JUNE 4, 2026 – Representatives from federal, state and local law enforcement agencies, multiple National Guards, state defense forces, Washington Emergency Management Division, Civil Air Patrol and active-duty military units gathered June 2 for a counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems, or UAS, field demonstration day at the Yakima Training Center ahead of the FIFA World Cup … [Read more...]

JUNE 3, 2026 - The Pennsylvania National Guard’s Eastern Army National Guard Aviation Training Site, or EAATS, is where pilots from across the country and partner nations learn to fly the modernized UH-60M Black Hawk. Each year, more than 100,000 service members from across the country come to Fort Indiantown Gap to complete training and attend schools offered there. “We … [Read more...]

JUNE 2, 2026 – Following a tank implosion and chemical spill at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging Co., the Washington National Guard mobilized Soldiers and Airmen to support first responders with air monitoring, decontamination and facility search-and-recovery operations. A tank implosion at the Longview, Washington facility about 7:15 a.m. May 26 released an estimated 600,000 … [Read more...]

MAY 27, 2026 - District of Columbia National Guard leaders introduced a new assignment patch, honoring America's 250th birthday and recognizing the National Guard's support of key events in the nation's capital. The historic, once-in-a-generation opportunity to serve reflects the United States' grounding principles while also reinforcing partnerships with local and federal … [Read more...]

MAY 20, 2026 — More than 250 Soldiers and Airmen from throughout the National Guard took part in National Guard Day at Nationals Park, highlighting the Guard’s service, sacrifice and community connection. Guard members joined in pregame ceremonies, including on-field recognition, before the Washington Nationals took on the New York Mets on May 18. The event underscored … [Read more...]