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Air Force Gen. Steve Nordhaus, the 30th chief of the National Guard Bureau, provides an update on the National Guard in Washington, D.C., April 14, 2026. Video by Master Sgt. Zach Sheely.
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Soldiers from the 1st Battalion, 101st Field Artillery Regiment, Massachusetts Army National Guard, and Kenya Defence Force, conduct multiple days of training at, Laresoro, Kenya, Feb. 28 - March 11, 2026. During the training, field artillerymen cover multiple tables of fire including Table VI certification which validated artillery crews’ ability to safely and accurately execute fire missions under live-fire conditions, ensuring technical proficiency and readiness before advancing to the combined arms live fire training exercise. Video by Staff Sgt. James Toohey.
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The National Guard delivered for the nation throughout March, supporting homeland operations, strengthening warfighting readiness, and reinforcing global partnerships. Guard members supported ongoing operations in the Middle East, executed complex aerial refueling missions, and trained in extreme environments to enhance combat effectiveness. They also responded to wildfires and severe weather at home, while strengthening emergency response capabilities alongside civilian partners. These efforts extended overseas, where Guard members trained and competed with allied forces, reinforcing interoperability and enduring partnerships around the world—demonstrating the continued commitment of the National Guard’s 430,000 Citizen Soldiers and Airmen. Video by Sgt. 1st Class Amber Peck. Music via Audio Network:Getting Ahead by Gavin Harrison.
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Pennsylvania Army National Guard Soldiers participated in the Lithuanian Land Forces Best Infantry Squad Competition in Rukla, Lithuania, March 4–5, 2026, taking second place in the foreign squad category as they competed alongside NATO allies and partners. U.S. Army Staff Sgt. James Rudershausen, with the Pennsylvania Army Guard squad that competed, shares how the multi-national event strengthened interoperability and readiness. The Pennsylvania National Guard and Lithuania are partners in the Department of War National Guard State Partnership Program, which pairs Guard elements with nations worldwide for mutual training and subject matter expert exchanges.Video by Sgt. 1st Class Amber Pecky.
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U.S. Soldiers with the 928th Military Working Dog Detachment, Connecticut Army National Guard, observe K-9 Veterans Day in Newtown, Connecticut, March 13, 2026. The Soldiers honored Mischa, a military working dog assigned to the unit who recently passed away, and all military working dogs, recognizing the lasting impact military working dogs have on their handlers and the communities they serve. Video by Sgt. 1st Class Christy L. Sherman.
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U.S. Soldiers and Airmen with the Texas National Guard’s 640th Technology Integration Cell sUAS Squadron conduct unmanned aircraft systems operations in support of partner agencies along the southern border in Brownsville, Texas, Feb. 9, 2026. U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christopher Marez-Vega, a drone pilot with the unit, discusses how Guard teams deliver persistent aerial situational awareness to help partners see first, understand first, and act with greater speed and confidence in support of Department of War drone dominance priorities. Video by Sgt. 1st Class Christy L. Sherman.
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The Utah National Guard is honored to watch our own Sgt. Ben Loomis competing in the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympic Games. Video by Sgt. Ian Tracy.
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Over 450 Soldiers and Airmen trained, survived, and performed in near-arctic weather conditions during Northern Strike 26-1 across Northern Michigan’s National All-Domain Warfighting Center, Jan. 26-29. Exercise Northern Strike 26-1 is a Joint National Training Capability accredited, Army-sponsored, National Guard Bureau program. The exercise is tailorable, scalable, and cost-effective for readiness. Participants face cold-weather conditions while training to meet the objectives of the Department of Defense’s Arctic strategy.Video by Sgt. 1st Class Amber Peck.
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U.S. Army and Air Force members in the Tennessee National Guard, respond to the 2026 winter storm, Winter Storm Fern, and work with local agencies to provide disaster relief and help Tennessee recover, January 25 to February 2, 2026. Soldiers and Airmen assigned to the Tennessee National Guard responded during a winter storm, assisting civilians and civilian agencies in the recovery process of Davidson County and other affected areas in Tennessee. Video by Senior Airmen Xaviera Stevens.
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Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll discussed the relevance and impact of the National Guard during the first Army Senior Leader Situation Report held Jan. 12 at Fort Drum, N.Y. Throughout 2025, the National Guard mobilized thousands of Soldiers and Airmen in support of a broad range of operations at home and abroad. Video edited by Capt. Jamie Mason.
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January is “Why I Serve” month, honoring the commitment and purpose behind joining the National Guard. This month recognizes the diverse motivations that inspire service, from a sense of duty and patriotism to a commitment to defending communities, states, and the nation while supporting missions at home and abroad. This video includes music licensed from AudioNetwork. Video by Master Sgt. Amber Monio.
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January is “Why I Serve” month, honoring the commitment and purpose behind joining the National Guard. This month recognizes the diverse motivations that inspire service, from a sense of duty and patriotism to a commitment to defending communities, states, and the nation while supporting missions at home and abroad. This video includes music licensed from AudioNetwork. Video by Master Sgt. Amber Monio.
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January is “Why I Serve” month, honoring the commitment and purpose behind joining the National Guard. This month recognizes the diverse motivations that inspire service, from a sense of duty and patriotism to a commitment to defending communities, states, and the nation while supporting missions at home and abroad. This video includes music licensed from AudioNetwork. Video by Master Sgt. Amber Monio.
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January is “Why I Serve” month, honoring the commitment and purpose behind joining the National Guard. This month recognizes the diverse motivations that inspire service, from a sense of duty and patriotism to a commitment to defending communities, states, and the nation while supporting missions at home and abroad. This video includes music licensed from AudioNetwork. Video by Master Sgt. Amber Monio.
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January is “Why I Serve” month, honoring the commitment and purpose behind joining the National Guard. This month recognizes the diverse motivations that inspire service, from a sense of duty and patriotism to a commitment to defending communities, states, and the nation while supporting missions at home and abroad. This video includes music licensed from AudioNetwork. Video by Master Sgt. Amber Monio.
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January is “Why I Serve” month, honoring the commitment and purpose behind joining the National Guard. This month recognizes the diverse motivations that inspire service, from a sense of duty and patriotism to a commitment to defending communities, states, and the nation while supporting missions at home and abroad. This video includes music licensed from AudioNetwork. Video by Master Sgt. Amber Monio.
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January is “Why I Serve” month, honoring the commitment and purpose behind joining the National Guard. This month recognizes the diverse motivations that inspire service, from a sense of duty and patriotism to a commitment to defending communities, states, and the nation while supporting missions at home and abroad. This video includes music licensed from AudioNetwork. Video by Master Sgt. Amber Monio.
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January is “Why I Serve” month, honoring the commitment and purpose behind joining the National Guard. This month recognizes the diverse motivations that inspire service, from a sense of duty and patriotism to a commitment to defending communities, states, and the nation while supporting missions at home and abroad. This video includes music licensed from AudioNetwork. Video by Master Sgt. Amber Monio.
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On any given day in 2025, roughly 13,000 National Guard members were on duty protecting our homeland, responding to natural disasters, conducting security operations, completing search and rescue missions, and assisting civil authorities. When America needed them the most, Guard Soldiers and Airmen left their homes and families at a moment’s notice, supporting local, state, and federal partners across the homeland. These missions highlight the National Guard’s unique dual-role mission—protecting the homeland while remaining ready to serve worldwide. Video by Sgt. 1st Class Amber Peck.