Guard News - The National Guard

Warfighter exercise tests Iron Brigade’s mettle
October 16, 2019 — FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. — To hone its combat capabilities, the Wisconsin Army National Guard’s 157th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade (MEB) — also known as the “Iron Brigade” — worked alongside the 101st... MORE

NY National Guard assists in final honors for WWII hero
October 15, 2019 — SELKIRK, N.Y. – Members of the New York Army National Guard provided final honors for Francis S. Currey, New York's last surviving Medal of Honor recipient of World War II, at his funeral Oct... MORE

South Dakota Guard hones mobility, command capability
October 15, 2019 — JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – More than 200 Soldiers with the 196th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, South Dakota Army National Guard, spent two weeks training for war Sept. 25-Oct. 12 at Joint Base... MORE

Army Guard improves readiness, supports defense strategy
October 15, 2019 — WASHINGTON – The Army National Guard is adapting manning and force structure to the National Defense Strategy, the head of the Army National Guard said. Army Lt. Gen. Daniel R. Hokanson, director of... MORE

Brazilian three-star general visits New York National Guard
October 15, 2019 — NEW YORK, N.Y – Brazilian Lt. Gen. Achilles Furlan Neto, the operations officer for the Brazilian Army, visited New York National Guard senior leaders, Soldiers and Airmen and facilities in Latham,... MORE

NY Guard Soldier going to Brazilian Jungle Warfare School
October 11, 2019 — LATHAM, N.Y – New York Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Thomas Carpenter, an infantry Soldier assigned to Headquarters Company of the 2nd Battalion, 108th Infantry, is headed to Brazil for six weeks of... MORE

W.Va. Guard helicopter crews train to fight wildland fires
October 11, 2019 — KINGWOOD, W.Va. – Three West Virginia Army National Guard aircrews with Company C, 1st Battalion, 150th Aviation Regiment (1-150th Assault Battalion), completed helicopter bucket training at Camp... MORE

Ohio, Serbia strengthen partnership during CAPSTONE 2019
October 11, 2019 — BELGRADE, Serbia – Thirty Ohio National Guard members joined their Serbian military partners Sept. 8-15 for the annual State Partnership Program CAPSTONE event.Every year, Ohio National Guard members... MORE

179th Airlift Wing recognizes Cybersecurity Awareness Month
October 10, 2019 — MANFIELD, Ohio – Cybercrimes, intrusions and scams are increasing, requiring increased vigilance to protect networks and safeguard cybersecurity.Senior Master Sgt. Nick Wirwille, supervisor of the... MORE

NY Guard to compete in South Africa military skills contest
October 10, 2019 — LATHAM, N.Y. – Ten New York Army National Guard Soldiers and Airmen will compete in the South African Military Skills Competition Oct. 21-26. The five Soldiers and five Airmen will participate in... MORE

Cal Guard supports civilian search and rescue training
October 9, 2019 — PETALUMA, Calif. – Volunteers from around the state attended helicopter safety and rescue training sponsored by the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) in partnership with the California... MORE

NY Air Guard helps resupply northernmost Canadian outpost
October 9, 2019 — STRATTON AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Scotia, N.Y. – The New York Air National Guard’s 109th Airlift Wing delivered more than 100,000 pounds of cargo to the most northern permanently inhabited place in... MORE

Citizen-Warrior: Airman powers through challenges
October 9, 2019 — ATLANTIC CITY AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, N.J. – For Tech Sgt. Danielle R. Todman, assigned to the New Jersey Air National Guard's 177th Fighter Wing, being an athlete and an Airman go hand-in-hand. So... MORE

Ohio Airman helps combat opioid epidemic
October 8, 2019 — MANSFIELD, Ohio – Staff Sgt. Carolyn Kinzel, a C-130H Hercules loadmaster assigned to the 179th Airlift Wing, is helping combat the opioid epidemic in Ohio. Kinzel joined the 179th Airlift Wing in... MORE

PRNG ships provide ferry service to Vieques, Culebra
October 8, 2019 — FORT BUCHANAN, Puerto Rico – The Puerto Rico National Guard (PRNG) is providing essential cargo ferry service to the islands of Vieques and Culebra, replacing two vessels with mechanical problems... MORE

Alaska National Guard commander eyes regional hub concept
October 8, 2019 — GALENA, Alaska — Brig. Gen. Torrence Saxe, commander of the Alaska National Guard and commissioner of the Alaska Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, visited the remote Yukon village of Galena... MORE

W.Va. Guard’s 249th Band trains on wildland fire suppression
October 8, 2019 — MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – More than 20 members of the West Virginia Army National Guard's 249th Army Band completed wildland fire suppression training led by the West Virginia Division of Forestry Oct. 4... MORE

New York National Guard honors former President Arthur
October 7, 2019 — MENANDS, N.Y. – New York Army National Guard leaders marked the 190th birthday of President Chester Arthur, the 21st president of the United States, during a graveside ceremony Saturday at historic... MORE

TACPs share experiences with 124th Fighter Wing Airmen
October 7, 2019 — GOWEN FIELD, Idaho – Airmen from the 124th Maintenance Squadron and 124th Medical Group joined Tactical Air Control Party Airmen from the 124th Air Support Operations Squadron for a show of force at... MORE

103rd Medics build teamwork at Medic Rodeo
October 7, 2019 — EAST GRANBY, Conn. – Airmen from the 103rd Medical Group joined 18 other Air Force medical teams from around the world for the 12th annual Medic Rodeo at Cannon Air Force Base and Melrose Air Force... MORE

Michigan National Guard Soldiers complete new weapons course

Ohio National Guard answers the call in Louisiana

VNG aviators practice firefighting skills before deployment

Wisconsin Guard rehearses combat management in exercise

105th Airlift Wing hosts Wing Readiness Course