OCTOBER 7, 2025 – Task Force Beautification, a D.C. National Guard initiative, has completed its 100th project, revitalizing a recreation center in Ward 7, officials said. The initiative aims to improve public safety and empower communities by addressing the root causes of crime. Task Force Beautification focuses on factors contributing to crime, such as food insecurity, … [Read more...]
Arkansas Guardsmen Deploy to Southern Border
OCTOBER 7, 2025 – Nearly 120 Arkansas National Guardsmen and four UH-72 Lakota aircraft from 1st Battalion,114th Security and Support Aviation Regiment, 77th Expeditionary Combat Aviation Brigade, departed Oct. 5 for a 13-month Title 10 federal active duty deployment to the nation’s southern border in Texas to support U.S. Customs and Border Patrol. Mobilized Arkansas … [Read more...]
Guard Opens State-of-the-Art Indoor Firing Range
OCTOBER 3, 2025 - The Maryland Air National Guard held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the newly constructed indoor small-arms training range at Warfield Air National Guard Base at Martin State Airport, September 23, 2025. The $9.2 million project consists of 14 shooting lanes in the 11,560 square foot facility, which has screens to show individual shot placement. Shooters … [Read more...]
Idaho Guard Conducts 11 Rescue Missions
OCTOBER 1, 2025 - The Idaho Army National Guard’s State Aviation Group conducted nearly a dozen successful search and rescue missions throughout 2025. “Our Citizen-Soldiers stand ready to move out at moment’s notice when partner agencies request help, especially when our fellow Idahoans’ welfare hangs in the balance,” said Idaho Army National Guard commander Brig. Gen. Cole … [Read more...]
Do You Need Line of Duty Care
SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 - Are you a member of the National Guard or Reserve? If so, it’s important to know how TRICARE covers you if you become sick or are injured while activated for 30 days or less. “TRICARE covers National Guard and Reserve members injured while in qualified duty status (under 30 days) through line of duty care,” said James Whitton, Chief, Military Medical … [Read more...]