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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

Retired Texas Air National Guard Pilot Recalls Protecting Air Force One on 9/11

Nebraska Guard Strengthens Disaster Response Readiness

Kentucky Guard Strengthens Skills During Patriot 2026

113th Wing Recognized for Air Defense, Combat Performance

Washington Guard Concludes Extended Wildfire Response