Guard News - The National Guard

Connecticut Guardsmen start receiving COVID-19 vaccine
January 29, 2021 — EAST GRANBY, Conn. – Soldiers and Airmen from the Connecticut National Guard who have been serving on the front line of the pandemic response began receiving the COVID-19 vaccine at Bradley Air...

Erbil Air Base among 1st in CENTCOM to receive COVID vaccine
January 29, 2021 — ERBIL AIR BASE, Iraq – Combined Joint Task Force-Operation Inherent Resolve (CJTF-OIR) received its first shipment of COVID-19 vaccines and distributed them throughout the Combined Joint Operations...

1st CONG infantry company since WWII deploys to Middle East
January 29, 2021 — CENTENNIAL, Colo. – Approximately 70 members of the Colorado Army National Guard are heading to the Middle East in support of Operation Spartan Shield in the first deployment for Colorado Infantry...

Kentucky Guard to augment security in DC
January 29, 2021 — FRANKFORT, Ky. – The Kentucky National Guard will send approximately 150 Soldiers to the nation's capital next week to assist civilian law enforcement with security through March. Volunteers from the...

WVNG helps state increase COVID-19 vaccinations
January 28, 2021 — CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia, with the help of the National Guard, set a new benchmark this past week by administering 106% of the federally allotted COVID-19 vaccine.The state's Joint...

173rd Fighter Wing helps vaccinate Oregonians
January 27, 2021 — MEDFORD, Ore. – Volunteer Airmen from the Oregon National Guard's 173rd Fighter Wing, operating on state active duty as part of Task Force Guardian, are supporting COVID-19 vaccination clinics in...

Alaska Army National Guardsmen get COVID-19 vaccine
January 27, 2021 — JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska – Soldiers of the Alaska Army National Guard Medical Detachment hosted a COVID-19 vaccination drive Jan. 24 at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson as part of...

Cal National Guard Soldiers assist car accident victims
January 27, 2021 — SACRAMENTO, Calif. – U.S. Army Soldiers with the California National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 184th Infantry Regiment, provided aid at the scene of a car accident while guarding the Robert T. Matsui...

Army leaders update Guard activities in Washington
January 26, 2021 — ARLINGTON, Va. – The National Guard will be a force of last resort. Law enforcement will take the lead and be the force of choice should it be necessary, said Acting Army Secretary John E. Whitley,...

Wisconsin Soldiers love the ‘Big Boom’ at Winter Strike 21
January 26, 2021 — CAMP GRAYLING MANEUVER TRAINING CENTER, Mich. – Loud noises are a major part of what keeps two Wisconsin National Guard Soldiers coming back to northern Michigan.“The big boom – it gets your heart...

176th Wing Airmen join Noble Defender rescue exercise
January 25, 2021 — JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska – Alaska Air National Guard members of the 176th Wing participated in the Operation Noble Defender search-and-rescue/personnel recovery (SAR/PR) exercise Jan...

Nebraska National Guard assists with COVID-19 vaccinations
January 25, 2021 — COLUMBUS, Neb. – The Nebraska National Guard is vaccinating eligible residents in support of the Department of Health and Human Services' statewide response to the COVID-19 pandemic.Guard members...

Michigan expands its COVID-19 response
January 25, 2021 — LANSING, Mich. – The Michigan National Guard (MING) is deploying almost 300 additional members to expand its COVID-19 response force for vaccination and testing efforts across the state.Beginning Jan...

1,000 Virginia National Guard members remain on duty in DC
January 25, 2021 — RICHMOND, Va. – Approximately 1,000 Virginia National Guard members are among more than 7,000 National Guard Soldiers and Airmen from dozens of states remaining in Washington following the...

NYAG member seeks innovation to support today's warfighter
January 25, 2021 — NIAGARA FALLS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AIR RESERVE STATION, N.Y. – "Going through this experience recommitted me to the Air Force's mission." That's how 1st Lt. Ryan Scadlock describes his recent...

Michigan National Guard assists with COVID-19 vaccinations
January 22, 2021 — TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. – The Michigan National Guard teamed with the Benzie-Leelanau District Health Department in Lake Ann to vaccinate hundreds of residents with the COVID-19 vaccine this week.In...

First mobile vaccination teams assist Wisconsin communities
January 22, 2021 — GREENDALE, Wis. – Wisconsin’s first mobile vaccination teams began helping local health departments administer COVID-19 vaccines across the state this week. The teams, which represent a joint effort...

Maryland National Guard assisting with vaccinations
January 22, 2021 — MIDDLE RIVER, Md. – Maryland National Guard Mobile Vaccination Support Teams are working hard supporting COVID-19 vaccination efforts around the state.At Gov. Larry Hogan’s direction, the MDNG created...

New Mexico woman joins husband, son in National Guard
January 22, 2021 — ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Tanya Saavedra thought her days in the military had ended.During 14 years in the Navy, Tanya pushed her body to its limits as a combat diver and underwater technician, going on...

Halfway through deployment, 28th ECAB remains focused
January 22, 2021 — KUWAIT – Soldiers with the 28th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade recently passed the midway point of their deployment to the Middle East.They are serving in support of the fight against Daesh,...

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