Guard News - The National Guard

North Carolina Guard conducts airborne operations
June 19, 2020 — NEW LONDON, N.C. – North Carolina Army National Guard Soldiers from three units conducted airborne operations at the Stanley County Regional Airport June 18. The 403rd Quartermaster Rigger Support... MORE

North Carolina National Guard prepares for hurricanes
June 15, 2020 — RALEIGH, N.C. – The holiday celebrations of “Tis’ the season” are months away, but for the North Carolina National Guard (NCNG), “Tis the season” to prepare for hurricanes.NC Army National Guard Maj... MORE

NC National Guard helps conduct COVID-19 testing
June 1, 2020 — SANFORD, N.C. – North Carolina National Guard Soldiers and Airmen assigned to the 42nd Civil Support Team supported a drive-thru COVID-19 test site at Deep River Elementary School May 27-28.The test... MORE

NC National Guard cyber mission continues despite COVID-19
May 18, 2020 — RALEIGH, N.C. – The North Carolina National Guard (NCNG) and NC Division of Emergency Management hosted remote “virtual” cybertraining for state, local and tribal government officials May 13 and... MORE

NC National Guard sets up COVID-19 medical support shelter
May 15, 2020 — HAMLET, N.C. – Soldiers and Airmen from the North Carolina National Guard worked with the state Department of Health and Human Services and Department of Emergency Management to create a medical... MORE

Guard's COVID-19 response is largest since Hurricane Katrina
May 12, 2020 — ARLINGTON, Va. - Almost 47,000 Soldiers and Airmen from the National Guard are activated to help fight COVID-19 in the Guard’s largest domestic response effort since Hurricane Katrina in 2005. More... MORE

NC Guard members maintain schoolwork during COVID-19 mission
May 8, 2020 — RALEIGH, N.C. – College students across the country found themselves in situations they never expected during the Spring semester – classes moved online, campuses closed and graduation ceremonies... MORE

NC Guard helps distribute more than 30,000 pounds of food
May 8, 2020 — RALEIGH, N.C. – North Carolina Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to the 449th Theater Aviation Brigade helped Action Pathways’ Second Harvest Food Bank transport and hand out food at the Crown... MORE

Nurses Week Spotlight: Capt. Eve Tanas, 30th ABCT, NC Guard
May 7, 2020 — UNDISCLOSED LOCATION – National Nurses Week began May 6 and ends May 12 – Florence Nightingale’s birthday. To recognize the work of nurses, the 30th Armored Brigade Combat Team spotlights U.S. Army... MORE

North Carolina Guard pitches in on the farm to help needy
April 30, 2020 — RALEIGH, N.C. – North Carolina Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to the 1-130th Attack Reconnaissance Battalion (ARB), 449th Theater Aviation Brigade, helped plant, tend and harvest produce at the... MORE

North Carolina National Guard assists local food banks
April 28, 2020 — RALEIGH, N.C. – Members of the North Carolina Army National Guard (NCARNG), 1-130th Attack Reconnaissance Battalion, 449th Theater Aviation Brigade, are helping sort, package and distribute food to... MORE

NC National Guard embeds with emergency COVID-19 management
April 17, 2020 — RALEIGH, N.C. – The North Carolina National Guard (NCNG) embedded more liaison officers in North Carolina Emergency Management (NCEM) offices across the state April 13 to help respond to the COVID-19... MORE

North Carolina Guard twin Soldiers double down on deployment
April 17, 2020 — UNDISCLOSED LOCATION – Deployments can be tough and the U.S. Army uses the “battle buddy” system to ensure Soldiers are supported and never alone. The 30th Armored Brigade Combat Team has two Soldiers... MORE

NC Guard helps defend city from cyberattack
April 13, 2020 — SHELBY, N.C. – The city government of Shelby, a quaint industrial town of about 20,000 nestled along rolling hills in the southwestern part of the state, was under relentless attack March 19. North... MORE

North Carolina Guard answers call in COVID-19 pandemic
April 7, 2020 — RALEIGH, N.C. – More than 240 North Carolina National Guard (NCNG) Soldiers and Airmen deployed across the state to deliver food and medical supplies and perform other missions in response to the... MORE

NC, Alabama Guard complete Fire Shield 2019 in Moldova
September 26, 2019 — BULBOACA TRAINING AREA, Moldova - Soldiers from the North Carolina (NCNG) and Alabama National Guard (ALNG) completed Operation Fire Shield 2019, a training exercise hosted by Moldova as part of the... MORE

Old Hickory vets celebrate 75th anniversary of liberation
September 24, 2019 — MAASTRICHT, Netherlands – North Carolina National Guard Soldiers escorted four WWII veterans and their families to 75th-anniversary liberation celebrations September 11-17.The veterans served in the... MORE

National Guard SEA Visits Colorado Guard Space, Missile Defense Units

NY National Guard Wraps up Federally Funded COVID-19 Mission

Virginia Guard Returns From Federal Active Duty in Iraq, Kuwait

Oklahoma National Guard Conducts SPP Visit to Azerbaijan

National Guard MQ-9 Reapers Join Indo-Pacific Exercise