FEBRUARY 2, 2026 - Joint Interagency Task Force 401 (JIATF 401) announced the publication of the "JIATF 401 Guide for Physical Protection of Critical Infrastructure," a critical document designed to help installation commanders and local law enforcement use passive measures to secure some of the nation's most vital assets against threats from small unmanned aircraft systems … [Read more...]
Guard Shapes Army’s Unmanned Aircraft Capabilities
FEBRUARY 2, 2026 – Two Pennsylvania National Guard Soldiers supported an unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) demonstration for a senior Army official recently at the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command at Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey. Chief Warrant Officer 3 Robert Reed and Sgt. 1st Class Brent Wehr supported a UAS demonstration for Brent Ingraham, assistant … [Read more...]
Air National Guard Footprint Touches All Seven Continents
FEBRUARY 2, 2026 - The Nevada Air National Guard began operating at the southernmost portion of the planet last year and continued its high-paced operations tempo flying C-130 Hercules aircraft over fires in North America. Over the past two years, at least one member of the Nevada Air National Guard has set foot on all seven continents — an uncommon distinction that … [Read more...]
This Week in the DOW
JANUARY 31, 2026 - This week, over 5,500 National Guard members mobilized across 16 states and Washington to deliver critical aid and restore safety to people stricken by Winter Storm Fern that dropped snow and ice from the Midwest to the mid-Atlantic to the South, Jan. 24-25. Across the country, guard members have been rescuing hundreds of stranded motorists on icy roads, … [Read more...]
A Marine Officer’s Battle to Commission
JANUARY 30, 2026 - The dream of leading Marines is universal among officer candidates, but the privilege is earned through a grueling process that tests them both physically and mentally. Over the course of Officer Candidate School, candidates will run countless miles, lead one another in billets, and pass extensive academic exams on U.S. Marine Corps history, ethics, and … [Read more...]