Guard News - The National Guard

Alaska National Guard missile defenders celebrate 10 years of operations
October 3, 2014 — FORT GREELY, Alaska - Lt. Gov. Mead Treadwell, Brig. Gen. Mike Bridges, acting adjutant general of the Alaska National Guard, and Soldiers of the 49th Missile Defense Battalion, Alaska Army National... MORE

Six National Guard athletes competing in 2014 Warrior Games
October 3, 2014 — COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The 2014 Warrior Games, bringing together more than 200 wounded or ill U.S. service members and veterans opened here Sept. 30, with a senior Defense Department official... MORE

Ohio Sappers pass their 'METL' test
October 3, 2014 — CAMP ATTERBURY, Ind. — For an Army unit to be considered combat-ready, there is not only a myriad of training that must occur, but the unit’s readiness also has to be evaluated.The results of that... MORE

National Guard kicks off Energy Action Month
October 2, 2014 — ARLINGTON, Va. — October marks the start of Energy Action Month and the National Guard kicked off the month-long focus on promoting additional energy and water conservation practices with a ceremony... MORE

Kentucky Air Guard deploying forces to Africa in support of Ebola mission
October 2, 2014 — LOUISVILLE, Ky. - More than 60 Airmen from the Kentucky Air National Guard deployed Oct. 2 to Senegal to establish a cargo-processing hub in support of Operation United Assistance, the international... MORE

Oregon-Vietnam partnership enhances skills; helps Soldiers find friends across the world
October 2, 2014 — HANOI, Vietnam – Ten domestic emergency and response experts from the Oregon National Guard’s CBRNE Enhanced Response Force Package (CERFP) participated in a series of informational and practical... MORE

Alaska Air Guard rescuers save pilot three days after crash
October 1, 2014 — JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska - Airmen with the Alaska Air National Guard's 210th, 211th and 212th Rescue Squadrons rescued a man Sunday after his Piper J-3 crashed, 40 miles east of Fort... MORE

North Carolina National Guard Apache pilots provide support for joint training at Ft. Bragg
September 30, 2014 — FORT BRAGG, N.C. - Two North Carolina National Guard Apache Helicopters fly toward artillery rounds exploding on target."Marked by artillery," squawks across the radio from one of the Joint Tactical... MORE

Guard readies as Gulf Coast braces for oil spill
September 30, 2014 — ARLINGTON, Va., - At least three states along the Gulf of Mexico are preparing for a potential call for thousands of National Guard members as the nation ramps up its response to the Deepwater Horizon... MORE

South Dakota National Guard hosts Native American cultural workshops
September 29, 2014 — RAPID CITY, S.D. – The South Dakota National Guard hosted two Native American cultural workshops to gain a better understanding of service members who come from Native American tribes and... MORE

Michigan military police train with Latvian partners
September 29, 2014 — RIGA, Latvia - This month, Michigan Army National Guard Soldiers from the 177th Military Police Brigade, Taylor, Michigan, are training with their Latvian army counterparts in investigating traffic... MORE

Airmen inspire school children in Australian Outback
September 29, 2014 — ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE BASE TINDAL, Australia - Air National Guard Airmen from Washington, D.C., planted seeds of friendship with Australian youngsters during their recent deployment to Royal... MORE

Michigan's 1073rd Support Maintenance Company wins top Army honor
September 26, 2014 — LANSING, Mich. - A Michigan Army National Guard unit recently was awarded the Army Award for Maintenance Excellence and the Best of the Best in the Army Maintenance community.The award, presented... MORE

Florida and Wisconsin Guard Soldiers complete rigorous Pathfinder course
September 26, 2014 — STARKE, Fla. – National Guard Soldiers from Florida and Wisconsin completed a rigorous two-week specialized course in north-central Florida recently, earning the right to wear the coveted U.S. Army... MORE

New York Air National Guard's 107th Airlift Wing conducts final flight in C-130
September 26, 2014 — NIAGARA FALLS AIR RESERVE STATION, N.Y. -Aircrews from the 107th Airlift Wing flew their final C-130 flight and were greeted with a water salute here Thursday.The unit is in the process of converting... MORE

California National Guard Soldiers train with Indian counterparts in shadow of the Himalayas
September 26, 2014 — CHAUBATTIA CANTONMENT, India - California National Guard Soldiers are training with the Indian Army under the shadow of the Himalayas during Yudh Abhyas 2014.Under a bright blue sky with the... MORE

Army Guard observes Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month
September 25, 2014 — ARLINGTON, Va. – September is observed as Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month across the Department of Defense, with many of the services – including the National Guard – conducting events to... MORE

New York National Guard leads U.S. delegation to South African air show
September 25, 2014 — WATERKLOOF AIR FORCE BASE, PRETORIA, South Africa - More than 100 American military personnel, including 15 members of the New York Army and Air National Guard, the Army’s Golden Knights Parachute... MORE

New Mexico National Guard Soldiers assisting following floods
September 24, 2014 — EDDY COUNTY, N.M. – As of Wednesday, 62 Soldiers from the New Mexico National Guard remained on state active duty following flooding that resulted last week from Tropical Storm Odile.Gov. Susana... MORE

U.S. military honors National Hispanic Heritage Month
September 23, 2014 — WASHINGTON - Since 1968, when President Lyndon B. Johnson was in office, America has observed National Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 to celebrate the contributions and culture of... MORE

Malawi Defense Force JAG visits Kentucky National Guard

Maryland Air Guard wraps up Swift Response support

Ukrainian emigrant serves in Michigan Army National Guard

Minnesota Guard Soldier, NCO are regional Best Warriors

New Hampshire Airmen demonstrate readiness in 4-day exercise