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Nordhaus to Senate: ‘National Guard Delivers Incredible Value to America’
May 23, 2025 — WASHINGTON —Appearing before the Senate Appropriations Committee Subcommittee on Defense Thursday, the National Guard Bureau’s senior leader emphasized the Guard’s value to America.Air Force Gen... MORE

Air Force Gen. Steve Nordhaus, chief of the National Guard Bureau, joins reserve component senior leaders to appear before the Senate Appropriations Committee Subcommittee on Defense during a presidential review of the National Guard and reserve forces fiscal year 2026 budget in Washington, May 22, 2025.

National Guard Bureau Chief Sees Promising Partnership in Timor-Leste
April 6, 2025 — DILI, Timor Leste — The chief of the National Guard Bureau visited Timor-Leste last week to underscore the Rhode Island National Guard’s budding security cooperation ties with the island nation... MORE

Air Force Gen. Steve Nordhaus, chief, National Guard Bureau, joins Maj. Gen. Calisto dos Santos Coliati, Timor-Leste’s vice chief of defense and Air Force Brig. Gen. Thomas Hannon, assistant adjutant general, Rhode Island Air National Guard, in a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the handover of a humanitarian aid and disaster relief warehouse, and an aircraft hangar, Baucau, Timor-Leste, April 4, 2025.

National Guard Leaders Bid Farewell to Former Chief
February 11, 2025 — CATHEDRAL CITY, Calif. - Retired Army Lt. Gen. Herbert R. Temple Jr. , former chief of the National Guard Bureau, was laid to rest at Forest Lawn Cemetery Jan. 24 during a ceremony befitting his long... MORE

Lt. Gen. Jon Stubbs, the 23rd director of the Army National Guard, and his wife, Jane, attend retired Lt. Gen. Herbert Temple's funeral in Cathedral City, Calif., Jan. 24, 2025. Stubbs gave a eulogy to friends and family of Temple at his memorial service.

Lt. Gen. Herbert R. Temple Jr., 21st CNGB, dies at 96
December 30, 2024 — ARLINGTON, Va. – Retired U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Herbert R. Temple Jr., former chief of the National Guard Bureau, died Dec. 29. He was 96.Temple served as the CNGB from 1986 to 1990, capping 43 years of... MORE

Lt. Gen. Herbert R. Temple Jr., former chief of the National Guard Bureau, died Dec. 28, 2024. He was 96.

Lt. Gen. Herbert R. Temple Jr. Recognized by Guard Leaders
December 30, 2024 — ARLINGTON, Va. – National Guard leaders gathered at the Temple Army National Guard Readiness Center Dec. 19 to honor its namesake, retired Army Lt. Gen. Herbert R. Temple Jr., with a heritage display... MORE

Army Lt. Gen. Jonathan Stubbs, director of the Army National Guard, hosts a ceremony to dedicate a display in honor of retired Army Lt. Gen. Herbert R. Temple Jr, the 21st chief of the National Guard Bureau, and namesake of the Army National Guard headquarters, Arlington, Virginia, Dec. 19, 2024. Air Force Gen. Steve Nordhaus left, and Army Gen. Daniel Hokanson, right, the 30th and 29th chiefs of the National Guard, respectively, spoke during the ceremony.

National Guard Leaders Thank Troops During Holiday Season
December 30, 2024 — LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – As families across North America gather to celebrate the winter holidays, exchange gifts, and cherish time with loved ones, military service men and women remain on... MORE

Air Force Gen. Steve Nordhaus, chief, National Guard Bureau, visits with Army National Guard and Reserve Soldiers assigned to Joint Task Force North in Southwest Texas Dec. 27, 2024.

NGB Leaders Visit ’Top-notch’ Guardsmen in New Hampshire
November 29, 2024 — PORTSMOUTH, N.H. – The National Guard Bureau’s top leaders visited the New Hampshire National Guard Nov. 26 to better understand its people, missions and capabilities.Air Force Gen. Steve Nordhaus,... MORE

Air Force Gen. Steve Nordhaus, chief, National Guard Bureau, and Army Senior Enlisted Advisor John Raines, SEA to the CNGB, visit New Hampshire National Guardsmen at Pease Air National Guard Base, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Nov. 26, 2024.

National Guard Leaders See Guardsmen Answer the Call
October 18, 2024 — MORGANTON, N.C. – The National Guard’s top officer ceremoniously assumed his new role Tuesday. His first order of business Wednesday was to spend time with National Guardsmen supporting communities... MORE

Air Force Gen. Steven Nordhaus, chief, National Guard Bureau, meets with Florida National Guard leaders and Guardsmen mobilized in Tampa, Florida, to help communities affected by Hurricane Milton Oct. 16, 2024.

National Guard Bureau Chief Names Senior Enlisted Advisor
October 18, 2024 — ARLINGTON, Va. – Army Command Sgt. Maj. John Raines is the National Guard Bureau’s next senior enlisted advisor, Air Force Gen. Steven Nordhaus, chief, National Guard Bureau, announced Oct... MORE

Command Sergeant Major of the Army National Guard, Cmd. Sgt. Maj. John T. Raines, delivers remarks during the AUSA Sergeant Major of the Army Professional Development Forum at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C., Oct. 16, 2024.

Air Force Gen. Nordhaus Assumes Role of Chief, National Guard Bureau
October 15, 2024 — ARLINGTON, Va. – Air Force Gen. Steven Nordhaus assumed responsibility as chief of the National Guard Bureau during a ceremony Tuesday at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall.Navy Adm. Christopher Grady,... MORE

Navy Adm. Christopher Grady, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, hosts the assumption of responsibility ceremony for the chief of the National Guard Bureau, Joint Base Myer Henderson Hall, Arlington, Virginia, Oct. 15, 2024. Air Force Gen. Steven Nordhaus will serve as the 30th CNGB and a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, succeeding Army Gen. Daniel Hokanson, who retired in August.

