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The DOW National Guard State Partnership Program strengthens relationships with partner nations through military-to-military engagements that build trust, enhance readiness and interoperability, and advance shared security. Over the past year, more than 1,000 National Guard Soldiers and Airmen supported more than 1,500 engagements with partners around the world, including training and exchanges focused on emergency response, cybersecurity, resilience, collaboration and innovation. For more than 30 years, the State Partnership Program has connected the National Guard with partner nations through enduring relationships that strengthen security at home and abroad. Video by Sgt. 1st Class Christy L. Sherman.
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The Nevada National Guard aviation pilots and crews are supporting firefighting operations for current wildfires by conducting aerial bucket drops to deliver water where they can make the fastest impact. These drops help cool hot spots, reduce fire intensity, and bolster ground efforts, giving incident teams a crucial tool to slow the spread of fire, improve conditions for containment, and protect nearby communities. Video by Staff Sgt. Zandra Duran.
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U.S. Army Spc. Vladimir Alves, Spc. Anabeli Lopez and Sgt. Justin Masterson with the 1058th Transportation Company, 130th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, assigned to Joint Task Force-Southern Border in support of Operation Ardent Vanguard, operate the Skydio X10D small unmanned aircraft system to detect suspected illegal aliens near Rio Grande Valley, Texas, July 23, 2026. U.S. Northern Command is working side-by-side with the Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Customs and Border Protection within narrowly defined authorities to provide unique military capabilities to protect the territorial integrity of the U.S. southern border. Video by Capt. Shamari Pratt.
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The National Guard delivered for the nation throughout July, strengthening readiness, reinforcing global partnerships, and supporting communities at home. The Army National Guard recognized its Soldier and Noncommissioned Officer of the Year during its 2026 Best Warrior Competition, while Guard members trained alongside international partners during Exercise Keris Strike 2026 in Malaysia and Cyber Shield 2026, the Department of the Army's largest unclassified cyber defense exercise. At home, Guard members responded to natural disasters, supporting wildfire suppression efforts in Washington and flood recovery operations in West Virginia, while also conducting flyovers for FIFA World Cup events and America's 250th birthday celebrations and assisting civil authorities with security operations. These efforts demonstrate the continued commitment of the National Guard's 435,000 Soldiers and Airmen in service to their communities, states, and nation. Video by Sgt. 1st Class Amber Peck.
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U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the Ohio Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 148th Infantry Regiment conduct troop movements, offensive and defensive operations, and simulated medical evacuations during Combat Readiness Exercise 26-01 at Camp Grayling Joint Maneuver Training Center, Grayling, Mich., July 21-22, 2026. The exercise trained and evaluated Soldiers, leaders and staff across multiple echelons while testing the brigade's ability to plan, coordinate and execute combat operations. The 37th Infantry Brigade Combat Team executed the Army National Guard's first 15-day Combat Readiness Exercise, replacing the previous 21-day Exportable Combat Training Capability model while building combat-ready formations through realistic, multi-echelon training. Video by Sgt. 1st Class Christy Sherman.
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Members of the Texas National Guard and Texas A&M Task Force 1 rescue the Bookout family during flood response operations in Crystal City, Texas, July 17, 2026. The rescue was conducted after heavy rainfall caused rivers to rise and flood residential areas, prompting emergency response efforts to assist residents affected by rising waters. Video by Staff Sgt. Derek Gutierrez.
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On July 10, 2026, Missouri National Guard Soldiers assisted civil authorities with flood response operations at Camp Taum Sauk in Southeastern Missouri. Capt. Bobby Gentry, Army Aviation Support Facility Commander, described the evacuation of over 200 children and staff using eight UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters. Crews safely transported civilians to the nearby town of Arcadia. The flash flooding followed historic overnight rainfall. This mission demonstrates the Missouri National Guard's dedication to supporting civil authorities and safeguarding local communities. Video by Sgt. 1st Class Christopher Saunders.
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The National Guard delivered for the nation throughout June, supporting homeland defense, strengthening combat readiness, and reinforcing partnerships with allies and partner nations around the world. Guard members trained alongside military, federal, state and local agencies during Homeland Defender 2026 and Desert Forge 2026 to enhance domestic response capabilities, while National Guard Airmen participated in NATO's Ramstein Flag 26 and Sentry North to improve interoperability and air dominance. Internationally, National Guard medical personnel from six states delivered care and trained alongside partners in Paraguay during Exercise Amistad 26, strengthening enduring relationships and improving medical readiness. These efforts demonstrate the continued commitment of the National Guard's 435,000 Soldiers and Airmen in service to their communities, states, and nation. Video edited by Sgt. 1st Class Amber Peck.
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The National Guard delivered for the nation throughout May, supporting overseas operations, strengthening readiness, and reinforcing partnerships around the world. Guard members returned home following deployments to the Middle East, trained alongside allied forces in Sweden and Senegal to enhance interoperability and medical readiness, and participated in multinational cyber defense exercises to improve responses to evolving threats. At home, Guard members supported local communities through innovative readiness training projects and honored the service and sacrifice of fallen service members during Memorial Day observances. These efforts demonstrate the continued commitment of the National Guard’s 435,000 Soldiers and Airmen in service to their communities, states, and nation. Video by Sgt. 1st Class Amber Peck. Music via Audio Network: Getting Ahead by Gavin Harrison.
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U.S. Army and Air National Guard Soldiers and Airmen render final honors to fallen service members at funeral honors and remembrance ceremonies. This Memorial Day tribute honors the men and women of the U.S. military who died in service to the nation and preserves the memory of their sacrifice. Video by Sgt. 1st Class Christy L. Sherman.
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Washington Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, 168th Aviation Regiment (General Support Aviation Battalion), partnered with Central Pierce Fire & Rescue to conduct helicopter water bucket training near Puyallup, Wash., May 7, 2026. The joint training strengthened interoperability between military aviation crews and civilian first responders, enhancing wildfire response capabilities and improving coordination during emergency operations throughout Washington state. Video by Sgt. Joshua Linfoot, "Red Alarm" song created using Suno AI.
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U.S. Army Soldiers with 1st Battalion, 189th Aviation Regiment, South Dakota Army National Guard, conduct aerial water delivery using HH-60M Black Hawk helicopters as part of a certification and recertification training hosted by South Dakota Wildland Fire at Angostura Reservoir, S.D., May 1, 2026. The training ensures crews are certified to support wildfire suppression operations alongside state and local fire departments. Video by Pfc. Kylie Jorgensen, Staff Sgt. Caleb Minor and Sgt. Kinsey Schuchhardt, edited by Sgt. 1st Class Amber Peck. Music via Audio Network: Lost Glimmer 7 by Kelly Mac and Aaron John Shapiro.
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The National Guard delivered for the nation throughout April, supporting homeland response, strengthening warfighting capability, and reinforcing partnerships with allies and partner nations worldwide. Guard members supported NASA Artemis II with contingency search and rescue coverage, demonstrated lethality and tactical proficiency during Infantry Week 2026 at Fort Benning, and marked a historic milestone with the activation of Utah’s first light infantry battalion in more than a century. Guard members also supported disaster response operations in Guam following Typhoon Sinlaku and trained alongside domestic and international partners to enhance emergency response and interoperability. These efforts reflect the continued commitment of the National Guard’s 438,700 Citizen Soldiers and Airmen in service to their communities, states, and nation. Video by Sgt. 1st Class Amber Peck.
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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 multinational 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 Peck.
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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, Jan. 25-Feb. 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 Airman 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.