JULY 23, 2026 — The West Virginia National Guard, under the direction of Gov. Patrick Morrisey, was activated July 21 to provide support to communities impacted by severe flooding across the state. The most significant impacts have been reported in Upshur, Pleasants and Lewis counties, with the governor declaring a state of emergency across all 55 counties. Guard liaison … [Read more...]

JULY 22, 2026 – The Idaho Army National Guard’s State Aviation Group, working with the Boise Fire Department, hoisted an injured hiker off a remote stretch of Mount Idaho July 18. The mission was the Idaho Army National Guard’s sixth successful rescue in 2026 and its second in July. The rescue, which occurred on Idaho’s seventh-highest mountain near Mackay, was the … [Read more...]

JULY 22, 2026 — The National Guard Bureau Counterdrug Division recognized six outstanding Soldiers and one state program during the Fiscal Year 2025 National Guard Counterdrug Awards Ceremony at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City on July 15, honoring excellence in counterdrug operations, criminal analysis, prevention and aviation support. The ceremony was officiated by Michael … [Read more...]

JULY 21, 2026 – New York National Guardsmen are building critical skills in an Arctic environment while solving a real-world problem through their work to repair a roof at their Greenland lodging facility. The New York Air National Guard, the New York Army National Guard and Greenland Airports are working together to improve living conditions for Airmen by repairing the … [Read more...]

JULY 20, 2026 - Minnesota and Croatia celebrated the 30th anniversary of their partnership through the National Guard Bureau’s State Partnership Program during Exercise Combat Power 26, near Slunj Croatia, June 29, 2026. “This partnership is best measured not only in years, exercises or official milestones, but in people,” said Nicole McGraw, U.S. ambassador to Croatia. “It … [Read more...]