OCTOBER 9, 2025 – National Guardsmen supporting the Make D.C. Safe and Beautiful mission bring with them an extraordinary range of experiences. From educators, social workers, pastors to first responders, engineers and entrepreneurs. Those civilian backgrounds don’t just shape who we are; they shape how we serve. Each Soldier and Airman supporting the mission draws on … [Read more...]

OCTOBER 7, 2025 – Task Force Beautification, a D.C. National Guard initiative, has completed its 100th project, revitalizing a recreation center in Ward 7, officials said. The initiative aims to improve public safety and empower communities by addressing the root causes of crime. Task Force Beautification focuses on factors contributing to crime, such as food insecurity, … [Read more...]

OCTOBER 7, 2025 – Nearly 120 Arkansas National Guardsmen and four UH-72 Lakota aircraft from 1st Battalion,114th Security and Support Aviation Regiment, 77th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade, departed Oct. 5 for a 13-month Title 10 federal active duty deployment to the nation’s southern border in Texas to support U.S. Customs and Border Patrol. Mobilized Arkansas … [Read more...]

OCTOBER 3, 2025 - The Maryland Air National Guard held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly constructed indoor small-arms training range at Warfield Air National Guard Base at Martin State Airport, September 23, 2025. The $9.2 million project consists of 14 shooting lanes in the 11,560 square foot facility, which has screens to show individual shot placement. Shooters … [Read more...]

OCTOBER 1, 2025 - The Idaho Army National Guard’s State Aviation Group conducted nearly a dozen successful search and rescue missions throughout 2025. “Our Citizen-Soldiers stand ready to move out at moment’s notice when partner agencies request help, especially when our fellow Idahoans’ welfare hangs in the balance,” said Idaho Army National Guard commander Brig. Gen. Cole … [Read more...]