DECEMBER 27, 2024 — The Florida Air National Guard plays a vital role in supporting both state and federal missions, ranging from responding to local emergencies to deploying for overseas military operations. As the demand for skilled personnel increases, the Florida Air National Guard's recruiting team is committed to finding the right individuals to fulfill these critical … [Read more...]

The 33rd Fighter Wing and Ebbing Air National Guard Base welcomed the arrival of the first two Polish Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft at Ebbing Air National Guard Base, Fort Smith, Arkansas on December 23, 2024. This marks a significant milestone in the Foreign Military Sales training program and highlights the strong partnership between the U.S. and Poland. The … [Read more...]

A New York Air National Guardsman assigned to the Eastern Air Defense Sector in Rome, New York, prepars for NORAD Santa tracking operations on Christmas Eve. The annual NORAD Tracks Santa operation traces St. Nick's path around the world on Dec. 24. . U.S. Air Force photo by Patrick Young, 224th Air Defense Group. DECEMBER 24, 2024 – The North American Aerospace … [Read more...]

DECEMBER 24, 2024 – Virginia Army National Guard Soldiers assigned to the Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 116th Infantry Regiment, 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, conducted sling load training Dec. 7at Blackstone Army Airfield. Soldiers who are graduates of the Army’s Air Assault and Pathfinder schools shared their skills to help build operational knowledge within … [Read more...]

Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus greet the children of Yakutat after arriving in an Alaska Army National Guard Humvee as part of Operation Santa Claus in Yakutat, Alaska, Dec. 18, 2024. Operation Santa Claus, a longstanding annual community outreach program of the AKNG, has provided gifts such as toys, backpacks, and books to children in remote Alaskan communities since 1956. The … [Read more...]