April 28, 2014 - UPDATE: As of Tuesday morning, tornadoes swept through more southern states, triggering emergency declarations. In Mississippi, the state National Guard deployed 100 Soldiers who are assisting local authorities with search and rescue, security checkpoints and presence patrols. The MSNG will assist with damage assessment Tuesday, using UH-72 Lakota helicopters … [Read more...]

April 25, 2014, ARLINGTON, Va. - As a result of a high operational tempo and continuous overseas deployments, all current members of the Air National Guard's senior leadership have served overseas and have combat experience-the first time that has occurred in the Air Guard's more than 60-year history. The Air National Guard director, deputy director, readiness center … [Read more...]

April 22, 2014, WASHINGTON - The Minnesota National Guard is among the winners of the 2014 Secretary of Defense Environmental Awards. The announcement coincides with the worldwide observance of Earth Day, a celebration to raise environmental awareness. Each year since 1962, the Defense Department has honored individuals, teams and installations for their outstanding … [Read more...]

April 16, 2014, REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. - The National Guard has landed at Army Contracting Command headquarters here. Col. Jim Helm, a full-time Army National Guard Soldier, is the first National Guard advisor for ACC. "I'm here to find ways to expand the readiness of our contingency contracting teams," he said, referring to the National Guard's contracting force. The … [Read more...]

April 11, 2014, STRATTON AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, SCOTIA - Nearly 40 Airmen and two LC-130 ski-equipped aircraft from the 109th Airlift Wing will be demonstrating their vast capabilities on the arctic ice as they join the Canadian Forces on Friday to participate in Canada's annual Operation Nunalivut Exercise. Canada's Joint Task Force-North has been conducting this exercise … [Read more...]