Guard News - The National Guard

Pennsylvania counterdrug Soldiers lend a helping hand in Harrisburg
May 30, 2014 — HARRISBURG, Pa. - Soldiers from the Pennsylvania Counterdrug Joint Task Force assisted local residents by sealing 13 vacant homes here throughout May. The Soldiers responded to a call from a local... MORE

North Dakota's 219th Security Forces Squadron surges into missile field
May 30, 2014 — MINOT, N.D. - There is no more important mission than missile field security in the U.S. Air Force, and the North Dakota National Guard's 219th Security Forces Squadron is making an ever-increasing,... MORE

After hiatus, New York Air Guard pararescue jumpers show their stuff at air show
May 30, 2014 — WANTAGH, N.Y. - Federal budget turmoil last year kept the pararescue jumpers of the New York Air National Guard's 106th Rescue Wing away from the annual Memorial Day weekend Jones Beach Airshow.This... MORE

Indiana National Guard celebrates 20 years of partnering with Slovak Republic
May 30, 2014 — INDIANAPOLIS - Indiana's Adjutant General, Maj. Gen. R. Martin Umbarger, and the Indiana National Guard hosted senior leaders of Slovak Republic to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Partnership... MORE

Terminally ill Nevada Soldier gets surprise promotion
May 29, 2014 — ELKO, Nev. - When he joined the U.S. Army, James Chandler set a goal to reach the rank of captain - that was before he was diagnosed with terminal cancer.Chandler joined in 2009 and serves as a combat... MORE

Michigan Soldiers in Latvia for joint exercise
May 29, 2014 — CAMP ADAZI, Latvia - U.S. Army soldiers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade and the Michigan Army National Guard conducted a command post and tactical field exercise alongside Latvia's 1st Infantry... MORE

Guyana military partners observe Florida National Guard’s role in hurricane exercise
May 29, 2014 — ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. - The Florida National Guard lent emergency management expertise to its partner nation of Guyana recently, as three members of the Guyana Defence Force visited north Florida to... MORE

Exercise builds better warfighters
May 28, 2014 — FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kan. - Texas Military Forces' 36th Infantry Division joined military members from all across the country to hone their warfighting and peacekeeping skills in a wide-scoped, big... MORE

Air National Guard member molds future Airmen
May 28, 2014 — ARLINGTON, Va., May 27, 2014 - The Air Force basic military training instructor is vital to the development of making future airmen, and the Air National Guard plays a relevant role in that... MORE

Arizona Guard member works to memorialize fallen Soldier
May 23, 2014 — TUCSON, Ariz. - When an Arizona Army National Guard member read a news article last week about the death of a fellow Soldier and Tucsonan in Afghanistan, he knew he wanted to honor his fellow... MORE

Pennsylvania National Guard unit sharpens skills in NATO exercise
May 23, 2014 — MOURMELON, France - More than 300 soldiers from the 28th Infantry Division are training in northeastern France during a nearly three-week French-led NATO exercise. Leaders of the Pennsylvania Army... MORE

Arizona, Kazakhstan Soldiers exchange vehicle maintenance ideas
May 22, 2014 — PHOENIX - Arizona Army National Guard members and Soldiers from the Republic of Kazakhstan participated in a light utility vehicle maintenance information exchange here May 12 - 16 - part of their... MORE

Behavioral health: Army, Air Guard resources you should know about
May 22, 2014 — JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. - The area of behavioral health in the National Guard has changed significantly in the years since 9/11, according to the Army Guard's top behavioral health officer, and... MORE

Wisconsin street dedicated in honor of fallen Guard member
May 21, 2014 — RHINELANDER, Wis. - Almost five years ago, near midnight, on Oct. 1, 2009, Sgt. Ryan Adams and fellow Soldiers were conducting a convoy mission in Logar Province, Afghanistan. As they pushed on, two... MORE

Cyber warriors flex digital muscle at 2014 Cyber Shield exercise
May 20, 2014 — CAMP JOSEPH T. ROBINSON, Ark. - With cyber attacks occurring more frequently and becoming more complex, the National Guard is stepping up its efforts to defend critical infrastructure networks and... MORE

Pennsylvania Guard members place among top four teams at Sullivan Cup armor competition
May 20, 2014 — FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. - Four members of the Pennsylvania National Guard placed among the top four teams in the Sullivan Cup armor completion May 11-15 in Fort Benning, Georgia.Sgt. 1st Class Bryan... MORE

Missouri Guard member keeps the troops laughing
May 20, 2014 — ZACAPA, Guatemala – Laughter rang out from the group of Soldiers as they donned white hard hats. The bright Central American sun was already beating down relentlessly. The assembly had just arrived to... MORE

Lithuanian partners join Pennsylvania Airmen and Soldiers in Vigilant Guard
May 20, 2014 — FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. - Vigilant Guard 2014 exercised the relationship between the military and civilian first responders from around the country, but also integrated several Lithuanian military... MORE

Michigan National Guard hosts suicide intervention workshop
May 19, 2014 — BATTLE CREEK, Mich. - Depending on which national news source one listens to or reads, a person may obtain a varying understanding of the rate of suicides across the military community.A November 2013... MORE

Illinois National Guard rehearses earthquake response with Polish Land Forces
May 16, 2014 — SPRINGFIELD, Ill.- The Illinois National Guard hosted a delegation of officers with the Polish Land Forces for a week-long study of military support in domestic operations May 12 to 16 at the Joint... MORE

Malawi Defense Force JAG visits Kentucky National Guard

Maryland Air Guard wraps up Swift Response support

Ukrainian emigrant serves in Michigan Army National Guard

Minnesota Guard Soldier, NCO are regional Best Warriors

New Hampshire Airmen demonstrate readiness in 4-day exercise