Guard News - The National Guard - Dec 2021

Liberian native builds his future in the Army National Guard
December 10, 2021 — LATHAM, N.Y. – Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Prince Dorbor, a native of the West African country of Liberia, was 14 the first time he saw an American in uniform.Dorbor and his family had survived two...

Minnesota Air Guard Airmen support Al Dhafra operations
December 10, 2021 — UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - Forward-deployed to Al Dhafra Air Base in the United Arab Emirates, 16 Airmen from the Minnesota Air National Guard’s 148th Fighter Wing are ensuring mission readiness at a key...

Lithuanian cyber defense leader visits 111th Attack Wing
December 10, 2021 — HORSHAM, Pa. – Cyber defense leaders from the Pennsylvania National Guard’s State Partnership Program partner, Lithuania, visited the 111th Attack Wing at Biddle Air National Guard Base Dec. 6 to...

NY Air Guard crews from Long Island train in Greenland
December 9, 2021 — KANGERLUSSUAQ, Greenland - New York Air National Guard Airmen from the 106th Rescue Wing participated in a Danish military search and rescue exercise in Greenland Nov. 5-9.Conducted by Denmark’s Joint...

Kentucky National Guardsmen participate in leader’s course
December 9, 2021 — LEXINGTON, Ky. – Senior leaders, commanders and future commanders took part in the Executive Leaders Performance Course at the Kentucky Horse Park’s Creech Therapeutic Riding Center Dec. 1-2.The Four...

137th SOW hosts Canadian aircrew for MC-12W training
December 9, 2021 — OKLAHOMA CITY – The Canadian Special Operations Forces Command participated in the first Manned Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (MISR) Fundamentals Course held by the 137th Special...

Oklahoma Air Guard pilot receives Distinguished Flying Cross
December 9, 2021 — TULSA, Okla. - The Oklahoma Air National Guard held a ceremony Dec. 5 to celebrate the heroic airborne acts of Lt. Col. Michael Coloney during a Taliban attack on U.S. and Afghan special forces in...

NY National Guard sends 120 troops to bolster long-term care
December 8, 2021 — ROCHESTER, N.Y. - The New York National Guard has deployed 120 Army medics and Air Force medical technicians to 12 nursing homes and long-term care facilities across the state to ease staffing...

107th midway through Atlantic Resolve NATO deployment
December 8, 2021 — EASTERN EUROPE – Approximately 150 Soldiers from the 107th Maintenance Company are representing the Wisconsin Army National Guard proudly at the midway point of their mobilization to Eastern...

Shooters take aim at annual sniper championships in Arkansas
December 8, 2021 — BARLING, Ark. – Top snipers from the National Guard and international community are competing in the National Guard’s 51st Winston P. Wilson Championship and 31st Armed Forces Skill at Arms Meeting...

Louisiana National Guard honors COVID response team
December 7, 2021 — NEW ORLEANS – Almost two years into the mission, the Louisiana National Guard held ceremonies across the state to honor more than 800 of its service members for continuing assistance to Louisiana...

Kentucky Soldiers awarded for their work during pandemic
December 7, 2021 — FRANKFORT, Ky. – Representatives of Sayre Christian Village senior living community presented six service members from the 63rd Theater Aviation Brigade the Leading Age Kentucky Distinguished Service...

SD National Guard, Suriname leaders reinforce partnership
December 6, 2021 — PARAMARIBO, Suriname - Senior leaders from the South Dakota National Guard visited the Republic of Suriname, South Dakota’s State Partnership Program nation, Nov. 22-26 to reinforce the partnership...

Oregon Wing's structural innovation helps keep aircraft aloft
December 6, 2021 — KINGSLEY FIELD, Ore. – For years, structural maintainers have emerged as artisans of sorts, creating parts by hand, meticulously shaping them from custom wood forms and delicate hand-tool work.Gently...

NY National Guard general honors former president Van Buren
December 6, 2021 — KINDERHOOK, N.Y. – The New York Army National Guard paid tribute to former President Martin Van Buren in Kinderhook, where he was born in 1782 and lived the latter part of his life before dying in...

Massachusetts Guard Soldier saves woman from car fire
December 6, 2021 — STERLING, Mass. – Spc. Ryan Leger finished his drill with Massachusetts National Guard’s 110th Maintenance Company on Nov. 7, and his wife picked him up. As they were driving home, they noticed how...

105th Airlift Wing recognized with Meritorious Unit Award
December 3, 2021 — STEWART AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, NEWBURGH, N.Y. – Over 1,300 men and women of the New York Air National Guard’s 105th Airlift Wing were awarded the Air Force’s Meritorious Unit Award for their...

‘Black Hawk Down’ hero receives Silver Star, reflects on distinguished career
December 3, 2021 — ARLINGTON, Va. – It is said that medics never stand taller than when they kneel to treat the wounded. As a combat medical specialist, Retired Sgt. 1st Class Richard “Doc” Strous embodied this...

NY Air Guard supports Danish forces in Greenland training
December 2, 2021 — KASSERLUSSEQUA, Greenland – Thirty-four New York National Guard Airmen from the 109th Airlift Wing and the 106th Rescue Wing teamed up with Denmark’s Joint Arctic Command during a search and rescue...

Tennessee National Guard, Bulgaria strengthen relationship
December 2, 2021 — NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Col. Todd Wiles, commander of the 118th Wing, and Chief Master Sgt. Trenton Williams, 118th WG command chief, with Tennessee National Guard leadership, visited Graf Ignatievo Air...

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