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May 27, 2026
104th Fighter Wing sharpens readiness during Major Aircraft Response Exercise

BARNES AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Mass. - The 104th Fighter Wing strengthened its crisis response capabilities during a multi-day Major Aircraft Response Exercise (MARE) held May 11–14, 2026, testing Airmen across a spectrum of emergency scenarios designed to enhance installation safety, security, and
May 26, 2026
California Guard Trains Airmen to Rapidly Repair Damaged Airfields

MARCH AIR RESERVE BASE, Calif. – Seven instructors assigned to the California National Guard’s 163d Regional Training Site train more than 1,000 Airmen annually through specialty courses such as Rapid Damage Repair, using technical expertise, mentorship and teamwork to prepare Airmen to restore
May 26, 2026
162nd Wing Airmen strengthen combat capability, lethality, and precision at annual weapons load competition

MORRIS AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Ariz. - Airmen assigned to the 162nd Wing demonstrated combat readiness, precision, and lethality during the annual Weapons Load Crew Competition May 1. The event challenged crews through written examinations and timed loading scenarios designed to evaluate
May 21, 2026
162nd Wing Aircrew Flight Equipment earns dual MAJCOM awards for sustaining combat readiness

MORRIS AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Ariz. - The 162nd Wing’s Aircrew Flight Equipment flight recently earned two major command-level awards: the 2025 U.S. Air Force AFE Outstanding Air Reserve Component Program and the Fiscal Year 2025 Outstanding AFE Small Program. Demonstrating exceptional efficiency
May 21, 2026
Tennessee Airman reflects on success at Army-dominated shooting competition

McGhee Tyson Air National Guard Base, Tenn. -- When Tech. Sgt. Dakota Ray stepped onto the firing line at Robinson Maneuver Training Center in North Little Rock, Arkansas, he wasn’t surprised to find himself surrounded by soldiers. National Guard shooting competitions like the Winston P. Wilson
May 20, 2026
National Guard Day at Nationals Park Celebrates Guard Service, Community

WASHINGTON – More than 250 Soldiers and Airmen from throughout the National Guard took part in National Guard Day at Nationals Park in Washington, highlighting the Guard’s service, sacrifice and community connection.Guard members joined in pregame ceremonies that included on-field recognition before
May 20, 2026
Massachusetts Guard Strengthens Disaster Response Capabilities

BOURNE, Mass. – Massachusetts National Guard Airmen and Soldiers conducted a Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear, or CBRN, Task Force collective training exercise May 14-17 on Joint Base Cape Cod to strengthen the state’s ability to respond to CBRN emergencies and other all-hazards
May 20, 2026
Owning the Cyber Battlespace: 16th Air Force Bolsters Allied Cyber Defense in Poland

POZNAN, Poland -- As cyber warfare increasingly shapes the 21st-century battlefield, 16th Air Force reaffirmed its commitment to allied security and proactive defense during the Impact’26 strategic forum and subsequent bilateral engagements, May 13-14.U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jason Christman, Air
May 19, 2026
New Jersey Guardsman Given Air Guard Chaplain Corps Minuteman Award

ATLANTIC CITY AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, N.J. – U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jason Harden, Chaplain Corps superintendent assigned to the New Jersey National Guard’s 177th Fighter Wing, was awarded the prestigious Air National Guard Chaplain Corps Minuteman Award for 2025 on May 16.U.S. Air Force Col.
May 19, 2026
African Lion 26 concludes: strengthening U.S. and African security

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany -- After three weeks of integrated operations across multiple domains and forward operating locations in Morocco, U.S. Air Force participation in Exercise African Lion 26 concluded, May 8, 2026.Led by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa and executed alongside

104th Fighter Wing sharpens readiness during Major Aircraft Response Exercise

California Guard Trains Airmen to Rapidly Repair Damaged Airfields

162nd Wing Airmen strengthen combat capability, lethality, and precision at annual weapons load competition

162nd Wing Aircrew Flight Equipment earns dual MAJCOM awards for sustaining combat readiness

Tennessee Airman reflects on success at Army-dominated shooting competition

National Guard Day at Nationals Park Celebrates Guard Service, Community

Massachusetts Guard Strengthens Disaster Response Capabilities

Owning the Cyber Battlespace: 16th Air Force Bolsters Allied Cyber Defense in Poland

New Jersey Guardsman Given Air Guard Chaplain Corps Minuteman Award

African Lion 26 concludes: strengthening U.S. and African security

104th Fighter Wing Honors Fallen Barnestormers

Arizona Medic Recognized for Crash-Scene Care

Fall Prevention and Risk Management – It’s Your Job!

