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Wyoming Guard Soldiers Complete Advanced Wildfire Behavior Training
February 9, 2026 — CHEYENNE, Wyo. – For the Soldiers of the Wyoming National Guard’s Training Center Command, understanding how a wildfire moves can be the difference between a controlled response and a dangerous... MORE

Wyoming National Guard Soldiers and partner firefighters participate in classroom instruction during the S-290 Intermediate Wildland Fire Behavior course at the Southeast Wyoming Wildland Academy.

Georgia Guard Finance Unit Set to Deploy
February 9, 2026 — MARIETTA, Ga. – A Georgia National Guard unit is heading off to provide financial support to U.S. Central Command, or CENTCOM.The Marietta-based 93rd Finance Management Support Unit, or FMSU, held a... MORE

U.S. Army Soldiers of the Marietta-based 93rd Financial Management Support Detachment, 781st Troop Command Detachment, 78th Troop Command, Georgia Army National Guard, stand in formation during the opening remarks of the unit's departure ceremony at Clay National Guard Center, Marietta, Georgia, Feb. 7, 2026.

Wisconsin Signal Soldiers Train for Complex Communication Environments
February 9, 2026 — CAMP DOUGLAS, Wis. – More than 100 Wisconsin Army National Guardsmen assigned to multiple major subordinate commands gathered at Camp Douglas Jan. 31, for a combined signal exercise hosted by the 32nd... MORE

U.S. Army Pfc. Preston Boyd, an information technology specialist with the 1st Squadron, 105th Cavalry Regiment, Wisconsin Army National Guard, connects to a command post node switcher during a combined signal exercise at Camp Douglas in Central Wisconsin, Jan. 31, 2026.

New Hampshire Guard Celebrates America 250, Strengthens Partnership
February 9, 2026 — SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador – From snowbanks to sunburns, the 39th Army Band touched down in tropical El Salvador the weekend of Jan. 31-Feb. 1 to kick off celebrations for the 250th anniversary of U.S... MORE

The 39th Army Band's jazz ensemble performs a concert in celebration of the 250th anniversary of American independence at the National Palace in San Salvador, El Salvador, on Jan. 31, 2026.

Maryland Guard Participates in Crossed Swords 25 with Estonian Partners
February 9, 2026 — TALLINN, Estonia – The Maryland National Guard participated in Crossed Swords, a comprehensive cyber defense exercise, with their Department of War National Guard Bureau State Partnership Program... MORE

Maryland Air National Guard Lt. Col. Bob DeLuca, flight commander for the 175th Cyberspace Operations Squadron; Capt. James Bradford with the 276th Cyberspace Operations Squadron; and a member of the Estonian Defence Force speak with Maryland Air National Guard Senior Master Sgt. Martin Bartkowski, 275th Operations Support Squadron senior enlisted leader, while they participate in Crossed Swords 25 in Tallinn, Estonia, Nov. 3, 2025.

Michigan’s NADWC Designated as National Range for Deep Uncrewed Aerial Systems Training
February 6, 2026 — LANSING, Mich. – Michigan’s National All-Domain Warfighting Center, or NADWC, was designated by the U.S. Department of War as a National Range for Deep Uncrewed Aerial Systems, or UAS,... MORE

U.S. Army Specialist Elija Kirkland, 1st Battalion, 119th Field Artillery Regiment battery cannon crew member conducts drone operations during Exercise Northern Strike.

Wyoming Guard Graduates Soldiers From Advanced Leader Course
February 6, 2026 — GUERNSEY, Wyo. – U.S. Army National Guard and active component Soldiers graduated Jan. 30 from a course that prepared noncommissioned officers to serve as weapons locating radar section chiefs.The... MORE

Students assigned to the 13R Advanced Leader Course collaborate during a tactical planning exercise at the 213th Regional Training Institute in Guernsey, Wyoming, Jan. 22, 2026.

Soldiers Complete Winter Field Training, Test Leadership
February 6, 2026 — FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. – U.S. Army National Guard, active component and Reserve Soldiers from across the country completed a field training exercise that tested their leadership, planning and... MORE

U.S. Army Soldiers attending the Infantry Advanced Leader Course conduct a field training exercise at the 166th Regiment – Regional Training Institute, Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, Feb. 2-3, 2026.

Air National Guard Base Takes Stage Ahead of Super Bowl LX
February 6, 2026 — MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. – On the flightline at Moffett Air National Guard Base, preparations for Super Bowl LX are echoing well before kickoff.Home to the California Air National Guard’s 129th Rescue... MORE

Community members watch a rescue demonstration as an HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopter from the 129th Rescue Wing, California Air National Guard, flies overhead while aircraft performing the Super Bowl LX flyover – including an F-15C Eagle from the 144th Fighter Wing – are on static display, Feb. 5, at Moffett Air National Guard Base, Calif.

