Guard News - The National Guard - Year 2020

Army medical maintenance teams support National Guard
February 25, 2020 — REISTERSTOWN, Md. – Dave Williams thumbed through a reference binder as a defibrillator beeped away in the background.After tapping on a few buttons, the machine warned him to "stand clear" before it...

West Virginia enlisted leaders support Peru NCOs
February 25, 2020 — LIMA, Peru – Senior enlisted leaders and Soldiers of the West Virginia Army National Guard (WVARNG) participated in a weeklong State Partnership Program (SPP) engagement Feb. 3-7, working alongside...

A day in the life of an A-10 fighter pilot
February 24, 2020 — GOWEN FIELD, Idaho – Spend a day flying with Capt. Mike Shufeldt, one of the Idaho National Guard’s A-10 Thunderbolt II pilots, and feel firsthand what it is like to be an A-10 fighter pilot. He can...

Oregon National Guard begins multinational exercise
February 24, 2020 — HOHENFELS, Germany – The 41st Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Oregon Army National Guard, began the multinational training exercise Jungleer Enterprise (JE) with 10 partner countries Feb. 24 to prepare...

Florida Guard returns to expeditionary roots with exercise
February 24, 2020 — JACKSONVILLE AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Fla. – Florida National Guard members from the 125th Fighter Wing teamed up with service members from around the country for a weeklong expeditionary exercise...

Michigan base recognized for environmental stewardship
February 24, 2020 — AUGUSTA, Mich. – The Michigan National Guard's Fort Custer Training Center (FCTC) is getting attention for its stewardship of the environment. FCTC stood out from other National Guard bases to win...

Veteran swears oath of enlistment at age 79
February 21, 2020 — DRAPER, Utah – At the age of 79, David Jager is likely the oldest enlistment in Utah National Guard history. Jager’s military record states that his career began in the Utah Guard on May 6, 1963, in...

Siblings ski and serve together in Minnesota National Guard
February 21, 2020 — ST. PAUL, Minn. – From Belarus to Chile to Northern Italy, biathletes and siblings Siena and Jakob Ellingson compete at high levels while serving in the Minnesota National Guard as specialists and...

Joint airborne operation enhances interagency state capabilities
February 21, 2020 — COLUMBUS, Ind. – Members of the Indiana National Guard joined forces with Ohio, Illinois and Idaho to conduct static-line, non‐tactical airborne operations from a C-130 Hercules at Columbus Airfield...

Louisiana National Guard Soldier starts career with elite Army training
February 21, 2020 — NEW IBERIA, Louisiana – Spc. Connor McGuffee with the Louisiana National Guard dove headfirst into his military career by completing both the U.S. Army’s Airborne and Ranger schools right after basic...

131st Bomb Wing’s perfect score reflects teamwork, experience
February 21, 2020 — WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. – Four Airmen with the 131st Bomb Wing of the Missouri Air National Guard earned a perfect score during a weapons load crew evaluation at Whiteman Air Force Base and were...

Pro athlete helps Connecticut Airman develop fitness lifestyle
February 20, 2020 — EAST GRANBY, Conn. – Senior Airman John Senn, 103rd Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment maintainer, Connecticut Air National Guard, was looking to make a positive lifestyle change but was...

Medics, aviators train how to care for wounded Soldiers
February 20, 2020 — RIO RANCHO, N.M. – For the New Mexico National Guard's medical evacuation unit and the many medics who support the entire Guard, there is nothing more important than ensuring wounded Soldiers receive...

New Jersey National Guard Airman explores Antarctica
February 20, 2020 — JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, N.J. – While most people were prepping for the holidays this past season with hot drinks and a warm fireplace, New Jersey National Guard Airman Master Sgt. Justin...

103rd LRS Airmen keep wheels turning on mission readiness
February 19, 2020 — EAST GRANBY, Conn. – Airmen in the 103rd Logistics Readiness Squadron’s traffic management and ground transportation sections play a key role in ensuring the readiness of organizations across Bradley...

C-130H2 flight simulator an essential tool for 166th Airlift Wing
February 19, 2020 — NEW CASTLE AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Del. – Visitors to the Delaware Air National Guard Base often overlook the tan building behind the maintenance hangar. Inside this windowless structure resides the...

Alaska National Guard’s Exercise Arctic Eagle 2020 begins
February 19, 2020 — JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska – About 900 Air and Army National Guard members from 15 states will participate in Exercise Arctic Eagle 2020 across Alaska Feb. 20 to March 7. During the...

Siblings deployed to the Middle East together for 2nd time
February 18, 2020 — UNDISCLOSED LOCATION – This isn’t the first time a brother and sister have deployed overseas together.This isn’t even the first time for Indiana National Guard siblings Sgt. 1st Class Jacob Holloway...

Oregon National Guard recognized for flood rescues
February 18, 2020 — SALEM, Ore. – Gov. Kate Brown thanked members of the Oregon Army National Guard Feb. 14 for their search-and-rescue efforts during recent flooding in the state.Brown had declared a state of emergency...

FL Guard's salsa band helps marathon runners find their rhythm
February 18, 2020 — MIAMI – As thousands of runners from around the world crossed the Miami Marathon finish line Feb. 9, they were not only welcomed by a boisterous crowd, but also by tropical salsa beats coming from the...

New York Guardsmen Earn Danish Military March Ribbon

Kentucky Guard Builds Portable Air Base for Patriot 26

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