Guard News - The National Guard - Aug 2021

Virginia Guard Soldiers train on military funeral honors
August 2, 2021 — VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia – Nine Virginia National Guard Soldiers completed Level 1 Funeral Honors training June 20-27 to conduct professional military funeral honors in accordance with service...

116th IBCT trains on new squad designated marksman rifle
August 2, 2021 — FORT PICKETT, Va. – Virginia and Kentucky Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to the 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team trained on and fielded new M110A1 squad designated marksman rifles July 12-15...

Idaho National Guard participates in smart weapon training
August 2, 2021 — BOISE, Idaho – The Idaho Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion of the 148th Field Artillery Regiment spent two weeks at Camp Guernsey, Wyoming, in July for its first M1156 Precision Guidance Kit new...

Wisconsin National Guard branches out for annual training
August 2, 2021 — MADISON, Wis. – Following an unprecedented year of supporting statewide COVID-19 efforts, election support missions, and civil disturbance operations, Wisconsin Army National Guard Soldiers returned...

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