Airman 1st Class Kyle Larsen, a member of the New York Air National Guard, assigned to the Eastern Air Defense Sector in Rome, New York, keeps an eye on the sky over the eastern U.S. while preparing for Christmas Eve, when the sector’s Airmen will help in the annual NORAD Tracks Santa effort to get St. Nick to his destinations safely. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Patrick … [Read more...]

DECEMBER 19, 2023 - The New York Air National Guard’s 222nd Command and Control Squadron, charged with helping to control and monitor U.S. military satellites, hosted four Brazilian officers during a week-long space training workshop Dec. 4-8. The Brazilian Navy and Air Force officers discussed recruiting, training and retaining space operations personnel with … [Read more...]

U.S. Airmen with the 156th Wing, Puerto Rico Air National Guard, U.S. Marines assigned to Det. 1 Landing Support Company, Combat Logistics Regiment 45, 4th Marine Logistics Group, and faculty members pose for a photo during a toy distribution at Dr. Julio Henna Elementary School, San Juan, Puerto Rico, Dec. 14, 2023. The event was part of the campaign with Toys for Tots, where … [Read more...]

DECEMBER 14, 2023 – The history of citizen-Soldiers fighting and winning wars for the United States began long before it was even a country. Citizen-Soldiers won the War of Independence, and citizen-Soldiers are responsible for every U.S. military victory in war, both before and since the Revolution. But who were these first citizen-Soldiers? Why were they formed? In 1636 … [Read more...]

DECEMBER 13, 2023 — For the 68th year, the Alaska National Guard's Operation Santa Claus is bringing the magic of the season to the remote communities of Fort Yukon, Golovin, Koyuk and Tuluksak. Teaming up with the Salvation Army, the Guard will deliver gifts and tidings of good cheer to approximately 560 children. Jenny Ragland, a service extension and disaster services … [Read more...]