MAY 15, 2026 – The Tucson Fire Department recently recognized an Arizona National Guard’s 162nd Wing aerospace medical service specialist for providing critical medical care at the scene of a severe motor vehicle accident while off duty. Senior Airman Nicolle Coy, assigned to the 162nd Medical Group, encountered a crash where a civilian had received critical injuries after … [Read more...]
Guardsmen Save Pilot Near Knik Glacier
MAY 14, 2026 - Three Alaska Air National Guard pararescueman (PJs) of 212th Rescue Squadron provided lifesaving medical care for the rescue effort of the victim of a May 5, 2026, plane crash near Knik Glacier. Master Sgt. Tyler Albee, 212th RQS pararescueman, said he, Master Sgt. Bill Cenna, and Tech. Sgt. Roman Ramirez were training for glacier rescue operations near the … [Read more...]
Army Completes Prescribed Burn in Hawaii
MAY 14, 2026 - U.S. Army Garrison Hawaii and the U.S. Forest Service successfully completed the annual prescribed burn of the training area at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, yesterday, treating approximately 1,707 acres of invasive vegetation to reduce wildfire risk and maintain the integrity of military training lands. The barracks' prescribed fire plan guided the controlled … [Read more...]
Connecticut Guard Hosts Cyber Yankee
MAY 13, 2026 – The Connecticut National Guard is hosting Cyber Yankee 2026, the National Guard’s premier annual regional cyber training exercise, at Camp Nett, May 4–15, training military and utility company cyber experts on cyber threat responses. Started in 2015, Cyber Yankee partners military cyber warriors with cyber experts from local utility companies to collaborate … [Read more...]
Guard Aviation Crews Train for Wildfire Season
MAY 12, 2026 - Aviation crews assigned to the 1st Battalion, 168th Aviation Regiment, Washington Army National Guard, partnered with Central Pierce Fire and Rescue to conduct water bucket training near Puyallup, Washington, May 7, preparing for the state's wildfire season. Throughout the exercise, firefighters and aviation crews rehearsed aerial wildfire response operations, … [Read more...]