Guard News - The National Guard

South Dakota National Guard members empower women at multinational leadership symposium
May 16, 2014 — PARAMARIBO, Suriname - Members of the South Dakota National Guard participated in a multinational leadership symposium this week for women serving in the armed forces in the South American capital... MORE

Pennsylvania Vigilant Guard enhances military-civilian response to multiple disasters
May 16, 2014 — FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa.- Hurricanes, train derailments, hospital collapses, cyber attacks and biological events were some of the challenges to overcome in this week's statewide Vigilant Guard... MORE

Pennsylvania Militia member, first to be interred at Arlington National Cemetery, honored in ceremony marking Arlington’s 150th anniversary
May 15, 2014 — ARLINGTON, Va. - Army Pvt. William Christman-part of the Pennsylvania Militia, which is now the Pennsylvania National Guard-carries the distinction of being the first Soldier interred at Arlington... MORE

Pennsylvania National Guard: Planning equals successful training in Operation Vigilant Guard
May 15, 2014 — HARRISBURG, Pa. - A unique training event took place Monday at Harrisburg Area Community College when Soldiers, Airmen and civilian responders came together to react to a fictitious train derailment... MORE

West Virginia National Guard builds bridges, fosters relationships with partner Peru
May 14, 2014 — CHARLESTON, W.Va. - With the changing face of the military, many service components find themselves trying to determine their place in the new global landscape. The National Guard maintains its... MORE

Arizona Black Hawk pilot flies to make a difference
May 14, 2014 — PHOENIX - When 17 year-old Amanda Birch told her mother she wanted to be a pilot, her mom had a practical question, "How do you even know you like to fly?"Her answer was to go to the local airport... MORE

Wife of Maryland Army Guard Soldier named 2014 National Guard Military Spouse of the Year
May 14, 2014 — ARLINGTON, Va. - The spouse of a Soldier with the Maryland Army National Guard's 29th Combat Aviation Brigade was recently recognized as the 2014 National Guard Spouse of the Year in a ceremony at... MORE

Senior enlisted Air National Guard leaders gather for Chief's Huddle
May 14, 2014 — VOLK FIELD COMBAT READINESS TRAINING CENTER, Wis.- Air National Guard Command chief master sergeants and other senior enlisted leaders met to discuss issues and challenges facing the ANG during the... MORE

New York Air National Guard member receives heroism award for second time
May 13, 2014 — WESTHAMPTON BEACH, N.Y. - New York Air National Guard Staff Sgt. Matthew Zimmer, a veteran of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, has received the Bronze Star with Valor for heroism for the second time... MORE

Arlington National Cemetery, 150 years old today, linked to National Guard Soldiers
May 13, 2014 — ARLINGTON, Va. - Arlington National Cemetery was established 150 years ago today with the burial of two Soldiers, both members of what would become the Pennsylvania National Guard. During some of the... MORE

Joint Chiefs: Pay and benefits must remain competitive
May 12, 2014 — WASHINGTON - Budgetary pressures mean military compensation must be scrutinized but service members must get the best support the nation can afford, military leaders told senators May 6."If we do not... MORE

Oklahoma air support unit trains on advanced combat simulator
May 9, 2014 — OKLAHOMA CITY- Members of the Oklahoma Air National Guard's 146th Air Support Operations Squadron at Will Rogers Air National Guard Base here recently started training on the first simulator designed... MORE

National Guard troops show their mettle for disaster response
May 8, 2014 — ORISKANY, N.Y. - More than 600 National Guard members from three states completed a five-day disaster exercise at the New York State Preparedness Training Center here May 2, and now serve as the new... MORE

Michigan Army National Guard Soldiers in Latvia for unmanned aircraft practice
May 8, 2014 — GRAYLING, Mich. - A 30-member Michigan Army National Guard Unmanned Aircraft System platoon arrived in Riga, Latvia, on Wednesday for a two-month deployment practicing unmanned aircraft system... MORE

Female Air Guard member makes history at Lincoln National Guard Marathon
May 7, 2014 — LINCOLN, Neb. - A female Pennsylvania Air National Guard member made history at the 37th Annual Lincoln National Guard Marathon on May 4 when she became the first National Guard woman to win the... MORE

Arkansas Air National Guard members build hope, relationships in Guatemala
May 7, 2014 — EL ROBLES, Guatemala - The 188th Civil Engineer Squadron of the 188th Fighter Wing, Arkansas Air National Guard, recently deployed to Guatemala for one month in support of Beyond the Horizon, which is... MORE

New York hospital helps tune up air rescuers' fitness routines
May 7, 2014 — WESTHAMPTON BEACH, N.Y. - The Airmen of the New York Air National Guard's 103rd Rescue Squadron - pararescue specialists who must be fit to do their jobs - have a new partner to help them perform.The... MORE

Kentucky Derby Day mission requires experienced Soldiers
May 6, 2014 — LOUISVILLE - For two minutes each spring the eyes of the world are on the Bluegrass State during a little event called The Kentucky Derby. And right in the middle of all of the energy and excitement... MORE

Arizona Air Guard members keep rescue mission aloft
May 6, 2014 — PHOENIX SKY HARBOR AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Ariz. - Airmen from the Arizona Air National Guard's 161st Air Refueling Wing kept multiple aircraft airborne during a rescue mission over the Pacific Ocean... MORE

Oklahoma Army National Guard bombards blaze in support mission
May 6, 2014 — GUTHRIE, Okla. - The Oklahoma Army National Guard supported local emergency officials on a fire suppression mission Monday with three U-H 60 Black Hawk helicopters equipped with bambi buckets for... MORE

National Guard SEA Visits Colorado Guard Space, Missile Defense Units

NY National Guard Wraps up Federally Funded COVID-19 Mission

Virginia Guard Returns From Federal Active Duty in Iraq, Kuwait

Oklahoma National Guard Conducts SPP Visit to Azerbaijan

National Guard MQ-9 Reapers Join Indo-Pacific Exercise