JULY 28, 2023 - As hot dry weather continues to affect the western United States, aviation crews from 1st Battalion, 168th General Support Aviation are prepared for what could be a busy summer firefighting season. On July 20, Washington Army National Guard members working at the Army Aviation Support Facility on Joint Base Lewis-McChord were asked to help ground crews … [Read more...]
Vermont Airmen and Soldiers Assist After Historic Flooding
JULY 24, 2023 - Floodwaters caused historic and catastrophic devastation throughout Vermont for two days beginning Monday, July 10. Montpelier, Vermont’s capital city, was battered by a record-setting 5.28 inches of rainfall on Monday alone — more than any other day on record. This week, the Vermont National Guard was activated to assess the damage. “Events like these … [Read more...]
Milley Touts Successes of Guard’s State Partnership Program
Army Gen. Mark A. Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, delivers keynote remarks during the 30th Anniversary Conference for the Department of Defense National Guard State Partnership Program at National Harbor, Maryland, July 17, 2023. The SPP pairs Guard elements from every state, territory and the District of Columbia, with partner nations worldwide to build enduring … [Read more...]
Vermont National Guard Assists in Flood Response
JULY 14, 2023 — The Vermont National Guard Soldiers’ quick reaction force worked with North Carolina and Massachusetts urban search and rescue teams to rescue and relocate 27 people and their pets in Cambridge. U.S. Army 1st Lt. Paul Pennoyer and Staff Sgt. Neils Huisman, Vermont National Guard, used Light Medium Tactical Vehicles to aid flood-affected residents; their … [Read more...]
National Guard’s State Partnership Program Marks 30 Years
Director of Strategic Plans and Policy and International Affairs U.S. Army Maj. Gen. William L Zana holds a media roundtable to discuss the United States National Guard State Partnership Program's 30th Anniversary at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., July 13, 2023. (DoD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Alexander Kubitza) JULY 14, 2023 - This weekend, the National … [Read more...]