APRIL 22, 2026 – The California National Guard’s Hap Arnold Innovation Center brought together military, federal and industry partners for a Defense Contract Management Agency Blue List small Unmanned Aircraft Systems training, collaboration and networking event April 14 that reinforced a whole-of-government approach to accelerating drone capabilities for the … [Read more...]

APRIL 20, 2026 – In the span of a single year, the men and women of the National Guard conducted precision airstrikes to dismantle Iran’s nuclear program, rescued dozens of children from rising Texas floodwaters, repelled cyber intrusions targeting critical infrastructure and surged thousands of troops to restore order and safety in American cities. Testifying before the … [Read more...]

APRIL 16, 2026 – The Washington Army National Guard launched its inaugural Executive Officer Course April 11–12, equipping junior officers with the skills and clarity needed to strengthen company-level operations across the force. Designed to prepare company executive officers, or XOs, for their critical role within the command team, the two-day course focused on practical … [Read more...]

APRIL 16, 2026 - Seven members of the Ecuadorian armed services visited the state recently to learn more about how the Kentucky National Guard responds to emergencies and to share their own techniques for disaster operations. The Ecuadorians attended capabilities briefings with the Guard’s 41st Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team at the Kentucky Air National Guard … [Read more...]

APRIL 15, 2026 — Three illegal aliens were rescued from the Rio Grande on April 1 after a vehicle pursuit tied to a suspected human smuggling operation ended in a crash. Multiple illegal aliens entered the river, and one illegal alien was presumed to have drowned. The incident began when a Texas state trooper initiated a pursuit near Laredo of a vehicle suspected of … [Read more...]