Air Force Lt. Gen. Steven Nordhaus Confirmed as NGB Chief
September 25, 2024 — WASHINGTON – The Senate Tuesday confirmed Air Force Lt. Gen. Steven Nordhaus as the 30th chief of the National Guard Bureau. Nordhaus, who will also be a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, will be... MORE

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Steven S. Nordhaus, commander, Continental U.S. North American Aerospace Defense Command Region – 1st Air Force (U.S. Air Forces Northern and U.S. Air Forces Space) testifies before the U.S. Senate Committee on Armed Services at a confirmation hearing for his appointment as chief of the National Guard Bureau at the Hart Senate Office Building, District of Columbia, Sep. 12, 2024.

Military Leaders Urge Congress to Pass Timely 2025 Defense Budget
June 20, 2024 — WASHINGTON - The 2025 Defense Department budget request prioritizes maintaining operational readiness, taking care of people and continuing to build a joint force that is lethal, resilient,... MORE

Army Gen. Daniel Hokanson, chief, National Guard Bureau, testifies before the U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Defense, during the National Guard and Reserve hearing in the Dirksen Senate Office Building in Washington, D.C., June 18, 2024.

Idaho National Guard Opens Child Care Center
June 10, 2024 — BOISE, Idaho - Members of the Idaho National Guard held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Saturday to celebrate the grand opening of the first child care center at Gowen Field.The Child and Youth Center is... MORE

The Idaho National Guard holds a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of its first child care center at Gowen Field June 8, 2024. Gowen Day Camp is part of a program offering Idaho National Guardsmen with children ages 6 months to 12 years free child care assistance during drill weekends.

After 80th D-Day Commemoration, Hokanson Looks to Future
June 8, 2024 — OMAHA BEACH, NORMANDY, France — After honoring the 80th anniversary of the Allies’ D-Day invasion and subsequent liberation of Europe, the National Guard’s top general looked forward Friday, focused... MORE

Army Gen. Daniel Hokanson meets World War II veteran Joseph “Ben” Miller during the ceremony commemorating the 80th anniversary of Operation Overlord and D-Day at the Normandy American Cemetery, Colleville-sur-Mer, Normandy, France, June 6, 2024.

In Thailand, Hokanson Sees Enduring Partners in Name and Practice
May 21, 2024 — BANGKOK –The National Guard’s top officer visited with Washington Guardsmen and Royal Thai Armed Forces troops training together May 7-9. The Washington National Guard has worked closely with Thailand... MORE

Army Gen. Daniel Hokanson, chief, National Guard Bureau, joins Army Maj. Gen. Bret Daugherty, Washington's adjutant general, to visit Washington National Guardsmen and Royal Thai Air Force members training together during exercise Enduring Partners 2024, Bangkok, Thailand, May 9, 2024.

National Guard Expands Pilot Child Care Program
May 14, 2024 — WASHINGTON – Army Guardsmen in 20 states now can access drill weekend child care after the National Guard’s most senior leader signed an agreement with public partners expanding a pilot program at a... MORE

Army Gen. Daniel Hokanson, chief, National Guard Bureau, joins Cara Calvin-McFerren, mayor pro tem, West Liberty, Iowa and Jessica Chang, chief executive officer, Upwards, to sign a pilot child care intergovernmental support agreement at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, May 13, 2024. The initiative helps Army National Guard Soldiers with community-based child care on drill weekends.

Guard Bureau Chief Promotes Partnerships at Defense Services Asia Exhibition
May 12, 2024 — KUALA LUMPUR – Alliances and partnerships underscored the National Guard Bureau chief’s participation in one of Asia’s largest defense and homeland security events on May 6.Army Gen. Daniel Hokanson,... MORE

Army Gen. Daniel Hokanson, chief, National Guard Bureau, participates in the 2024 Defence Services Asia conference and exhibit, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, May 6, 2024. While at DSA, Hokanson joined a panel discussion to talk about the National Guard State Partnership Program.

Guard Leaders Stress NCOs Role in State Partnership Program
May 3, 2024 — LAS VEGAS – Developing NCOs has long been a strategy in the U.S. military to build capability and maintain readiness by providing the education and training required to operate in complex... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. Mikael Sundin, senior enlisted advisor to the director of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency, talks about security cooperation and NCO development during the State Partnership Program Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada, April 17, 2024.

Hokanson: Nation’s Investment in National Guard Comes at Pivotal Moment
May 2, 2024 — WASHINGTON – The National Guard is a dynamic operational force integral to the National Defense Strategy, the Guard’s most senior officer told lawmakers April 30, emphasizing that sustained mission... MORE

Army Gen. Daniel Hokanson, chief, National Guard Bureau, talks with Soldiers of the Alabama National Guard's 115th Expeditionary Signal Battalion, Fort McClellan, Alabama, April 20, 2024.

Guard Chief Visits Pennsylvania Guard, Aviation Training Site
April 23, 2024 — FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. - Army Gen. Daniel R. Hokanson, chief of the National Guard Bureau, met with Pennsylvania National Guard leaders and members of the Eastern Army National Guard Aviation... MORE

Army Gen. Daniel R. Hokanson, chief of the National Guard Bureau, met with Pennsylvania National Guard leaders and members of the Eastern Army National Guard Aviation Training Site during a visit to Fort Indiantown Gap April 22, 2024.

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Washington Army Guard Trains in Water Bucket Operations

Alaska Army Guard Rescues Family Stranded on River During Storm

lowa Airmen Take Training to New Heights

West Virginia Guard Continues Flood Cleanup Efforts