Guard News - The National Guard - Year 2021

116th Infantry Regiment holds 53rd annual muster
November 19, 2021 — STAUNTON, Va. – Veterans of the 116th Infantry Regiment and Soldiers of the Virginia Army National Guard’s 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team gathered to remember the unit’s history and enjoy...

UH-60V Black Hawk a major upgrade over previous variants
November 19, 2021 — FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. – On the outside, the new UH-60V Black Hawk helicopters look nearly identical to previous variants of the UH-60.It’s what’s on the inside that sets them apart.The UH-60V –...

After mission ends, Guardsmen find work at food bank
November 19, 2021 — SEDRO-WOOLLEY, Wash. – Members of the Washington National Guard are now permanent employees at a food bank after offering a helping hand during the COVID-19 pandemic."Seeing the fear that some of them...

Washington Guard, Malaysia renew face-to-face partnership
November 18, 2021 — CAMP MURRAY, Wash. – When building relationships with a new partner, body language and casual conversations are just as important as the information shared. That’s why there was added excitement about...

Tennessee National Guard unit prepares to deploy
November 18, 2021 — SMYRNA, Tenn. – Members of the 208th Area Support Medical Company have responded to natural disasters, played a major role in the state’s COVID-19 response, and are now preparing for a year-long...

Vermont National Guard helping vaccinate young people
November 18, 2021 — COLCHESTER, Vt. – The Vermont National Guard now supports the state's response to the COVID-19 pandemic with vaccinations for youth in the 5 to 11 age group and booster clinics for the general adult...

US, South African Soldiers strengthen partnership
November 18, 2021 — PRETORIA, South Africa – Army Soldiers and civilians from U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa and the New York National Guard met with their South African counterparts Oct. 11-21 in...

190th Medical Group gets hands-on medical facility training
November 17, 2021 — SAN DIEGO – More than 30 members of the 190th Medical Group traveled to the Naval Medical Center San Diego for their annual medical facility training."Our experience was exceptional in the way of...

A Georgia Guardsman’s journey from Kyrgyzstan to citizenship
November 17, 2021 — ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. – Senior Airman Asylbek Dzhapashov, a personnel specialist with the Georgia Air National Guard's 116th Mission Support Group, was born and raised in Kyrgyzstan, a small...

WING demonstrates rapid deployment to Baltic region
November 16, 2021 — GOTLAND, Sweden – A Wisconsin Army National Guard field artillery unit became the first high-mobility rocket artillery system (HIMARS) to launch in Sweden as part of a special operations training...

Michigan National Guard provides emergency medicine mentoring
November 16, 2021 — MONROVIA, Liberia – In October, the U.S. Army National Guard members from Michigan provided emergency medicine mentorship at 14 Military Hospital. This exchange is part of the U.S. Embassy’s...

28th ECAB one of TRANSCOM's best in 2020
November 16, 2021 — FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. – US Transportation Command recently awarded the 28th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade a Deployment Excellence Award for their performance in the fiscal year 2020 during...

110th Wing member links data for EUCOM, AFRICOM air components
November 16, 2021 — RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany – When military assets from land, air, sea, space and cyberspace converge to support one cohesive mission, the Department of Defense applies the term “Joint All-Domain...

Guard partnership program adapts, continues to grow
November 15, 2021 — WASHINGTON – A National Guard program formed in the wake of the fall of the Soviet Union has adapted and continues to provide benefits to partnerships around the world, Army Gen. Daniel R. Hokanson,...

Cal Guard pilots honored in London for Creek Fire rescue
November 15, 2021 — CAMP BUEHRING, Kuwait - Two California Army National Guard flight crews were awarded the prestigious Prince Philip Helicopter Rescue Award by the Honourable Company of Air Pilots in London Oct. 21...

106th Rescue Wing conducts joint winter storm exercise
November 15, 2021 — F.S. GABRESKI AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, N.Y. – The New York National Guard conducted a joint winter storm exercise at the 106th Rescue Wing in Westhampton Beach in November to maximize readiness in the...

Louisiana Guard’s Funeral Honors Team serves higher calling
November 12, 2021 — NEW ORLEANS – Soldiers in the Louisiana Army National Guard Military Funeral Honors (MFH) Team answer an even higher call to serve their country by spending countless hours training to ensure they...

National Guard leader to Croatia president: 'Thank you for quarter-century partnership'
November 12, 2021 — ZAGREB, Croatia – Increased readiness, improved capabilities and enhanced interoperability between American and Croatian military forces.Those are just three of the benefits the National Guard's most...

Thriving: Tennessee, Bulgaria partnership nears 30th anniversary
November 12, 2021 — SOFIA, Bulgaria – Common values, shared purpose and a commitment to peace and security have guided a 28-year partnership between the Tennessee National Guard and Bulgaria.One of the original 13...

Veterans reflect on service during National Capital Region tour
November 11, 2021 — WASHINGTON – A veteran donning a baseball hat embroidered with the word "Army" stood at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial wall, neck craned, looking for a name. His reflection stared back at him from the...

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