JANUARY 6, 2025 — For Soldiers and Airmen supporting the D.C. Safe and Beautiful mission, service in the Nation’s Capital has become more than a duty; it has become an opportunity to strengthen public trust, support civil authorities and gain real-world experience while protecting the community they serve. Assigned to Joint Task Force–District of Columbia, Guardsmen from … [Read more...]

JANUARY 5, 2026 - New York National Guard Soldiers and Airmen provided military funeral honors at 6,166 graveside services in 2025. The 69 Soldiers who serve in the New York Army National Guard Honor Guard conducted 5,051 military funerals during the year. Meanwhile, the 61 Airmen who serve on six base honor guards conducted services 1,565 times in 2026. Since 2000, … [Read more...]

JANUARY 5, 2026 – Three West Virginia National Guard members on a routine presence patrol along Massachusetts Avenue Northwest recently stopped a dryer fire in an apartment building after detecting the faint smell of smoke. U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Brett Fries, U.S. Army Sgt. Devin Cantwell and Pfc. Tyler E. Farley quickly sprang into action after smelling smoke. “We … [Read more...]

JANUARY 2, 2026 – When seconds matter and help is still minutes away, the ability to stop severe bleeding or stabilize a wounded person can mean the difference between life and death. To ensure law enforcement officers and first responders are prepared for those moments, the Washington National Guard’s Counterdrug Program, through the Western Regional Counterdrug Training … [Read more...]

JANUARY 2, 2026 - New Jersey Army National Guard Spc. Sanaa Drinks survived a drive-by shooting and credits her survival to the skills she learned while in U.S. Army Basic Combat Training. Drinks’ experience is multifaceted. It affirms the dedication that drives her as a Soldier in the National Guard, while also underscoring the realities of her upbringing. Three years … [Read more...]