JANUARY 19, 2021 - Thousands of National Guard troops are arriving in the nation's capital from as far away as Guam to support authorities through the presidential inauguration Wednesday. Volunteers from the Guam National Guard departed from the A.B. Won Pat International Airport in Tamuning on Jan. 17, en route to Washington - a journey of about 7,900 miles. The … [Read more...]

JANUARY 18, 2021 - The thousands of National Guard members supporting the 59th presidential inauguration are receiving proper lodging when off duty and three meals a day, according to Guard officials. Establishing that support in a short timeframe is a testament to the Guard’s readiness, said Army Gen. Daniel Hokanson, chief of the National Guard Bureau. “Moving 25,000 … [Read more...]

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...]