MAY 27, 2026 - District of Columbia National Guard leaders introduced a new assignment patch, honoring America's 250th birthday and recognizing the National Guard's support of key events in the nation's capital. The historic, once-in-a-generation opportunity to serve reflects the United States' grounding principles while also reinforcing partnerships with local and federal … [Read more...]

MAY 20, 2026 — More than 250 Soldiers and Airmen from throughout the National Guard took part in National Guard Day at Nationals Park, highlighting the Guard’s service, sacrifice and community connection. Guard members joined in pregame ceremonies, including on-field recognition, before the Washington Nationals took on the New York Mets on May 18. The event underscored … [Read more...]

MAY 19, 2026 – A schedule locked down to the millisecond. Millions of dollars of live television airtime on the line. Months of anticipation and precision coordination behind the scenes. It is all part of what makes the annual running of the Indianapolis 500 and its surrounding festivities possible – the iconic race itself widely recognized as the largest single-day sporting … [Read more...]

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...]

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...]