Guard News - The National Guard - Nov 2020

Georgia National Guard trains company and platoon leaders
November 9, 2020 — MARIETTA, Ga. – More than 50 Georgia Army National Guard Soldiers participated in the Commander/First Sergeant and Platoon Leader/Platoon Sergeant courses in October at the Clay National Guard...

Wisconsin National Guard tops 800,000 COVID-19 tests
November 9, 2020 — MADISON, Wis. – Members of the Wisconsin National Guard have collected more than 800,000 COVID-19 test samples while supporting the Wisconsin Department of Health Service’s efforts to expand testing...

N.Y. Army Guard partners with FBI for blast training
November 9, 2020 — JAMESVILLE, N.Y. – Nearly 30 members from several agencies, including 21 Soldiers from the New York Army National Guard's 1108th Explosive Ordnance Company, trained with FBI agents to identify...

VT Guard hosts trauma care training with North Macedonia
November 9, 2020 — SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. – In an upstairs room at her home in New York, while her children and dogs play downstairs, Lt. Col. Sarah Davis, clinical nurse assigned to the 158th Medical Group, Vermont Air...

Michigan Air Guard pilot awarded Distinguished Flying Cross
November 9, 2020 — SELFRIDGE AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Mich. – Air Force Secretary Barbara M. Barrett presented Maj. Brett DeVries, a pilot with the 107th Fighter Squadron, the Distinguished Flying Cross Nov. 6 for...

Tenn. National Guard surpasses half-million COVID-19 tests
November 6, 2020 — NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee National Guard reached a milestone this week in COVID-19 testing. Since the pandemic, Soldiers and Airmen have administered over 500,000 COVID-19 tests to citizens...

Soldiers re-enlist at historic Kuwait landmark
November 5, 2020 — ARIFJAN, Kuwait – In front of a host nation's historical landmark, two 42nd Infantry Division Soldiers stand side-by-side, showcasing their devotion to their community, state and nation. In front of...

NY National Guard's two Civil Support Teams train together
November 4, 2020 — NEWBURGH, N.Y. – Returning from work at Stewart Air National Guard Base, an Airmen became ill and was rushed to the hospital. Medical staff discovered he was exposed to a hazardous nerve agent called...

New Mexico Air Guard help the state with CARES Act team
November 3, 2020 — ALBUQUERQUE, N.M - Over 136 days, 36 Air National Guard members worked as a part of the CARES Act team. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act allowed for members of the Guard...

La. Guard continues to provide operations support after Zeta
November 3, 2020 — BATON ROUGE, La. – The Louisiana National Guard currently has over 1,260 Soldiers and Airmen assisting the state with operations, including COVID-19, Hurricanes Laura, Delta and most recently Zeta...

National Guard will support election in multiple states
November 2, 2020 — ARLINGTON, Va. – At the request of their governors, Soldiers and Airmen of the National Guard are assisting at polling stations, providing cyber support and conducting logistical missions for the Nov...

Mississippi National Guard supports Hurricane Zeta recovery
November 2, 2020 — BAY ST. LOUIS, Miss. – The Mississippi National Guard (MSNG) is supporting state and local emergency management authorities assisting people along the Mississippi Gulf Coast in the aftermath of...

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