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National Guard response to civil unrest
January 12, 2021 — As of this morning, more than 31,000 National Guard members are supporting homeland operations at the direction of their governors. The current number includes activations for COVID-19 and civil disturbance missions.Presently, there are more than 63,700 Guard men and women engaged in homeland and overseas missions. More than 20,800 National Guard... MORE

National Guard is mobilized for DC Support
January 11, 2021 — Below is the opening statement from Army General Daniel R. Hokanson, Chief of the National Guard Bureau:"Right now, we have approximately 6,200 National Guard Soldiers and Airmen from 6 states and the District of Columbia on the ground in the NCR supporting civilian authorities.We have received support requests from the Secret Service, Capitol... MORE

National Guard response to civil unrest
January 8, 2021 — As of this morning, more than 25,500 National Guard members are supporting homeland operations at the direction of their governors. The current number includes activations for COVID-19 and civil disturbance missions.Presently, there are more than 58,200 Guard men and women engaged in homeland and overseas missions. Nearly 20,600 National Guard... MORE

National Guard's 384th Birthday
December 11, 2020 — On December 13, 2020, the National Guard celebrates its 384th birthday, marking a historic year of support to its communities.The National Guard is America's oldest military organization and has 450,000 citizen soldiers and airmen located in communities across all 50 states, three territories and the District of Columbia.2020 has been a historic... MORE

National Guard active in multiple response efforts
August 27, 2020 — More than 28,000 National Guard members are supporting domestic operations across the United States at the direction of their governors as of Thursday morning. This includes support to COVID-19, Hurricane Laura in Louisiana and Texas; wildfires in Arizona, California, Colorado and Oregon; civil disturbance, and other natural disaster missions... MORE

National Guard prepared to respond to Hurricane Laura
August 26, 2020 — The Louisiana and Texas National Guard are prepared to assist first responders as Hurricane Laura approaches landfall... MORE

Whitehead named next top enlisted National Guard leader
August 5, 2020 — Gen. Daniel Hokanson, chief of the National Guard Bureau, selected Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Tony L. Whitehead to serve as the senior enlisted advisor... MORE

Hokanson takes helm as 29th chief of National Guard Bureau, receives fourth star
August 3, 2020 — Army Lt. Gen. Daniel Hokanson received his fourth star and assumed responsibility for the National Guard Bureau during a ceremony today at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall in Arlington, Virginia. Secretary of Defense Dr. Mark T. Esper presided and also promoted Hokanson to general... MORE

Army Lt. Gen. Daniel Hokanson to be 29th National Guard Bureau chief
July 21, 2020 — Army Lt. Gen. Daniel R. Hokanson was confirmed to serve as the next chief of the National Guard Bureau by the U.S. Senate Monday... MORE

National Guard continues to protect, support communities
July 15, 2020 — Nearly 32,000 National Guard members are supporting domestic operations across the United States at the direction of their governors as of Wednesday morning. This includes support to COVID-19, civil disturbance, and natural disaster missions such as floods and wildfires... MORE