Guard News - The National Guard

Maryland lieutenant colonel helps save Soldier after jump mishap
June 4, 2013 — ANNAPOLIS, Md. - What began as a routine training jump from the back of a C-27J aircraft quickly became a matter of life or death for one Soldier. As he hung by the neck, unable to release himself... MORE

Lt. Col. Bradley Martsching performs a Jumpmaster Personnel Inspection on Spc. Moises Sanchez of C Company (Long Range Reconnaissance), prior to a planned airborne operation on Bitner drop zone near Little Orleans, Md.

Military Saves launches "National Guard summer savings drive"
June 4, 2013 — WASHINGTON, D.C. - Military Saves announced the launch of the first National Guard Summer Savings Drive to encourage Guard members and their families to take the Military Saves pledge as a commitment... MORE

Florida National Guard unit helps coordination on the Afghan-Pakistan border
June 4, 2013 — FORWARD OPERATING BASE TORKHAM, Afghanistan - Nestled in the rocky hills of eastern Afghanistan, now green from the spring rains, this small forward operating base is the scene of an odd mix of... MORE

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Thomas West points out the Pakistan border to Staff Sgt. Christopher Redd, kneeling, from an Afghan Border Police facility at Torkham Gate in eastern Afghanistan.

Commentary: National Guard milestone law was signed June 3, 1916
June 3, 2013 — ARLINGTON, Va. - On June 3, 1916, President Woodrow Wilson signed the National Defense Act of 1916.This law is one of the most important pieces of Guard legislation in the nation's history. First,... MORE

Soldiers from the Massachusetts National Guard 8th Infantry disembark from a train stopped in Columbus, N.M., on or about July 1, 1916. The Massachusetts Guardsmen were among the first National Guard units to arrive in Columbus after their 2,000-mile journey from Boston, after President Wilson federalized the entire force on June 18, 1916, the first use of the National Defense Act signed into law 15 days earlier.

Father of Kentucky National Guard Soldier in Afghanistan accepts diploma for her
June 3, 2013 — MOLINE, Ill. - A special pin complemented Tom Hoffmann's cap and gown as he waited eagerly to cross the stage with nearly 1,200 graduates at the Ashford University spring commencement ceremony held... MORE

Tom Hoffmann receives an Ashford University diploma on behalf of his daughter, Sidney, who is serving in Afghanistan with the Kentucky National Guard.

Louisiana Guard, Active Component Airmen Complete Air-to-Air Integration Training

Air National Guard Leaders Host 2025 Wing Leader Fly-In

Colorado Army National Guard Conducts Aviation Training for Wildfire Season

Lt. Gen. Jon Stubbs Highlights Virginia National Guard Excellence at Military Ball

Oregon Air Guard Participates in Sentry Aloha Exercise