Guard News - The National Guard

Ohio’s 200th RED HORSE Squadron teams with Navy, Marines to help Hawaiian community
October 31, 2017 — KAPAA, Hawaii — The Ohio Air National Guard's 200th RED HORSE Squadron led a multiservice team of engineers this summer in the construction of an elevated boardwalk to help provide a safer, more... MORE

Ohio Air National Guard engineers team with other services in Hawaii

Wyoming first sergeant leverages first responder skills
October 31, 2017 — CHEYENNE, Wyo. – Senior Master Sgt. Thomas Turner is a firefighter with Cheyenne Fire Rescue. During the week, he responds to fire calls and provides emergency medical assistance to the city’s... MORE

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Thomas Turner, 153rd Airlift Wing first sergeant, sits on the back of a fire truck, Oct. 16, 2017, in Cheyenne, Wyoming.

With a flip of switch, Kentucky National Guard saves more than $3 million
October 31, 2017 — LEXINGTON, Ky. – For several years, the state Energy and Environment Cabinet has recognized energy leaders who have made a tremendous impact in Kentucky. Kentuckians have benefitted from these... MORE

The Kentucky Army National Guard was honored for its environmental stewardship

Alabama Air National Guard participates in Southern Strike 2018
October 30, 2017 — MONTGOMERY AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Ala. – Four F-16 Fighting Falcons lifted off from the runway at Montgomery Air National Guard Base early in the afternoon as Airmen of the 100th Fighter Squadron,... MORE

Cal Guard’s 49th Military Police Brigade brings 1,900-plus into California inferno
October 30, 2017 — SANTA ROSA, Calif. - Even with the 49th Military Police Brigade's storied experiences - multiple overseas deployments and a current homeland security mission - this California Army National Guard unit... MORE

California Guard members on duty at height of October fires

Army National Guard bridges the gap in Puerto Rico
October 30, 2017 — SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico -- The 892nd Multi-Role Bridge Company, 190th Engineer Battalion from Juncos, Puerto Rico, built a bridge that will allow more than 30 families in Quebradillas the ability to... MORE

Soldiers with the 892nd Multi-Role Bridge Company, 190th Engineer Battalion from Juncos, Puerto Rico, carry a section of a 40-foot bridge they are building for the citizens of Guajataca, Puerto Rico, October 27.

Arizona Air Guard tests disaster response with civilian partners
October 30, 2017 — GOLDWATER AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Ariz. – Arizona Air National Guard members helped Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport complete its 2017 Triennial Exercise here Oct. 26, to practice emergency... MORE

World War II veteran and former Colorado adjutant general receives full military honors
October 27, 2017 — CENTENNIAL, Colo. – World War II veteran and former adjutant general of Colorado retired U.S. Army Maj. Gen. William D. "Dave" Weller was interred Oct. 22 with full military honors at Olinger Crown... MORE

Former adjutant general of Colorado dies at 98

Ohio Air National Guard members provide water and hope in stricken Puerto Rico
October 27, 2017 — MANSFIELD, Ohio - Members from the Ohio Air National Guard’s 200th RED HORSE Squadron (RHS) have been in Comerio, Puerto Rico since Oct. 7, providing hope and water. The team is supplying potable... MORE

Ohio Airmen provide water and hope in Puerto Rico

South Carolina National Guard activates first cyber-protection battalion
October 27, 2017 — EASTOVER, S.C. --The South Carolina National Guard activated its first unit dedicated to protecting South Carolina and the U.S. from cyber attacks. The 125th Cyber Protection Battalion held its... MORE

South Carolina stands up cyber protection unit

Army Guard team takes 2nd place in U.S. Army International Sniper Competition
October 27, 2017 — ARLINGTON, Va. – A team from the Army National Guard took second place in this year’s U.S. Army International Sniper Competition, with all other competing Army Guard teams placing among the top 10... MORE

Army Cpl. Trent Devos, right, and Army Sgt. Daniel Rilett, part of the Michigan Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 125th Infantry Regiment, head out to their next event while taking part in the U.S. Army International Sniper Competition at Fort Benning, Ga.

California Guard Soldiers bring hope back to Sonoma developmental center
October 27, 2017 — GLEN ELLEN, Calif. – At a place where people give a helping hand, the California Army National Guard provided its open arms for support. During one of the last missions prior to the Cal Guard's... MORE

Cal Guard helps home for developmentally disabled residents

Maryland National Guard participates in Kuwait exercise
October 26, 2017 — CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait – As the sun rises at Landing Zone Gerber, it is greeted by Soldiers from the Kuwait Land Forces and U.S. Army as they train together to breach and clear a make-shift town by... MORE

South Dakota National Guard provides domestic operations support
October 26, 2017 — RAPID CITY, S.D. - The South Dakota National Guard continued to provide domestic operations support to the citizens of South Dakota and the nation throughout 2017.Soldiers and Airmen responded to a... MORE

South Dakota Guard has a busy year at home and abroad

West Virginia Guard works with civilian partners to attain federal flood-rescue status
October 26, 2017 — CHARLESTON, W. Va. - Members of the newly formed West Virginia Swift Water Rescue Team, comprised of West Virginia National Guard members and Clendenin and Glasgow volunteer firefighters, recently... MORE

West Virginia National Guard certified for flood rescue with civilian agencies

Pennsylvania National Guard sends medical personnel and equipment to the U.S. Virgin Islands
October 25, 2017 — FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. – The Pennsylvania National Guard sent 20 Soldiers to assist the U.S. Virgin Islands in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria on Oct. 12. The anticipated mission for the Guard... MORE

Pa. sends Guard members for hurricane relief

Volunteering to help in Puerto Rico, these Ohio Guard members take time off from college
October 25, 2017 — SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico - When a Soldier receives the order that they are being deployed, they often have months to prepare. When a National Guard Soldier is called up to help with recovery efforts for... MORE

Ohio Guard members put studies on hold to help

New York's Hancock Field partners with active-duty Air Force
October 25, 2017 — HANCOCK FIELD AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, N.Y. – The New York Air National Guard's 174th Attack Wing is about to get a little bit bigger through a partnership with the Air Force. Hancock Field will see... MORE

New York Air Guard discusses plans to house MQ-9 aircraft

Kansas Guard helps build connection between U.S. Army and Kuwaiti forces
October 24, 2017 — CAMP BEUHRING, Kuwait – Officers of the Fires and Effects Coordination Cell for the 75th Field Artillery Brigade and commanding officers of 23rd Multi-launch Rocket System Field Artillery Battalion,... MORE

Amid ruins left by wildfire, California Guard Soldiers nurture a little tree of hope
October 24, 2017 — SANTA ROSA, Calif. – It seems appropriate that in the historical home of Luther Burbank, a luminary in California's agriculture and horticulture history, this story should center around a tree and... MORE

California Guard Soldiers nurture a tree amid fire ruins

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

Lt. Gen. Jon Stubbs Highlights Virginia National Guard Excellence at Military Ball

Oregon Air Guard Participates in Sentry Aloha Exercise