Maj. Gen. Michael Garshak, the adjutant general of Idaho and commander of the Idaho National Guard, helped present the certificates to more than 120 Idaho high school students who graduated from the Idaho Youth ChalleNGe Academy (IDYCA) on Dec. 16, 2023 in Boise, Idaho. The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) IDYCA program provides second chances to Idaho teens who are on the … [Read more...]

Army Gen. Daniel Hokanson, chief, National Guard Bureau, meets with Nevada National Guardsmen on duty providing support to local and federal agencies to ensure the safety and security of the New Year’s Eve celebration, Las Vegas, Nevada, Dec. 31, 2023. The cooperative New Year’s mission is led by Clark County Emergency Management and supported by the Nevada National Guard with … [Read more...]

Gen. Daniel Hokanson, Chief of the National Guard Bureau, and Maj. Gen. Ondra Berry, the Adjutant General of the Nevada National Guard, visits local law enforcement and the 92nd Civil Support Team in Las Vegas, Nevada, Dec. 30, 2023. Hokanson met with local law enforcement and the 92nd CST to understand the Nevada National Guard's involvement in New Years Eve festivites. (U.S. … [Read more...]

DECEMBER 29, 2023 — New York Governor Kathy Hochul applauded the recruiting success of the New York Army and Air National Guard, and thanked Soldiers and Airmen for their service to New York and the nation, during a visit to New York National Guard headquarters on Thursday, Dec. 28. “No matter what happens, you’re trained, you’re ready, and you’re committed,” she … [Read more...]

DECEMBER 29, 2023 – As December draws to a close, the National Guard wraps up a dynamic year, leaving an indelible mark supporting the warfighter and protecting communities. From fortifying a world-leading state partnership program to pioneering advancements in cyber and space operations, the nation’s oldest military organization shined as a trailblazer in 2023. The Air … [Read more...]