FEBRUARY 11, 2026 — Four Soldiers of the Army National Guard are representing the United States of America in the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy. Vermont Army National Guard’s Staff Sgt. Deedra Irwin, Spc. Sean Doherty and Spc. Maxime Germain are competing as part of the U.S. Olympic Biathlon team, and Utah Army National Guard’s Sgt. Ben Loomis is … [Read more...]

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth hosts a reenlistment ceremony for members of the U.S. National Guard at the Washington Monument, Washington, D.C., Feb. 6, 2026. (DoD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Eric Brann) FEBRUARY 9, 2026 - More than 100 National Guard personnel from nine different states gathered in front of the Washington Monument on the National Mall in … [Read more...]

FEBRUARY 6, 2026 – 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 Wing and located just five miles from Levi’s Stadium in nearby Santa Clara, Moffett is serving as the hub for a joint U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy flyover scheduled to thunder … [Read more...]

FEBRUARY 4, 2026 – 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 managers Jan. 23 - Feb. 1, in locations across Virginia. Beginning Jan. 23, about 300 Virginia National Guard Soldiers, Airmen and members of the Virginia Defense Force staged in … [Read more...]

FEBRUARY 3, 2026 - Military and civilian leaders convened at Camp Murray on Jan. 29, 2026, as the Washington National Guard, with support from the National Guard Bureau and U.S. Northern Command, hosted a Foundation Day event focused on homeland defense. The discussion centered on how the National Guard could be employed during large-scale disasters and emerging threats, and … [Read more...]