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Oklahoma Guard Sharpens Drone Warfare Tactics During Exercise Thunderstruck 2.0

“Thunderstruck is a platoon attack on a trench system,” said U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jace Burger, a weapons squad leader with the Oklahoma Army National Guard’s C Company, 1st Battalion, 279th Infantry Regiment. “We’re going to be combating drones throughout the duration of that.” Learn more about Exercise Thunderstruck

Louisiana Guard, UK Soldiers’ Training Builds Readiness in Kosovo

Our NATO 101 through 301 training ensures partner forces know how to approach and load the aircraft safely,” Klar explained. “The hoist training is always a highlight, it’s engaging and it demonstrates our ability to operate in restrictive terrain.” Learn more about the training

Alaska Air Guard Rescues Plane Crash Survivor

Alaska Air National Guard members with the 176th Wing rescued the single occupant of a plane crash. Read more about the rescue

Nordhaus joins Indo-Pacific Chiefs of Defense Conference to strengthen State Partnership Program

“I was privileged to join Gen. Caine, Adm. Paparo and so many of our global teammates,” Nordhaus said. “The National Guard is committed to supporting U.S. Indo-Pacific Command goals to enhance U.S. national security by building shared capacity with our partners to promote stability and preserve peace through strength.” Read about 2025 Indo-Pacific Chiefs of Defense Con

Guard Members From Six States, D.C. on Duty in Washington in Support of Local, Fed Authorities

More than 2,000 National Guard Soldiers and Airmen from six states and the District of Columbia are on duty in Washington as part of Joint Task Force – District of Columbia in support of local and federal authorities and law enforcement agencies. Read about the Joint Task Force

COVID-19 Vaccine Refusal Reinstatement

Former Army National Guard Soldiers: You can continue your service in the Army National Guard. Read about Covid reinstatement

Securing the Southern Border

National Guard moves out to support Presidential Executive Orders on protecting the territorial integrity of the United States. Read about the Southern Border

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Oklahoma Guard Sharpens Drone Warfare Tactics During Exercise Thunderstruck 2.0

CAMP GRUBER TRAINING CENTER, Okla. — Drones buzzed overhead as Oklahoma National Guard Soldiers and Airmen maneuvered strategically through a wooded area. They advanced slowly toward their objective – a series of enemy trenches overlooking a key position. As they prepared to assault the trench network, one thing was clear: The drones would test…

3 hours ago, September 18, 2025

Alaska Air Guard Conducts Three Rescue Missions in 24 Hours

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — Alaska Air National Guard members from the 176th Wing rescued five individuals involved in three incidents Sept. 15 that spanned more than 550 miles across Alaska.The Alaska Rescue Coordination Center opened a mission in the morning of Sept. 15 in response to a request for assistance from the Alaska State…

3 hours ago, September 18, 2025

State Partnership Program

Hawaii Guard Strengthens Ties with Indonesia During Super Garuda Shield 25

PEARL CITY, Hawaii - The Hawaii National Guard played a key role in Super Garuda Shield 25, the…

2 hours ago, September 18, 2025

Overseas Operations

Louisiana Guard, UK Soldiers’ Training Builds Readiness in Kosovo

CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo — On the surface, they come from different worlds, one a U.K. combat medic on…

yesterday, September 17, 2025

News Features

South Carolina Guard Member Assists Woman Choking

ANDERSON, S.C. – What began as a routine lunch Aug. 28 at the Anderson Metro Diner quickly…

September 02, 2025

Guard News

Georgia Guard Engineers Deploy in Support of USAFRICOM

HUNTER ARMY AIRFIELD, GA. - A send-off ceremony was held Sept. 17 for the Georgia Army National Guard’s 863rd Engineer Utilities Detachment, which is deploying in support of United States Africa Command, or USAFRICOM.The ceremony at Hunter Army Airfield was held before Soldiers boarded a flight to conduct final training in Texas en route to…

4 hours ago, September 18, 2025

Task Force Beautification Teams With Advisory Neighborhood Commission in the District’s Ward 8

WASHINGTON — Soldiers and Airmen from the District of Columbia National Guard worked shoulder to shoulder with Ward 8 residents, volunteers and local leaders Sept. 13, marking Task Force Beautification’s first-ever participation in a neighborhood cleanup effort in Washington, D.C.Brig. Gen. Leland D. Blanchard II, commanding general (interim) of…

5 hours ago, September 18, 2025

State Partnership Program

Hawaii Guard Strengthens Ties with Indonesia During Super Garuda Shield 25

PEARL CITY, Hawaii - The Hawaii National Guard played a key role in Super Garuda Shield 25, the…

2 hours ago, September 18, 2025

Washington Guard Hosts Visit From Royal Malaysian Air Force Deputy Chief

CAMP MURRAY, Wash. - The Washington National Guard welcomed a senior delegation from Malaysia as…

2 days ago, September 16, 2025

Overseas Operations

Louisiana Guard, UK Soldiers’ Training Builds Readiness in Kosovo

CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo — On the surface, they come from different worlds, one a U.K. combat medic on…

yesterday, September 17, 2025

Utah Air Guard Strengthens Regional Partnerships at Enduring Partners 2025

KORAT AIR BASE, Thailand — The Utah Air National Guard played a crucial role in Enduring Partners…

September 05, 2025

News Features

South Carolina Guard Member Assists Woman Choking

ANDERSON, S.C. – What began as a routine lunch Aug. 28 at the Anderson Metro Diner quickly…

September 02, 2025

Louisiana Guard’s Tiger Brigade Marks 20th Anniversary of Redeployment and Hurricane Response

NEW ORLEANS – This fall, the Louisiana National Guard’s 256th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, known as…

August 29, 2025