JULY 29, 2026 — Alaska Air National Guard rescue personnel assigned to the 176th Wing and Alaska Army National Guard aviators assigned to the 207th Aviation Troop Command conducted three separate rescue missions across Alaska from July 23-26, resulting in saves for nine individuals. On July 23 the Alaska Rescue Coordination Center opened a mission in response to a request … [Read more...]

JULY 27, 2026 – The Wisconsin National Guard has helped return a recovered section of a P-38 Lightning aircraft more than 80 years after Wisconsin native and World War II fighter ace Maj. Richard I. Bong flew combat missions over Papua New Guinea in the plane. Members of the Wisconsin Air National Guard transported the recovered aircraft section of the plane, which Bong … [Read more...]

JULY 27, 2026 – National Guard units from across the country are supporting wildfire suppression operations in multiple states, providing aerial firefighting aircraft, helicopters and personnel to assist civil authorities as wildfire activity continues across the western United States. More than 160 Soldiers and Airmen from the Wyoming, California, Colorado, Minnesota, … [Read more...]

JULY 24, 2026 – The National Guard Bureau, in partnership with the District of Columbia National Guard and the U.S. General Services Administration, awarded a $292 million task order to Placemakr June 22 to provide up to 2,000 apartment-style lodging units for Guardsmen mobilized to support Joint Task Force – District of Columbia. The award supports requirements stemming … [Read more...]

JULY 23, 2026 – A new policy providing guidance on the use of artificial intelligence was announced in a memorandum published by National Guard Bureau on July 20. Military personnel, civilian employees, and contractors supporting the National Guard Bureau Directorate of Public Affairs Strategic Communications are advised that they may use AI to support PA activities. The … [Read more...]