JANUARY 2, 2026 – When seconds matter and help is still minutes away, the ability to stop severe bleeding or stabilize a wounded person can mean the difference between life and death. To ensure law enforcement officers and first responders are prepared for those moments, the Washington National Guard’s Counterdrug Program, through the Western Regional Counterdrug Training … [Read more...]

JANUARY 2, 2026 - New Jersey Army National Guard Spc. Sanaa Drinks survived a drive-by shooting and credits her survival to the skills she learned while in U.S. Army Basic Combat Training. Drinks’ experience is multifaceted. It affirms the dedication that drives her as a Soldier in the National Guard, while also underscoring the realities of her upbringing. Three years … [Read more...]

DECEMBER 31, 2025 - Throughout 2025, Soldiers and Airmen of the Pennsylvania National Guard deployed around the world, responded to domestic missions and conducted their usual readiness training. “This has been a historic year for the Pennsylvania National Guard,” said Maj. Gen. John R. Pippy, Pennsylvania’s adjutant general. “The unwavering support of our families, friends, … [Read more...]

DECEMBER 30, 2025 — The New Mexico National Guard’s Joint Task Force Zia Shield continues to support the Española community as part of an ongoing effort to enhance public safety, assist local authorities and strengthen community resilience across northern New Mexico. Española has long served as an agricultural and cultural hub, rooted in Indigenous heritage and later shaped … [Read more...]

DECEMBER 30, 2025 - On a chilly December day in 2025, U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Zachary Metz, a platoon sergeant with the 289th Engineering Vertical Construction Company, conducts a presence patrol near the Smithsonian Metro station in Washington, D.C. He patrols alongside U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Richard Kramer, a security forces Airman with the 172nd Airlift Wing. Both are … [Read more...]