Guard News - The National Guard - Aug 2020

Michigan Army National Guard evaluated during XCTC
August 26, 2020 — CAMP GRAYLING, Mich. – The Michigan Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 125th Infantry Regiment, was evaluated for proficiency in coordination with First Army as part of preparations for deployment...

Colorado National Guard supports wildfire response
August 26, 2020 — CENTENNIAL, Colo. – Gov. Jared Polis authorized the Colorado National Guard to help fight various fires across the state from the air.At the State Emergency Operations Center's (SEOC) request, two...

National Guard Bureau welcomes new top enlisted member
August 25, 2020 — ARLINGTON, Va. – The National Guard welcomed its new senior enlisted advisor, Chief Master Sgt. Tony L. Whitehead, during a change of responsibility ceremony at the Pentagon Aug. 25. Gen. Daniel...

156th Comm. Flight Airmen create innovative software
August 25, 2020 — CAROLINA, Puerto Rico – Two Puerto Rico Air National Guard Airmen used a college capstone project to bring innovation to the 156th Wing, creating software that could reap big savings.“We created a...

Tennessee National Guard keeps fighting COVID-19
August 25, 2020 — NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Since March 26, Soldiers and Airmen with the Tennessee National Guard have been working diligently alongside Tennessee’s Department of Health, Tennessee Emergency Management Agency...

FLNG Citizen-Airman tops 3,000 flight hours on CV-22 Osprey
August 25, 2020 — JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Just days before assuming command of the newly activated 249th Special Operations Squadron at Hurlburt Field, Lt. Col. Luke Sustman became the first Air Force pilot to amass 3,000...

Michigan National Guard provides drive-thru COVID-19 testing
August 25, 2020 — THREE RIVERS, Mich. – The Michigan National Guard brought drive-thru community COVID-19 testing to Three Rivers, Baldwin and Newago Aug. 13-14.“I believe these missions are important to the public,”...

Northern Lightning exercise concludes at Volk Field
August 25, 2020 — CAMP DOUGLAS, Wis. – The skies over central Wisconsin will be a little emptier as exercise Northern Lightning hosted by Volk Field wrapped up Aug. 21. The two-week joint-training exercise involved...

Oklahoma Guard Soldier aids man injured in car rollover
August 24, 2020 — COWETA, Okla. – An Oklahoma Army National Guard Soldier aided victims of an automobile crash that resulted in a vehicle rollover outside Tulsa Aug. 12.Spc. Clinton Fauss, a truck driver with 120th...

National Guard helps fight California wildfires
August 24, 2020 — ARLINGTON, Va. – Hundreds of members of the National Guard from multiple states are supporting state and local efforts to fight the wildfires raging in California. Guard members on land and in the air...

Michigan Guard CST, fire department conduct HAZMAT training
August 24, 2020 — GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – The Michigan National Guard’s 51st Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Civil Support Team (CST) trained with the Grand Rapids Fire Department (GRFD) and hazardous materials...

Connecticut Guard on alert for emergency response
August 24, 2020 — HARTFORD, Conn. – Amid hurricane season and the COVID-19 pandemic, emergency response duties continue for members of the Connecticut Army and Air National Guard.With the rate of new COVID-19...

Nevada Air Guard helping to battle California wildfires
August 24, 2020 — RENO, Nev. – Firefighting activation orders were extended for Nevada Air National Guard aircrew equipped with the U.S. Forest Service’s Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System, or MAFFS, as fires...

MN Army Guard unit 1st to complete NTC rotation amid COVID
August 24, 2020 — FORT IRWIN, Calif. - The Minnesota Army National Guard’s 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 34th Infantry Division, was the first unit to complete rotational training at the Army’s National Training...

Former TAGs fill top 3 National Guard positions
August 21, 2020 — ARLINGTON, Va. – For the first time since 1954, three former adjutants general are serving in the National Guard’s top three positions.Army Gen. Daniel Hokanson was sworn in as chief of the National...

Washington continues State Partnership Program virtually
August 21, 2020 — CAMP MURRAY, Wash. – Travel restrictions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic have forced the Washington National Guard to develop new strategies to maintain strong relationships with its partner...

Idaho National Guard hoists injured man to safety
August 21, 2020 — BOISE, Idaho – The Idaho Army National Guard Aviation Group helped rescue an injured man on a mountainside Aug. 20, hoisting him to safety. An Idaho Guard UH-72 Lakota helicopter and aircrew departed...

Driver training improves readiness for infantry battalion
August 21, 2020 — ARTEMUS, Ky. – Soldiers from India Company, 429th Brigade Sustainment Battalion, the logistical support company for 1st Battalion, 149th Infantry, hosted driver training at Harold L. Disney Training...

Washington Guard continues cybersecurity election support
August 20, 2020 — CAMP MURRAY, Wash. – Casting a ballot is more secure after a long-standing partnership between Washington’s secretary of state and the Washington National Guard.“This is the same type of support we...

Wisconsin MSG is ANG’s Outstanding First Sergeant of 2020
August 20, 2020 — JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. – Master Sgt. Chontelle R. Southworth of the 115th Fighter Wing, Wisconsin Air National Guard, is the Air National Guard 2020 Outstanding First Sergeant of the Year.Southworth,...

Puerto Rico Guard Distributes One Million Gallons of Water in Drought Response

Guardsmen Boost Domestic Response Capabilities in Patriot 26

Washington Guard Strengthens Fiscal Readiness

Kentucky Guard Prepares Incoming Command Teams for Leadership

New PSYWAR Course Strengthens Guard Capabilities