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  • Oregon Guard helps respond to COVID surge at 40 hospitals

    SALEM, Ore. - The surge of COVID-19 cases prompted Oregon Gov. Kate Brown to order an increase of National Guard members assisting at hospitals around the state, boosting the number of Guardsmen on hospital relief missions from 500 to over 1,200 at 40 hospitals.During this deployment, National Guard

  • Georgia National Guard assists with COVID-19 response

    MARIETTA, Ga. – Members of the Georgia National Guard will help out at 15 COVID testing sites and 11 hospitals, handling logistical and administrative functions so that staff can spend more time with patients.“The Georgia National Guard is answering the call to COVID response missions as we have in

  • Washington National Guard members respond to flooding

    CENTRALIA, Wash. – Following heavy rain, high winds and record snowfall, the Washington National Guard activated members to support flood response operations in Lewis County.The Jan. 7 mobilization marks the second time the Guard has responded to flooding this season.“Our Guard members know that

  • 125th Fighter Wing welcomes 13th ANG Command Chief

    JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Officials from the Florida Air National Guard began the new year by welcoming the 13th Command Chief of the Air National Guard, Chief Master Sgt. Maurice Williams, for a visit to the 125th Fighter Wing, Jan. 8, 2022.Williams’ itinerary included a mission brief with state and wing

  • Virginia National Guard to support governor’s inauguration

    RICHMOND, Va. – More than 200 Virginia National Guard and Virginia Defense Force personnel will support the inauguration of Glenn Youngkin as the 74th governor of Virginia in the state capital Jan. 15.VNG Soldiers, Airmen and members of the VDF will marshal the inaugural parade elements, play

  • NY Air Guard's 174th Attack Wing earns Air Force Outstanding Unit Award

    Hancock Air National Guard Base, NY -- The Airmen of the New York Air National Guard’s 174th Attack Wing have been awarded the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award for their service from January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020.The Outstanding Unit Award recognizes Air Force units, which includes the

  • 185th ARW Receives Air Force Outstanding Unit Award

    Sioux City, Iowa -- The 185th Air Refueling Wing of the Iowa Air National Guard in Sioux City has been awarded the Air Force Outstanding Unit Award. The Air Force Outstanding Unit Award is awarded to units that have distinguished themselves by exceptionally meritorious service. The 185th ARW earned

  • New Era of Physical Assessments

    PEASE AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, N.H. -- Pease Airman can expect some new exercise options the next time they complete their Air Force Physical Fitness Assessment.The Air Force recently unveiled new assessment options that allow Airmen to choose from a wider variety of exercises to show their level of