JULY 13, 2026 – The District of Columbia National Guard’s 260th Special Purpose Brigade, or SPB, has commissioned its first maritime security vessel, marking the first time an Army unit in the nation’s capital has operated a dedicated waterborne platform. The new capability strengthens the Guard’s ability to secure the District’s waterways, critical infrastructure and major … [Read more...]
Rescue Wing Saves Mexican Fisherman at Sea
JULY 13, 2026 — A Mexican citizen was rescued at sea Tuesday by the California Air National Guard’s 129th Rescue Wing after suffering traumatic injuries aboard a fishing vessel. U.S. Coast Guard District 11 received the distress call Monday from the Azteca 5 fishing vessel, 700 nautical miles from the coast of Cabo San Lucas, requesting emergency medical care. The … [Read more...]
Guard Military Police Return From Alaska
JULY 10, 2026 – More than 50 Soldiers assigned to the Arizona Army National Guard’s 855th Military Police Company returned home July 8 following a year-long mobilization to Fort Greely, Alaska, in support of national defense operations. During the year-long mobilization, the Military Police personnel augmented security force operations at the installation’s Ground Base … [Read more...]
Alaska Guard Performs Four Rescues
JULY 9, 2026 – Soldiers and Airmen of the Alaska National Guard executed four missions to save four people during the July 4 holiday weekend. Maj. Kody Schmidt, Alaska Rescue Coordination Center, or AKRCC, senior controller, said the first mission opened following a request from the Alaska State Troopers, or AST, for a hoist-capable helicopter to rescue a critically ill … [Read more...]
Hawaii Guard, Indonesia Mark 20 Years of Partnership
JULY 8, 2026 — The sounds of Hawaiian melodies and Indonesian songs echoed through classrooms, diplomatic receptions and community venues in Surabaya and Jakarta as Soldiers from the Hawaii Army National Guard’s 111th Army Band, Na Koa, joined Hawaii National Guard leaders June 8-12 to strengthen military, cultural and disaster response ties with Indonesia. The visit marked … [Read more...]