Guard News - The National Guard

Citizen-Warrior of month: Vermont cyber-security expert
December 1, 2017 — ARLINGTON, Va. – Air Force Maj. Jack Skoda, a cyber defense instructor with the Vermont Air National Guard's 229th Information Operations Squadron, believes that cyberspace is "all around us, all the... MORE

Maj. Jack Skoda teaches cyber-security measures

Over 300 N.Y. Guard Airmen responded to Caribbean hurricanes
November 30, 2017 — GABRESKI AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE - More than 300 New York Air National Guard Airmen were kept busy in the wake of Hurricanes Irma and Maria as they flew federal cargo missions, and took part in on the... MORE

NY Air Guard evacuated hundreds of U.S. citizens

Pa. National Guard members hoist injured hunter to safety
November 30, 2017 — TYRONE, Pa.- Members of the Pennsylvania Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Team (PA-HART) saved a hunter with life-threatening injuries in Blair County Nov. 22. First responders on the ground called for the... MORE

Pa. National Guard members rescue injured hunter

N.Y. Guard played role in hurricane response from far away
November 29, 2017 — ROME, N.Y.--They may have been 1,500 miles away, but the New York Air National Guardsmen at the Eastern Air Defense Sector (EADS) played an important role in the initial relief efforts after Hurricane... MORE

132d Wing Airmen hone Reaper skills in ‘Combat Hammer’ drill
November 29, 2017 — DUKE FIELD, Fla. - The Air National Guard recently participated in its first "Combat Hammer" exercise from Oct. 24-Nov. 13 at Duke Field, Florida. The exercise was attended by MQ-9 Reaper units across... MORE

Reaper pilots practice from different units

Kentucky MPs partner with USVI Police for hurricane relief
November 28, 2017 — WALTON, Ky.— Approximately 120 Soldiers from the Kentucky Army National Guard's 940th Military Police Company deployed to St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands Oct. 1-27, where they assisted with... MORE

New York National Guard members deliver Trees for Troops
November 28, 2017 — BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. – New York National Guard Airmen and Soldiers volunteered their time to fill up a delivery truck with donated Christmas trees bound for military families on Monday, at the Ellms... MORE

New York Guard helps load Christmas Trees for military families

General Lengyel’s priorities: readiness, people, innovation
November 28, 2017 — TAJI, Iraq – Being ready to fight and being lethal when we do, taking care of our people and fostering an innovative culture throughout the National Guard are the priorities Air Force Gen. Joseph... MORE

NGB chief visits troops over Thanksgiving, 2017

Ore. National Guard partners with Chinese in disaster drill
November 27, 2017 — WARRENTON, Ore. - "Earthquake, earthquake, earthquake!" is shouted overhead, prompting Chinese and American military search and extraction teams to immediately sprint into action. Working together,... MORE

Oregon National Guard trains with Chinese in rescue drill

WVNG physician bridging gap between veterans and doctors
November 27, 2017 — ATHENS, Ohio - In a large lecture hall on the campus of Ohio University, West Virginia National Guard Col. Todd Fredricks greeted students with a smile as they entered the room. As each each chair... MORE

WVNG physician's project directed at vet assistance

Soldier helps others in Hurricane Maria’s aftermath
November 24, 2017 — SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Army Pfc. Roberto Rivera was in his bedroom when Hurricane Maria moved into the municipality of Naguabo, Puerto Rico. "I was at home, trying to sleep," said Rivera, 20. "Then,... MORE

Guard member helps neighbors in Puerto Rico

New York WWII vet shares memories with National Guard museum
November 24, 2017 — SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – How many artillery rounds did it take for a New York National Guard artillery battalion to help win World War II? According to 93-year-old Charlie Brown, a WWII veteran of the... MORE

Boise student follows her father into Idaho National Guard
November 24, 2017 — BOISE, Idaho - On Nov. 2, Lt. Col. Paul Boice raised his right hand and cited the oath of enlistment. It was the first time he had ever sworn someone into the Idaho Army National Guard. "I (state your... MORE

Idaho dad inducts daughter into National Guard

Task Force Marauder Soldiers honored for life-saving actions
November 24, 2017 — AFGHANISTAN - U.S. Army Soldiers with Task Force Marauder were presented with coins from the chief of the National Guard Bureau on Nov. 23 in Afghanistan for their recent actions in response to a mass... MORE

NGB chief honors Soldiers for life-saving actions

Okla., New York Soldiers conduct medical drill in Ukraine
November 24, 2017 — YAVORIV, Ukraine - This week, the Oklahoma Army National Guard's 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team transferred the Joint Multinational Training Group-Ukraine mission to the New York Army National... MORE

Mass casualty exercise tests Soldiers in Ukraine

Maine partnership promotes learning with Montenegro
November 22, 2017 — PODGORICA, Montenegro - Seven members of the Maine Army National Guard traveled to Podgorica in November to train alongside Montenegrins during an emergency management preparedness exercise. These... MORE

Maine works with its partners on emergency response

Emergency response drills affirm Michigan-Latvia partnership
November 22, 2017 — LIELVARDE, Latvia – A fire engine's siren pierced the morning's crisp air Nov. 16 at Lielvarde Air Base, Latvia. With it came the signal that a significant exercise had begun, testing incident command... MORE

Michigan Guard members train with Latvian partners

GridEx exercise builds partnerships in Wisconsin
November 22, 2017 — MADISON, Wis. — An exercise that took place Nov. 14-16 in Columbia County and Madison, Wisconsin, yielded important lessons for local, state, federal, military and private industry partners responding... MORE

Power exercise builds partnerships in Wis.

South Carolina photog misses his colleagues on Thanksgiving
November 21, 2017 — GREENVILLE, S.C. - Rows of South Carolina Army National Guard CH-47 Chinook helicopters usually fill the busy flight line located here, providing a welcoming scene for visitors who peer through the... MORE

SC Guard photog remembers his colleagues at holiday time

Air Guard dual mission: helping at home and abroad
November 21, 2017 — SOUTHWEST ASIA (AFNS) -- Not long ago, Airmen from the 158th Airlift Squadron, Savannah, Georgia, were delivering supplies with their fleet of C-130H Hercules to hurricane victims in Puerto Rico and... MORE

Master Sgt. Robbie Harrell (left) and Tech. Sgt. Michael Andrews, 737th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron loadmasters, prepare cargo for flight on a C-130 Hercules Oct. 10, 2017, in support of Operation Inherent Resolve at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia.

Pennsylvania Guard Medical Unit Gains Vital Experience During Field Exercise

California Air National Guard Hosts Reaper Smoke 2025

Louisiana Guard, Active Component Airmen Complete Air-to-Air Integration Training

Air National Guard Leaders Host 2025 Wing Leader Fly-In

Colorado Army National Guard Conducts Aviation Training for Wildfire Season