Guard News - The National Guard

Last-serving Vietnam War veteran in the South Carolina National Guard retires
January 6, 2014 — COLUMBIA, S.C.- Chief Warrant Officer Eric Seymore, a Vietnam War veteran and helicopter pilot in the South Carolina Army National Guard, bid farewell to more than 150 friends and family during his... MORE

Alaska Air National Guard members rescue snowmobile operator
January 3, 2014 — CAMP DENALI, Alaska - Airmen with the Alaska Air National Guard's 210th, 211th, and 212th Rescue Squadrons rescued a man who went missing while snowmobiling near Koliganek, Alaska, Jan. 2. Alaska... MORE

Massachusetts National Guard assists authorities during storm’s blast
January 3, 2014 — ARLINGTON, Va. - A powerful winter storm that blasted Northeast states was fading Friday, but sub-freezing temperatures continued and the Massachusetts National Guard was assisting state and local... MORE

Massachusetts National Guard mobilizes to support severe January snowstorm
January 3, 2014 — HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. - Massachusetts Gov. Deval L. Patrick mobilized nearly 400 Soldiers and Airmen of the Massachusetts National Guard early Thursday morning in response to a severe January... MORE

North Dakota Soldier credits Guard training for helping him save man's life
January 2, 2014 — DEVILS LAKE, N.D. - A North Dakota National Guard Soldier said his military training helped him know what to do when he witnessed a man collapse in Devils Lake recently. Maj. Mark McEvers, of... MORE

Military police couple fought war together; share special memories
January 2, 2014 — CAMP SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. - Watching a line of M1 Abrams tanks spearhead their way across the desert and get their first taste of battle during the Persian Gulf War in 1991 provided U.S. Army... MORE

Maryland Airman goes for the gold; raises ante in his recuperation
January 2, 2014 — BALTIMORE - On July 5, 2011 Senior Airman Gideon L. Connelly, repair and reclamation crew chief, 175th Maintenance Squadron, was involved in a motorcycle accident with serious damage to his left leg... MORE

Air Force Leaders Discuss Total Force Integration

Indiana Guardsmen, Slovak Partners Compete to be Best Warrior

Washington Guard, Thai Partners Strengthen Cybersecurity

National Guard, Canada Conduct Tactical Arctic Insertion

Guard Recognizes Milestones that Brought Positive Change