Northern Strike ‘26 Winter Iteration Concludes
February 5, 2026 — GRAYLING, Mich. – More than 450 U.S. Soldiers and Airmen braved freezing temperatures and extreme winter conditions during the winter iteration of Northern Strike 26, Jan. 26-29.An Army-sponsored,... MORE

U.S. Soldiers with the 177th Military Police Brigade, Michigan National Guard, board a U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk aircraft assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 238th Aviation Regiment General Support Battalion, Michigan National Guard, during Northern Strike 26-1, Jan. 28, 2026, at Camp Grayling, Michigan.

Wisconsin Guard Artillery Soldiers Train in Extreme Weather
February 5, 2026 — FORT McCOY, Wis. – About 200 Soldiers assigned to the Wisconsin National Guard's 1st Battalion, 120th Field Artillery Regiment, completed important individual tasks and trained on M777 and M119... MORE

Soldiers assigned to the Wisconsin National Guard's 120th Field Artillery Regiment conduct winter sling-load operations at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, Jan. 28, 2026.

New Hampshire Guard’s New Small Arms Range to Boost Readiness
February 5, 2026 — PEASE AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, N.H. – A new $16 million small arms range is set to enhance readiness, boost training efficiency and modernize weapons qualification for Airmen assigned to the New... MORE

The 157th Security Forces Squadron Small Arms Range building stands at Pease Air National Guard Base, New Hampshire, Jan. 9, 2026.

Louisiana Guard Combat Medics Complete Recertification Training
February 5, 2026 — PINEVILLE, La. – About 70 combat medic specialists completed a recertification training to maintain their credentials from Jan. 22-31 at Camp Beauregard.The course brought together Louisiana National... MORE

Louisiana National Guard medics practice cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques during 68W sustainment training at Camp Beauregard in Pineville, La., Jan. 30, 2026.

Hawaii Guard Hosts Sentry Aloha Exercise
February 5, 2026 — JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii – The Hawaii Air National Guard hosted about 1,000 personnel and more than 40 aircraft from across the U.S. and Australia as part of this year’s Sentry Aloha... MORE

A U.S. Air National Guard F-15 Eagle from the 159th Fighter Wing, Louisiana Air National Guard, takes off during exercise Sentry Aloha 26-1 at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Jan. 27, 2026.

Washington Guard Hosts Foundation Day to Strengthen Homeland Defense Readiness
February 4, 2026 — CAMP MURRAY, Wash. – Military and civilian leaders convened Jan. 29, as the Washington National Guard, with support from the National Guard Bureau and U.S. Northern Command, hosted a Foundation Day... MORE

Maj. Gen. Gent Welsh, the adjutant general of the Washington National Guard, provides opening comments for a Foundation Day event, Jan., 29, 2026, at Camp Murray, Washington.

Texas Guard’s 36th Infantry Division Holds Farewell Ceremony Before Deployment
February 4, 2026 — AUSTIN, Texas – Soldiers assigned to the 36th Infantry Division gathered with family members, friends and community leaders Jan. 31 at Camp Mabry for a farewell ceremony as they prepare to deploy to... MORE

Texas Army National Guard Soldiers of the 36th Infantry Division Headquarters and the Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, or HHBN, held a mobilization ceremony with their families and friends Jan. 31, 2026, at Camp Mabry in Austin, Texas. Maj. Gen. Brad Bowlin, the commanding general of the 36th Infantry Division, spoke to the gathered families and friends about the readiness of the unit, the devotion to duty and the importance of support for both the Soldiers and the families.

Washington Guard’s 111th Contingency Response Squadron Holds First Drill
February 4, 2026 — FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – The 111th Contingency Response Squadron, or CRS, conducted its first scheduled drill weekend Jan. 29, marking an initial step in preparing the newly formed unit for... MORE

Washington Guard Airmen assigned to the 111th Contingency Response Squadron conduct training during the unit’s first scheduled drill weekend Jan. 29, 2026, at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington.

Colorado Guard’s 140th Wing Deploys to Pacific
February 4, 2026 — BUCKLEY SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. – Nearly 300 Airmen from the Colorado National Guard’s 140th Wing departed for a roughly three-month deployment to a Pacific Air Forces location in the U.S... MORE

Members of the 140th Wing depart to the Pacific region for a three-month deployment from Buckley Space Force Base, Aurora, Colorado, Jan. 10, 2026.

Virginia Guard Responds to Back-to-Back Winter Weather Events
February 4, 2026 — RICHMOND, Va. – More than 420 Virginia National Guard personnel responded to two winter weather events in the span of a week, staging and answering calls for assistance from regional emergency... MORE

Virginia National Guard Airmen assigned to the Virginia Beach-based 203rd Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineers squadron, 192nd Mission Support Group, 192nd Wing support a Virginia Department of Transportation, or VDOT, mission to help clear rural roadways in Central Virginia of ice and snow Feb. 1, 2026.

Illinois Guard Airmen Test Limits During Northern Strike
January 30, 2026 — CAMP GRAYLING, Mich. – Public affairs Airmen from the 182nd Airlift Wing and 183d Wing, Illinois Air National Guard, trained in Arctic conditions to prepare for cold-weather operations and assess how... MORE

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Patrick Kerr, public affairs superintendent at the 183d Wing, Illinois Air National Guard, poses for a photo during Northern Strike 26-1.