JULY 12, 2021 - A black and grey, U.S. Air Force A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft from the Indiana Air National Guard’s 122nd Fighter Wing was recently turned out at the Air National Guard Paint Facility in Sioux City, Iowa. In a departure from standard tactical two-tone grey, the Blacksnakes of the 122nd Fighter Wing conceptualized the sleek design in order to commemorate 100 … [Read more...]
Cyber Shield Enhances Partnerships as Cyber Threats Continue
JULY 6, 2021 – The National Guard plays a critical role in defending computer networks and mitigating cyber-attacks that occur almost daily, said Guard senior leaders during a roundtable discussion Tuesday. “Cyber incidents are an ongoing and substantial threat,” said Army Gen. Daniel Hokanson, chief of the National Guard Bureau. “In 2021 alone, America’s power plants, food … [Read more...]
Transition Assistance Advisors Assist Transitioning Guard Members
JULY 1, 2021 – Starting a new chapter in one’s life, such as a new job or moving to a new area, can be difficult. Transitioning out of the military is no different. In addition to ending their military service, transitioning service members must be able to navigate the myriad of programs and services that are available to them and their families. Transition Assistance … [Read more...]
National Guard Humanitarian Efforts Strengthen US-Morocco Partnership
JULY 1, 2021 - Gen. Belkhir El Farouk, the Royal Moroccan Armed Forces Southern Zone commander, welcomed Utah National Guard leaders as they fulfill the humanitarian civic assistance (HCA) component of Exercise African Lion. U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Michael Turley, adjutant general, Utah National Guard; U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Andrew Rohling, U.S. Army Southern European Task Force … [Read more...]
National Guard Attends Cyber Boot Camp
JUNE 24, 2021 - South Carolina National Guard Soldiers attended The Citadel Department of Defense Cyber Institute's inaugural National Guard Cyber Boot Camp June 7-18. Twenty-Eight South Carolina National Guard Soldiers from units assigned throughout the state participated in the Cyber Leaders Development Program. Soldiers trained in Security+ (Sec+) and Penetration … [Read more...]