Guard News - The National Guard

Oregon sons serve with their father in air wing
June 17, 2014 — PORTLAND AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Ore. - He speaks quickly, with a certain believability and earnestness about him, and he sports a fresh, short haircut not two days old.Perhaps that's because he's... MORE

New York Army National Guard Soldiers display tools of their trade for Army’s 239th birthday
June 16, 2014 — NEW YORK - More than 20 New York National Guard Soldiers from the historic 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry took part in a New York City ceremony held in Bryant Park here Friday to commemorate the Army's... MORE

Saber Strike 2014 confirms U.S. commitment to Baltic States
June 13, 2014 — FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. - On the wall of the town hall building in the Lithuanian capital city of Vilnius, a bronze plaque quotes President George W. Bush circa 2002. The statement reads: "Anyone who... MORE

Old Guard Soldiers mentor Maryland National Guard for ceremonial cannon salutes
June 13, 2014 — CAMP FRETTERD, Md. - The Maryland National Guard brought in the pros June 7-8 as members conducted ceremonial cannon salute training.Soldiers from the 3rd U.S. Infantry Salute Guns Platoon or "The... MORE

Commentary: A salute to military fathers and the families who love them
June 13, 2014 — FRANKFORT, Ky.- As this Father's Day approaches, I find myself reflecting on the fact that many of our Soldiers and Airmen will be away from home on this day dedicated to honoring fathers and... MORE

Army military intelligence Soldiers prepare to uncage the cat at Panther Strike 2014
June 13, 2014 — CAMP WILLIAMS, Utah - The California National Guard's 223rd Military Intelligence (MI) Battalion is hosting more than 600 Guard, reserve and active component soldiers from across 20 states and Canada... MORE

Pennsylvania National Guard partners with Lithuanian Infantry for training
June 12, 2014 — FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. - Infantrymen from the Pennsylvania National Guard's 28th Infantry Division are training with Lithuanian infantry soldiers June 8-18, 2014, at Fort Indiantown Gap,... MORE

Maj. Gen. Jonathan Treacy retires after more than 30 years of service
June 12, 2014 — ARLINGTON, Va. - A retirement ceremony, honoring Air Force Maj. Gen. Jonathan T. Treacy, was held at Arlington Hall here June 6, celebrating his more than 30 years of military service.Treacy, the... MORE

State Partnership Program: Maryland Soldiers gain new perspectives through unique opportunities
June 12, 2014 — FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. - Scattered throughout the densely wooded and rocky hills of the National Guard training center here, infantry Soldiers - with cammo faces and full "battle rattle" - from... MORE

Puerto Rico's 65th Infantry Regiment receives Congressional Gold Medal
June 11, 2014 — WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama signed a bill Monday awarding the members of Puerto Rico's 65th Infantry Regiment - the Borinqueneers - the Congressional Gold Medal.The medal recognizes the... MORE

NGB vice chief visits Golden Coyote exercise
June 11, 2014 — RAPID CITY, S.D. - The Vice Chief of the National Guard Bureau, Air Force Lt. Gen. Joseph L. Lengyel, visited one of the largest and longest-running National Guard exercises in the country this week,... MORE

Minnesota National Guard marks LGBT Pride Month
June 10, 2014 — ST. PAUL, Minn. - The Minnesota National Guard celebrated LGBT Pride Month June 8 with a presentation discussing diversity and equality in the current military climate. The discussion was led by... MORE

California's Camp Roberts rehabs helipad and parade field for millions less than projections
June 10, 2014 — CAMP ROBERTS, Calif. - Despite initial estimates topping $19 million, California Army National Guard members are in the final stages of resurfacing a large portion of the Camp Roberts Parade... MORE

Arizona National Guard's first female general 'an incredible mentor'
June 10, 2014 — PHOENIX – The Arizona National Guard congratulated its newest brigadier general at a promotion ceremony for the state’s joint staff director here June 7. Air Force Brig. Gen. Kerry Muehlenbeck now... MORE

Baltic's Exercise Saber Strike 2014 showcases international cooperation
June 10, 2014 — ADAZI, Latvia – U.S. Army Europe and its regional partners in the Baltic region kicked off a joint, multinational military exercise called “Saber Strike” Monday at the Adazi Training Area. The... MORE

Wisconsin enlistee carries on three-generation Guard tradition
June 9, 2014 — MADISON, Wis. - After Pvt. Rylie Denson graduated from Poynette High School last weekend, she took the next step toward her future in the Wisconsin Army National Guard. Denson enlisted as a flight... MORE

Alaska National Guard saves hiker whose supplies were depleted
June 9, 2014 — JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — Alaska Army National Guard Soldiers with 1st Battalion, 207th Aviation Regiment rescued a distressed hiker near Inner Lake George on June 5. A four-member... MORE

IN 1937, Colorado Guard used flamethrowers and explosives against plague of locusts
June 9, 2014 — CENTENNIAL, Colo. - Just before World War II, the Colorado National Guard mobilized to fight an assault by a terrible scourge at home. The enemy moved across the landscape in an unstoppable wave, a... MORE

Memorandum establishes commitment between Guard, Army Cyber Command
June 6, 2014 — FORT BELVOIR, Va. - Leaders of the Army National Guard and U.S. Army Cyber Command signed a memorandum of understanding Thursday establishing a commitment toward a total force solution in cyberspace... MORE

Guard units take on multiple roles in exercises, real world missions in Europe
June 6, 2014 — ARLINGTON, Va.- In the days after the June 6, 1944, D-Day landings, the Soldiers of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard's 28th Infantry Division landed at Normandy, pushed on through northern France... MORE

Lithuania’s Prime Minister Praises Pennsylvania Partnership

Georgia Guard Leaders Examine Past to Prepare for Future

New York Air Guard Honors Former President Martin Van Buren

Guard’s Global Reach, Capabilities Support National Defense Strategy

Indiana Air Guardsmen Help Car Accident Victims