Newly liberated prisoners of the Allach concentration camp celebrate their liberation near Dachau, Germany, April 30, 1945. American Soldiers of the U.S. 7th Army, including members of the 42nd Infantry and 45th Infantry and 20th Armored Divisions participated in the subcamp’s liberation. The main concentration camp at Dachau had more than 120 subcamps in the area. U.S. Army … [Read more...]
Soldiers Compete for Best Warrior – Region 3
APRIL 23, 2025 – Noncommissioned officers and Soldiers from the Southeastern United States, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands gathered Monday to participate in Region Three’s Best Warrior Competition. State Command Sgt. Maj. Norris K. McCall of the South Carolina Army National Guard selected a dedicated team to plan and execute his vision for this year’s competition at … [Read more...]
Guard Addresses Potential Infrastructure Threats
APRIL 23, 2025 – The West Virginia Army National Guard recently hosted its first workshop to address possible threats to the country’s public utilities, resources and cybersecurity systems. The Guard’s Army Interagency Training and Education Center Critical Infrastructure Protection Battalion held the April 8-9 event at Camp Dawson in Kingwood, W.Va. Representatives from … [Read more...]
Wyoming Base Chosen for C-130J Upgrade
One of two new C-130J Super Hercules aircraft arrives at the Kentucky Air National Guard Base in Louisville, Ky., Nov. 6, 2021, ushering in a new era of aviation for the 123rd Airlift Wing. The state-of-the-art transports are among eight the wing will receive over the next 11 months to replace eight aging C-130 H-model aircraft, which were built in 1992 and have seen duty all … [Read more...]
Airlift Wing Launches Greenland Support Mission
APRIL 18, 2025 — The New York Air National Guard’s 109th Airlift Wing has commenced its annual deployment to Greenland, initiating the 2025 season of logistical support for National Science Foundation research stations there. The wing, based at Stratton Air National Guard Base in Scotia, New York, flies the largest ski-equipped aircraft in the world. Beginning in April … [Read more...]