MARCH 9, 2023 — One week removed from the one-year anniversary of Russia’s unprovoked invasion, the National Guard’s top officer visited Guardsmen helping to ensure the combat effectiveness of Ukrainian troops. Army Gen. Daniel Hokanson, chief of the National Guard Bureau, extended a European itinerary that included regional security talks with African chiefs of defense in … [Read more...]

MARCH 8, 2023 – Africa is fertile ground for external influence, and senior U.S. military leaders underscored the value of partnerships to building security capacity on the continent during the 2023 African Chiefs of Defense Conference last week. The National Guard Bureau’s chief, adjutants general and representatives from 15 states and the District of Columbia Guard’s … [Read more...]

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 23rd Air Expeditionary Wing assist pilots prior to their departure from the 156th Wing airfield during the Forward Tiger exercise at Muñiz Air National Guard Base, Carolina, Puerto Rico, Feb. 22, 2023. In this training exercise the Puerto Rico Air National Guard provided logistical support, command and control, airfield operations support and hangar … [Read more...]

Airmen from the 109th Airlift Wing’s Polar Camp Skiway Team and members from the 440 Transport Squadron, Royal Canadian Armed Forces, test snow machines at Resolute Bay, Nunuvet Canada,in preparation for Exercise Guerrier Nordique. The Polar Camp Skiway Team will establish a remote camp and then build a ski landing area and provide Canadian and Vermont Army personnel with … [Read more...]

Army Gen. Daniel Hokanson, chief, National Guard Bureau, visits defense leaders and troops, Helsinki, Finland, Feb. 14, 2023. This image was acquired using a cellular device. (U.S. Army photo by Master Sgt. Jim Greenhill) FEBRUARY 22, 2023 – The National Guard’s most senior general met with Finland’s defense leadership and observed military training during a three-day stop … [Read more...]