Guard News - The National Guard

Arizona Airmen Enable NATO Deterrence, Article 5 Response During Ramstein Flag ‘26
June 30, 2026 — ARLINGTON, Va. – Intelligence analysts from the Arizona Air National Guard’s 214th Attack Group bolstered their wartime readiness while supporting NATO Allied Air Command’s (AIRCOM’s) exercise...

Minnesota Guard Strengthens Partnership, Trains in Norway’s Arctic Environment
March 5, 2026 — TRØNDELAG, Norway – One hundred Soldiers and Airmen from the Minnesota National Guard traveled to Norway for the 53rd Norwegian Reciprocal Troop Exchange, or NOREX, an annual exchange that strengthens...

National Guard, Nordic Partnerships Bolster European Defenses
September 29, 2025 — OSLO, Norway — The National Guard Bureau’s top leaders traveled to Finland, Sweden and Norway last week as part of a series of visits to Northern European countries to strengthen the Guard’s security...

National Guard, State Partnership Collaboration at Cyber Shield 2025
June 16, 2025 — VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – Once a year, the National Guard invites cybersecurity professionals worldwide to attend a cumulative event known as Cyber Shield, where they can compete, learn and challenge...

Minnesota National Guard, Norway Strengthen Training Ties
February 20, 2025 — STJØRDAL, Norway - The Minnesota National Guard and the Heimevernet, the Norwegian Home Guard, joined forces for the 52nd Annual Norwegian Reciprocal Troop Exchange Feb. 5-19, continuing a tradition...

Minnesota Guard, Norway Train Together
February 29, 2024 — LITTLE FALLS, Minn. - Camp Ripley Training Center hosted the 51st annual Norwegian Reciprocal Troop Exchange between the Minnesota National Guard and the Norwegian Home Guard Rapid Reaction Force and...

MAINEiacs Aim High During Arctic Challenge
June 7, 2023 — ØRLAND AIR BASE, Norway – The Maine Air National Guard’s 101st Air Refueling Wing, also known as the MAINEiacs, and 265th Combat Communication Squadron are participating in the Arctic Challenge...

Hokanson: State Partnership Program Stable, Steadfast and Growing
April 21, 2023 — DENVER – The Department of Defense National Guard Bureau State Partnership Program — built on enduring relationships, common interests and trust — is stable, steadfast and growing, the Guard’s top...

Virginia Guard Participates in Arctic Forge in Finland
April 21, 2023 — SODANKYLÄ GARRISON, Finland - More than 60 Virginia National Guard Soldiers assigned to the 2nd Squadron, 183rd Cavalry Regiment, 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, participated in the Arctic Forge...

Minnesota, Norway Partner for 50th Troop Exchange
February 23, 2023 — TRØNDELAG, Norway - More than 100 Minnesota National Guard Airmen and Soldiers partnered with the Heimevernet, the Norwegian Home Guard, for two weeks of winter warfare training during the 50th...

Norway Adds Top-tier Military Experience to State Partnership Program
February 21, 2023 — TRONDHEIM, Norway – Celebrating a half-century of training together last week, Norway and the Minnesota National Guard strengthened ties by formally pairing in the Department of Defense National Guard...

Minnesota National Guard Signs State Partnership Program Agreement with Norway
February 15, 2023 — TRONDHEIM, Norway – The Minnesota National Guard signed an official State Partnership Program agreement with Norway Feb. 15 to further expand their 50-year relationship.“As a Minnesotan and a member...

Massachusetts Guard Welcomes Fifth‑Generation Fighter

Alabama Guard Helps De-Escalate Metro Station Confrontation

Alaska Guard Rescues Pilots From Two Plane Crashes

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

Nebraska Guard Strengthens Disaster Response Readiness