Guard News - The National Guard

Mississippi Army Guard engineers work to repair levee damaged by Hurricane Isaac
September 4, 2012 — McCOMB, Miss. - Only hours after the passage of Hurricane Isaac, Mississippi Army National Guard engineers responded to a request from Pike County officials to assist in flood control and repairs of... MORE

Pentagon officials: Guard members serving 'admirably' during Hurricane Isaac response
September 4, 2012 — WASHINGTON - As remnants of Hurricane Isaac bound northward into the Mississippi River valley, National Guard members continue to provide critical support to local emergency officials and citizens... MORE

Vigilant Guard North Carolina prepares Guard members for disaster situations
September 4, 2012 — FORT BRAGG, N.C. - Army and Air National Guard units from across the southeastern United States gathered throughout North Carolina to participate in Vigilant Guard North Carolina, a training exercise... MORE

Idaho Guard calls up more troops for Idaho wildfire duty, California Guard continues with wildfire mission throughout the Golden State
September 4, 2012 — POCATELLO, Idaho - Additional Soldiers with the Idaho Army National Guard were called out to support wildfire suppression efforts in the Mustang Complex wildfire. More than 180 Soldiers and Airmen of... MORE

Iraqi Air Force F-16 training takes off with help from Arizona Air National Guard
September 4, 2012 — TUCSON, Ariz. - While the Republic of Iraq anticipates an initial delivery of F-16 Fighting Falcons in September 2014, the pilots who will fly them have been learning the ropes of the aircraft with... MORE

Afghanistan: Wisconsin Army Guard transportation unit provides security for convoys
August 30, 2012 — AFGHANISTAN - The lives of Soldiers of the Wisconsin Army National Guard's 1157th Transportation Company and the civilian contractor truck drivers they escort during convoys are intertwined every day... MORE

Canada: Pennsylvania Army Guard transportation unit on the road as part of training exercise Steadfast Warrior
August 30, 2012 — CANADIAN FORCES BASE PETAWAWA, Ontario - Soldiers from the Pennsylvania Army National Guard’s 131st Transportation Company, transported Canadian Army vehicles from Petawawa, Ont., to Toronto as part... MORE

D.C. National Guard leaders meet with Jamaican Defense Force leadership, solidify SPP relationship
August 28, 2012 — WASHINGTON - Senior leaders of the Jamaica Defense Force recently met with District of Columbia National Guard leadership and Department of Defense officials to discuss future objectives as part the... MORE

Germany: Wyoming Air Guard engineers stay flexible, build experience at NATO School
August 28, 2012 — OBERAMMERGAU, Germany - "Semper Gumby," or "always flexible," is the motto that Air Force Master Sgt. Lee Najera, the power production shop supervisor with the Wyoming Air National Guard's 153rd... MORE

Afghanistan: Texas Army National Guard security teams ensure mission accomplishment for reconstruction team
August 27, 2012 — KUNAR PROVINCE, Afghanistan - As OH-58 Kiowa scout helicopters flew overhead, it was up to Soldiers from the Texas Army National Guard's Company A, 1st Battalion, 143rd Infantry Regiment (Airborne)... MORE

Kuwait: Rhode Island Army Guard chaplain, former Marine provides chaplain services to Marine aviation unit
August 27, 2012 — CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait - Army Capt. David Harvey, a chaplain with the Rhode Island Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 126th Aviation Regiment, is connected to the "Devil Dogs" of the 24th Marine... MORE

North Dakota National Guard concludes series of SPP engagements
August 24, 2012 — FARGO, N.D. - As the State Partnership Program marks its 20th anniversary this summer, the North Dakota National Guard heads into its ninth year partnership with the African country of Ghana. Recent... MORE

Canada: Washington Army Guard combat engineers take part in international training exercise
August 23, 2012 — TRAIL, British Columbia - Soldiers from the Washington Army National Guard's 204th Engineer Company recently spent time training with their Canadian Army counterparts as part of the combined training... MORE

North Dakota National Guard, local civilian first responders react during no-notice training exercise
August 23, 2012 — FARGO, N.D. - The call came in to the North Dakota Air National Guard's 119th Civil Engineer Squadron fire department. A civilian cargo transport plane had crashed, spewing its contents before... MORE

Architect of the Army Guard's Best Warrior Competition reflects on the evolution of the competition
August 23, 2012 — ARLINGTON, Va. - In June 2005, the selection process for the Soldier and noncommissioned officer of the year for the Army National Guard was a very different process.Known then as the Soldier and NCO... MORE

Being a Wingman: Simple tap of an app could save a life
August 23, 2012 — ARLINGTON, Va. - Smartphone applications, or apps, have no shortage of uses and can include nearly everything from sharing an exercise route with a friend to finding nearby restaurants. For Air... MORE

Florida National Guard preparing for Tropical Storm Isaac
August 23, 2012 — ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. - Twenty years after Hurricane Andrew devastated South Florida, the Florida National Guard is monitoring another storm that could potentially threaten the southern United... MORE

Germany: New York Army Guard engineers lay groundwork for improved training areas in Hohenfels
August 22, 2012 — HOHENFELS, Germany - The crunch of ten-ton vehicles on gravel and the din of voices over radio calls can be heard as Soldiers from the New York Army National Guard's 827th and 152nd Engineer Companies... MORE

East Africa: Texas Army National Guard Soldiers take part in training seminar with Djiboutian, Kenyan armed forces
August 22, 2012 — EAST AFRICA - Soldiers with the Texas Army National Guard's 3rd Squadron, 124th Cavalry Regiment, currently deployed to the Horn of Africa, exchanged best practices in three different night vision... MORE

Virginia Air National Guard Airmen join with Civil Air Patrol in severe weather training exercise
August 22, 2012 — NEWPORT NEWS, Va. - Airmen with the Virginia Air National Guard's 192nd Intelligence Squadron based in Langley Air Force Base worked with the Civil Air Patrol at Newport News—Williamsburg... 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