MARCH 10, 2026 – The Oklahoma National Guard has wrapped up fire suppression operations after dry, windy conditions fueled wildfires throughout Oklahoma in February. The Guard’s response, which was authorized by Gov. Kevin Stitt at the request of the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management, included 16 wildland firefighters who worked in areas near Talihina, Tahlequah … [Read more...]

MARCH 9, 2026 — In a White House ceremony on March 2, 2026, President Donald J. Trump awarded the Medal of Honor to retired Command Sgt. Maj. Terry P. Richardson, U.S. Army, for his heroic actions on September 14, 1968, while serving in Vietnam. Then-Staff Sgt. Terry P. Richardson distinguished himself by acts of gallantry and intrepidity above and beyond the call of duty … [Read more...]

MARCH 6, 2026 – Firefighters from the Arizona Guard’s 162nd Wing participated in a full-scale emergency preparedness exercise Feb. 25 at Tucson International Airport. The exercise, hosted by Tucson Airport Authority and required every three years by the Federal Aviation Administration, ensures the airport remains prepared to respond to aircraft emergencies. The training … [Read more...]

MARCH 5, 2026 – One hundred Soldiers and Airmen from the Minnesota National Guard traveled to Norway for the 53rd Norwegian Reciprocal Troop Exchange, or NOREX, an annual exchange that strengthens their partnership with Norway in the Department of War National Guard Bureau State Partnership Program through rigorous cold-weather training alongside the Norwegian Home Guard, or … [Read more...]

FEBRUARY 27, 2026 – Alaska Air National Guard personnel conducted a rescue mission Feb. 21 after receiving a request for assistance from the Alaska State Troopers through the Alaska Rescue Coordination Center. The mission was initiated to recover an injured snowmachiner in the Cooper Landing area, about 60 air miles south of Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. The Alaska Air … [Read more...]