Guard News - The National Guard - Feb 2021

Foreign delegates visit Montana before U.S. CENTCOM event
February 17, 2021 — HELENA, Mont. – Twelve foreign delegates from Central Asia visited Montana Feb. 1-5 to support an initial planning meeting for exercise REGIONAL COOPERATION 21 (RC21). The visiting delegates were from...

Michigan Guard Soldier fights COVID-19 in her community
February 16, 2021 — FLINT, Mich. – For one Michigan National Guard Citizen-Soldier, a mission of national importance is happening right at home. U.S. Army Maj. Michelle Hill, a nurse with the Joint Force Headquarters...

Army National Guard transitions cyber task force mission
February 16, 2021 — FORT MEADE, Md. – The transition of authority between two Army National Guard battalions was quiet and seamless, without the traditional pomp and circumstance associated with significant Army events...

Oregon National Guard members vaccinated at Kingsley Field
February 16, 2021 — KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – An initial shipment of the COVID-19 vaccine was administered to 100 members of the Oregon National Guard at Kingsley Field by the 173rd Medical Group Feb. 10 and 12. A call for...

Idaho, California, Oregon, Nevada CST units train together
February 16, 2021 — SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA, Calif. – The Idaho National Guard’s 101st Civil Support Team was among several National Guard CSTs that participated in a large-scale exercise in Northern California Feb...

Kentucky Guard's 1163rd MCAS supports Atlantic Resolve
February 12, 2021 — FRANKFORT, Ky. – COVID-19 has not stopped the Soldiers and Airmen of the Kentucky National Guard from deploying overseas to fill vital operational roles.Soldiers assigned to the 1163rd Medical Company...

Michigan National Guard helps sustain the force in DC
February 12, 2021 — WASHINGTON – Soldiers with Forward Support Company, 107th Engineer Battalion, Michigan Army National Guard, arrived in the nation's capital this week to support the Michigan Army National Guard's...

Ohio National Guard assisting with COVID-19 vaccinations
February 12, 2021 — COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio National Guard has begun supporting the Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Department of Aging and several community partners to administer COVID-19 vaccines.“Our joint task...

Wisconsin Guard medevac unit answers the call in Middle East
February 12, 2021 — UNDISCLOSED LOCATION – The officer in charge of about 35 Wisconsin Army National Guard Soldiers performing medevac missions across the Middle East in support of Operations Inherent Resolve and Spartan...

Massachusetts military forces join to administer vaccine
February 11, 2021 — OTIS AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Mass. – Massachusetts National Guard Soldiers and Airmen of the 102nd Medical Group worked with the Massachusetts Organized Militia (MAOM) to perform a first run of the...

NYNG assists with COVID-19 vaccinations at Yankee Stadium
February 11, 2021 — NEW YORK – Sixty-five New York National Guard Soldiers and Airmen supported state health and emergency service agencies setting up mass COVID-19 vaccinations at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx Feb. 5. The...

The 142nd Wing gears up for the new F-15EX
February 11, 2021 — PORTLAND, Ore. – The 142nd Wing started as an observation squadron with a fighter group, then a fighter wing, and now a wing. It has harnessed different aircraft, from the P-51 to the F-15C Eagle...

Airmen voluntarily receive COVID-19 vaccine
February 10, 2021 — MARTINSBURG, W.Va. – The West Virginia National Guard’s Task Force Medical-East conducted a vaccination clinic at the 167th Airlift Wing during the wing’s unit training assembly Feb. 6 and 7.More than...

104th Fighter Wing Flagship F-15 receives symbolic graphics
February 10, 2021 — BARNES AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Mass. – After about six-months of designing and planning, the 104th Fighter Wing's flagship F-15C Eagle, tail number 125, received new nose art graphics.The nose art...

Michigan National Guard maintains unprecedented pace in 2021
February 9, 2021 — LANSING, Mich. – In 2020, the men and women of the Michigan National Guard were there time and time again to support their fellow Michiganders, from providing COVID-19 relief and assisting with...

Alaska Air Guard trains in support of NASA spaceflight
February 9, 2021 — KAPOLEI, HAWAII – Alaska Air National Guard members completed four weeks of training during Exercise H20 in Hawaii Feb. 6, honing their long-range search and rescue capability for the NASA human...

Michigan Soldier maintains connection with home, work
February 9, 2021 — WASHINGTON – Soldiers with the 1433rd Engineer Company, Michigan National Guard, served in the nation’s capital in support of the 59th presidential inauguration. The unit went home but returned last...

Texas Counterdrug supports at-risk youth program
February 8, 2021 — EAGLE LAKE, Texas – Members of the Texas National Guard Joint Counterdrug Task Force support the Texas ChalleNGe Academy with mentorship, life skills advice, and training to students and cadre during...

Australian Army captain continues to serve with DC National Guard
February 8, 2021 — WASHINGTON - January's inauguration support by the National Guard was unique in many ways, with more than 26,000 National Guard members activated from all 50 states, three territories and the District...

Michigan and Liberia partner in promoting the rule of law
February 8, 2021 — LANSING, Mich. – While the spread of the coronavirus has left an indelible mark on nearly every area of modern life, these currents of change also have brought new opportunities to innovate,...

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