Guard News - The National Guard

Forest Service ends Air National Guard firefighting activation for now
September 5, 2013 — BOISE, Idaho - The U.S. Forest Service, through the National Interagency Fire Center here, has decided to end current military C-130 Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System operations as of the end of... MORE

MAFFS 6, a C130J from the 146th Airlift Wing in Port Hueneme, Calif., drops a line of retardant over the trees in the mountains above Palm Springs July 19, 2013. The 146th Airlift Wing was activated July 18 to support CAL Fire and CAL OES on the Mountain fire and other potential wildfire activity throughout the state.

Finances affect service members' readiness, official says
September 5, 2013 — WASHINGTON - Financial readiness in service members' lives has a direct effect on mission readiness, the director of the Defense Department's office of family policy, children and youth said in a... MORE

Illinois and Wisconsin Soldiers volunteer to dig for infant's remains
September 4, 2013 — ZION, Ill. - The Army values were on display Aug. 25 when Citizen-Soldiers from the Wisconsin and Illinois National Guard volunteered their time to search for the remains of a murdered five-month-old... MORE

James Stroh, left, a former Wisconsin Guard member, stands with Wayne Brooks, the police chief in Zion, Ill., and Staff Sgt. Andrew Whelan, a Wisconsin Army National Guard recruiter from Waukesha, Wis., Aug. 24 during a search for the remains of a murdered infant at a landfill in Zion.

Hawaii National Guard air defense experts share with Philippine air force partners
September 4, 2013 — MANILA, Philippines - Air defense experts from the Hawaii Air National Guard recently traveled to Col. Jesus Villamor Air Base, Pasay City, Philippines, to conduct an Air Defense, Command and Control... MORE

Despite the wrath of Tropical Storm Maring earlier in the week that brought significant flooding to Manila, the SMEE concluded on time and was considered a much-appreciated and successful exchange for both counties. The event closed with a ceremony featuring guest of honor Brig. Gen. Raul Del Rosario, commander of the Air Defense Wing, and a family-style luncheon hosted by the Hawaii Air National Guard participants.

Delaware National Guard senior leaders visit Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
September 4, 2013 — PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad - Senior leaders from the Delaware National Guard visited the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago; Delaware’s state partner. The visit was a goodwill mission, building and growing... MORE

Col. Mike Feeley, Maj. Gen. Frank Vavala, Lt. Col. Pete Klabunde and Brig. Gen. Scott Chambers get a tour of the Trinidad and Tobago Reserve Training Base from the commander, Col. Lyle Alexander.

Hagel emphasizes department's resolve in suicide prevention
September 3, 2013 — WASHINGTON - As the nation observes Suicide Prevention Month, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel issued a message to the men and women of the Defense Department today, emphasizing the department's... MORE

Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel speaks at a press conference with Philippines National Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmine at the Malacanang Palace in Manila, Philippines, Aug. 30, 2013. Hagel has issued a message on suicide prevention to the men and women of the Defense Department.

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

Air Guard Units Join Forces for Aerial Wildfire Suppression Training