JANUARY 15, 2021 - Following a rally at the U.S. Capitol and the protests in Olympia, more than 600 Washington National Guard members have been activated to support officers with the Washington State Patrol to provide an additional level of protection at the state capitol. “The National Guard’s role will be to support the Washington State Patrol in their mission to protect … [Read more...]

JANUAR 15, 2021 - Advancements in U.S. Army technology can give Soldiers an edge in an ever-changing operational environment, supporting the warfight. To that end, nearly 20 Maryland Army National Guard Soldiers recently tested the Enhanced Night Vision Goggle – Binocular (ENVG-B) to measure the effects of image intensifier tube imbalance for both target identification and … [Read more...]

JANUARY 12, 2021 - The Wisconsin National Guard has administered more than 1 million COVID-19 tests in support of the state’s effort to offer regular, widespread testing statewide. “This milestone further exemplifies the absolutely vital role the Wisconsin National Guard has played in our state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Gov. Tony Evers. “This has been the … [Read more...]

DECEMBER 22, 2020 - New York Air National Guardsmen and Royal Canadian Air Force personnel at the Eastern Air Defense Sector in Rome, New York, will be hard at work Christmas Eve as the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) tracks Santa Claus for the 65th consecutive year. "We're delighted to support NORAD's Santa tracking operations again this year," said Col. … [Read more...]

DECEMBER 17, 2020 - The Michigan National Guard received a request from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to support community health care organizations with logistical and medical assets for COVID-19 vaccinations across the state. Guard leadership has analyzed its medical assets and logistical requirements and plans to augment health care providers across … [Read more...]