JULY 1, 2025 – At the 114th Fighter Wing, the commitment to Airmen extends beyond physical readiness and now includes a four-legged presence focused on mental wellness. Captain, a 2-year-old yellow Labrador retriever, officially joined the Wing on May 28 as its first-ever facility therapy dog. Her mission is to promote emotional well-being, spark connection and reduce … [Read more...]
Partnership Program Enables Peace Through Strength
JUNE 30, 2025 – For more than 30 years, the National Guard has helped bolster the capabilities of foreign militaries, effectively broadening the pool of partners who are willing and able to support defense and security cooperation objectives across the globe. Now, lawmakers are assessing how to strategically expand the Department of Defense National Guard State Partnership … [Read more...]
Guard Members Reflect on LA Federal Protective Mission
U.S. Army Soldiers with Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 184th Infantry Regiment, California Army National Guard, arrive at the Wilshire Federal Building in Los Angeles, June 22, 2025. About 100 Soldiers deployed to the site to assist U.S. Marines in protecting federal property and manning security points. U.S. Northern Command is supporting federal agencies by providing military … [Read more...]
Airmen Play Critical Role in Iran Nuclear Strike Mission
A U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit is prepared for operations ahead of Operation MIDNIGHT HAMMER at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, June 2025. JUNE 27, 2025 — In a major display of strategic airpower, the Missouri National Guard’s 131st Bomb Wing played a pivotal role in the U.S. military operation targeting three nuclear weapons development sites in Iran - Fordo, Natanz and … [Read more...]
Cavalry Unit Takes on Federal Protection Mission
JUNE 26, 2025 – For the Soldiers of Troop A, 1st Squadron, 18th Cavalry Regiment, California Army National Guard, the past few years have been busy. “In 2018, we started off with our Jordan deployment,” said U.S. Army 1st Lt. Dylan Martinez, the troop commander. “That lasted about 10 months.” Unit members were then called out in 2020 to respond to civil unrest in the … [Read more...]




