JULY 6, 2026 - Members of the Oregon National Guard took part in ceremonies, festivities, and community events across Oregon to commemorate the 250th Anniversary of American Independence on July 4, 2026. Activities included guest speakers, Color Guard presentations, music performances, static displays, and flyovers. Oregon National Guard service members honored the historic … [Read more...]

JULY 6, 2026 — Twelve Tennessee Army National Guard Soldiers became the first graduates of the Tennessee Army National Guard’s inaugural Small Unmanned Aircraft System Master Trainer Course at the Volunteer Training Site in Smyrna, June 29, establishing a new capability to expand unmanned aircraft expertise across the force. Conducted by the 1st Battalion, 117th Military … [Read more...]

JULY 3, 2026 - Secretary of War Pete Hegseth praised the National Guard soldiers and airmen currently mobilized in the nation's capital during remarks yesterday at a local park in Washington. There are roughly 5,000 guardsmen — half of whom have been recently called up in support of this weekend's coming Independence Day, 250th national birthday celebration — participating … [Read more...]

JULY 2, 2026 – Two New York Air National Guard wings will participate in a 150-plane International Aerial Review set for the morning of July 4 in New York City. Airmen from the 105th Airlift Wing, based at Stewart Air National Guard Base in Newburgh, and the 106th Rescue Wing, located at Francis S. Gabreski Air National Guard Base in Westhampton Beach, will fly in the parade … [Read more...]

JULY 2, 2026 - An MQ-9 Reaper, piloted by Michigan’s 110th Operations Support Squadron (OSS), landed at Battle Creek Air National Guard Base, with the support of the Arizona Air National Guard’s 214th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (AMXS) team, June 29, 2026. The MQ-9, normally flown by Arizona’s 214th Attack Squadron, flew approximately eight hours from Fort Huachuca, … [Read more...]