Guard News - The National Guard - Jul 2018

N.C. Air National Guard security forces visit Botswana
July 10, 2018 — RALEIGH, N.C. - Three members of North Carolina Air National Guard's 145th Airlift Wing Security Forces travelled to Botswana, Africa, in late June, to work side-by-side with their Botswana Defense...

Army Guard Soldiers to see changes in Tuition Assistance program
July 6, 2018 — ARLINGTON, Va. – Changes to the Army National Guard’s Tuition Assistance program are set to go into effect Aug. 5, allowing Army Guard members immediate access to benefits after they complete basic...

National Guard medics who save child's life receive thanks
July 6, 2018 — OLYMPIA, Wash. - Pvt. Gracie Hilinski, Medical Section, Headquarters and Headquarters Battery, 2nd Battalion, 146th Field Artillery Regiment, 81st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, received an Army...

Nevada Air National Guard joins firefighting effort
July 6, 2018 — RENO, Nev. - The National Interagency Fire Center has requested one C-130 aircraft and aircrew from the 152nd Airlift Wing, Nevada Air National Guard, to aid firefighting efforts in Colorado.The...

Colo. National Guard supporting Spring Fire response
July 5, 2018 — CENTENNIAL, Colo. – Colorado National Guard members are on duty assisting the Spring Fire incident commander with traffic control points in Costilla County beginning July 1, 2018.With the addition of...

First combat training capability enhances relationships
July 3, 2018 — FORT DRUM, N.Y. - Approximately 3,500 Soldiers from the 86th Infantry Brigade Combat Team of the National Guard and the 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry) partnered together to complete their...

National Guard pilots support medevac mission in Germany
July 3, 2018 — GRAFENWOEHR, Germany - A UH-72A Lakota hovers over the landing zone lowering its flight medic down about 100 feet to an open field. Once clear, he rushes to an ambulance to link up with the...

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