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...]

DECEMBER 29, 2025 – This year marked a major milestone for the Connecticut Air National Guard’s C-130 Hercules fleet when the 103rd Airlift Wing completed both a T-56 Series 3.5 engine upgrade and an NP2000 propeller conversion. The sleek new propeller design already has drawn attention, and as 2025 wraps up, the effort stands out as a significant achievement across the … [Read more...]

DECEMBER 26, 2025 – For many Guard members, 2025 was a busy year. Soldiers and Airmen deployed overseas. They took part in missions along the southern border. Teams responded to natural disasters and other emergencies at home, and continued tough, challenging training to remain ready for missions yet to come, all working toward achieving peace through strength. For U.S. … [Read more...]

DECEMBER 24, 2025 – The North American Aerospace Defense Command defends the North American airspace 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, and includes the New York Air Guard members of the Eastern Air Defense Sector in Rome, New York. On Dec. 24, NORAD will add one more element to its mission list as it tracks Santa Claus on his around-the-world flight. The … [Read more...]

DECEMBER 24, 2025 — For nearly 70 years, the Alaska National Guard has worked with partner agencies to spread holiday cheer to rural Alaskan communities. For the first time in recent memory, Op Santa came to Anchorage to serve Western Alaska families displaced by Typhoon Halong. The Alaska Native Heritage Center hosted the community event with additional support from the … [Read more...]