Guard News - The National Guard - Year 2017

Guard units kept busy by winter storms in Alabama, North Carolina and Virginia
January 9, 2017 — ARLINGTON, Va. — Frigid weather and snowstorms kept National Guard personnel busy assisting civil authorities throughout the weekend in several Southeast states. The Alabama National Guard, which... MORE

South Carolina National Guard chopper plucks hiker to safety
January 6, 2017 — PICKENS COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA - Members of the South Carolina Helicopter Aquatic Recue Team (SC-HART) responded to a call Thursday to rescue a hiker stranded on a mountain ledge at Table Rock State... MORE

Medal of Honor history: Ohioan who belonged to Guard predecessor was first recipient
January 5, 2017 — WASHINGTON, D.C. – Pvt. Jacob Parrott, a member of the Ohio Volunteer Militia – the predecessor to the Ohio National Guard – has the distinction of being the first person to receive the Medal of... MORE

Suze Orman provides free financial advice to Soldiers
January 5, 2017 — WASHINGTON —The Army has enlisted the help of personal finance expert Suze Orman to educate Soldiers and their families on money matters so they don't fall victim to predatory loans, mounting credit... MORE

Nevada Guard members ring in new year supporting Las Vegas law enforcement
January 4, 2017 — LAS VEGAS – Amid revelry and about 330,000 partygoers on the famed Las Vegas Strip about 220 Nevada Army National Guard Soldiers supported law enforcement for the 15th consecutive year during the... MORE

Arkansas Guard Strengthens Emergency Response Capabilities

SEAC: Guard’s Global Partnerships, People Are Key to Future Readiness

Colorado Guard, US Pacific Command Enhance Operational Readiness

Pennsylvania Guard Strengthens Intelligence Capabilities

Nordhaus, Raines Praise Enlisted Force for Delivering ‘Always Ready, Always There’