The build-up of Omaha Beach. Reinforcements of men and equipment moving inland. Photo courtesy of Center of Military History. JUNE 6, 2024 – Their waterlogged footsteps were historic. That thought, however, most likely wasn’t on the Soldiers minds as they stepped ashore from rocking landing craft onto the French coast. Instead, the focus, for most Soldiers of 1st … [Read more...]

JUNE 5, 2024 - A crew of Kentucky Air National Guardsmen departed here for France last week, flying aboard an aircraft emblazoned with distinctive World War II “Invasion Stripes” to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day. The aircraft, a Kentucky Air Guard C-130J Super Hercules, will fly over France Thursday as part of scheduled D-Day observances, said Master Sgt. Lee Stanley, … [Read more...]

JUNE 3, 2024 — With 2024 projected as one of the hottest years on record, climate scientists have noted a heightened risk of hurricanes and wildfires, but National Guard officials said the Guard is more prepared than ever to respond to these challenges. “Our saying in Florida is that you’re either in hurricane season or you’re preparing for hurricane season,” said U.S. Army … [Read more...]

JUNE 1, 2024 - Air Force Lt. Gen. Marc H. Sasseville, vice chief of the National Guard Bureau, is probably most remembered for his 9/11 flight in an F-16 to intercept hijacked Flight 93, which was heading toward Washington, D.C. However, resistance from passengers aboard Flight 93 eventually thwarted the hijackers' plans, and ultimately, the plane crashed into a field near … [Read more...]

Washington Army National Guard and Malaysian Army members take part in an airborne operations and air assault operations subject matter exchange from May 9-23, 2024 in Malacca, Malaysia. (Courtesy Photo) MAY 31, 2024 - A recent engagement with Malaysia has laid the foundation for future State Partnership Program exchanges between the Special Operations Detachment … [Read more...]