JULY 6, 2025 - Members of the Tennessee Army and Air National Guard competed in the Bulgarian Armed Forces’ first multinational Best Warrior Competition held at the Vasil Levski National Military University, June 23-26. The competition featured 12, five-member teams representing various military units to include the Bulgarian Armed Forces, the NATO enhanced Forward Presence … [Read more...]
Guard Trains in Water Bucket Operations
A UH-60 Blackhawk Helicopter from Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 140th Aviation, 96th Troop Command, Washington Army National Guard conducts water bucket training with Central Pierce Fire and Rescue, June 30, 2025, near Puyallup, Wash. (U.S. National Guard photo by Joseph Siemandel) JULY 3, 2025 - To prepare for wildfire season, aviation crews from the Washington Army … [Read more...]
Alaska Guard Rescues Family Stranded on River
Alaska Army National Guard Chief Warrant Officer 3 Nick Lime, an aviator assigned to 207th Aviation Battalion, assists six distressed people stranded on the Kuskokwim River during a rescue mission June 30, 2025. The Alaska Rescue Coordination Center opened the mission in response to an Alaska State Troopers request for assistance when the family’s boat became stuck on a sandbar … [Read more...]
Guard Continues Flood Cleanup Efforts
Adjutant General Maj. Gen. Jim Seward visited Ohio County on Tuesday, Jun. 24, 2025, surveying flood recovery efforts firsthand while also recognizing the hard work of the approx. 110 service members on ground around the area. Soldiers of the 115th Engineer Vertical Construction Company, 119th Engineer Company (Sapper), 601st Engineer Support Company, 821st Engineer … [Read more...]
Guard’s Therapy Dog Lends a Pawsitive Touch
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...]