JUNE 24, 2026 - The New York Army National Guard's 42nd Infantry Division "Rainbow" Band will mark the 250th anniversary of American independence with eight patriotic concerts being held across New York starting on June 25. The 90-minute concerts by the 23- Soldier band feature patriotic marches like "The Stars and Stripes Forever" and "Over There." The band's smaller … [Read more...]

JUNE 23, 2026 — Drug trafficking networks often cross state and international borders, and analysts with the National Guard Counterdrug program are helping law enforcement officials identify trafficking routes and connect investigations across jurisdictions in order to disrupt and stop the flow of illicit drugs. “Borders serve as the main line of defense for preventing drugs … [Read more...]

JUNE 22, 2026 – North Carolina National Guardsmen and U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents rescued a suspected illegal alien who was bitten by a snake while attempting to cross the southern border June 2 at about 10:45 p.m. While on patrol, Staff Sgt. Sethone Kan with the 252nd Engineering Company, 130th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, or MEB, assigned to Joint Task … [Read more...]

JUNE 22, 2026 – Friendship, or amistad in Spanish, brings more than 20 National Guard medical professionals from throughout the country to Paraguay, but this is more than a cultural exchange. The seasoned practitioners brought thousands of hours of clinical experience to share with Paraguayan medical professionals and offer care to locals during Exercise Amistad 2026. The … [Read more...]

JUNE 18, 2026 – Candidates from the 1st Squadron, 124th Cavalry Regiment, Texas Army National Guard, completed the squadron’s Spur Ride June 8-11, earning their place in the Order of the Spur. The Spur Ride dates back more than 200 years to the early U.S. Cavalry, when new troopers had to demonstrate they could handle a horse and survive in the field before a unit would … [Read more...]