Guard News - The National Guard - Sep 2020

New tracking devices to aid in study of black vultures
September 15, 2020 — MARTINSBURG, W.Va. – As part of a continuing study of black vultures in the Shepherd Field area, home of the 167th Airlift Wing and the Eastern West Virginia Regional Airport, five of the large...

109th AW joins advanced battle management systems exercise
September 15, 2020 — SCOTIA, N.Y. – Thirty members of the New York Air National Guard from the 109th Airlift Wing flew two LC-130H “Skibirds” to Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas to participate in a nationwide exercise...

40th ID conducts joint ops in Pacific from San Luis Obispo
September 15, 2020 — SAN LUIS OBISPO, Calif. – Soldiers with the California Army National Guard’s 40th Infantry Division constructed a command post at Camp San Luis Obispo at the end of August to support U.S. Army Pacific...

167th Airlift Wing helps with voluntary COVID-19 mapping
September 15, 2020 — MARTINSBURG, W.Va. – Members of the 167th Airlift Wing continue to guide residents through the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic. Eight unit members are conducting voluntary COVID-19 mapping for...

Wyoming National Guard to help fight California wildfires
September 14, 2020 — CHEYENNE, Wyo. – The Wyoming Army National Guard's G Company, 2nd Battalion, 211th Aviation Regiment, was activated by Gov. Mark Gordon to support firefighting efforts in California.One UH-60 Black...

Kansas National Guard battery recognized as best in nation
September 14, 2020 — NEWTON, Kan. – The Kansas National Guard's Battery C, 1st Battalion, 161st Field Artillery Regiment, 130th Field Artillery Brigade, received the Alexander Hamilton Award recognizing the most...

Former Marine Reservists enlist in Idaho National Guard
September 14, 2020 — BOISE, Idaho – More than three-dozen former Marine Reservists enlisted into the Idaho Army National Guard Sept. 13. Idaho’s newest Citizen-Soldiers all served in Company C, 4th Tank Battalion, which...

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...

113th Wing Recognized for Air Defense, Combat Performance

Washington Guard Concludes Extended Wildfire Response

Hawaii Guard Sustains Recovery Efforts, Mobilizes for Hurricane Lowell

New York Guardsmen Earn Danish Military March Ribbon

Kentucky Guard Builds Portable Air Base for Patriot 26