MARCH 6, 2026 – Firefighters from the Arizona Guard’s 162nd Wing participated in a full-scale emergency preparedness exercise Feb. 25 at Tucson International Airport. The exercise, hosted by Tucson Airport Authority and required every three years by the Federal Aviation Administration, ensures the airport remains prepared to respond to aircraft emergencies. The training … [Read more...]
Guard Trains in Norway’s Arctic Environment
MARCH 5, 2026 – One hundred Soldiers and Airmen from the Minnesota National Guard traveled to Norway for the 53rd Norwegian Reciprocal Troop Exchange, or NOREX, an annual exchange that strengthens their partnership with Norway in the Department of War National Guard Bureau State Partnership Program through rigorous cold-weather training alongside the Norwegian Home Guard, or … [Read more...]
Alaska Guard Rescues Injured Snowmachiner
FEBRUARY 27, 2026 – Alaska Air National Guard personnel conducted a rescue mission Feb. 21 after receiving a request for assistance from the Alaska State Troopers through the Alaska Rescue Coordination Center. The mission was initiated to recover an injured snowmachiner in the Cooper Landing area, about 60 air miles south of Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. The Alaska Air … [Read more...]
National Guard, French Army Mark Shared History
FEBRUARY 26, 2026 — National Guard senior leaders joined French army leaders in a ceremony Tuesday marking the longstanding alliance between the U.S. and France and honoring the sacrifices of service members from both countries. U.S. Army Brig. Gens. Carrie Perez, director of Army personnel management at the National Guard Bureau, and Robin Hoeflein, vice director of … [Read more...]
Guard Aligned With National Defense Strategy
FEBRUARY 26, 2026 - Secretary of War Pete Hegseth addressed National Guard leaders today at the Herbert R. Temple Army National Guard Readiness Center in Arlington, Virginia, where he underscored the War Department's top priorities: restoring the warrior ethos, rebuilding the military and reestablishing deterrence. In attendance were: the National Guard adjutants general — … [Read more...]