OCTOBER 10, 2025 — A routine patrol near the Washington Monument turned into a moment of human connection late in the evening on Oct. 6, when two National Guard Airmen helped reunite a lost child with his parents amid the bustling crowds of the National Mall. U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Richard Kramer and Airman Devontae Taylor recovered a lost child near the Washington … [Read more...]
Military Students’ Tips to Balance Service and Studies
OCTOBER 10, 2025 - Studying in college while serving in the military can be highly rewarding but also extremely demanding in some respects. Military members, veterans, and their families typically balance demanding duty schedules, deployments, family responsibilities, and school schedules. It requires careful planning, flexibility, and being willing to seek and take advantage … [Read more...]
Walk of Remembrance Honors Families
OCTOBER 9, 2025 - At first glance, the laughter and easy conversation filling the fellowship hall at Northern Lights Chapel looked like any other community gathering. Families sat at brightly colored tables painting rocks, sharing refreshments, and chatting with friends and strangers. Looking closer, however, there were quiet tears, hushed voices, and stories of loss. The … [Read more...]
Resilience to Make D.C. Safe and Beautiful
OCTOBER 9, 2025 – National Guardsmen supporting the Make D.C. Safe and Beautiful mission bring with them an extraordinary range of experiences. From educators, social workers, pastors to first responders, engineers and entrepreneurs. Those civilian backgrounds don’t just shape who we are; they shape how we serve. Each Soldier and Airman supporting the mission draws on … [Read more...]
Pilot Nominated for Top Innovation Award
OCTOBER 8, 2025 – This year, the 2024 Air National Guard nomination for the United States Air Force Alison Award for Character and Innovation was awarded to Lt. Col. Kurt Fox of the 163d Attack Wing, California Air National Guard. Lt. Col. Fox has been honored for his transformative contributions to integrating the MQ-9 Reaper into the National Airspace System, significantly … [Read more...]