Guard News - The National Guard - Nov 2020

109th AW on standby in New Zealand for Antarctica missions
November 19, 2020 — SCOTIA, N.Y. – The New York Air National Guard's 109th Airlift Wing will not be flying to Antarctica this year to provide logistics support to the National Science Foundation's U.S. Antarctic Program...

Georgia Medical Detachment shifts to serve public need
November 19, 2020 — MARIETTA, Ga. – Each year, thousands of Georgia Army National Guard Soldiers receive medical care from the Marietta-based Georgia Medical Detachment, 78th Troop Command, Georgia Army National...

N.Y. Senior Airman graduates from jungle warfare school
November 19, 2020 — MANAUS, Brazil – When Senior Airman Caleb Lapinel showed up at Brazil’s Jungle Warfare Training School in September, he met special forces soldiers from Spain, Egypt and Indonesia; paratroopers from...

Hawaii Guard helps ease Safe Travels Hawaii program backlog
November 18, 2020 — HONOLULU – The Hawaii National Guard is helping the state's Office of Enterprise Technology Services (ETS) and Department of Health verify COVID-19 test results of visitors in the Safe Travels Hawaii...

Nevada Army Guard revamps driver training program
November 18, 2020 — LAS VEGAS – The Nevada Army National Guard driver training program is in the midst of a much-needed overhaul to prepare vehicle operators for success on both Silver State roadways and future...

N.C. Guard helps out at food banks, COVID-19 test sites
November 17, 2020 — RALEIGH, N.C. – Many states are still responding to problems brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, including an increased need for testing and assistance from food banks.That is where the North...

Michigan National Guard fills vital need for food delivery
November 17, 2020 — PONTIAC, Mich. – Soldiers and Airmen from the Michigan National Guard have worked with food pantries and other charities to help distribute more than 3.5 million pounds of food to those in need during...

28th Infantry Division completes warfighter exercise
November 17, 2020 — FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. – Leaders with the 28th Infantry Division, Pennsylvania Army National Guard, completed a computer-based force-on-force exercise to train commanders, staff officers and their...

New York Guard's 2nd CST conducts disaster response training
November 16, 2020 — ROTTERDAM, N.Y. – More than 20 Airmen and Soldiers from the New York National Guard’s 2nd Civil Support Team (CST) deployed to an abandoned office building to search for a simulated blister agent lab...

Massachusetts Airmen recognized for innovation
November 16, 2020 — WESTFIELD, Mass. – Two members of the 104th Fighter Wing Maintenance Group came up with a better way to repair F-15 Eagle panels, saving the Air National Guard lots of money and increasing combat...

West Virginia National Guard helps ramp up COVID-19 testing
November 13, 2020 — CHARLESTON, W.Va. – At the direction of Gov. Jim Justice nearly two weeks ago, the West Virginia National Guard helped increase COVID-19 testing throughout the state. Guard members, with the...

Family has shared calling at 171st Air Refueling Wing
November 13, 2020 — FINDLAY TOWNSHIP, Pa. – At the Pennsylvania Air National Guard's 171st Air Refueling Wing, a long history of service among families is woven into the daily life of the unit's culture and mission."The...

Planning begins for Northern Strike 21 exercise
November 13, 2020 — CAMP GRAYLING, Mich. – Since its inception in 2012, Northern Strike has grown into the nation's largest joint, reserve-component exercise. The initial planning conference for next year's iteration,...

Colorado National Guard infantry trains for deployment
November 13, 2020 — CAMP GUERNSEY, Wyo. – Colorado Army National Guard Soldiers with Company A, 1st Battalion, 157th Infantry Regiment, trained in Guernsey, Wyoming, Oct. 15-25, preparing for a deployment. While the...

Colorado ANG builds readiness with Canadian partners
November 13, 2020 — GOOSE BAY, Newfoundland Labrador – U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons from the Colorado Air National Guard's 140th Wing, based at Buckley Air Force Base, Aurora, Colorado, participated in North...

Sgt. 1st Class Herbert Alex: An Alaskan legacy
November 12, 2020 — JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska – Over 200 miles northeast of Anchorage on Mount Sanford, three souls were lost in a tragic plane crash Feb. 19, 1971. Intended as a straightforward ferrying...

Vermont Guard's 158th Fighter Wing welcomes 1,000th member
November 10, 2020 — SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. – The Vermont Air National Guard's 158th Fighter Wing welcomed its milestone 1,000th member during November drill.With the enlistment of Tech. Sgt. Richard Mekkri, who...

U.S. flag flown over Afghanistan dedicated to tribes
November 10, 2020 — BOISE, Idaho – A U.S. flag flown over Afghanistan during the Idaho Air National Guard’s Southwest Asia deployment was presented to the Shoshone-Bannock Tribe Council Nov. 2.The “Warrior Spirit,” an...

Six N.Y. National Guard Soldiers are part of new Army Museum
November 10, 2020 — LATHAM, N.Y. – When the National Museum of the United States Army opens its doors to the public on Veterans Day, six New York Army National Guard Soldiers will take special pride in the role they...

Michigan National Guard goes all-in on all-domain training
November 9, 2020 — LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan National Guard unveiled the National All-Domain Warfighting Center (NADWC) at Camp Grayling in July and the Kelly Johnson Joint All-Domain Innovation Center (KJJADIC) at...

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