JANUARY 21, 2026 — The U.S. Senate has confirmed Army Lt. Gen. Thomas M. Carden to serve as the 12th vice chief of the National Guard Bureau. With this confirmation, Carden, a Georgia Army National Guard officer, will also receive a fourth star, marking the first time the National Guard has had two four-star generals and making him the first NGB vice chief to wear the … [Read more...]

JANUARY 21, 2026 — As evening settles over the city, Ohio National Guard Soldiers fan out across Metro platforms, sidewalks and public spaces where thousands of people pass through every night. Some commuters hurry past, others pause to ask a question or offer a quiet thank you. For the Soldiers supporting the D.C. Safe and Beautiful mission, those everyday interactions reflect … [Read more...]

JANUARY 20, 2026 – On Thursday, Governor Tina Kotek and Oregon Military Department leadership greeted approximately 100 Oregon Army National Guard Soldiers returning to the Portland International Airport (PDX). Soldiers were arriving back home from Ft Bliss, Texas, concluding their mission as part of Task Force Rose Shield. “On behalf of all Oregonians, we thank you, … [Read more...]

JANUARY 20, 2026 — Rain hangs in the air as the city settles into a Friday-night rhythm. Streetlights cast a soft sheen on wet pavement near the Navy Yard, and the Metro breathes commuters in and out like clockwork. In the middle of it all, Army Lt. Col. Brunson DePass moves at a steady pace, checking in on Soldiers the way he believes leaders should—up close, unannounced, and … [Read more...]

JANUARY 14, 2026 — Alaska Air National Guardsmen assigned to the 176th Wing medically evacuated an individual in Southcentral Alaska, Jan. 12. In response to a request for assistance from the Alaska State Troopers the Alaska Rescue Coordination Center opened a MEDEVAC mission for an individual experiencing a cardiac emergency. Due to weather conditions, the absence of … [Read more...]