Ripley Nov. 30-Dec. 4.Sgt. Jared...

No rest for Wisconsin National Guard medics
October 27, 2020 — MADISON, Wis. – A Wisconsin Army National Guard medical unit has shown great versatility, quickly transitioning from assisting since the early days of the state’s COVID-19 response to conducting...

28th ECAB hurdles challenges, completes training
September 17, 2020 — FORT HOOD, Texas – Despite COVID-19 challenges, Soldiers with the 28th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade completed training at Fort Hood to prepare for Operation Spartan Shield and Operation...

319th EOD conducts pre-mobilization training
September 10, 2020 — YAKIMA TRAINING CENTER, Wash. – Members of the 319th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company wrapped up two months of training at Yakima Training Center and are preparing for deployment.“I’m just so...

Soldier becomes U.S. citizen before deployment
August 31, 2020 — FORT HOOD, Texas – U.S. Army Spc. Daniel Rivera Romero, a CH-47 helicopter repairer deployed with Bravo Company, 628th Aviation Support Battalion, 28th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade, became a...

Michigan Army National Guard evaluated during XCTC
August 26, 2020 — CAMP GRAYLING, Mich. – The Michigan Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 125th Infantry Regiment, was evaluated for proficiency in coordination with First Army as part of preparations for deployment...

NY Army National Guard Soldier crams a career into one year
July 13, 2020 — CAMP SMITH TRAINING SITE, N.Y. – Within less than a year, Spc. Olivia Mannetti became a Soldier, helped New York State in the fight against COVID-19, and will now be deploying to the Middle East...

Wisconsin National Guard team delivers while deployed
July 1, 2020 — MADISON, Wis. – In the parlance of their trade, the Wisconsin Army National Guard’s 1967th Contingency Contracting Team (CCT) is delivering the goods. “Thus far, the mission has been nothing short of...

Alaska Guard maintenance Airmen critical to Africa deployment
June 18, 2020 — JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska – An eagle swallowing a dragonfly whole is what it looks like when an HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopter is loaded into the cargo hold of a C-17 Globemaster III...

42nd Infantry Division Soldiers reunite in Kuwait
June 4, 2020 — CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait – In 2005, Pvt. Kenneth Geib and Spc. Timothy Olsen were in Tikrit, Iraq, turning wrenches for Staff Sgt. Edgar Ponce in the maintenance section of the 42nd Infantry Division...

Nebraska Army National Guard firefighters deploy to Romania
May 22, 2020 — OMAHA, Neb. – Seven Nebraska Army National Guard Soldiers with the 181st Engineer Detachment (Firefighter Team) based in Norfolk gathered with immediate family for a brief send-off ceremony May 17...

Chinook helicopter unit set to deploy to Middle East
May 7, 2020 — JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – While more than 900 Washington National Guard members are supporting the COVID-19 response, one unit is training for a different kind of fight. Deploying isn’t new...

Oklahoma Guard has virtual send-off before deploying
May 5, 2020 — FORT SILL, Okla. - Soldiers from Battery B, 1st Battalion, 158th Field Artillery Regiment, 45th Field Artillery Brigade, who are deploying in support of coalition operations in the Central Command...

These Soldiers keep 28th ECAB safe as they prepare to deploy
May 4, 2020 — FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. – As the 28th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade prepares for deployment, Soldiers like Staff Sgt. Raymond Mutiso and Spc. Padric Marianos are working to prevent the spread...

New York Guardsmen Earn Danish Military March Ribbon

Kentucky Guard Builds Portable Air Base for Patriot 26

Three Components, One Army: LaNeve Stresses Guard’s Role in Army’s New Priorities

Pennsylvania Guardsmen Demonstrate Drone Innovation Project

Nordhaus, Raines Outline a National Guard Focused on the Future