MARCH 19, 2025 - In this era of complexity and uncertainty, innovation is not just an option for the National Guard — it's a must, National Guard Bureau Chief Air Force Gen. Steven S. Nordhaus said today during the McAleese Defense Programs Conference in Washington. "We are at a pivotal moment in history, a time when the security of our homeland faces challenges from … [Read more...]

MARCH 18, 2025 – Eighteen competitors from Oregon National Guard units across the state battled it out over three grueling days to determine the top noncommissioned officer and junior enlisted Soldier/Airman of the Year during the 2025 Oregon Best Warrior Competition. This event took place at Camp Rilea in Warrenton, Oregon, from March 12-14, 2025. Participants tested their … [Read more...]

MARCH 14, 2025 - The National Guard Marksmanship Training Center will conduct the 2025 WPW/AFSAM Rifle and Pistol Championships at Camp Joseph T. Robinson in North Little Rock to test the skills of service members from all over the world from March 31 to April 11. Service members will execute combat marksmanship tasks during the 54th annual Winston P. Wilson Rifle and Pistol … [Read more...]

MARCH 14, 2025 - The 2025 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race kicked off with a thrilling restart in Fairbanks, Alaska, March 3, 2025. With a snowy landscape and a heart-pumping race, it's a true celebration of the Alaskan spirit and Alaska's beauty and resilience and a true testament to the great state of Alaska. During the historical restart in Fairbanks, Airmen from the Alaska … [Read more...]

MARCH 13, 2025 - The Oregon National Guard's 1249th Engineer Battalion is preparing for a year-long mobilization to support security operations along the U.S. southern border. The mission will begin Oct. 1, according to Maj. Christopher Campbell, the battalion's operations officer. "We'll be providing a battalion or sector headquarters of about 50 people with specialized … [Read more...]