SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 – Hurricane Ida caused extensive damage as a Category 4 Atlantic hurricane in Louisiana and, even after it was downgraded to a post-tropical cyclone, created catastrophic flooding in the Northeast. As the hurricane was making landfall, planning was underway at the New Jersey Army National Guard’s Army Aviation Support Facility to either prepare for sending … [Read more...]

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 - The world is undoubtedly a different place than it was 20 years ago. Following the worst terrorist attack on U.S. soil, more than 200 Washington National Guardsmen deployed to airports across the state. Their mission was to assist with the security of air travel, helping restore the faith of travelers after two commercial airliners flew into the World … [Read more...]

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 – The National Guard continues to live up to its promise, "Always Ready, Always There," with close to 59,000 Guard members on duty overseas or at home responding to Hurricane Ida, wildfires and COVID-19. "As the combat reserve of the Army and the Air Force, we are manned, trained and equipped to fight our nation's wars," said Army Gen. Daniel Hokanson, … [Read more...]

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 - The New York State Military Museum will open an exhibit about the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center on the 20th anniversary of the attacks on Sept. 11, 2021. The exhibit tells the story of the day and the New York National Guard's role in the response through a number of artifacts. "The New York National Guard played an important role in New … [Read more...]

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 – Thousands of Louisiana National Guardsmen continue emergency operations in the state in the wake of Hurricane Ida. More than 5,380 members of the Louisiana National Guard are protecting lives and property, maintaining communications, and ensuring the continuity of operations and government throughout the state. In addition, there are 2,676 Guardsmen from … [Read more...]