SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 - A squadron of special tactics airmen from the Kentucky Air National Guard completed a grueling five-day exercise, Aug. 30, testing their ability to perform a broad spectrum of operations in a maritime environment while responding to an enemy threat. The airmen, including combat controllers, pararescuemen and special reconnaissance troops, operated from … [Read more...]

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 - Black New York National Guard Soldiers, known as “hellfighters” by their German enemies 100 years ago, were recognized with Congress’ highest honor during a Sept. 3 ceremony at the U.S. Capitol. The Congressional Gold Medal was presented to descendants of some of the 4,000 Soldiers who served in the 369th Infantry Regiment, nicknamed the Harlem … [Read more...]

SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 — The Montana Army National Guard recently completed a high-altitude search and rescue mission to recover a missing 71-year-old hiker in the Stillwater Plateau region of the Beartooth Mountains. The operation showcased seamless coordination between state and federal agencies. The hiker was last seen Aug. 21 by a hiking partner and failed to return to … [Read more...]

SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 - Airmen assigned to 168th Medical Group, Alaska Air National Guard, engaged in an advanced, rigorous, combat casualty care exercise designed to sharpen their skills in delivering lifesaving care under hostile conditions at Fort Wainwright, Alaska, Aug. 5, 2025. The training, conducted in coordination with 1st Battalion, 52nd General Support Aviation … [Read more...]

SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 – More than 2,000 National Guard Soldiers and Airmen from six states and the District of Columbia are on duty in Washington as part of Joint Task Force – District of Columbia in support of local and federal authorities and law enforcement agencies. “These extraordinary service [members] are here to serve the task force,” said U.S. Army Col. Larry Doane, … [Read more...]