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Maryland Air National Guard Completes Readiness Exercise
March 6, 2023 — MIDDLE RIVER, Md. – The Maryland Air National Guard conducted a readiness exercise involving Airmen in a simulated deployed environment across Martin State Air National Guard Base March 2-5.Operation... MORE

Maryland Air Guard Sustains Support of U.S. Cyber Force
December 21, 2022 — FORT MEADE, Md. – Maryland Air National Guard members recently completed a six-month activation in support of U.S. Cyber Command’s Cyber National Mission Force.The 276th Cyberspace Operations Squadron... MORE

NH Guard, Salvadoran Cyber Teams Strengthen Partnership
December 14, 2022 — SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador – Backlit by the soft blue glow of nearly a dozen computer screens, a joint cyber team from the New Hampshire National Guard assessed El Salvador’s burgeoning cyber unit... MORE

National Guard Provides Critical Election Cybersecurity
November 7, 2022 — ARLINGTON, Va. – As the eyes of the nation turn to Tuesday’s midterm elections, the integrity of polling and the security of the electoral process are the focus of National Guard cyberspace operations... MORE

Virginia Guard, Partners Conduct Cyber Exercise
October 24, 2022 — RICHMOND, Va. – Approximately 20 Virginia National Guard Soldiers and Airmen took part in the Cyber Fortress exercise with public and private sector partners Sept. 21-30.Participants included Dominion... MORE

New Hampshire National Guard, El Salvador Participate in Cyber Exchange
September 1, 2022 — SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador – In the heart of San Salvador, inside the Centro de Etrenamiento Tactico, New Hampshire Airmen from the 157th Communications Flight shared new ideas with a growing... MORE

New York National Guard Cyber Experts Learn from Brazilian Counterparts
September 1, 2022 — BRASILIA, Brazil - When the Brazilian Cyber Defense Command showcased itself to representatives of 15 nations Aug. 18 as part of its Cyber Guardian Exercise, two New York Army National Guard Soldiers... MORE

Washington Guard Hosts Multinational Cybersecurity Program
July 20, 2022 — CAMP MURRAY, Wash. – Just like in conventional warfare, strong alliances are necessary to battle cyber criminals.“To get just one country here, putting together a cyber plan with our folks is an... MORE

Maryland National Guard, European Partners Protect Network Security
July 15, 2022 — LAUREL, Md. - The Maryland Army National Guard’s 169th Cyber Protection Team, Maryland Air National Guard’s 175th Operation Support Squadron and members of the Armed Forces of Bosnia and Herzegovina... MORE

New Mexico Guard Cyber Teams Train with Mescalero Apache Telecom
June 22, 2022 — RUIDOSO, N.M. - New Mexico National Guard Airmen and Soldiers trained with Mescalero Apache Telecom Inc. June 13-16 as part of the Department of Defense Innovative Readiness Training program that... MORE

National Guard Soldiers, Airmen Train on Cybersecurity
June 21, 2022 — BOISE, Idaho – The Idaho Army National Guard hosted Guard members from seven states June 4-18 for a regional cyber exercise that included assessing the security of a dozen Idaho agencies. Cyber... MORE

Guard Soldiers, Airmen Participate in Cyber Shield Exercise
June 7, 2022 — NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – More than 800 National Guard Soldiers and Airmen, civilian experts, and other military services from throughout the nation are conducting exercise Cyber Shield this month... MORE

183d Wing cuts ribbon on joint cyber range
April 7, 2022 — ABRAHAM LINCOLN CAPITAL AIRPORT, Ill. – During drill weekends, Illinois National Guard Soldiers and Airmen often go to the range for training. A typical day at the range might include training in... MORE

Michigan Guard, partners practice cyberattack response
March 29, 2022 — GRAYLING, Mich. – The Michigan National Guard worked with law enforcement and industry partners to respond jointly to cyberattacks in a Cyber Strike exercise at the National All Domain Warfighting... MORE

Nebraska ANG cybersecurity team keeps network safe
November 8, 2021 — LINCOLN AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. – In 2021 alone, America's energy sector, power plants, food supply, water supply, health care, law enforcement and defense sector have all come under... MORE

Nevada Guard, university partner to beef up cybersecurity
October 25, 2021 — RENO, Nev. – The 152nd Communications Flight (CF), Nevada Air National Guard, and the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) Cyber Club are partnering to evolve each organization’s cybersecurity... MORE

Cyber units secured joint networks during Northern Strike
September 28, 2021 — LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan Air National Guard's 272nd Cyber Operations Squadron trained with the Texas National Guard's 273rd COS to secure networks during Northern Strike 21."An exercise like... MORE

Georgia Guard strengthens cyber capability at exercise
September 17, 2021 — AUGUSTA, Ga. – Members of the Georgia National Guard participated in Cyber Dawg 21, a live-action cybersecurity exercise Sept. 13-17 at the Georgia Cyber Center.The Georgia Technology Center created... MORE

Washington Guard, partner countries test cybersecurity
August 25, 2021 — CAMP MURRAY, Wash. – In a matter of minutes, cybercriminals strike an electrical grid outside Bangkok and critical infrastructure in Japan and Korea. It’s a likely scenario being tested and trained... MORE

Tennessee Guard joins national cybersecurity exercise
July 20, 2021 — NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Members of the Tennessee National Guard are participating in the nationwide cybersecurity exercise, Cyber Shield, July 10-24 at Joint Force Headquarters in Nashville.The annual... MORE

Air Force Leaders Discuss Total Force Integration

Indiana Guardsmen, Slovak Partners Compete to be Best Warrior

Washington Guard, Thai Partners Strengthen Cybersecurity

National Guard, Canada Conduct Tactical Arctic Insertion

Guard Recognizes Milestones that Brought Positive Change