Guard News - The National Guard - Year 2019

Aerial firefighting training heats up with Forest Service
May 6, 2019 — RENO, Nev. – People familiar with military aviation know C-130 aircraft as the "workhorse of the military."Although the C-130 is most commonly known for transporting personnel and cargo, there's...

National Guard, Louisville police secured Kentucky Derby
May 6, 2019 — LOUISVILLE, Ky. – During a historic weekend for horse racing, Kentucky National Guard members from around the state augmented first responders Saturday at Churchill Downs in support of the 145th...

Conn. Air National Guard showcases global reach in Greenland
May 6, 2019 — KANGERLUSSUAQ, Greenland – The Air National Guard is known to be a force that is ready to respond to domestic emergencies. These proven capabilities range from natural disaster relief to civil...

In Egypt, National Guard troops support key U.S. partner
May 6, 2019 — SINAI PENINSULA, Egypt – Men and women who have been to war stand watch here in the hope others won’t have to. Some members of the Multinational Force and Observers – including some of the Hawaii...

Firefighter of 27 years focuses on safety; mentors Airmen
May 3, 2019 — WESTFIELD, Mass. – Thomas Zuffelato, 104th Civil Engineering Squadron fire lieutenant, began his firefighting career in 1992 when he switched from the active duty Air Force to the Nebraska Air...

European Command and Maryland Guard host cyber forum
May 3, 2019 — ADELPHI, Md. – United States European Command and the Maryland National Guard hosted the Adriatic 5+ Cyber Forum at the Army Research Laboratory in Adelphi, Maryland from April 24-26. The purpose of...

Fla. air defenders adopt new training to counter missiles
May 3, 2019 — STARKE, Fla. – The 164th Air Defense Artillery Brigade recognized the accomplishments of 12 Soldiers graduating from the 263rd Army Air and Missile Defense Command's Patriot Training Program during a...

Nevada Air Guard's High Rollers launch smartphone app
May 3, 2019 — RENO, Nev. – The 152nd Airlift Wing in Reno launched its platform within the U.S. Air Force Connect mobile application this month, allowing Airmen to access wing resources along with other military...

Air National Guard partners with UMass Dartmouth on cybersecurity
May 2, 2019 — DARTMOUTH, Mass. - The Massachusetts Air National Guard’s 102nd Intelligence Wing and the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth signed an agreement Monday to establish collaborative programs in the...

Alaska Army Guard saves two hunters who fell into Yukon ice
May 2, 2019 — JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — Soldiers with the Alaska Army National Guard’s 207th Aviation Battalion saved two hunters after they broke through Yukon River ice while traveling on their...

Louisiana Guard members aim for excellence
May 1, 2019 — NEW ORLEANS – Staff Sgt. Benjamin Cotten and Sgt. Allen Smith, both Shreveport residents with the Louisiana National Guard’s 2nd Squadron, 108th Cavalry Regiment, 256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team,...

Citizen-Warrior: Ohio Guard Soldier follows competitive life
May 1, 2019 — COLUMBUS, Ohio – After her first year of college, Valerie Stearns came to the conclusion she wanted to do more with her life. “I realized that I had greater potential,” she said. “That is when I...

Trio of Washington Guard members earn doctorate degrees
May 1, 2019 — CAMP MURRAY, Wash. – A trio of bandmates in the Washington Army National Guard’s 133rd Army Band can add “doctor” to their repertoire. “The band has historically been one of the most educated career...

Junior Leadership Conference enables ready fighting force
May 1, 2019 — ALPENA COMBAT READINESS TRAINING CENTER, Mich. – “Leadership is serious. Lack of leadership can cost someone’s life.” Orvie Baker, formerly a member of the 82nd Airborne Division, spoke to a room of...

Brothers carry on family service in the Guard
April 30, 2019 — SCHENECTADY, New York – For brothers Jack and Joshua Seeberger this truly is a family affair. Their father, Scott Seeberger retired as a master sergeant from the 109th Airlift Wing in 2012 serving...

Iowa Air train in Puerto Rico providing no cost medical care
April 30, 2019 — SIOUX CITY, Iowa - Iowa National Guard Airmen are providing no-cost medical care to civilians in Puerto Rico this week as part of the Air National Guard Innovative Readiness Training program.The goal...

104th Fighter Wing trains with Royal Canadian Air Force
April 29, 2019 — WESTFIELD, Mass. – The 104th Fighter Wing conducted dissimilar air combat training with the Royal Canadian Air Force 425th Tactical Fighter Squadron from April 23-26. The training opportunity gave...

P-51 Mustang returns to Kentucky Air Guard after 63 years
April 29, 2019 — LOUISVILLE – A P-51 Mustang arrived back on the flight line of the Kentucky Air National Guard Base on April 12, more than six decades after departing. The Mustang, serial number of 44-74202, was once...

For the sustainment command, it's all about managing change
April 29, 2019 — CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait – Just as Brig. Gen. Clint E. Walker and Soldiers of the 184th Sustainment Command started the process of assuming mission command, the priority of effort shifted. The U.S. would...

Washington cyberteam stands up to protect DoD infrastructure
April 29, 2019 — CAMP MURRAY, Wash. - As the use of technology increases, so does the threat of a dangerous cyber attack that can shut down our utilities, cripple our transportation system and threaten our democracy...

Three Components, One Army: LaNeve Stresses Guard’s Role in Army’s New Priorities

Pennsylvania Guardsmen Demonstrate Drone Innovation Project

Nordhaus, Raines Outline a National Guard Focused on the Future

Alaska Air National Guard Rescues Four From Plane Crash

Modular Airborne System Delivers One Million Gallons of Fire Retardant