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Arkansas Guard Strengthens Emergency Response Capabilities
August 7, 2026 — CAMP JOSEPH T. ROBINSON, Ark. – Before winter storms close roads, down power lines or isolate communities, the Arkansas National Guard is preparing Soldiers and Airmen for one of the National Guard’s... MORE

Students of the Arkansas National Guard’s Guardian Response Training Academy participate in a winter storm response exercise on Aug. 4, 2026, at Camp Joseph T. Robinson, Arkansas.

Michigan Guard Strengthens Emergency Response Partnerships
August 5, 2026 — SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. – Military personnel including the Michigan National Guard, first responders and government agencies from across the nation came together July 27-31 during Operation Iron Wave,... MORE

Members of the 51st Civil Support Team, Michigan National Guard, U.S. Coast Guard, and other responders are on the St. Marys River during the culminating training event for Operation Iron Wave at the Soo Locks in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan.

Guard Leaders Gather for Domestic Ops Conference, Sync Emergency Response Plans
February 23, 2026 — ARLINGTON, Va. – Leaders from throughout the Army and Air National Guard gathered at the National Guard Professional Education Center at Camp Joseph T. Robinson, Arkansas, Feb. 10-12, for the National... MORE

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Travis T. Boltjes, vice director of operations, National Guard Bureau Joint Staff, speaks to attendees of the 2026 National Guard Domestic Operations Conference at Camp Joseph T. Robinson, Arkansas, Feb. 10, 2026.

Louisiana Guard Hosts All-Hazards Coordination Workshop
March 14, 2025 — NEW ORLEANS – The Louisiana National Guard hosted its 18th annual All-Hazards Coordination Workshop March 10-12, bringing togetherrepresentatives from all 54 states and territories to assess... MORE

Representatives from all 54 states and territories participate in the 18th annual All-Hazards Coordination Workshop at the Higgins Hotel in New Orleans March 10-12, 2025. The workshop facilitates emergency preparedness.

Alaska National Guard stages 2nd winter storm response team
January 5, 2022 — JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska – The Alaska Army National Guard is assisting the Matanuska-Susitna Borough, where winter storm wind gusts up to 90 mph have knocked out power, damaged... MORE

A Light Medium Tactical Vehicle and a High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle leave the Alaska National Guard Armory on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, for the Alcantra Armory in Wasilla, Jan. 5, 2022. The Alaska Army National Guard vehicles were responding to a severe windstorm in the Matsu-Borough.

NCNG engineers respond to Hurricane Isaias
August 6, 2020 — WINDSOR, N.C. – North Carolina Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to the 105th Engineer Battalion teamed up with emergency management, state, county, and city departments to respond to Hurricane... MORE

North Carolina National Guard Spc. Adam Macterrnan, a Soldier assigned to the 882nd Engineer Company, 105th Engineer Battalion, helps a resident find his dogs following a tornado spawned by Hurricane Isaias in Windsor, North Carolina, Aug. 4, 2020.

Michigan Guard’s CST conducts civil first responder training
July 10, 2020 — TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. – The Michigan National Guard’s 51st Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Civil Support Team (CST) based out of Fort Custer Training Center in Augusta trained with local authorities... MORE

Michigan National Guard Soldiers and Airmen from the 51st Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Civil Support Team (CST), based out of Fort Custer Training Center in Augusta, trained with first responders in Traverse City June 24, 2020.

Montana Guard Chemical Company Tests Readiness at Northern Strike

Louisiana National Guard Concludes Operation NOLA Safe

Mass. Guard Wing Boosts Readiness to Respond to Battlefield Casualties

Washington Guard Sustains Wildfire Response Across State

Ohio Airman Receives Bronze Star For Actions During Deployment