DECEMBER 24, 2025 – The North American Aerospace Defense Command defends the North American airspace 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, and includes the New York Air Guard members of the Eastern Air Defense Sector in Rome, New York. On Dec. 24, NORAD will add one more element to its mission list as it tracks Santa Claus on his around-the-world flight. The … [Read more...]

DECEMBER 24, 2025 — For nearly 70 years, the Alaska National Guard has worked with partner agencies to spread holiday cheer to rural Alaskan communities. For the first time in recent memory, Op Santa came to Anchorage to serve Western Alaska families displaced by Typhoon Halong. The Alaska Native Heritage Center hosted the community event with additional support from the … [Read more...]

DECEMBER 23, 2025 - A military plane named in honor of a famous thoroughbred racehorse has returned to its old Kentucky home for retirement, concluding more than three decades of historic service. Man o’ War, a C-130H Hercules, arrived at the Kentucky Air National Guard Base here Sept. 22, ending its final flight after traveling millions of miles around the world in support … [Read more...]

DECEMBER 22, 2025 — As rivers overtopped banks and levees failed across western Washington, the Washington National Guard launched one of its largest and fastest flood responses in recent memory, mobilizing about 300 Soldiers and Airmen to help first responders with rescues, evacuations and levee reinforcement from Dec. 11-18. Following an emergency proclamation signed by … [Read more...]

DECEMBER 19, 2025 – A 79-year old cruise ship passenger found unresponsive Tuesday is back on land following a high risk overnight rescue by the California Air National Guard's 129th Rescue Wing. The wing was contacted by U.S. Coast Guard District 11 about a possible rescue mission Tuesday night aboard the Ruby Princess cruise ship 130 nautical miles southwest of San … [Read more...]