Connecticut Guard Strengthens Preparedness, Hosts Cyber Yankee

Idaho Guard Cyber Squadron Identifies Threats, Delivers Intelligence

Alaska Guard Treats Injured Pilot Near Knik Glacier

DAF Expands Motorcycle Safety with Rider Mentor Program

101 Critical Days of Summer safety hazards

Arkansas Guard’s 189th Airlift Wing Wins Safety Awards

New Jersey Guardsmen trades flightline boots for running shoes to conquer the 130th Boston Marathon

Maryland Units Train to Support State Efforts

New Hampshire Airman Earns Bronze Star

146th Airlift Wing Accomplishes First of its Kind RAT Training

Supply from the sky: U.S., Polish Airmen strengthen Allied airlift capabilities during exercise Hussar Saber 26-1

Reaper Smoke 2026 draws dozens of total and joint force RPA crews in skills competition

140th Wing strengthens deterrence and integration at Kadena Air Base

107th completes Niagara Warrior 2026

March takes on One Base, One Network

ANG Leaders Convene to Align on Wartime Readiness, ‘Bring the Future Faster’

Hooligans Land in Bismarck

Alabama National Guard, Romanian Air Force leaders strengthen enduring State Partnership

Kingsley Field Airmen Dominate 2026 Best Warrior Competition

Diamond in the Rough

Maryland cyber personnel strengthen collective defense during NATO Exercise Locked Shields 26

122nd Fighter Wing completes historic F-16 conversion

Warrior Skills Course builds combat readiness

180th Fighter Wing Deemed Mission Ready

Hawaiian Raptors enhance interoperability during Cope Thunder 26-1

124th ASOS TACP Airmen conduct CAS training at Razorback Range

Puerto Rico National Guard conducts CERFP synchronization collective training exercise

Wyoming Air Guard pilot takes first step in C-130J transition

California Guard Conducts Training Ahead of Wildfire Season

US, Philippine Airmen Strengthen Partnership in Cope Thunder

California Guard Innovation Center Hosts Drone Training

Rising to the Challenge: 142nd Wing Airman takes Second Place in 2026 Oregon Best Warrior Competition

African Lion 26: Guard Airmen to participate in largest Joint military exercise in Africa

Air National Guard announces Outstanding Airmen of the Year

Montana National Guard returns World War II Soldier home, honoring nation’s promise

Nordhaus Underscores National Guard's Indispensable Role

Aircraft arrive at Kentucky Air National Guard Base for Thunder air show

California Airmen Execute Cross-Unit Collaboration Ensuring Timely C-130J Inspections

D.C. Command Post Airmen Showcase Excellence in Vigilance

171st Air Refueling Wing Inspires Hundreds of Student Leaders at All-Star Leadership Day

Illinois Airmen Honor Veterans at St. Louis Honor Flight

Arkansas Guard Enlists 250 Recruits for America’s 250th Birthday

Washington Air Guard Strengthens Ties During Thai Leadership Visit

Kentucky Guard, Ecuadorian Partners Share Disaster Response Techniques

Texas Guard, Chile Strengthen Partnership at FIDAE Air and Space Show

Mobile Kitchen Keeps Utah Airmen Training Longer in the Field

Florida National Guard Partners with Greece in State Partnership Program

Kentucky Air Guard firefighters honored for civilian plane-crash response

143rd Cyber Operations, 194th Intelligence Squadrons mobilize to support global missions

Vigilante Drop Zone strengthens Montana Guard readiness

Phoenix Airmen and Cadets take on German physical proficiency assessment

Chief of National Guard Bureau Visits Ebbing ANGB

Kingsley Field Sharpens Readiness and Lethality Through Training

Raptors and Lightning: Virginia Airmen bridge the gap between F-22 and F-35

A-10 refueling probe fielded in record time

Missouri Guardsman Renders 6,500 Military Funeral Honors

169th Civil Engineer Squadron strengthens readiness through Wateree Recreation Area repairs

Colorado Air National Guard engineers fortify Indo-Pacific theater

Kentucky Air National Guardsmen recognized for saving life

State Partnership Program enhances U.S. and Slovak airpower

Disarming Danger: VTANG EOD's Dual Mission

Air National Guard Airmen Prove Readiness at Cold Weather Operations Course in Minnesota

Elevating force protection with tethered drones

104th Fighter Wing Explosive Ordnance Disposal team conducts monthly detonation training

163rd Attack Wing completes Combat Readiness Inspection, exercise Grizzly Talon, preparing for global operational environments

Three New York Air Guardsmen earn Arctic Tab at Cold Weather Operations Course

Senior enlisted leaders stress quality of life, readiness