SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 – A delegation of more than 20 Lithuanian defense, diplomatic and business officials visited the Unmanned Aircraft Systems, or UAS, facility Sept. 23, as part of a five-day mission in the United States. Loreta Maskolioviene, Lithuania’s vice-minister of national defense, led the delegation, which was received by U.S. Army Maj. Gen. John R. Pippy, … [Read more...]

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 - The Minnesota National Guard’s 34th Infantry Division is among the first Guard units to field the Army’s newest automatic rifle, the M250, during a New Equipment Training, or NET, event at Camp Ripley. The M250, part of the Army’s Next Generation Squad Weapon program, replaces the M249 Squad Automatic Weapon and introduces a new 6.8mm cartridge, higher … [Read more...]

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 — In late summer, the 112th Military Police Battalion, Mississippi National Guard and the 239th Military Police Company, Louisiana National Guard, established a historic interstate partnership to provide support to law enforcement agencies during the Washington, D.C. Safe and Beautiful mission. This battalion-led operation marks the first time in U.S. … [Read more...]

Two HH-60 helicopters from the 129th Rescue Wing, California Air National Guard, approach the Panamanian-flagged cargo vessel Grand Vega during a long-range maritime rescue mission approximately 885 nautical miles off the California coast. The helicopters supported Guardian Angel rescue personnel who stabilized a Filipino mariner in medical distress. (U.S. Air Force photo by … [Read more...]

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 – Amid a historic surge in military recruiting, the National Guard exceeded its fiscal year 2025 goals, reflecting a broader trend of robust enlistment across the U.S. military. Since November 2024, the Department of War has achieved its strongest recruiting performance in 30 years, with fiscal year-to-date accessions as of the end of August reaching 106% … [Read more...]