Guard News - The National Guard - Year 2020

Michigan National Guard unveils joint innovation center
September 14, 2020 — MACOMB COUNTY, Mich. – Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist joined ranking members of the Michigan National Guard for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the grand opening of the Kelly Johnson Joint All-Domain...

Oregon National Guard deployed to help combat wildfires
September 14, 2020 — PORTLAND, Ore. – The Oregon Air National Guard is sending 125 members to aid in fire emergency response efforts – 75 from the 142nd Wing at Portland ANG Base and 50 from Kingsley Field Air National...

Guam National Guard member saves fellow Soldier's life
September 14, 2020 — BARRIGADA, Guam – When Sgt. Gregory San Agustin heard the call for a medic the morning of Sept. 11, he made a fateful decision that ended up saving a life. Although he is not a trained medic, San...

Puerto Rico Guard disaster relief program a national effort
September 14, 2020 — CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Puerto Rico, a frequent hot spot for hurricanes out of the South Atlantic Ocean, has teamed with National Guard members across the U.S. to bolster its disaster relief response.Tech...

Wisconsin National Guard helps battle California wildfires
September 14, 2020 — MADISON, Wis. — Two Wisconsin National Guard UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters and 15 Soldiers flew to California to assist the California National Guard as it battles wildfires raging across the state...

Louisiana National Guard responds to hurricane, COVID-19
September 14, 2020 — NEW ORLEANS – The past two weeks, the nation has remembered both the 15-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and the 19-year anniversary of the horrific 9/11 attacks, all while the state of Louisiana...

Alaska Air National Guard Airmen rescue hunter
September 14, 2020 — JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska – Alaska Air National Guard members of the 176th Wing rescued a hunter injured in an ATV accident Sept. 11 near Farewell Airport northwest of Anchorage. Alaska...

Connecticut Guard members respond to Hartford cyberattack
September 11, 2020 — HARTFORD, Conn. – The Connecticut Military Department’s Joint Cyber Response Team responded to a ransomware attack on the city of Hartford and quickly restored critical systems necessary for the start...

VNG Soldiers train on CROWS remote weapons system
September 11, 2020 — FORT PICKETT, Va. – Virginia Army National Guard Soldiers from across the commonwealth trained on the Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station Aug. 17-21. The course was designed to familiarize...

Eastern Air Defense adjusts to COVID-19 to continue mission
September 11, 2020 — ROME, N.Y. – The COVID-19 pandemic has forced military units large and small to find creative ways to maintain a healthy force while still defending the nation.One of these organizations is the 224th...

COVID-19 precautions helps keep Noble Partner 20 on track
September 11, 2020 — VAZIANI TRAINING AREA, Georgia – Soldiers of the Baumholder, Germany-based, 557th Medical Company Area Support conducted COVID-19 testing during Exercise Noble Partner 20 at the Vaziani Training Area...

Guard aircrews train to keep skills sharp
September 11, 2020 — LINCOLN, Neb. – Nebraska Air National Guard aircrew members used their KC-135R Stratotanker to conduct air refueling exercises with four F-16s out of Buckley Air National Guard Base Aug. 12 in the...

319th EOD conducts pre-mobilization training
September 10, 2020 — YAKIMA TRAINING CENTER, Wash. – Members of the 319th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company wrapped up two months of training at Yakima Training Center and are preparing for deployment.“I’m just so...

Soldier honors his sister's memory on 9/11
September 10, 2020 — UNDISCLOSED LOCATION – After 32 years of service, New York National Guard Lt. Col. Michael Rodriguez says he still puts on his military uniform to honor his sister, who was killed in the 9/11 attacks...

Hawaii Guard recon COVID testing conducted on freeway
September 10, 2020 — HONOLULU – The Hawaii National Guard (HING) Joint Task Force (JTF) helped conduct a surge COVID-19 testing program on a freeway Aug. 26 through Sept. 14. U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams and...

163d innovators nominated for top Air Force honors
September 10, 2020 — MARCH AIR RESERVE BASE, Calif. – The Hap Arnold Innovation Center (HAIC) of the California Air National Guard’s 163d Attack Wing has been nominated for the U.S. Air Force’s Gen. Larry O. Spencer...

The Red Arrow fought to the very end in World War II
September 9, 2020 — MADISON, Wis. – To commemorate the end of World War II 75 years ago, the Wisconsin National Guard is recounting the role of the 32nd Division. Consisting of the Wisconsin National Guard and much of...

Four Rainbow Division Soldiers recall 9/11 response
September 9, 2020 — UNDISCLOSED LOCATION – Nineteen years after the deadliest terrorist attack on U.S. soil, four New York Army National Guard Soldiers recalled their experiences responding in New York on 9/11.The...

Alaska Air National Guard rescues injured hunter on mountain
September 9, 2020 — JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska – Alaska Air National Guardsmen of the 176th Wing rescued a hunter who was critically injured in a 100-foot fall Sept. 6 near the Eagle River Nature Center...

Partnerships, realism key for virtual Cyber Shield 2020
September 9, 2020 — ARLINGTON, Va. — Annual exercises like Cyber Shield 2020 bring an added layer of readiness to National Guard cyber missions, Guard senior leaders recently said during a roundtable discussion. 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