DECEMBER 23, 2025 - A military plane named in honor of a famous thoroughbred racehorse has returned to its old Kentucky home for retirement, concluding more than three decades of historic service. Man o’ War, a C-130H Hercules, arrived at the Kentucky Air National Guard Base here Sept. 22, ending its final flight after traveling millions of miles around the world in support … [Read more...]

DECEMBER 22, 2025 — As rivers overtopped banks and levees failed across western Washington, the Washington National Guard launched one of its largest and fastest flood responses in recent memory, mobilizing about 300 Soldiers and Airmen to help first responders with rescues, evacuations and levee reinforcement from Dec. 11-18. Following an emergency proclamation signed by … [Read more...]

DECEMBER 19, 2025 – A 79-year old cruise ship passenger found unresponsive Tuesday is back on land following a high risk overnight rescue by the California Air National Guard's 129th Rescue Wing. The wing was contacted by U.S. Coast Guard District 11 about a possible rescue mission Tuesday night aboard the Ruby Princess cruise ship 130 nautical miles southwest of San … [Read more...]

DECEMBER 18, 2025 – Infantry cadre assigned to the Pennsylvania National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 166th Regiment – Regional Training Institute, or RTI, conducted Soldier Borne Sensor, or SBS, training Dec. 9–11, as part of ongoing efforts to modernize small-unit reconnaissance and prepare instructors for future unmanned aircraft system integration. The training familiarized … [Read more...]

DECEMBER 12, 2025 - War Department leaders provided an update during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing in Washington on the National Guard's mobilization and responsibilities in supporting homeland defense. Currently, the National Guard is deployed under both Title 10 and Title 32 authorities, providing support for missions, including federal protection in … [Read more...]